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There have been several footballers throughout history who have not only played in the World Cup at home, but won it there. Carla Overbeck is one of them. The FIFA legend was part of the famous US team of the 1990s that won the first official Women’s World Cup in 1991 before captaining the team that lifted the trophy as hosts in 1999. Carla Overbeck captained the United States when they made women’s soccer history at the Rose Bowl in 1999. ( Getty Images: Elsa ) It was the tournament — and the team — that changed everything for women’s football in the United States. Despite having an operating budget of only $30 million, the event attracted nearly 1.2 million people throughout the month, with an average of 37,000 fans per game. Television ratings soared, as did media coverage once the tournament took place. The final — held in Overbeck’s hometown of Pasadena, California — still holds the record for highest ever attendance at a Women’s World Cup final as 90,185 people watched the US b

Australia may be facing record inflation, but that is nothing compared to some countries as New Zealand is mired in a miserable cost of living – while China looks smug. Prices soared as the country faced the perfect Covid storm and soaring fuel and electricity bills while flood-stricken farmland saw food prices skyrocket. The battle against inflation is being fought globally – and even though Australia is suffering, the 5.1 percent inflation rate here is still among the best in the world. Australia may be facing record inflation, but it pales in comparison to some countries as New Zealand is mired in cost of living woes – while China looks smug China has so far emerged almost unscathed while most other countries are suffering from the Covid stimulus package that has overheated the global economy. In New Zealand, inflation is currently at 6.9 percent and has brought some families to the brink of starvation as they struggle to cope with rising prices. Kiwis actually pay 25 percent

In the race to get off the economic rollercoaster caused by COVID, Australia’s Pacific neighbors New Zealand are holding the ball firmly in their hands and about six steps ahead. Key points: At 6.9 percent, inflation in New Zealand is the highest in 32 years Property prices have fallen about one percent every month since banks started raising interest rates in October 2021 ANZ chief economist for NZ not worried about recession After slashing interest rates during COVID, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) was one of the first to make a reversal and began increasing the official interest rate (OCR) in October 2021. His first increase was a quarter of a percentage point, with several rate increases of the same size after that. But it actually picked up in April, up half a percentage point, followed by another double gain in May. The RBNZ is widely expected to undertake another half a percentage point rate hike later today, at midday AEST. That would take its OCR from 0.25 percent in S

She is known for her bold sense of style and ripped frames. And Christian Wilkins, 26, drew attention to his biceps and lean upper body as he attended the launch of David Jones’ New Zealand Design Edit initiative in Sydney on Wednesday. The son of veteran entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins wore a quirky yellow and white corset, and mingled with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Richard Wilkins’ son Christian Wilkins (pictured), 26, shows off his biceps and slim upper body in a yellow and white corset at a fashion launch event in Sydney, Wednesday Christian teamed a fashion-forward top with a pair of black faux leather pants and black nail-inspired shoes. She styled her long blonde hair and exuded confidence as she posed for photos. Christian, who forged his own career in the entertainment industry, was present with his father Richard, 68, and engaged in conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, 41. Christian teamed a fashion-forward top with