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When it comes to gender equality, England’s women’s soccer team is sending a clear message: They’re standing with Canada. It was a match like any other. England’s women’s soccer team was up against Italy in their second match Arnold Clark Cup. It ended in a 2-1 victory for England. However, the highlight of the match came from a gesture shown by the Lionesses towards Canada Women’s National Team.
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It’s no secret that Canadian women have been vocal about their displeasure with Canada Soccer, the governing body for the sport in the country. The players have been protesting unequal pay and gender inequality for some time now, and their fight has gained worldwide attention.
Fans are delighted with the England Soccer team’s gesture
England’s team showed their solidarity with the Canadian women by donning purple wristbands during the game. It was a powerful gesture that was well-received by soccer fans around the world. The England team has been applauded for their support of the Canadian team.

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This act has also brought more attention to the Canadian team’s fight for gender equality. The Canadian team has been greatly supported by not just the English team but also by soccer fans all over the world.
Here are some of the reactions from the fans:
Thank you for supporting the Canadian ladies 🇨🇦🙏
— Morgan jamie 🇨🇦❤️ 🏳️🌈 (@cutedeafgirl) February 19, 2023
Thank you for your support @Lionesses ! Stronger together 💜 https://t.co/m2jaSFzktV
— CanadianSoccerPlayers (@PlayersCanadian) February 19, 2023
Around the globe 💜⚽️ https://t.co/cbtHKoYzib
— JulieAnn Johnston (@jaj70) February 19, 2023
Love this solidarity 🇨🇦⚽️ https://t.co/UZEw9lZZtj
— #momof3 (@Coachgirl411) February 19, 2023
My girls 💜 thank you for standing with us @Lionesses ! https://t.co/iwBeTCj1Gv
— Janine Beckie (@janinebeckie) February 19, 2023
All class. 🙏 💜💜💜
Thank you from 🇨🇦— Alice O'Brien 🇨🇦🌈🌻 (@aomedia) February 19, 2023
That’s what we love to see
— A🦎 (@gooner4life_02) February 19, 2023
— Lee Faichney (@leefaichney) February 19, 2023
The wristbands were a simple but significant way for the team to show their support for the Canada WNT and the fight for gender equality in soccer. It was a beautiful gesture that has certainly been warmly received by fans everywhere.
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The USWNT also showed their support
The England women’s team is not the first one to show support for the Canadian Women’s National Team. In the SheBelieves Cup, the USWNT faced off against the Canada WNT. In a heartwarming gesture, the women from both teams came together in solidarity wearing purple tape to stand with Canada in their fight against gender inequality.
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Given the history of rivalry between both America and Canada, it was certainly a nice gesture. This is not the first time that the USWNT has shown its support for gender equality. The team has been vocal in the past about their views on the matter and has been active in fighting for better working conditions and pay for themselves and other women in sports.
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Both the USWNT and England WNT’s support for gender equality is commendable. What are your thoughts on Canada’s protest for gender equality? Let us know in the comments.
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