Flamingos eager to grab World Cup ticket, tackle Liberia
After a 4-1 win away from home in the first leg, Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, are keen to conclude their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification race on a high …
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In Rio de Janeiro, young women in a favela hope to overcome slum violence to play in 2027 Women’s World Cup
Local organisers have suggested that both the opening match and the final are likely to be played at the 78,000-seat Maracana Stadium that staged the final matches of the 1950 …
Spain’s ex-football chief Rubiales faces two-and-a-half years in prison over World Cup kiss
A prosecutor at Spain’s High Court is seeking a prison sentence of two-and-a-half years for former football federation chief Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss on player Jenni Hermoso, a …
Spain’s Luis Rubiales to face trial for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent at Women’s World Cup
A Spanish High Court judge proposed on Thursday that former football federation chief Luis Rubiales stand trial over the kiss he planted on player Jenni Hermoso’s lips after Spain’s victory …
Alexia Putellas considering new contract offer from Barcelona
Alexia Putellas is considering what could be a final contract offer from Barcelona. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner, who joined the club back in 2012, is out of contract in …
Luis Rubiales banned three years for World Cup kiss
The embattled former president of the Spanish Football Association has been barred “from all football-related activities” for three years after his unsolicited kiss on a member of Spain’s women’s national …
Matildas stars Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler receive huge honour after outstanding seasons
After kicking goals at the Women’s World Cup on home soil, Sam Kerr and protege Mary Fowler are now in line to take out the continent’s top soccer honours. Given …
New Sam Kerr pic detail sends fans wild: ‘I think we should say congratulations’
It’s the rumour that just won’t go away. Ever since Sam Kerr’s American footballer girlfriend Kristie Mewis appeared in a promotional video sporting a new shiny piece of jewellery on …
Matildas swap stadiums as huge ticket demand creates history
A surge in demand driven by the Matildas’ fans to see their heroes in action has resulted in a change of venue for next month’s Olympic qualifiers. Coming off the …
Spain’s Esther Gonzalez moving on from World Cup kiss drama
Esther Gonzalez — fresh off winning the Women’s World Cup with Spain — was upset that the unwanted kiss forced on one of her teammates overshadowed and undercut what should …