Women Football

Australia

“Save our girls”: crowd chases bus carrying Iranian women’s football team in Australia

Crowds gathered on the Gold Coast, Australia, as a bus carrying the Iranian women’s national football team passed through the area. Pressure is mounting on Australia to offer the football team asylum after they refused to sing the national anthem before a match during the Asia Cup last week.

09/03/2026

Health news

Menstrual cycle may affect severity of sport injuries, study finds

Female footballers may experience tougher injuries if they get hurt while on their period, a new study shows.

17/12/2025

Sport

Spain loses out to England on penalties at Women's EURO 2025

Spain and England finished 1-1 in the Women's EURO 2025 final, with England winning 2-1 on penalties. Spain dominated possession, but England's goalkeeper was exceptional.

27/07/2025

Scenes

Watch: The Afghan coach helping migrants find their footing in France

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Shabnam Salahshoor grew up in a traditional society where women's sport is permanently on the sidelines.

19/05/2025

Football Now

UEFA Women’s Champions League Final: Can Arsenal upset title-holders Barcelona?

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Barcelona are seeking a historic fourth title in five years, while Arsenal push through to the final after thrilling comebacks in the knockout stages.

15/05/2025

Football Now

Women’s European Championships: Three Months To Go

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The 2025 Women’s European Championships returns this summer, with 16 nations competing for continental glory in the most anticipated edition of the tournament yet.

27/03/2025

Sport

Former Spanish football boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault

Rubiales was cleared of the charge of coercion for trying to downplay the kiss on the lips of Hermoso during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony after the final in Sydney.

20/02/2025

Culture news

Lionesses’ star Mary Earps honoured with Madame Tussauds wax figure

Earps, who recently joined Paris Saint-Germain after five years with Manchester United, has said being selected for a waxwork feels "incredibly special."

15/08/2024

Europe News

Paris Olympics: Spain win football gold after beating hosts France 5-3

Spain's men take gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men's football final.

09/08/2024

France

Olympics preview: Imane Khelif back in the ring after eligibility row

The Algerian boxer will fight Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori in the quarterfinal matchup at 05:22 pm CET.

03/08/2024

France

Paris Olympics Day 2: Spying scandal overshadows women's football

Women's competitions begin ahead of Friday's break for the opening ceremony.

25/07/2024

Spain

Most of Spain's World Cup-winning players to return to squad

Most of Spain's international women footballers will rejoin the squad following a strike by the World Cup winners over the president of the federation being accused of inappropriately kissing a player.

20/09/2023

Spain

Jenni Hermoso accuses Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for 'unacceptable' World Cup kiss. Hermoso's decision is Rubiales' biggest challenge to date, as it could lead to criminal proceedings.

06/09/2023

Spain

Spain coach regrets support for Luis Rubiales and asks for forgiveness

The coach of the Spanish men's football team had initially supported the president of the country's football federation.

02/09/2023

Europe Decoded

More women play football in the Americas. But Europe is growing fast

Women's football is gaining traction across Europe and the latest World Cup, despite the controversy overshadowing Spain's win, should see the beautiful games gain more devotees.

01/09/2023

Culture news

Nike make U-turn following Mary Earps controversy

The sportswear behemoth has gone back on its decision not to produce replicas of the England goalkeeper's shirt, putting "limited quantities" on sale, following criticism from fans and Earps herself.

25/08/2023