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Saudi football rise 'long-term project', says top official
AFP · 8 months ago
Saudi Arabia's extraordinary football expansion is a "long-term project" with strong government support, unlike the short-lived Chinese boom, a senior league official told AFP.
England's golden girl Russo finds scoring touch
AFP · 8 months ago
Alessia Russo shot to fame as one of the faces of England’s Euro 2022 victory on home soil and is now closing in on conquering the world with the Lionesses.
'Steely winner' Wiegman England's biggest weapon in World Cup semi-final
AFP · 8 months ago
England had never won a major women's football trophy before Sarina Wiegman became coach.
Instant 'national hero' Arnold stands in England's way at World Cup
AFP · 8 months ago
Mackenzie Arnold wasn't even Australia's first-choice goalkeeper until recently, but is now being hailed as a national hero and stands in England's way in their Women's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
It's the Women's World Cup, so where are the woman coaches?
AFP · 8 months ago
The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has showcased the strides made in women's football on the field in recent years -- while exposing the lack of woman coaches at all levels of the sport.
Sundowns win, Chiefs held, Pirates sunk as S. Africa season starts
AFP · 8 months ago
The 'big three' South African clubs had mixed results as the league season began this weekend with title-holders Mamelodi Sundowns winning, Kaizer Chiefs drawing and Orlando Pirates losing.
Klopp concerned about Saudi transfer window
AFP · 9 months ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday urged football authorities to address the late closure of the transfer window in the Saudi Arabia league, fearing it may have a detrimental effect on European clubs.
Burnley sign Swiss striker Amdouni from Basel
AFP · 9 months ago
Burnley signed Switzerland striker Zeki Amdouni from Basel for an undisclosed fee on Wednesday.
World Cup glory the missing piece for Australia's 'inspirational' Kerr
AFP · 9 months ago
Sam Kerr says the only thing missing in her life is a major trophy with Australia -- and the Chelsea forward plans to change that by winning her home World Cup.
Jamaica hope to defy 'extreme disorganisation' to pull off World Cup upset
AFP · 9 months ago
Jamaica must put rows with their federation behind them and get star striker Khadija Shaw firing if they are to win a match at the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Football: Women's World Cup Group F
AFP · 9 months ago
The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicks off on July 20. AFP Sport takes a detailed look at Group F: FRANCE (FIFA ranking 5) Coach: Herve Renard (FRA) Star player: Kadidiatou Diani (unattached) Best World Cup performance: Fourth place (2011) France are in many ways the great underachievers of international women's football.
Confusion over launch date for African Football League
AFP · 9 months ago
CAF confirmed at a meeting of their top officials in Abidjan on Thursday that the African Football League would kick off in October, but there is confusion over the starting date.
England must defy injuries and dip in form to win World Cup
AFP · 9 months ago
Injuries to key players and a dip in form have left England coach Sarina Wiegman with plenty to ponder if the European champions are to win the Women's World Cup for the first time.
World Cup glory the missing piece for Australian superstar Kerr
AFP · 9 months ago
Sam Kerr says the only thing missing in her life is a major trophy with Australia -- and the Chelsea forward plans to change that by winning her home World Cup.
Barcelona's Oshoala leads World Cup charge for ever-present Nigeria
AFP · 9 months ago
Sporting a pair of sunglasses, Asisat Oshoala celebrated Barcelona's UEFA Champions League triumph with her team-mates in early June, but Nigeria was already on her mind.
England's Bright warns players are 'not robots' as injuries mount ahead of World Cup
AFP · 9 months ago
England captain Millie Bright has warned that the boom in women's football is putting dangerous demands on players, with a host of star names set to miss out on the World Cup.
England star Russo targets silverware after joining Arsenal
AFP · 10 months ago
England forward Alessia Russo has set her sights on silverware after joining Arsenal on a free transfer.
Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad for home World Cup
AFP · 10 months ago
Star striker Sam Kerr spearheaded Australia's most experienced ever women's World Cup squad named Monday, with veterans Lydia Williams and Clare Polkinghorne set to play at their fifth tournament.
England captain Bright expects to be fit for World Cup
AFP · 10 months ago
England captain Millie Bright expects to be fit for the start of the Lionesses' World Cup campaign next month as he recovers from knee surgery.
African Super League delayed, fewer clubs, name change mooted
AFP · 10 months ago
The CAF Africa Super League will kick off two months late in October and have only eight clubs instead of the planned 24, CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday.