Women's football

The Barcelona midfielder has defended the prize she won 12 months ago - but where did the other nominees place in the final reckoning?

England boss Sarina Wiegman has expressed frustration at the scheduling of the Ballon d'Or ceremony, which neither she nor her Lionesses can attend.

The last three Golden Ball winners have represented Barcelona and Spain, and it looks likely that at least one of those themes will continue

Mix of experimentation, experience make the difference as USWNT rally, keep Emma Hayes unbeaten in 12 matches

As displayed in a victory over Iceland, Hayes' current USWNT roster is shaping up to be packed with prolific strikers

The teenager debuted at the World Cup, but her performance in the friendly against Iceland showed she's ready for more

England boss Sarina Wiegman has highlighted some "huge" lessons for her Lionesses team after their "disappointing" 4-3 defeat to Germany on Friday.

In her first season in England, the midfielder has already made her first-team breakthrough at the club that has won the last five WSL titles

For all the recent USWNT success, this was a night defined by world-class goals from two potentially world-class players

England boss Sarina Wiegman admits she has a "headache" when it comes to her defensive options ahead of this week's friendly against Germany.

Six uncapped players were called up to the USWNT, including three who made their first senior national team roster

Leah Williamson is happy to join up with the Lionesses squad after suffering a tough start to the Women's Super League season with Arsenal.

Mary Earps has explained her “difficult” decision to leave the WSL and Manchester United, with a “feeling” being followed to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mary Earps admits that Paris Saint-Germain’s Women’s Champions League exit was “gutting”, with “extraordinary” feats now expected from her.

The reigning European champions are only nine months away from their title defence and Sarina Wiegman needs competition in all places in preparation

New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing has become Arsenal women's top target to replace Jonas Eidevall after the Swede's recent resignation.

Chicago Red Stars will be called Chicago Stars going forward, changing name that has been in place for 15 years

While this camp features stars that made up the Olympic team, the U.S. coach will also look to younger players to break through

Three names in Sarina Wiegman's October squad now play their domestic football in the U.S. top-flight, which has not always been a common destination

The England Women's Player of the Year has been revealed, an award for which Lionesses Alessia Russo, Lauren James and Lucy Bronze were all nominated.

After guiding the USWNT to a gold medal with a short run-up to the 2024 Paris Games, Hayes can now really get to work

More than 100 professional women's footballers have signed a letter calling on FIFA to end its partnership with Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco.

Manchester City forward Vivianne Miedema will not take part in Netherlands' upcoming matches as she is "not fit enough" to play.

Leroux came off the bench at halftime to produce a moment of magic, smashing her effort in the top-left corner of the net

Tottenham scored a controversial equaliser against Chelsea as goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was adamant Amanda Nilden's effort didn't cross the line.

Lionesses star Lauren James could be out for six weeks after withdrawing from the England squad ahead of games against Germany and South Africa.

The USWNT are back in action and the NWSL playoffs are near. Our writers debate the biggest topics in the latest Rondo.

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor has explained why Lauren James missed the Blues’ Women’s Champions League clash with FC Twente.

After defeat to Chelsea continued a poor start, the Gunners' head coach resigned this week. Who are the most suitable contenders to succeed him?