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sports7 hours ago•6 min saved

London City Lionesses Impress in WSL Opener With United Win

London City Lionesses opened their Women's Super League season with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Hayes Lane, showing they can gel with a star-filled lineup led by Alexia Putellas. Danielle van de Donk scored and Alanna Kennedy opened the scoring as City dominated the first half and pressed from the front; United improved after halftime but could not overturn the deficit, with Simi Awujo scoring late. Manager Eder Maestre emphasised building a coherent team, and the performance suggested London City can challenge this season.

via BBC|

#alexia-putellas #london-city-lionesses #manchester-united-women

sports18 days ago•6 min saved

Cameroon Triumphs in Expanded Wafcon 2026 as World Cup Spots Open

Cameroon claimed the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with a 3-0 win over Malawi, cementing the value of CAF’s 16-team expansion as four semi-finalists—Cameroon, Morocco, Algeria and Malawi—book World Cup berths for 2027. Nigeria’s title defense faltered, while South Africa and Ghana must go through an inter-confederation playoff for qualification. The tournament showcased progress in African women’s football, highlighted the impact of Cameroon’s female coach Valentine Nguele, and raised ongoing questions about attendance, hosting logistics, and scheduling ahead of LA 2028.

via BBC|

#cameroon #morocco #sports

sports18 days ago•35 min saved

WAFCON 2026 Final: Cameroon and Malawi chase historic title

Cameroon and Malawi meet in Rabat for the WAFCON 2026 final, as Malawi chase a historic title on their tournament debut after a high-scoring run, while Cameroon seek their first trophy in a final they’ve reached before; kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET at Moulay El Hassan Stadium and the match is broadcast live on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Connect.

via beIN SPORTS|

#bein-sports #cameroon #malawi

sports19 days ago•5 min saved

Ngah Manga stars as Cameroon claim inaugural Wafcon title with 3-0 win over Malawi

Cameroon won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Malawi 3-0 in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice and Naomi Eto providing the assist for the other goal, as Cameroon’s defense stifled Malawi and secured a prize of $2m along with qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

via BBC|

#cameroon #malawi #marie-ngah-manga

sports26 days ago•4 min saved

Markovic Lands at Hajduk Split in a Fifth-Club Homecoming Since 2024

Croatian forward Ana Maria Markovic, nicknamed the 'World's Most Beautiful Soccer Player,' returns to Croatia with Hajduk Split for her fifth club since 2024 as she continues her comeback from a 2023 knee injury, helps the club pursue domestic success after their title win, and eyeing upcoming Croatian league and UEFA Women's Champions League action.

via foxnews.com|

#ana-maria-markovic #croatia #hajduk-split

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Arsenal recruit Spain star Ona Batlle on four-year contract

Arsenal sign Spain international Ona Batlle on a four-year deal (with an option for a fifth) after her exit from Barcelona, adding a highly-rated full-back and World Cup winner who has starred for Barcelona and Manchester United.

via BBC|

#arsenal #barcelona #ona-batlle

womens-football2 months ago•35 min saved

USWNT edge Brazil in chaotic 1-0 friendly as eight red cards dominate

The United States women’s team edged Brazil 1-0 in Fortaleza, but the night belonged to chaos: eight red cards were shown to Brazil’s players and staff, prompting riot-gear police protection around the officials after full-time. Sophia Wilson’s shot deflected off Isabela Chagas for the own-goal that produced the winner, while Brazil’s Angelina blasted the officiating as a “complete disgrace” amid VAR concerns. Emma Hayes swapped six players to counter Brazil’s physical, South American style, and although USWNT picked up a couple cautions, they battled to win ugly and move into an international break with a gritty, hard-fought result.

via Goal.com|

#brazil #brazil-vs-usa #friendlies

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Spain deliver a 4-0 wake-up call to England

Spain crushed England 4-0 in Majorca, the Lionesses’ heaviest defeat in 17 years, leaving England’s automatic World Cup qualification in doubt and likely forcing playoff routes; Wiegman called the display disappointing and promised analysis as England turn to Ukraine with a slim chance of automatic qualification.

via BBC|

#england-women #sarina-weigman #spain

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Chelsea edge United to claim Women's World Sevens title in London thriller

Chelsea beat Manchester United 6-5 in the final of the Women's World Sevens Series in London, claiming $500,000 from a reduced $1.5m prize pool across eight WSL clubs, with the event featuring seven-a-side action, high entertainment value in walkouts, and celebrations from both teams and officials.

via BBC|

#chelsea-fc #manchester-united #prize-money

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Barça Femení captain Alexia Putellas to depart at season’s end

Barcelona confirmed captain Alexia Putellas will leave the club at the end of the season after 14 years, ending a record-breaking era at Barça Femení: 232 goals in 500+ appearances and 38 trophies, including four Champions Leagues and 10 league titles; a farewell ceremony is planned.

via Barca Blaugranes|

#alexia-putellas #barca-femeni #barcelona

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Naegohyang clinches Asian title on Korean soil, eyes global club stage

North Korea's Naegohyang women's team won the Asian Champions League in South Korea, earning a spot at next year's FIFA Women's Champions Cup; the final had no away fans due to travel restrictions, though about 1,200 civic-group supporters attended, and coach Ri and scorer Kim celebrated before walking out of the post-match press conference after a reporter referred to the team as the 'north side.' Officials said the victory could set a positive precedent for inter-Korean relations, though the Koreas remain technically at war and Seoul's president is seeking to improve ties.

via BBC|

#asian-champions-league #inter-korean-relations #north-korea

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Iran Women’s Team Back Home After Asylum Saga at Asian Cup

Iran’s women’s national football team was welcomed with a hero’s reception in Tehran after returning from Australia, where several players had sought asylum during the Asian Cup. Five initially pursued asylum but later returned; two squad members remain in Australia. Activists accuse authorities of pressuring players’ families, while the ceremony highlighted loyalty to the homeland amid broader political tensions.

via Al Jazeera|

#asian-cup #asylum #iran

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Iranian women’s football team sees more asylum bids withdrawn in Australia

Two more Iranian women’s footballers and a staff member reportedly withdrew their asylum requests in Australia, adding to the earlier withdrawals as the team prepared to return to Iran; Australia’s Home Affairs Minister confirmed the developments, following safety concerns after players refused to sing Iran’s national anthem at the Asian Cup, with broader tensions and calls from FIFPRO to protect the players.

via Al Jazeera|

#asylum #australia #football

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Three more Iranian women footballers abandon asylum bid and return home from Australia

Three more members of Iran's women's football delegation who had been granted humanitarian visas in Australia have decided to return to Iran, leaving three of the original seven defectors still in Australia. The players named are Zahra Soltan Meshkehkar, Mona Hamoudi and Zahra Sarbali. Australian officials said they provided safe options and respected personal choices amid concerns about repercussions in Iran after earlier anthem protests.

via BBC|

#anthem-protest #asylum #australia

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Australia grants asylum to two more Iranian women footballers amid safety fears

Australia granted humanitarian visas to two more members of Iran’s women’s football team, bringing the total asylum recipients in the group to seven, due to safety concerns if they return to Iran after they refused to sing the national anthem. The visas are temporary (12 months) with a path to permanent residency. The departure occurred amid protests by Iranian Australians, as Tehran urged the players to return and regional tensions rise during the US–Israel war on Iran.

via Al Jazeera|

#asylum #australia #iran