England captain Steph Houghton feels momentum is building nicely for the Lionesses heading into the last 16 at the Women’s World Cup.
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Sporting director Paratici says Juventus ‘love’ Pogba amid transfer speculation
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici says the club “love” Paul Pogba amid speculation linking the Manchester United midfielder with a return to Turin.
Sarri: Chelsea scrutiny has made me stronger for Juventus challenge
New Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri believes his season under the media spotlight at Chelsea has made him stronger for the challenges ahead in Turin.
VAR will not step in if Premier League goalkeepers move too soon for a penalty
The penalty that knocked Scotland out of the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday would not have been retaken if a Premier League video assistant referee was in charge of the game, England’s top flight has confirmed.
All you need to know about the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
The 32nd Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Friday when hosts Egypt take on Zimbabwe in Cairo.
Shelley Kerr: Scotland feel very hard done by
Scotland coach Shelley Kerr claimed refereeing decisions went against her side after they let a three-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 with Argentina and crash out of the World Cup.
Scotland pay penalty as Argentina comeback ends World Cup campaign
Scotland crashed out of the Women’s World Cup in heart-breaking fashion after letting slip a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Argentina.
England stay perfect as Ellen White double downs Japan
England finished their Women’s World Cup Group D matches in top spot and with a 100 per cent record after Ellen White’s brace steered them to a 2-0 win against Japan in Nice.
Manchester United midfielder Mata signs new two-year deal
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has signed a new two-year contract, the Premier League club have announced.
Brighton’s Mac Allister joins Boca Juniors on loan for season
Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has completed a season-long loan move to Boca Juniors.
Everton close in on permanent deal for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes
Everton are closing in on a deal to sign Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes permanently.
Luis Enrique leaves Spain role for personal reasons
Luis Enrique has stepped down as head coach of Spain after just 11 months in the job.
Walker signs new deal with Manchester City
Kyle Walker has signed a two-year contract extension at Manchester City, the Premier League champions have announced.
Real Madrid unveil new signing Ferland Mendy
Real Madrid welcomed new signing Ferland Mendy after he completed his medical and sealed his move from Lyon.
PSG’s appeal over Neymar’s three-match ban rejected by UEFA
Disciplinary chiefs have rejected Paris St Germain’s appeal against Brazilian star Neymar’s three-match European ban for insulting match officials.
Betting breaches a ‘genuine mistake’, insists Scholes
Paul Scholes insists he made a “genuine mistake” in breaching Football Association betting rules while co-owner and director at Salford.
Hamza Choudhury sorry for ‘letting the country down’
England Under-21 midfielder Hamza Choudhury has apologised for letting his country down after his red card contributed to the Young Lions’ opening-game defeat at Euro 2019.
Paul Scholes fined for breaching FA betting rules
Paul Scholes has been fined £8,000 by the Football Association after accepting a charge of breaching betting rules.
Casey Stoney blames FIFA’s failed marketing plan for poor crowds at France 2019
Former England captain Casey Stoney believes the crowds at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France are “disappointing” because FIFA and the local organisers failed to promote the tournament properly.
Platini “hurt” by police questioning over Qatar World Cup
Former UEFA president Michel Platini said he was hurt by questioning from the French police after he was detained over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.