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FIFA will double its funding for womens football to 1 billion USD over the next four years. (Photo:AFP)

FIFA to invest 1bn USD in women's football in the next four years:...

President Gianni Infantino said this on Thursday following a meeting of the world governing body's council.

24 Oct 2019 5:23 AM GMT

United States womens soccer star Alex Morgan confirmed Wednesday she was pregnant with a baby daughter due to be born in April next year. (Photo:Instagram)

US star Alex Morgan expecting baby

Morgan first confirmed the news in a statement to People magazine.

24 Oct 2019 5:08 AM GMT

The vote late Tuesday won the support of 93 per cent of 188 players from 16 clubs after more than a year of failed negotiations with the Association of Womens Football Clubs (ACFF). (Photo: Association of Womens Players (AFE)

Female footballers to go on strike over pay and conditions in Spain

Last season, women's football enjoyed a record-breaking season in Spain as 60,739 people turned out to watch Barcelona...

23 Oct 2019 2:49 PM GMT

The organisers had initially wanted to shift the match from Barcelona to Madrid, but both the teams did not agree to this solution. (Photo: AFP)

Date for next 'El Classico' between Barcelona and Real Madrid...

Last week, the federation had postponed the match between both sides, which was slated to take place this week.

23 Oct 2019 1:54 PM GMT

Before Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi held the record who achieved the feat at the same age - 21 years and 288 days. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi's Champions League record shattered by Kylian Mbappe

The 20-year-old achieved this feat against Club Brugge as he scored an impressive hat-trick and played a crucial role in...

23 Oct 2019 7:10 AM GMT

Dutch centre back Virgil van Dijk is one of seven Liverpool players on the 30-man shortlist for this years Ballon dOr. (Photo:AFP)

Liverpool dominate Ballon d'Or shortlist

Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Georginio Wijnaldum and Alisson are also on the...

22 Oct 2019 11:35 AM GMT

Two players have dominated world football in the last 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo: Twitter)

Ballon d'Or nominees: Messi faces Ronaldo, Van Dijk but no Neymar

Moving out of Messi's shadow in Barcelona has not delivered the personal acclaim Neymar sought.

22 Oct 2019 5:27 AM GMT

Gabriel Jesus starred in Manchester citys 4-1 drubbing of West Ham United. (Photo: AFP)

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City is still not ready to win Champions...

Guardiola's side have claimed 2-0 wins in their last three games, with Crystal Palace the latest team to lose to City on...

21 Oct 2019 8:37 AM GMT

Liverpool substitute Adam Lallana grabbed an equaliser for the league leaders to cancel out Marcus Rashfords 36th-minute opener. (Photo: AP)

Premier League 2019-20: Manchester United slow down Liverpool's...

It was yet another Premier League game with VAR controversy which will continue to provoke debate about the system...

21 Oct 2019 6:39 AM GMT

The parachutist was quickly evacuated by security agents at the stadium in Emilia-Romagna. (Photo :AFP)

Inter Milan's match interrupted by parachutist

Romelu Lukaku was just about to take a penalty when the incident occurred with the Inter Milan striker going on to...

21 Oct 2019 3:22 AM GMT

Nigerian striker Bartholomew Ogbeche struck a brace to help Kerala Blasters beat ATK 2-1 in the opening match of the Indian Super League season six. (Photo: Twitter/ Indian Super League)

ISL 2019-20: Kerala Blasters turn out winner in a 2-1 thriller against...

The result saw Kerala get the better of ATK in their ISL opener once again, having recorded a 2-0 win last season in...

21 Oct 2019 2:52 AM GMT

Real Madrids French forward Karim Benzema reacts to missing a goal opportunity during the Spanish league football match RCD Mallorca against Real Madrid CF. Real Madrid suffered the first defeat of the season. (Photo: AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Real Madrid beaten by Mallorca as Barcelona go top

Real Madrid endured their first La Liga defeat of the season at newly-promoted Real Mallorca.

20 Oct 2019 8:48 AM GMT