Nigeria maybe have been to every FIFA Women’s World Cup ever held, and South Africa may have been to none, but Banyana Banyana defeating the Super Falcons on Sunday came as little surprise to fans of either side. Thembi Kgatlana of the Houston Dash struck a superb volley in their Africa Women Cup of Nations

LONDON — England could be without one of its key players for the Women’s World Cup next year after playmaker Jordan Nobbs ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee. Nobbs, England’s player of the year in 2016, was injured while playing for Arsenal against Everton in the Women’s Super League on Sunday. “Everyone

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos insists Cristiano Ronaldo is still part of the team’s future and is satisfied his side reached the final phase of the Nations League. Italy coach Roberto Mancini is positive the team is rebounding well from failing to make the 2018 World Cup and is getting better quicker than expected. Sebi

Spain and Portugal are considering a joint intercontinental bid with Morocco to host the 2030 World Cup, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday. Sanchez was on a visit to the Moroccan capital of Rabat and met with Prime Minister Saadedin Al Othmani and King Mohamed to discuss the possibility of bidding for world

Gab Marcotti and the FC crew break down Dutch duo Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong, a pair of Ajax stars catching the eyes of Europe’s elite. La Liga correspondent Sid Lowe and the FC crew weigh in on the drama surrounding Ousmane Dembele at Barcelona and his links to Liverpool. Barcelona’s Malcom describes

With Liverpool and Chelsea reportedly eyeing Christian Pulisic, Ale Moreno and Craig Burley discuss whether he should leave Dortmund or stay put. Former England international thinks that working under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool would be better for Pulisic, should he decide to move from Dortmund. With Dejan Lovren’s latest outburst towards Sergio Ramos causing a

When it comes to England and semifinals, it’s a bit like the old London buses cliche: You wait 20 years for one and then two come along at once. OK, so the joke is beyond corny and, yes, a UEFA Nations League semifinal is a wholly different animal. However, there is no denying that the

Having won the World Cup with France himself in 1998, Frank Leboeuf tells the FC crew he understands Paul Pogba’s struggle to refocus. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest. Juventus ready to move for United

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno gives his thoughts on Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s precarious situation at LA Galaxy. LA Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is solely focused on being a one club man and wants to stay and fight for trophies and prove they’re the best in MLS. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is

As plans for a European super league start to emerge, the FC crew discuss how it would work and how it would impact European and global football. Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli said on Monday that the Italian champions were not involved in talks over a breakaway European Super League and remained committed to UEFA competitions,