How Team GB could have looked like at the Rio Olympics

We all know that there is no women's football Team GB at the Rio Olympics because of politics and the respective home nation's country FA's being managed by people living a bit in the past, but how would it have looked if there ad been?

Gareth Southgate considers ‘surprise’ Jack Wilshere World Cup call-up

Gareth Southgate is reportedly giving serious consideration to calling up Jack Wilshere for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez in training with Chile

Chile boss urges Arsenal to ‘remain calm’ after confirming Alexis will face Uruguay

During Chile boss, Juan Antonio Pizzi's, press conference ahead of their match against Uruguay, he urged Arsenal and Bayern Munich to 'remain calm'.

Ozil delighted as he shines again for Germany

Mesut Ozil started and played a part in two of Germany's three goals as they beat Norway on Sunday evening 3-0.
Nacho Monreal scores for Spain

Watch: Monreal scores first ever goal for Spain

Nacho Monreal scored his first ever goal for Spain on Saturday as they beat Macedonia 4-0.

World Cup Group E and F round up

by Sylvain Jamet in Moncton, Canada We have made it to the final games of Matchday 1. Top seeded teams France and Brazil won their first...

Podcast: Xhaka and Lichtsteiner criticised – Arsenal World Cup daily round-up

In this third podcast of our summer World Cup series, Anita recaps day four of the action which featured Costa Rica (Joel Campbell) v Serbia, Germany (Mesut Ozil) v Mexico (Carlos Vela), and Brazil v Switzerland (Granit Xhaka and Stephan Lichtsteiner).
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Stunning tricks, first goals, superb passes + more – Arsenal international round-up

With the international break in full swing, we take a look at the first-team players (including those out on-loan) who were called up to their respective countries in recent days.

Podcast: In defence of Neymar – World Cup daily roundup

In this latest World Cup roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Monday. Brazil v Mexico and Belgium v Japan both feature. Anita also previews Tuesday's games which feature Sweden v Switzerland and England (Danny Welbeck) v Colombia (David Ospina).

Alex Iwobi thanks fans for ‘crazy’ atmosphere after his dream came true for Nigeria

Alex Iwobi has thanked the Nigerian fans who witnessed his winning goal for his country on Saturday night.

First FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup Panini sticker revealed

FIFA have disclosed on their instagram page the first FIFA WWC 2015 sticker. Following a twitter vote England’s Jill Scott was chosen ahead of Marta...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 schedule released

FIFA and the LOC have presented the schedule for the FIFA 2019 WWC that will take place in France.
TOPSHOT - Workers fix a giant screen featuring the Russian FIFA World Cup logo, mounted outside Rostov Arena in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on May 12, 2018. - The stadium will host five football matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

Who should Arsenal fans be supporting this World Cup?

It’s nearly that time again. The 2018 World Cup is fast approaching, with the first match taking place on the 14th of June between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 27: Lothar Matthaeus, newly elected president of the Club of Former National Players, prior to the friendly match between Germany and Brazil at Olympiastadion on March 27, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)

No heart, no joy: Matthaus turns on Mesut Ozil

Lothar Matthaus has hit out at Mesut Ozil claiming that it looks like he doesn’t want to play for Germany.

White hails team of ‘wonderful role models’

by Nia Griffiths In Faye White's Sunday piece for the Guardian, the former England defender highlighted the improvement seen in the attitude toward women's football...

Mark Sampson confident of England's chances for World Cup

With the World Cup in Canada getting close, England's manager is feeling confident. The England manager was invited to the Sportswomen show today and he declared...

My Women’s World Cup 2019 diary: Part 2

With the FIFA WWC 2019 being played at home in France, I thought I would write a diary of my travel adventures and games attended during the tournament.

Theo and Ox get England call in Southgate’s first squad

Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have been included in Gareth Southgate's first England squad ahead of the international break which is now underway.

Look: Iwobi dons new Nigeria kit

Alex Iwobi is looking forward to wearing Nigeria's new kit against Algeria at the weekend.

Giroud and Koscielny both feature in France v Belarus stalemate

Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny both featured during France's 0-0 draw against Belarus on Tuesday night.
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UEFA Zone FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 qualifying draw made

The UEFA draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 was made this week and 51 teams will be involved in fighting for 11 tickets to the tournament that will take place in Australia and New-Zealand.

Alexis missed Chile training with thigh injury

Alexis Sanchez sat out of Chile's training session on Monday with a thigh injury.
Switzerland's defender Stephan Lichtsteiner (R) receives a yellow card from French referee Clement Turpin during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Switzerland and Costa Rica at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on June 27, 2018. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)

Lichtsteiner to miss Switzerland’s World Cup knock out game

Stephan Lichtsteiner will miss Switzerland’s World Cup knock-out tie against Sweden after picking up another booking against Costa Rica.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: David Ospina of Colombia looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

David Ospina describes saving Jordan Henderson’s penalty as ‘fortunate’

David Ospina said there was ‘fortune’ involved in his excellent, yet futile, penalty save from Jordan Henderson as Colombia crashed out of the World Cup to England.
LYON, FRANCE - JULY 03: Danielle Van De Donk of the Netherlands acknowledges the fans following the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between Netherlands and Sweden at Stade de Lyon on July 03, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Danielle van de Donk: I love being underdogs!

Danielle van de Donk is relishing the tag of 'underdog' ahead of their World Cup Final showdown with the USA on Sunday. Danielle van de...

Arsenal stars send support to England Ladies

by Lewis Ambrose As I'm sure you're aware by now, the England Women's team are in the World Cup semi-finals. In case anybody is wondering coverage...

England's road to the World Cup final

by Sylvain Jamet The FIFA WWC 2015 is a 24 team competition and England will have their work cut out if they want to reach...

Alex Scott: We want to build on our performances

by Nia Griffiths England defender Alex Scott has been speaking about the team's potential while away on national duty. The full-back made the team's intentions clear...
LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07: Megan Rapinoe of the USA lifts the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy following her team's victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Mexico vs USA shows why USWNT deserves equal pay

On Sunday afternoon the USA Women's team became World Champions for the fourth time while their men's team lost the Gold Cup final to Mexico a few hours later. Guess who gets paid more?

Ospina plays as Manchester City keeper gets injured

David Ospina played a full match for Colombia against Chile as Manchester City's goalkeeper managed to pick up a dead leg.

International round up: Asano scores, Giroud and Kolašinac assist

In the first set of World Cup qualifiers this International break, Arsenal had nine players involved for their country, across seven teams.

Who will go through? World Cup last 16 preview

by Sylvain Jamet The FIFA Women's World Cup  knock-out stage is upon us and there are some big games straight into the last 16 round...

Lacazette: France have the ingredients to win the World Cup

Alexandre Lacazette thinks the French national side have the ingredients to go all the way in the 2018 World Cup in Russia next summer.
Belgium's assistant coach Thierry Henry and Belgium s Christian Benteke pictured during a training session of the Belgian national soccer team Red Devils, in Tubize, Wednesday 09 June 2021. The team is preparing for the upcoming Euro 2020 European Championship, EM, Europameisterschaft BRUNO FAHY

Thierry Henry joins Belgium coaching staff permanently until 2022 World Cup

Thierry Henry has joined the Belgium coaching set-up permanently until after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Ospina posts dressing room snap after ‘proud’ international win

David Ospina kept a cleansheet as Colombia beat Paraguay, away, 1-0, then posted a picture of him celebrating in the dressing room.

Chamberlain prepared for England's biggest ever game

by Lewis Ambrose As a goalkeeper there is nowhere to hide, so you can barely imagine how Siobhan Chamberlain felt in the early hours of...

England Women’s u17s seeded in fourth pot for FIFA u17 WWC draw

England Women's u17s will likely be handed a tough draw on Monday the 30th, they are seeded in the fourth pot i.e. the weakest teams.

Podcast: Finally got my voice back – World Cup Daily roundup

In this latest World Cup roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Tuesday. Sweden v Switzerland and England (Danny Welbeck) v Colombia (David Ospina). Anita also previews Friday's games which feature Uruguay (Lucas Torreira) v France and Brazil v Belgium.

Rambo assists and lands 50th cap for Wales

Aaron Ramsey won his 50th Wales cap on Saturday night during the Red Dragons' 1-0 win over Georgia.
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Jill Roord of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group E match between New Zealand and Netherlands at on June 11, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal roundup: Women’s World Cup after first round of matches

The Women's World Cup has completed the first round of matches so it's time to look at how Arsenal players have been getting on.