A new film highlights the forgotten pioneers of Spanish women's football, who played internationally without federation support in the 1970s. Conchi Sánchez Freire, 'Conchi Amancio,' a legendary player, is featured, whose story embodies the struggle for women's rights through sport.
Saudi Arabia's women's football team defeated Laos 4-0 in a friendly match in Thailand. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli club has sold 5,500 season tickets, and an American fan named Roberto, who lived in Saudi Arabia as a child, is enthusiastically supporting the Saudi national team in the US.
The women's football transfer window is set to widen the financial gap between top clubs and the rest, with spending on fees and agent commissions soaring. While elite players command multi-million pound contracts, lower-tier clubs struggle for investment.
A report by economist Tiya Banerjee suggests rich countries perform better in women's football due to greater investment, not general sporting prowess or progressive gender norms alone. Public funding yields higher returns in the women's game compared to the men's heavily privatized market.
Katie McCabe's transfer from Arsenal to Chelsea sparks controversy and abuse, highlighting the financial realities and limited investment in women's football. The move underscores the challenges players face in maximizing earnings and the strategic player movement between top clubs.
Taiwan's women's football team is heading to the East Asian Cup qualifiers in Guam without a team doctor, sparking controversy. The Sports Administration Minister stated they will assess player needs and consider future team doctor provisions as the sport grows.
North Korea celebrates a double women's football victory: the U-17 national team winning the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup and "Naegohyang" securing the 2025-2026 AFC Women's Champions League title. The wins coincide with the anniversary of the Kim Il Sung Political University.
Union Berlin President Dirk Zingler criticized the "hypocrisy" in the approach to women's football, calling for more genuine commitment to equality and diversity beyond symbolic gestures. He highlighted Union's investments in their women's team while questioning the industry's lack of progress.
North Korea's "My Hometown" women's football team won the AFC Champions League but cannot directly receive the $1 million prize due to UN economic sanctions prohibiting North Korean workers from earning income abroad.
North Korea's "Myonghyang" women's football team won the Asian Champions League but cannot directly receive the $1 million prize money due to UN sanctions preventing North Korean workers from earning income in member states.
North Korea's Pyongyang won the AFC Women's Champions League, the New York Knicks are close to the NBA Finals, and Barcelona won the Women's Champions League.
The North Korean women's football team, Naegohyang Women's FC, departed South Korea for China en route to Pyongyang after winning the AFC Women's Champions League. The team maintained a reserved demeanor amid strained inter-Korean relations.
President Lee Jae-myung congratulated Naegohyang Women's Football Club on their AFC Champions League victory via social media, also acknowledging the fighting spirit of Suwon FC WIMEE and their supporters.
North Korea's Neoghyang women's football club defeated Japan's NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the Asian Champions League final in Suwon, South Korea, winning $1 million. The match marked a rare inter-Korean exchange amidst strained relations.
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's Football Team won the AFC Women's Champions League final against Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza in Suwon. Despite a smaller crowd than the semi-final, a dedicated cheering squad of displaced North Koreans celebrated the victory, though the North Korean team did not acknowledge them after the match.
North Korea's Naegohyang women's football team, one step away from becoming Asian champions, displayed a cheerful mood during their final training session before the AFC Champions League final against Tokyo Verdy Beleza. The team, which defeated Suwon FC Women 2-1 in the semifinals, aims to win the championship and its $1 million prize.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un ordered border defense buildup, U-17 women's football team received a welcome after AFC win, and Pyongyang criticized US arms sales to Seoul, vowing to bolster military deterrent.
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC head coach Ri Yu-il refuted claims of his team playing a "rough style" ahead of the AFC Women's Champions League final against Tokyo Verdy Beleza. He emphasized adherence to rules and refereeing, highlighting the team's development system and recent youth international successes.
North Korea's "My Hometown" women's football team defeated Suwon FC 2-1 in an AFC Champions League semi-final match held in Suwon, South Korea, amidst heavy rain. This marks the first visit of North Korean athletes to South Korea for sports since December 2018. The team will face Japan's NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the final.
Despite heavy rain, spectators in Suwon, South Korea, watched a historic women's football match between Suwon FC Women and North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC, the first North Korean women's team to play in South Korea, symbolizing a rare moment of inter-Korean reconciliation.
Naegohyang Women’s FC, North Korea's first sports team to visit South Korea in 8 years, defeated Suwon FC Women 2-1 in the Asian Women’s Champions League semi-final, advancing to face Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the final.
South Korean Unification Minister Jung Dong-yong stated on Wednesday that the ministry's role in the historic women's football match between the two Koreas is limited to ensuring the event runs smoothly and setting a positive precedent for inter-Korean relations.
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young stated the women's football match between Suwon FC and North Korea's Naegohyang is crucial for setting a "good precedent" for inter-Korean relations, aiming to rebuild trust after years of severed ties. The minister will not attend to maintain the event's status as a "purely international sports event."
North Korea's U-17 women's football team received a grand welcome in Pyongyang after winning the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup, defeating Japan 5-1 in the final. The victory marks their fifth title, extending their dominance in the competition.
