UEFA's threat to boycott FIFA competitions over a proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors placed women's football on the frontline. The plan, which would have severely impacted the women's game, ultimately collapsed, highlighting the risks posed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino's governance.
Former England defender Anita Asante warns women's football will suffer first if Fifa sells competition stakes to private investors, as Uefa's 55 member associations boycott Fifa competitions.
BBC Sport examines how rising WSL attendances, fan engagement initiatives and matchday issues are shaping the women's game in England. Arsenal's large crowds highlight growth, but scheduling and accessibility remain major concerns.
While high-profile women's football transfers and the men's World Cup dominated headlines, this report highlights ten lesser-known but significant player moves, including Alexandra Popp to Borussia Dortmund and Kirsty Hanson to Tottenham, detailing their impact on respective clubs.
The upcoming Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) highlights the low number of female head coaches in African women's football, with only four of 16 teams led by women. Despite a FIFA rule requiring female assistant coaches and regional efforts like COSAFA's mandate, challenges persist in trust and support, though some progress and optimism for future female coaches are noted.
The next Women’s Football World Cup is scheduled for the northern hemisphere summer in Brazil, with 14 teams already qualified. Spain, the current top-ranked team and 2023 champions, are highlighted. Organizers, including Fifa and Brazil, are working to ensure a successful tournament with full stadiums.
Stephen Chow Sing-chi's new film, Kung Fu Soccer, has ignited controversy in South Korea, with allegations that it deliberately parodies the country's women's national football team, drawing strong reactions from internet users and a university professor.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year deal, a major coup for the Women's Super League club. The Spanish midfielder, who left Barcelona after 14 years, was unveiled in New York.
Teenage forward Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in what her former club BK Hacken claims is the most expensive transfer ever in women's football, surpassing the previous $1.5m record.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
