Former sprinter Salma Paralluelo is fast becoming one of the breakout stars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup after leading Spain to their first final at the age of 19.

Al-Hilal have signed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club said.

Britain is encouraging local councils to allow pubs to open earlier so fans can have a pint before they watch England play Spain in the Women’s World Cup final in Australia, a government minister said.

Veteran goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau will lead the Digicel National Beach Soccer side in the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Tahiti next week.

Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down as coach of the United States women’s national team, U.S. Soccer confirmed yesterday, after the four-time champions produced their worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup, exiting in the round of 16.

Leeds United have been fined 150,000 pounds ($191,370) for homophobic chanting by their fans at last season’s Premier League home game against Brighton & Hove Albion, the Football Association said.

Right back Lucy Bronze believes England’s experience in winning a major final at last year’s Euros could be crucial in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup title-decider against a Spain side she knows well.

Vlatko Andonovski has resigned as head coach of the United States women’s national soccer team, ESPN reported on Wednesday, following the four-times champions’ early exit from the Women’s World Cup this month.

Cristiano Ronaldo is responsible for transforming the Saudi Pro League, according to Brazil forward Neymar who is looking forward to facing the Portuguese international when he starts playing for Al-Hilal.

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was left to wonder what might have been after the Matildas were beaten in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals 3-1 by European champions England last night.

Manchester City held their nerve to beat Sevilla 5-4 on penalties and win the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in their history after an enthralling game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.

England captain Harry Kane said he joined Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to improve as a player, adding that he is relishing the pressure that comes along with playing for the serial winners.