Women's football
2024 SAFF Women's Championship: Give women opportunities, and they will deliver greatness
Football in the women's circuit has received a welcome boost from some inspiring examples from the international football stage.
Talent, toil and pleasing Kim bring N. Korea women's football glory
Talent, discipline and a desire to please leader Kim Jong Un have helped propel North Korea's youth footballers to two Women's World Cup crowns in a matter of weeks, experts say.
SAFF winning women's team arrive at chief adviser's reception ceremony
Members of the Bangladesh team that won the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship in Nepal last week arrived at the State Guest House Jamuna today for a reception ceremony accorded by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Winning the second SAFF Women's Championship: Footsteps to the future
This victory comes at a critical time as Bangladesh undergoes a political and systemic reform.
US football great Morgan bids farewell in final match
US football icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to the game on Sunday as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement.
BFF women's camp like a prison, claims former captain Dalia
Dalia Akter, a former captain of Bangladesh women's football team, alleged that the women footballers are held hostage at the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) dormitory.
USA beat Brazil to take women's football gold
Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States edged Brazil 1-0 in Saturday's Olympic women's football final to claim the gold medal for a record-extending fifth time.
Sabina, Maria excited for WCL journey
Four key Bangladesh players are set to gain valuable experience ahead of SAFF Women's Championship in October.
Brazil stun Spain to book Olympic women's football final against USA
The USA, record four-time women's football gold medallists, are still on course to win the title for the first time since 2012 after beating Germany 1-0 in extra time in Lyon, with Sophia Smith scoring the only goal.
Canada football coach Priestman apologises over Olympic spying scandal
Priestman said she was "absolutely heartbroken" for her players, in a letter issued by her lawyers and published by Canadian media.
Butler blames defence after labouring win
Coach Peter Butler blamed his defence after Bangladesh women's team laboured to a 4-2 win against Bhutan in the second match of the two FIFA friendly matches at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Saturday.
Sagorika wants to build on impressive debut
Bangladesh women's football's latest sensation Mosammat Sagorika said she would like to build on her debut hattrick as the women in red and green take on Bhutan in the second of their two FIFA international friendlies in Thimphu today.
Canada edge New Zealand 2-1 amid Olympic spying scandal
Canada coach Priestman, who had removed herself from the game after New Zealand's complaint, watched it from the team hotel.
Angel City set to become world's most valuable women's sports team
The value shatters the $120 million for the San Diego Wave sale in March, which was then a record-breaking price for a National Women's Soccer League team.
Women booters to play Bhutan in July
The women in red and green will fly out to Thimphu on July 8 and will be in action on July 11 and 14, before returning home on July 15.
BFF changes women's league schedule after heavy criticism
Bangladesh Football federation president Kazi Salahuddin has instructed his office to organise the UCB Women’s Football League matches in the evening following heavy criticism over the league’s scheduling.
Barca women's quadruple bid faces Chelsea challenge
The two sides met at the same stage last season.
Bangladesh beat India to clinch title
Goalkeeper Yearzan Begum became the star of the final, stopping three attempts after Bangladesh had fought back from a goal down to force the match into a tiebreaker.
Sanjida scores but loses to Sabina's Kickstart FC
Bangladesh captain Sabina came on as substitute in the 86th minute