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.

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

‘Football is my safe space’

England forward Beth Mead described soccer as her "safe space" from setbacks off the pitch, saying she uses the sport as an escape from difficulties in her personal life and to bounce back from disappointments.

July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022

Earps acknowledges De Gea’s support ahead of Euro final

England's Mary Earps said swapping tips with fellow Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea helped lift her performances to a new level at the European Championship as the Lionesses reached their first major final in over a decade.

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Fifa 23 to debut women’s club football

Electronic Arts has announced the inclusion of women’s club football teams in Fifa 23 – a first for the series.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

In sync despite being 5 thousand miles apart

The beautiful game has been the most popular sport on the planet for over a century, but although the field has been dominated by men for most of its history, times have begun to change in the last few decades.

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

'Historic' equal pay deal for US men and women footballers

The US men's and women's national soccer teams will receive equal pay under new contracts that feature an unprecedented split of World Cup prize money, the US Soccer Federation announced Wednesday.

March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019

Women lose to Nepal 3-0

Bangladesh women's football team lost 3-0 against hosts Nepal today in their last group fixture to finish as Group B runners-up in the SAFF Women's Championship at the Shahid Rangsala in Biratnagar.

September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017

Kalshindur's U-15 footballer dies of fever

Sabina Yasmin, a ninth grader of Kalshindur Govt Girls' High School and a footballer under consideration for the national women's under-15 team, dies of fever in Dhobaura in the early hours of Tuesday.

September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017

Kalshindur's U-15 footballer dies of fever

Sabina Yasmin, a ninth grader of Kalshindur Govt Girls' High School and a footballer under consideration for the national women's under-15 team, dies of fever in Dhobaura today.

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