FIFA Best Awards: World's top XI revealed as stars from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man City and Aston Villa all earn spots
The world's best XI has been revealed by FIFA during a glittering awards ceremony.
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Global players' union raises concerns about overload and 'underload' in women's soccer
Some elite-level women's soccer players are dealing with a packed schedule even as others don't have enough games to play, global players' union FIFPRO said Tuesday.
Calls to address 'lopsided' growth in women's soccer
World players' union FIFPro is calling for new measures to protect athletes after its new study highlighted the effects of "disproportionate development" on women's football.
Global football union finds fragmented growth in women's game
MANCHESTER, England : The growth of women's football has created a worrisome gulf in the sport, with some players stretched by their increasingly packed calendars but many others with too few games, a report by global players' union FIFPRO said.
Spain's Rayo Vallecano caps centenary year with fans, owner at loggerheads
MADRID : In Madrid's working-class neighbourhood of Vallecas, a plucky LaLiga team dwarfs local juggernauts Real Madrid and Atletico in popularity: Rayo Vallecano, which in May turned 100 as simmering political conflict between the fans and owner reached a boiling point.
Brazil great Ronaldo to run for CBF presidency
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo will run for the presidency of the country's football confederation (CBF), the 48-year-old said on Monday (Dec 16).
Both managers rue dropped points in Bournemouth draw with West Ham
BOURNEMOUTH, England : West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui praised his side’s resilience despite the disappointment of conceding a late equaliser in Monday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, a game which had more shots than any other Premier League fixture this season.
England in tough Women's Euro 2025 group with France and Netherlands
LAUSANNE, Switzerland :European champions England will renew their rivalry with France and the Netherlands and also clash with debutants Wales in the group stage of the Women's Euro 2025 tournament after the draw was made in Switzerland on Monday.