Fight for parity with men leads to dumping
The coach who piloted the Southern United women's first trip to the playoffs has been dumped after he fought for parity with the men's team.
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Ronaldo powers Portugal to victory
Ronaldo powers Portugal to victory
Cristiano Ronaldo powered-home a fourth-minute header to give Portugal a 1-0 World Cup victory over Morocco.
Suarez marks milestone with win
Suarez marks milestone with win
Luis Suarez has marked his 100th international cap by sending Uruguay into the last 16 of the World Cup.
Costa scores as Spain win
Costa scores as Spain win
Spain squeezed 1-0 past dogged Iran thanks to a fortuitous goal from Diego Costa.
Ferns mutiny: 13 players refuse to play under coach
Ferns mutiny: 13 players refuse to play under coach
New Zealand Football boss Andy Martin has confirmed that 13 players have refused to play for the Football Ferns under coach Andreas Heraf's leadership.
NZ Football told to stop contacting Ferns
NZ Football told to stop contacting Ferns
NZ Football has been told to stop contacting players from the Football Ferns, over concerns the governing body has tried to shut down complaints about coach Andreas Heraf.
Russia claim second win
Russia claim second win
World Cup hosts Russia have virtually booked their place in the second round with a 3-1 win over Egypt.
Japan beat 10-man Colombia
Japan beat 10-man Colombia
Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in their opening Group H match, the first time an Asian team has overcome a South American one at the World Cup.
Senegal claims first African win
Senegal claims first African win
Senegal has became the first African team to win a match at the 2018 World Cup.
Kane scores late to give England all three points
Kane scores late to give England all three points
A 91st-minute Harry Kane header has helped England to victory in its opening Fifa World Cup match in Volgograd.
NZF reviewing Football Ferns' allegations
NZF reviewing Football Ferns' allegations
Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf could be suspended from his role, with New Zealand Football planning to launch an official investigation into his conduct and behaviour.
Buzz kill: Gnats swarm players
Buzz kill: Gnats swarm players
England and Tunisia players had to swat away swarms of gnats during their opening World Cup game in Russia's riverside city of Volgograd.
Saudi team safe after birdstrike on plane
Saudi team safe after birdstrike on plane
Saudi Arabia's national football team has landed safely in Russia's Rostov-on-Don after an apparent birdstrike on the team's plane.
Players formally complain about coach
Players formally complain about coach
Recent rumours of a massive split inside the Football Ferns camp are 100% true.
Kane header gives England win
Kane header gives England win
England captain Harry Kane scored twice including a stoppage-time winner as he led his side to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Tunisia.
Sweden break jinx to win opener
Sweden break jinx to win opener
Sweden won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958 with a narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea.
Belgium start with win
Belgium start with win
A stunning volley from Dries Mertens and a Romelu Lukaku double broke the resistance of a brave Panama side on their World Cup debut.
Jubilant Mexico fans set off quake sensors after win
Jubilant Mexico fans set off quake sensors after win
Mexicans jumping in jubilation shook the ground hard enough to set off earthquake detectors and throngs danced in the streets after their team scored a surprise victory over World Cup defending champs Germany.
Brazil held to draw by Switzerland
Brazil held to draw by Switzerland
Brazil joined the host of big guns who have failed to fire in their opening World Cup game as lax defending allowed Switzerland to grab a 1-1 draw.
Germany stunned by Mexico at World Cup
Germany stunned by Mexico at World Cup
Defending champions Germany crashed to defeat in their first game at the World Cup as an enterprising Mexico ran out 1-0 winners in a thrilling Group F opener.