Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with narrow wins

New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a first Women’s World Cup win ever and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday.

Nigerian hero denies Canada but no Philippines World Cup fairytale

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the hero for Nigeria to earn them a point against Canada at the Women’s World Cup on Friday but there was to be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.

Watch: Should Jordan Henderson leave Liverpool?

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson looks set for his Premier League exit after agreeing personal terms with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.

Leeds confirm approval for takeover by 49ers’ owners

Leeds United announced Tuesday that the English Football League had approved the club’s takeover by the owners of NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers in the latest example of a US-based group taking a controlling stake in an English team.

Man Utd and Wales icon Giggs ‘free to rebuild career’ after court battle

Ryan Giggs is free to “rebuild his life and career” his lawyer said on Tuesday after prosecutors withdrew domestic abuse charges, ending a three-year legal battle.

Rodgers vows to keep attacking after unexpected Celtic return

Brendan Rodgers said Tuesday that he had returned to coach Celtic “quicker than I had thought” and pledged to continue the attacking philosophy of predecessor Ange Postecoglou.

Willian staying another season at Fulham

Veteran Brazilian international Willian on Monday re-signed for Fulham on a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.

Watch: Why Pulisic’s move to Milan is the most important of his career

Watch as CBS Sports explain why Pulisic’s move to AC Milan is the most important of his career.

Milinkovic-Savic wants Saudi switch: Lazio owner Lotito

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has asked Lazio to leave for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, the Italian team’s owner Claudio Lotito said on Monday.

Postecoglou will tell Bayern target Kane his Spurs vision

Tottenham’s new manager Ange Postecoglou said on Monday he will meet with Harry Kane this week to outline his vision for the club after being given no assurances over the England striker’s future amid interest from Bayern Munich.