Japan on verge of World Cup last 16, Spain primed to join them

Japan all but sealed their place in the Women’s World Cup last 16 on Wednesday with Spain poised to fire a title warning and join them in the knockout rounds.

Putellas cameo as Spain cruise in ominous World Cup display

Coach Jorge Vilda says Spain will try to eke the best out of Alexia Putellas at the Women’s World Cup after she made a cameo off the bench in Friday’s ominous 3-0 win over Costa Rica.

Smith scores twice as holders US ease to 3-0 win in World Cup opener

Sophia Smith scored twice and set up another as a new-look United States launched their bid to win a third Women’s World Cup in a row with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam on Saturday.

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: Messi has so many trophies he gives them away

Lionel Messi has so many trophies he gives them away to friends and team mates.

Watch: Messi vs Narcos

Lionel Messi was left a sinister note after a shooting from Narcos in his home town of Rosario in Argentina.

Watch: Emotional Messi celebrates homecoming with 800th goal

Lionel Messi scored his 800th career goal with a spectacular free-kick as Argentina secured their first victory since lifting the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Watch: The Third Star – Argentina’s success story

Relive the magic of Argentina and Lionel Messi’s World Cup victory in Qatar with the premiere of The Third Star.  

Watch: Andres Iniesta – The peak of La Liga

Watch as Andres Iniesta, one of the best midfielders to ever play the game, turns football into art.