World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

IMAGE: Megan Rapinoe had led USA to their 4th FIFA World Cup win in 2019. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters United States forward Megan Rapinoe will retire after this season, the 38-year-old said......

Sweden's Musovic steals spotlight; Rapinoe's tearful exit

Sweden hero Musovic lost for words IMAGE: Sweden's Zecira Musovic in action with Alex Morgan of the US. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic emerged as the hero......

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

IMAGE: French sprinter Halba Diouf feels she is being marginalised and hounded after her dream of participating at next year's Paris Olympics was shattered when World Athletics (WA) banned......

US journalist dies while covering Argentina vs Netherlands World Cup match

IMAGE: Attempts were made to revive US soccer journalist Grant Wahl in the press box at Lusail Stadium before he was taken by stretcher to a local hospital, where he was confirmed dead.......

FIFA women's WC: Japan, US score easy wins

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA women's World Cup. IMAGE: Hinata Miyazawa celebrates scoring Japan's opening goal with Mina Tanaka during the FIFA women’s World Cup Group C match......