Pressure on young football referees as industry battles with recruitment
The referee involved in the incident returned back to the field after a week's break.
The referee involved in the incident returned back to the field after a week's break.
Young official concerned for his safety during match.
COMMENT: In the end, they did make history, but not in a way they would have wanted.
The departure of Fritz Schmid has left NZ Football out of pocket.
All Whites coach Fritz Schmid is walking away from New Zealand Football.
New York Times: Female athletes reject notions about how they should present themselves.
The Football Ferns have been bounced out of the Fifa Women's World Cup.
Previous reports that linked Krishna with a move to South Korea were incorrect.
Francesco Totti reluctantly resigned as a director after 30 years with the Italian club.
COMMENT: Test league in gutter, plus (friendly) advice for Blues boss Leon MacDonald.
Given the circumstances and what was at stake, there was no way to sugarcoat things.
The Ferns striker has become an advocate and inspiration for gay athletes worldwide.
Canada had a 17 attempts on goal, including six on target and twice hit the woodwork.
Sam Kerr has called out vile online trolls who targeted her over her sexuality.
He earns $915,000 a year - more than double that of some of his international teammates.
Aussie golden girl Sam Kerr's post-game interview has divided the football world.
A draw with the European champions would have put this Ferns team on the football map.
The US side have come under fire for the way they behaved in 13-0 win over Thailand.
New Zealand has never won a match at a FIFA Women's World Cup but confidence is growing.
The Wellington Phoenix have lost their talisman.
An American sportswriter didn't hold back when previewing NZ's chances at the World Cup.
Meikayla Moore has been ruled out of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Spain won a game at the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Les Bleues overwhelmed South Korea 4-0 in a gala World Cup opener.
The timing may be unusual, but reflects a level of confidence in the experienced Scotsman.
Negotiations between the clubs about Eden Hazard have been taking place all week.
Twenty-four teams will be attempting to win La Coupe du Monde Feminine.
New York Times: The Football Ferns join 23 countries at the World Cup in France.
New York Times: Is this the future of women's soccer development?
The Juventus football star has denied the allegations.