Women have been banned from many sporting events in Iran since 1981, during the early years of the country’s Islamic Revolution. Iran is the world’s last nation to bar women from soccer matches. Saudi Arabia recently began letting women see games. Continue reading
Sahar Khodayari set herself on fire after learning that she could face six months in prison for sneaking into a men-only soccer match. Continue reading
Forge FC moved forward in the CONCACAF tournament after posting a 0-0 draw with Antigua GFC in Guatemala City on Thursday. Continue reading
After beating the Netherlands 2-0, Team USA soccer star Megan Rapinoe says there was no mistaking that the crowd was chanting “equal pay, equal pay.” Continue reading
The team beat the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday night. Continue reading
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will need quick approval from ruling bodies to enlarge the Women’s World Cup, with bidding already underway for the 2023 edition. Continue reading
Global News has confirmed Brazilian soccer legend and two-time World Cup champion Ronaldo will travel to Alberta’s capital as part of an international friendly on July 20 between Real Valladolid and Cardiff City. Continue reading
Meanwhile, women’s soccer teams around the world have been fighting for equal pay to their male counterparts for years. Continue reading
Canada crashed out of the 2019 Women’s World Cup Monday after a 1-nil loss to Sweden in the Round of 16. Continue reading
Michel Platini, a former France soccer great, can either be released or formally charged after questioning ends. Continue reading