Forest Green sign midfielder from AFC Wimbledon

Forest Green Rovers have signed Alfie Bendle from fellow League Two club AFC Wimbledon on a free transfer. The 18-year-old midfielder made a total of 17 first-team appearances for the Dons after... Read more »

Colombia ‘dreaming big’ as they plot England downfall at World Cup

Colombia defender Daniela Arias celebrates the win over Jamaica (WILLIAM WEST) Colombia captain Catalina Usme is “dreaming big” and coach Nelson Abadia wants to “make history” as the last team standing from... Read more »

Pompey beat Forest Green win in EFL Cup first round

Kusini Yengi made it three goals in four days as he guided Portsmouth to a comeback 3-1 win against Forest Green in the Carabao Cup’s first round. His brace, coupled with a... Read more »

Why Lauren James must be protected, not vilified, after World Cup red

When Sarina Wiegman saw Lauren James after her red card against Nigeria, the first thing the manager said to her was “it happens”. There was absolutely no castigation, a stance made easier... Read more »

Women’s World Cup LIVE: Latest scores as England learn quarter-final opponent

England players console Nigeria goalkeeper after winning on penalties Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly... Read more »

Loons’ Micky Tapias was cool, collected before he won Leagues Cup shootout

Minnesota United manager Adrian Heath doesn’t pencil in which players might participate in possible penalty kick shootouts. “Not a big believer in ‘you five (players) are talking the penalties’ because so much... Read more »

what critics and fans get wrong about Rapinoe

The sun had barely risen over half of the United States on Sunday when a wave of schadenfreude swept the nation like an August heatwave. On the other side of the world,... Read more »

England’s Lauren James sent off for stamp against Nigeria

Lauren James of England inexplicably puts her boot into the Nigeria player – Matt Roberts/Getty Images Lauren James’s sensational World Cup imploded against Nigeria as the Chelsea youngster was sent off for... Read more »

England vs Nigeria LIVE: Women’s World Cup build-up and team news ahead of last-16 clash

England Lionesses train ahead of Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s... Read more »

Women’s World Cup: England wary of complacency in last-16 tie with Nigeria

England were one of just three teams to win all three group games at the Women’s World Cup this yearVenue: Brisbane Stadium Date: 7 August Kick-off: 08:30 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC One,... Read more »