Women's World Cup

North Korea have been banned from the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada after five players tested positive for banned substances.

Germany's Birgit Prinz has announced her retirement, only weeks after ending her international career in front of her home crowd.

England women's keeper Rachel Brown admits she's still in the dark as to the make-up of the Great Britain Olympic team next year.

Japan's all-conquering women will receive cash bonuses of 6.5 million yen (£51,440) per player for their astonishing World Cup victory.

Japan's women could become the first team to receive the prestigious People's Honour Award for their astonishing World Cup triumph

Japan women's football team coach has apologised after inappropriate comments one of his players made about him on Twitter.

Accolades continue to shower on Japan's women's football team with each player receiving a bonus of one million yen (£7,838).

Japan gave its women's football team the rock star treatment on Tuesday on their return from an astonishing World Cup triumph in Germany.

A persistent Japan twice came from behind to beat the USA 3-1 on penalties and lift the Women's World Cup in Frankfurt.

Wasn’t this supposed to be the summer that football forgot? Not on Sunday's evidence, as Japan won the World Cup in thrilling fashion.

Three more North Korean players have failed doping tests at the women's World Cup, bringing the total among the squad to five.

A stunning Marie Hamamrstrom strike was the difference as Sweden beat France 2-1 in Sinsheim to finish third in the women's World Cup.

A preview of the women's World Cup final between the USA and Japan on Sunday.

Ahead of the women's World Cup final against Japan, the US have credited a sense of freedom and spirit for their success in Germany.

Japan reached the World Cup final for the first time in their history after producing a stylish performance to defeat Sweden 3-1.

USA reached their third World Cup final after withstanding sustained pressure to beat France 3-1 in Moenchengladbach.

England women's coach Hope Powell accused players of "cowardice" after struggling to find penalty volunteers against France.

The USA beat Brazil 5-3 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 draw to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals.

Terrible defending from Australia helped Sweden to a 3-1 Women’s World Cup quarter-final win in Augsburg.

England's Casey Stoney has denied accusations by manager Hope Powell that some of her players are cowards.