Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a Cristine Sinclair’s penalty and helped Nigeria secure a valuable 0-0 draw against Olympic champions Canada in their Women’s World Cup opener on Friday.
Yunus Musah’s first international goal and a late strike from Ricardo Pepi gave Mauricio Pochettino victory in his first game as USMNT coach, with a 2-0 win over Panama in a friendly in Austin, Texas, Saturday.
The FA will consider Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman as a candidate to take charge of the senior men’s team if, or when, Gareth Southgate moves on from his role as manager, FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said.
Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne said money talks louder to FIFA and UEFA as he raised concerns over the impact of a crammed calendar on players’ health and performance.