Brazil [Women]

Brazil's football federation announced on Wednesday it will pay men and women the same amount for representing the national team, one of the few countries to make such a pledge.... more »

The goalkeeper, the captain, the playmaker, the centre-forward -- Juventus are the beating heart of Italy's Women's World Cup team.... more »

Brazil star Marta issued an emotional appeal to her heirs on Sunday, telling them they are responsible for the survival of the women's game in her football-obsessed country.... more »

Women's World Cup hosts France survived a scare to beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time and reach the quarter-finals on Sunday as captain Amandine Henry scored a dramatic winner in Le Havre.... more »

Brazil's two biggest stars, Marta and Formiga, are struggling with injuries ahead of their women's World Cup last-16 match against France on Sunday, coach Vadao said.... more »