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Women's football

Danelle Tan scores as Lionesses beat Indonesia 2-0 in first match under Mihoko Ishida

The Singapore national women's football team have got off to a winning start under new coach Mihoko Ishida (left), as they beat hosts Indonesia through goals from Danelle Tan (right) and Nicole Lim.
The Singapore national women's football team have got off to a winning start under new coach Mihoko Ishida (left), as they beat hosts Indonesia through goals from Danelle Tan (right) and Nicole Lim.

‘A lot to smile about’ for Lioness Danelle Tan after season in Japan’s top tier

Danelle Tan (left) recently completed her first season with Japanese top-flight team Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
Danelle Tan (left) recently completed her first season with Japanese top-flight team Tokyo Verdy Beleza.

AI unearths football talent in South America beyond scouts’ radar

Brazilian football player Marcela Geremias de Lima used the app CUJU and was invited to play in the company's youth tournaments in front of scouts.
Brazilian football player Marcela Geremias de Lima used the app CUJU and was invited to play in the company's youth tournaments in front of scouts.

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas leaving Barca women’s team

Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Champions League - Final - FC Barcelona v OL Lyonnes - Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway - May 23, 2026 FC Barcelona coach Pere Romeu and FC Barcelona's Alexia Putellas celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Women's Champions League REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Champions League - Final - FC Barcelona v OL Lyonnes - Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway - May 23, 2026 FC Barcelona coach Pere Romeu and FC Barcelona's Alexia Putellas celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Women's Champions League REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

ActiveSG Football Academy to launch girls-only programme in July

National women's footballer Irsalina Irwan (in red) playing against ActiveSG Football Academy players in an exhibition match at the AFA Football Fiesta on May 24.
National women's footballer Irsalina Irwan (in red) playing against ActiveSG Football Academy players in an exhibition match at the AFA Football Fiesta on May 24.

Ewa Pajor finally gets her winner’s medal as Barcelona claim Women’s Champions League

Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Champions League - Final - FC Barcelona v OL Lyonnes - Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway - May 23, 2026 FC Barcelona's Ewa Pajor celebrates after winning the UEFA Women's Champions League  REUTERS/Annika Byrde
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Champions League - Final - FC Barcelona v OL Lyonnes - Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway - May 23, 2026 FC Barcelona's Ewa Pajor celebrates after winning the UEFA Women's Champions League  REUTERS/Annika Byrde

South Korea coach ‘hurt’ by support for North team

Fans cheer in the stands during a match against North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC vs. South Korea's Suwon FC in Suwon, South Korea on May 20.
Fans cheer in the stands during a match against North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC vs. South Korea's Suwon FC in Suwon, South Korea on May 20.

North Korean women’s football club arrives in South amid strained ties

North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC were greeted by cheers from activists when they arrived in South Korea on May 17.
North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC were greeted by cheers from activists when they arrived in South Korea on May 17.

Women’s Super League champions Man City sign off with big win over West Ham

Manchester City's Laura Coombs celebrates scoring their fourth goal against West Ham United with teammates at the Chigwell Construction Stadium in London, on May 16, 2026.
Manchester City's Laura Coombs celebrates scoring their fourth goal against West Ham United with teammates at the Chigwell Construction Stadium in London, on May 16, 2026.

Australia’s Sam Kerr to depart Chelsea at end of season

Sam Kerr became one of the most influential players in Chelsea’s history during her six-and-a-half-year spell.
Sam Kerr became one of the most influential players in Chelsea’s history during her six-and-a-half-year spell.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.