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For the first time in history, women’s sports is forecast to exceed US$1.28 billion in global revenues next year, according to Deloitte.

Jenni Hermoso was thrown into the spotlight at the FIFA Women’s World Cup final when Luis Rubiales kissed her on the lips without her consent. 

Former president of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has been banned from all football-related activities for three years by FIFA.

US rapper “50 Cent” has sponsored the under-14 girls’ youth team from the Cardiff area in Wales, AFC Rumney.

Sam Kerr has launced her own football academy in Australia, enrolling children aged 3 to 14 in a “progressive” and “holisitic” program.

The Matildas have called out the FIFA Women’s World Cup’s unequal prize money in a video released ahead of their first match. 

Thirty-two teams are set to play in the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand. 

The Matildas have pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory over England, bringing an end to the Lionesses’ 30 match winning streak in West London.

Sam Kerr has been named in the FIFA FIFPro’s Women’s World XI, an award voted by players that celebrates the best players in the current game.

A petition to get FIFA’s reported sponsorship decision reversed has launched online, gathering nearly 9,000 signatures in a matter of days.

Stéphanie Frappart will become the first woman to officiate a game at a men’s FIFA World Cup in the competition’s 92-year history.

Women in sport have triumphed in extraordinary ways this week. Let’s take a quick look at the top five moments across the world.