No surprise that Nike-backed Naomi Osaka is the second-highest paid female athlete

Momentum from tournament packed full of storylines must not be squandered

World Cup winners surpass their childhood heroes by retaining the biggest prize of all

Americans secure fourth title with comprehensive win over the Netherlands in Lyon

Captain’s composure helps champions overcome Netherlands’ attempts to frustrate

Lionesses have a goal disallowed for marginal offside and a miss a penalty late on

USA set up semi-final contest with England at Women’s World Cup

Thailand prove no match for the reigning champions as Alex Morgan scores five

Will the United States retain their title? Can England’s Lionesses get past the last four?

Olympique Lyonnais Féminin have reached incredible heights under club owner Aulas

Success of French side a testament to club owner’s commitment to women’s game

Team has been battling their own governing body for years and now it's crunch time

Manchester United star excited about potential of his Common Goal project

Meticulous preparation results in 30 per cent payrise and improved match bonuses

Sue Ronan’s side concede five against world champions in front of 25,000 in San Diego

Carli Lloyd cool from the spot as Jill Ellis’s side dispatch world’s top ranked team

Referee becomes only the second Irish appointee to officiate at Fifa’s highest level

EA Sports has announced it is introducing female players for the first time in its upcoming release ‘FIFA 16’

Artificial grass for next year’s Canadian event falls foul of the top women’s players