
UK Female Coaching Numbers Drop Despite Rising Visibility
A UK Coaching study reveals a 6% decline in female coaches, with grassroots volunteer roles falling 10%, as cost, childcare and stereotypes block progress.

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A UK Coaching study reveals a 6% decline in female coaches, with grassroots volunteer roles falling 10%, as cost, childcare and stereotypes block progress.

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is under pressure to deliver his first win against North Macedonia, with key selection dilemmas in defence, midfield and attack.

BBC Sport offers three daily football quizzes to test fans' knowledge, with questions set by Flora Snelson and Joe Rindl.

Chelsea drew 0-0 away at Lyon in the Champions League, with a penalty decision overturned by VAR and late chances for Lauren James and Maika Hamano.

Liverpool are contenders to sign Brentford's Kevin Schade, while Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Phil Foden attract interest from top European clubs.

Senior football officials call for Manchester City's penalty for Premier League rule breaches to be decided before the season concludes, as the club plans an appeal.

Real Sociedad beat Hearts 4-0 in San Sebastian to advance from the second qualifying round of the Women's Europa Cup, with first-half goals from Laura Camino, Paula Ferna

Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Paris FC in the Women's Champions League after a late mix-up between goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez and Leah Williamson allo

Norway's Erling Haaland has shown no change in demeanor since Manchester City's financial rule breaches were confirmed, according to teammate Kristoffer Ajer, as Norway p

Michael McArdle has named five first-time internationals in a 23-player squad for Northern Ireland's 2027 Women's World Cup play-off with Portugal, with injuries opening

Former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is in advanced negotiations to join Portuguese league leaders Porto after leaving Al-Fayha.

Oman advanced to the Gulf Cup semifinals after a drawing of lots broke a deadlock with Iraq, following identical group records and disciplinary points.