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What is behind North Korea’s rise as a women’s football power?

The fact that North Korea are ranked in the top 10 of the world’s best women’s football sides – higher than Brazil and Australia among others – may come as...

Big sides kept apart for Asian Cup quarter-finals

The group stages of the Women's Asian Cup in Australia are complete with the big sides all separated and some setting up what could be a blockbuster end to the...

Two more Iranians seek asylum in Australia after football team flies out – reports

Two more members of the Iranian women’s football squad have reportedly sought asylum in Australia after the team competed in the Women’s Asian Cup.A plane left Sydney airport on Tuesday...

Talks held to protect Iran women's team

Football's governing body FIFA and the Australian government are in talks about the future of the Iran women's football team as war in the Middle East continues.Iran suffered a 2-0...