Brésil [Femmes] » acutalités

Record-breaking Paris Saint Germain midfielder Formiga, 41, has signed a contract extension through until June 2020, the French club said on Thursday.... more »

Reigning Women's World Cup champion United States will host top-10 rivals Australia, Japan and Brazil in a new tournament this year and next, the US Soccer Federation said Wednesday.... more »

Brazil's female footballers suffered a second heartbreaking defeat in three days on Friday as a 2-1 bronze medal match loss to Canada in Sao Paulo saw the hosts fail to make the podium.... more »

Sweden ended a disconsolate Marta's dreams of guiding Brazil's women to a first Olympic football gold medal Tuesday with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win to book their place in the gold medal match.... more »

Brazil's emotional journey to the semi-finals of a home Olympic Games has the potential to change the perception of women's football in the soccer-mad country for generations, according to coach Vadao.... more »

Step aside, Neymar. There's a new number 10 in Brazil.... more »

Brazil coach Vadao has warned that the lack of attention paid to the women's game could cost them an Olympic gold as his team lead by superstar Marta suffered yet another World Cup upset.... more »

A second-half goal from substitute Kyah Simon put Australia through to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup on Sunday at the expense of star-studded Brazil.... more »

Superstar forward Marta returns as Brazil bid to maintain their winning momentum at the Women's World Cup against Australia on Sunday, with France and Canada also in action in the last 16.... more »

Brazil coach Vadao remains wary his star-studded side will fall into the 'comfort zone' after they glided unbeaten to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup without dropping a goal.... more »

A late Raquel Fernandes goal ensured Brazil finished top of Group E on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory that sent Costa Rica out of the Women's World Cup.... more »

Australia coach Alen Stajcic warned that his 'battle-hardened' side would be more than a match for Brazil and their stars Marta, Formiga and Cristiane in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.... more »

A first half Andressa Alves' goal booked South American giants Brazil their ticket to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Spain.... more »

Brazil and France will be eyeing the last 16 going into Saturday's second round of group games at the Women's World Cup.... more »

Superstar striker Marta scored a record 15th World Cup goal on Tuesday as she helped Brazil claim a convincing 2-0 opening match win against South Korea in Montreal.... more »

Superstar forward Marta takes centre stage on Tuesday as Brazil open their women's World Cup campaign against South Korea, while England search for a first win in 41 years against France.... more »

Tournament heavyweights Germany and Brazil maintained their unbeaten records to qualify for the Round of 16 at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand as pool play ended Sunday.... more »

Group-by-group form guide to the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup to be held in Canada from June 6-July 5:... more »

Pele himself dubbed her "Pele in skirts," though as she prepares for the women's World Cup Brazilian star Marta is, unlike the national icon, still chasing a breakthrough team world crown.... more »

Seeking to show they can emerge from a long shadow cast by their male counterparts, Brazil's women are targeting a strong showing at the World Cup in Canada, despite a maiden crown having proved elusive to date.... more »

With a month to go before the FIFA Women's World Cup, AFP takes a look at seven of the top teams in the 24-nation tournament who will be hoping to challenge in Canada from June 6-July 5.... more »