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Starting this year, every FIFA women’s tournament bench must include at least one female coach. The rule applies to all youth and senior competitions, including the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The move aims to accelerate representation amid a persistent shortage of female coaches in football.
European football’s governing body has called an emergency summit with domestic leagues after a cascade of complaints over the Video Assistant Referee system. Key issues include inconsistent foul calls, prolonged game interruptions, and growing player frustration. The meeting, set for November 12 in Nyon, Switzerland, aims to overhaul VAR protocols before the winter transfer window.
Joanna Byrne, co-chair of Drogheda United, has refused to resign despite written demands from American owners Trivela Group after criticising Ireland’s Nations League fixtures with Israel. The dispute centres on governance concerns and Byrne’s dual role as a Sinn Féin TD, with sponsors reviewing their support.