Football League

Bundesliga: Bibiana Steinhaus to become first woman referee to officiate in Germany's top-flight history

A 38-year-old police officer will become the first woman to referee a top-flight soccer match in Germany next season after being promoted to the Bundesliga, the country's football association (DFB) said on Friday.

Premier League at 25: A fascinating product that entertains and demoralises in equal measure

At 25, the Premier League is entertainment — at times thrilling and exhilarating, at times deflating and demoralising, as Claudio Ranieri experienced on Thursday.

After India, Kolkata sports firm plans ISL type league in Bangladesh

A city-based sports event management company has put forth a proposal to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) for organising a football league emulating the highly successful Indian Super League (ISL).

125-year-old mystery of first league goal scorer solved

This weekend's opening league fixtures herald the start of the anniversary season with six of the original 12 founder members playing each other using a special commemorative ball.