After Pele’s move to New York Cosmos in 1975, MLS kicking off in 1996 and David Beckham’s 2007 switch to the LA Galaxy, this summer saw another seismic moment in North American football.

Marta’s sixth World Cup will be her last, but she has a chance to make history as the first player — male or female — to score in six tournaments

Much fancied Germany get their Group H campaign underway against Morocco, Italy and Argentina face off in Group G, Brazil face Panama in Group F

McIlroy’s drought in golf’s main events is set to stretch into a 10th year, the world number two has insisted he will keep looking forward rather than reflect on a decade without silverware

Andrew Coscoran turned in a solid showing on Sunday won by USA’s Yared Nuguse in 3:30.44.

Lorcan Tucker scored an unbeaten 94 as Ireland posted their highest T20I total - comfortably making it three wins from three in the ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier

You may as well hate puppies and babies and flowers and the first snows of winter. Golf is spiritual. It’s solitary, while simultaneously being an act of companionship

It’s an historic four-in-a-row but Limerick will celebrate this sweet All-Ireland hurling title like it’s their first.

The Dutch scored in the 13th minute from a corner kick when Van der Gragt rose above the defence at the far post to head home, but the flag went up for offside when the lineswoman which was overruled by VAR.

Sinead Farrelly dream of playing at a World Cup has been a rocky road but that dream finally came through against Australia

The result left the third-ranked Swedes top of their group, before Italy and Argentina play their opener in Auckland on Monday.

The centre-back had an icepack strapped to her left foot after Thursday’s opening 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Australia, raising fears about her readiness amid the swift turnaround.

Gary Kelly previously held the record when he played at 19.

While Villa have not disclosed the fee paid to secure the services of the 24-year-old, it has been widely reported that the club have broken their transfer record

The Paris St Germain forward, who was brought on five minutes earlier, found the back of the net with a long-range header from a Pernille Harder corner to break the deadlock in the 90th minute.

This was not the decisive victory most had predicted for the European champions and world's number-four side against a team 49 places below them in the FIFA rankings.

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice and fellow forward Mina Tanaka found the net in the second half after having two earlier efforts called back for offside by VAR.

Forward Sophia Smith, one of six USA starters making her World Cup debut, led the way with a first-half brace and an assist on midfielder Lindsey Horan’s goal after half-time.

A fracture would’ve fractured her body and soul but thankfully the South American missed by inches the ankle bone and the impact on her shin was cushioned by the pad.

Seven months on from lifting the World Cup, the eyes of the footballing world were trained on Florida as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his eagerly anticipated first appearance.