After traveling the world watching soccer for 20 years, attending matches in over 80 cities in almost 40 countries, Asif Burhan has covered men's and women's World Cups and European Championships as a journalist. Writing on women's soccer since 2011, he has overseen the explosion in popularity of the global game. Burhan also writes for The Morning Star newspaper and has been a Forbes SportsMoney contributor since 2020. Burhan graduated from Manchester University with a Law Degree. Follow @AsifBurhan on X for continued coverage of women's soccer.
Two African Women Voted Onto FIFPro Women’s World XI For First Time
For the first time ever, two African players have been selected by their fellow professionals in a FIFPro Women’s World XI dominated by the English and Spanish.
Football Foundation Mark Anniversary With Launch Of Five-Year Strategy
The largest sports charity in the United Kingdom, the Football Foundation, marked its 25th anniversary pledging to meet the growing needs of the women’s and girls’ game.
No USWNT Players Selected For FIFPro Women’s World XI For Second Year
For the second successive year, there will be no player from the United States selected in the FIFPro Women’s World XI after the shortlist was announced today.
Mapi León Returns To Play For Spanish National Team After Three Years
Mapi León, the last of ‘Las 15’ players who refused to play for the Spanish women’s national team in 2022 has returned to the fold this week after a three year absence.
United States Lead Four-Nation Bid To Host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The first 48-team FIFA Women’s World Cup will also be the first to be hosted by four countries after a joint-bid was announced to stage the 2031 tournament was announced.