Germany Women

The United States and Brazil are among the nations into the quarter-finals of the women's football at the Rio Olympics.

Nadine Kessler FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Nadine Kessler is a major doubt for Germany's Women's World Cup campaign as she requires surgery on a long-standing knee injury.

A win over Germany saw United States advance to the Women's World Cup final on Tuesday.

England made history on Saturday, securing their best World Cup finish with a maiden victory over Germany.

Germany and Norway enjoyed comfortable wins at the Women's World Cup on Sunday.

A delighted Silvia Neid reacted to Germany's gold in women's football by saying: "It is a dream come true. I am going to dance and sing."

Dzsenifer Marozsan scored Germany's opener and fired in the free-kick that led to their second as Sweden were beaten in the Maracana.

Nadine Angerer Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey says Nadine Angerer's success in claiming the FIFA women's player of the year is a boost to the whole club.

England Women

Wang Lisi was the hero for China, as two Asian nations triumphed in Canada, while New Zealand kept the host nation quiet.