Switzerland opened their 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants the Philippines in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Ramona Bachman's penalty late in the first half opened the scoring for the Swiss before Seraina Piubel doubled their lead with a close-range effort in the 64th minute.

After a bright start for the Philippines, Katrina Guillou thought she had scored her nation's first World Cup goal when she found the back of the net after 16 minutes, but it was swiftly ruled out for offside.

The Philippines, playing in their first World Cup - men's or women's - got off to a promising start, pushing forward and disrupting Switzerland's possession.

However, after Guillou's effort was disallowed, the Swiss grew into the match. They put the Philippines on the back foot, with Geraldine Reuteler and Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic missing close-range chances.

Inka Grings' side was finally rewarded for their efforts when, after a video assistant referee review, they were penalised for a late challenge by Jessika Cowart, who misjudged her clearance and kicked the ankles of Coumba Sow.

Paris St-Germain forward Bachmann calmly slotted the ball into the bottom left corner past an unmoving Olivia McDaniel to give her side the lead just before the break.

Switzerland were dominant throughout the second half and doubled their lead after a McDaniel double save from Crnogorcevic and Sow eventually found the ball in the path of Piubel, who latched onto it for an easy tap-in.

Newly promoted Burnley have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a four-year deal worth up to £19m with add-ons.

City have a 20% sell-on clause and a buy-back option within the deal, which is £15m up front and £4m add-ons.Trafford, 20, is yet to appear in the Premier League and has spent the previous two seasons on loan in League One with Accrington and Bolton.

Burnley face champions City in their top-flight opener on 11 August.

Newly promoted Burnley have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a four-year deal worth up to £19m with add-ons.

City have a 20% sell-on clause and a buy-back option within the deal, which is £15m up front and £4m add-ons.

Trafford, 20, is yet to appear in the Premier League and has spent the previous two seasons on loan in League One with Accrington and Bolton.

Burnley face champions City in their top-flight opener on 11 August.

Switzerland opened their 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants the Philippines in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Ramona Bachman's penalty late in the first half opened the scoring for the Swiss before Seraina Piubel doubled their lead with a close-range effort in the 64th minute.

After a bright start for the Philippines, Katrina Guillou thought she had scored her nation's first World Cup goal when she found the back of the net after 16 minutes, but it was swiftly ruled out for offside.

The result moves Switzerland to the top of Group A, above co-hosts New Zealand on goal difference.

The Philippines, playing in their first World Cup - men's or women's - got off to a promising start, pushing forward and disrupting Switzerland's possession.

However, after Guillou's effort was disallowed, the the Swiss grew into the match and put the Philippines on the back foot with Geraldine Reuteler and Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic missing close-range chances.

Inka Grings' side were finally rewarded for their efforts when, after a video assistant referee review, they were given a penalty for a late challenge by Jessika Cowart, who misjudged her clearance and kicked the ankles of Coumba Sow.

Paris St-Germain forward Bachmann calmly slotted the ball into the bottom left corner past an unmoving Olivia McDaniel to give her side the lead just before the break.

Manchester United have completed the £47.2m pounds signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan.

The Cameroon international, 27, has signed a five-year contract, with the option of a 12-month extension.

The deal is worth an initial £43.8m plus a possible £3.4m in add-ons, and the former Ajax keeper is set to join up with the United squad on their pre-season tour of the United States.

Onana will replace David de Gea as United's first-choice keeper, with the Spaniard having left in July when his contract expired after 12 years at the club.

Onana played under United manager Erik ten Hag during a seven-and-a-half-year spell with Ajax, winning three league titles, and served a nine-month ban in 2021 for a doping violation.

After joining Inter on a free transfer in July 2022, Onana helped the Italians reach last season's Champions League final, where they lost 1-0 to Premier League champions Manchester City.

He kept eight clean sheets in 24 Serie A games as Inter finished third, plus 13 in the Champions League last season - the most of any goalkeeper - giving him a total of 104 clean sheets in 255 club appearances.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons started their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand with a goalless draw against Olympic champions, Canada.

Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie turned the heroine of the match played in Brisbane after saving Christine Sinclair’s penalty early in the second half.

In the 23rd minute, the Nigerian ladies went close with the opener despite Canada’s early dominance when Ifeoma Onumonu had her well-taken shot parried away by goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan.

The Canadians were on the ascendency in the game, with their attacking powerhouse piling immense pressure on the Nigerians.

Minutes later, Francisca Ordega fouled Christine Sinclair with the veteran stepping up to take the resultant spot kick. But the Nigeria goalie dived correctly to her left to save the 50th-minute penalty and deny the Olympic champions from taking the lead.

Both sides attempted to take the lead but none could break the deadlock as the game ended goalless in the first half.

On the resumption of the second half, the North Americans surged forward in search of a goal, with waves of attacks against Randy Wandrum’s girls.

Although Nigeria could have snatched a goal, Onumonu’s close-range effort from Uchenna Kanu’s cross was saved before the flag went off for offside.

Tosin Demehin saved Nigeria’s blushes with five minutes to go after she blocked Canada’s goal-bound shot. But in the 98th minute, the Super Falcons were reduced to ten players after Deborah Abiodun was given a straight red card following a tackle on a Canadian.

In the other Group B game, co-hosts Australia defeated debutants Ireland 1-0 to go top of the lot. The Falconets will now play the Austrians in their next game on July 27th.