Channel4’s coverage of the women’s European Championship finals as a whole has been patchy, inconsistent and under-advertised — at best.
If you do manage to navigate All4 to a game not featuring England you’ll be lucky to find commentary and be treated to a “coverage will be back soon” message at half-time.
Imagine that in a men’s international. It’s a real shame given how competitive and exciting this tournament is as a whole and you’re left wondering why the broadcaster bid for the whole tournament if they were going to do it such an injustice?
ROGER McKENZIE explains why he can’t support this year’s World Cup
GEOFF BOTTOMS recommends an inspiring, political and bittersweet account of the munitions factory workers who are the fore-runners of the modern women’s game
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON


