US women’s national team appoint Emma Hayes as world’s highest-paid female coach

• Chelsea Women's manager moves into international game
• Hayes will reportedly make seven figures a year

Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new coach of the USA women's national team. The Chelsea manager, who will leave her current role at the end of the season, has agreed a deal which makes her the world's highestpaid female coach.

This is a huge honour to be given the opportunity to coach the most incredible team in world football history," Hayes said.