Inter v Manchester City: Women's Champions League – live
Women's Champions League updates, 8pm GMT kick-offLive scores | Table | Kerstin Casparij interview | Mail BillyAfter a week off, the Women's...
‘Where the hell is Roy Keane!' Fifty shades of great football debate
Forget about Michael Carrick. Don't dwell on Women's Bigger Cup. Fret not about Pierre Sage. No, the big football story of the day is Big Website's...
Winchester City Flyers 3-3 Reading Women: Match Report
Reading Women and Winchester City Flyers played out a thrilling six-goal encounter at the Charters Community Stadium on Sunday, with the Royals...
WSL roundup: Crystal Palace deny Charlton first point, London City stay third
Bethany England scores late to give Palace 3-2 winLondon City, Spurs and Manchester United all winIt was heartbreak for Charlton on Sunday, after...
Liverpool v Arsenal: Women's Super League – live
⚽️ Women's Super League updates from 12pm GMT⚽️ Océane Hurtré making waves at Birmingham | Email EmilliaHello and welcome to coverage of Liverpool...
NWSL playoffs: Cooper's extra-time penalty sends Kansas City through as Utah stun San Diego
Michelle Cooper strikes in extra time to lift CurrentKansas City extend unbeaten home record with 1-0 winSeventh-seeded Utah Royals upset San Diego...
Manchester City break clear of Chelsea in WSL after Bronze's freak own goal
Khadija Shaw hits hat-trick in 5-0 rout of West HamChelsea lose ground after being held 1-1 by EvertonAn own goal by defender Lucy Bronze against...
Charlton at risk of being chewed up with WSL step up ‘an absolute ocean'
Pointless after eight games, Karen Hills' team are struggling to compete against clubs with chunkier walletsPlayed eight, lost eight. Welcome to...
Fifa wants to restrict women's Olympic football to under-23s in controversial move
IOC open to dialogue and Fifa wants input from othersFifa concerned about fixture congestion and workload Fifa wants the International Olympic...
‘She can do what Beckham did': Océane Hurtré making waves at Birmingham
WSL's second-highest goalscorer is likened to England legend for her crossing and has earned France call-upAt the conclusion of Birmingham's...
Has a footballer ever run a marathon faster than James Milner? | The Knowledge
Plus: managers sacked after signing new deals, war victims commemorated on kits and the first club website (part II)Mail us with all of your...
Oxford United to hold special Remembrance tribute at Reading clash
Oxford United will honour servicemen and women during their clash against Reading with a ceremony.
‘An absolute afterthought': the story of the Nigeria women's team's fall from grace
The Super Falcons won't be at the World Cup and with the prize money going up, they risk being left even further behindIt was a historic result in...
Southampton Women 1-1 Reading Women: Match Report
A late goal from Alice Curr secured an important point away from home for Reading Women in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Southampton Women at...
Arsenal v Aston Villa, London City Lionesses v Manchester City, and more: Women's Super League – live
⚽️ WSL updates with games at 12pm, 2pm and 2.30pm (GMT)⚽️ Putellas provides mindset change | Mail LukeThings are looking up for Arsenal Women and...
Putellas provides mindset change as London City bid to upstage champions
Ballon d'Or winner's move to WSL has transformed the Lionesses on and off the pitch with belief soaring ahead of Manchester City clashAs Martin...
Fifa to miss equal Women's World Cup prize money ambition set by Infantino
Infantino said in 2023 equality was Fifa's targetPrize money could double but big gap will remainFifa is to fall short of gender equality with the...
Elimbi Gilbert snatches PSG point to leave Manchester City WCL hopes in balance
Manchester City's hopes of securing a top-four spot in the Women's Champions League are looking increasingly slim after a third successive draw...
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Women's Champions League – live
⚽ Women's Champions League updates; kick-off 8pm GMT⚽ Live scores | Read Moving the Goalposts | Mail SarahManchester City have made three changes...
Alessia Russo makes history with hat-trick as Arsenal cruise to Benfica win
Alessia Russo wrote herself into the history books once again as she became the highest English goalscorer in the Women's Champions League. Her...
Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or Féminin and Arsenal's derby triumph: Women's Football Weekly – podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Emma Sanders and Ayisha Gulati to discuss the Ballon d'Or plus the weekend's WSL actionFaye Carruthers...
Alexia Putellas a worthy Ballon d'Or winner but the limited shortlist illustrates flaws
Neglect of African football and a third win for the Spanish great does little to challenge narrative that the prize is reserved only for top...
Harry Kane ends England's 25-year wait for a men's Ballon d'Or
Striker has scored 91 goals for his countryAlexia Putellas picks up women's awardHarry Kane is the Ballon d'Or winner for 2026, the first English...
Ballon d'Or 2026: updates from 70th edition in London – live
⚽️ Ballon d'Or updates from 8pm GMT⚽️ Ceremony returns to England in nod to Stanley Matthews⚽️ Women's power rankings: will a new winner be...
Havant & Waterlooville Women 1-3 Reading Women: Match Report
Reading Women progressed to the second round of the League Cup with a 3-1 victory over Havant & Waterlooville at a blustery Westleigh Park on...
Tottenham host Arsenal in WSL, Premier League, EFL and more – football clockwatch live
⚽ Updates from Saturday's action around the grounds⚽ Ten things to look out for | Scores | Tables | Mail BillyHello and welcome to coverage of the...
Slegers and misfiring Arsenal badly need a result in WSL north London derby
Gunners' title hopes have seemingly evaporated and their under-pressure manager faces her latest test against SpursIt says much about Arsenal's...
Fifa increase funds for 2027 Women's World Cup teams
Preparation money will match men's for 2026 World CupPlayers provided with better flights and individual hotel roomsTeams in the 2027's Women's...
Enfield Town Ladies 6-2 Reading Women: Match Report
Reading Women exited the Isthmian Cup in humbling fashion on Wednesday evening, suffering a 6-2 defeat to Enfield Town at the Dave Bryant Stadium....
Female Life on Planet Earth by Laleh Khadivi review – a mother's secret past in the Iranian revolution
A woman living in California discovers her mother may have been a merciless enforcer of the Islamic revolution, in an intriguing novel of...
US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history
Result is largest margin at any age level of a World CupDiMaria is first to score six at Fifa finals since HaalandTournament is in year two of...
How Brazil's election result could shape women's football in the country
Female players including Carlinha and Tayla Carolina have spoken out against the far-right, who they fear will harm the women's game as well as...
Sarina Wiegman signs contract extension to stay as England women head coach to 2029
Wiegman says she ‘cannot think of a better job in football'She can target three Euros wins in a row with LionessesSarina Wiegman has extended her...
Chesham United Women 3-5 Reading Women: Match Report
Reading Women fought back from 3-1 down at half-time to claim a thrilling 5-3 victory over Chesham United at The Meadow on Sunday. Chesham made a...
James and Carpenter lead Chelsea surge as sorry Spurs hit for six in WSL again
Two goals each from a rampant Lauren James and battling Ellie Carpenter helped Chelsea cruise past Tottenham and keep the pressure on Manchester...
Washington Spirit clinch NWSL playoff berth as Gotham miss chance to seal Shield
Di Guglielmo scores first NWSL goal in 1-0 victoryGotham denied chance to clinch NWSL ShieldSan Diego secure top-four seed as Angel City rallyLucia...
Boos for Arsenal as Birmingham draw extends winless WSL run to deepen pressure on Slegers
An equaliser from Olivia Smith averted defeat for Arsenal but their 1-1 home draw with Birmingham did little to calm fears for Renée Slegers'...
The WSL so far: goal-shy Arsenal, underrated Brighton and more data pointers
The Gunners' title hopes look over after five games as draws continue from last season while the Seagulls, actually ninth, are third for expected...
Alex Scott quits Disney+ role as Women's Champions League presenter
Scott walking away to focus on other projectsDisney+ was criticised after opening round this seasonAlex Scott has left her role as a presenter of...
FC Copenhagen Women have a ‘startup-like' brand. Now they need results
A famous name and record attendances have given FCK a platform but a difficult start in Denmark's top-flight shows success on the pitch is not...
After struggles v Spain, the USWNT's midfield puzzle won't be easily solved
The lack of cohesion in the center of the park is evident for the US, with Emma Hayes continuing to try different combinationsThe discourse around...
USWNT returnees earn 2-2 draw against Spain, an early World Cup wake-up call
The US were on the verge of losing two straight at home, but second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson saved a drawIt was nearly...
‘It changed me a lot': how Japan's academy system supercharged women's team
The Women's Asian Cup winners continue to punch above their weight thanks to innovative youth developmentJapan have constantly pushed the...
Six questions facing England as they target next summer's Women's World Cup
Starting positions at centre-back and No 10 are up for grabs, while Sarina Wiegman's future continues to be in the airEngland have two jobs to do...
Almost half of female footballers are considering retiring early, survey shows
Financial situation and psychological stress citedFifpro global survey interviewed 800 playersNearly half of female footballers are considering...
Sholing 2-10 Reading Women: Match Report
Reading Women recorded their biggest league victory under manager Ed Jackson-Norris on Sunday, producing a rampant attacking display to thrash...
USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly
Guijarro and Navarro score in opening 14 minutesUS midfield and defensive lapses exposed by SpainYohannes misses penalty as US fightback falls...
Six men on how they plan to stand up against rape culture: ‘Boys need to be taught what is appropriate'
While most of the crowd at a Stop Sexual Violence rally in New York City was mostly women, men of all ages were in attendance tooTens of thousands...
Lionesses take firm control of World Cup playoff tie against Greece
World Cup qualifying playoff: Greece 1-3 EnglandStanway, Le Tissier and Russo on targetEngland secured a 3-1 first-leg victory over Greece in their...
Wiegman praises Toone's attitude after late Lionesses recall for Greece playoff
Manchester United midfielder was left out of initial squadFirst leg of World Cup playoff is on Friday in CreteSarina Wiegman heaped praise on Ella...
Women's Super League faces wait until 2029 for full-time referees despite funding boost
Extra investment agreed at latest WSL board meetingCalls for fully professional match officials have grownWomen's Super League clubs have agreed to...
WSL concerns over fixture congestion caused by 2028 Club World Cup
Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss month of domestic actionBack end of 2027-28 season likely to be ‘challenging'The Women's Super League will face...
Harry Kane wins record-equalling 125th England cap, drawing level with Peter Shilton
Striker selected to start against Czechia at WembleyJoint-top of England men's list and behind seven womenHarry Kane will make a record-equalling...
Too nice: do Arsenal lack the grit and tenacity to end WSL title drought?
Renée Slegers' team have the technical ability, but doubts remain over the nastiness needed to rival Manchester City and ChelseaArsenal, 10 points...
Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta: ‘I wanted to impress through my work, not because I am a woman'
The 35-year-old reflects on a momentous year after making history as the first woman to take charge of a men's team in one of Europe's top five...
Bromley Women 1-0 Reading Women: Match Report
Reading Women exited the FA Cup with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bromley Women in front of a bumper crowd at the Copperjax Stadium on Sunday. A passive...
Shaw seals Manchester City's thrilling 4-2 win over Arsenal to keep up 100% WSL run
Manchester City came from behind twice to win an absorbing, six-goal thriller 4-2 and continue their 100% winning start to the Women's Super League...
Zigiotti Olme capitalises on Liverpool mistake to keep Manchester United moving up WSL
Julia Zigiotti Olme's sixth-minute lob proved enough to earn the Manchester United coach, Eva Olid, a second Women's Super League victory of the...
‘Strong togetherness': Slegers feels support from Arsenal hierarchy despite miserable run
Board ‘really good and positive' at ‘difficult time'Gunners visit WSL leaders Manchester City on SundayRenée Slegers says she has felt the full...
Shaw secures WCL draw against Real Madrid as Manchester City show spirit after week of turmoil
Manchester City played out a high-quality draw with Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League after an unprecedented week of off-field tension at...
Manchester City v Real Madrid: Women's Champions League – live
⚽ Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Ballon d'Or power rankings | Email Daniel“Business as usual,” reckons City...
David Sullivan sues BBC for £150m over Panorama's sexual misconduct claims
West Ham co-owner and former pornographer lodges high court claim over episode, in which several women accused him of abusing powerDavid Sullivan...
United States lined up to host first Women's Club World Cup
LA and San Diego among favoured host cities for 202819-team event would go ahead without bidding processThe United States is poised to host the...
New Name For Everton’s Award-Winning Education Trust
The People’s Learning Trust – the education trust that brings together Everton Alternative Provision Free School, Everton Football College and four...
USWNT roster: Ashley Sanchez earns the call for friendlies v Spain
Sanchez, NWSL's top scorer, returns after years awayNaomi Girma called up despite injury absence for ChelseaMallory Swanson earns recall after...
Sam Gough's journey from being ‘a hazard' at PE to becoming Para Lionesses captain
One of the best strikers in the world, the Scot talks about her career in blind football and the EurosHelga has spotted a pigeon just outside the...
Chelsea's Lexi Potter gets first England squad call-up but no Kelly or Toone
Captain Leah Williamson back after injury to face GreeceSarina Wiegman names squad for World Cup playoffLexi Potter, the Chelsea midfielder, has...
Aston Villa sack manager Natalia Arroyo with club second-bottom of WSL
Villa have two points from first four league matchesArroyo took charge in January 2025Aston Villa have sacked their women's manager Natalia Arroyo...
Reading Women 1-1 Oxford City: Match Report
Reading Women were held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Oxford City on Sunday, with both sides finding the net in a busy three-minute spell before...
Blues Fall To First Ever Anfield Defeat
Everton fell to their first ever defeat at Anfield on Sunday afternoon – the Blues falling to a 1-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool to halt their...
Liverpool sink Everton and end derby drought after Olsson and Kapocs strike
Liverpool beat their local rivals Everton at Anfield in a Women's Super League fixture for the first time as Beata Olsson's early header and...
WSL roundup: Greenwood maintains Manchester City's 100% record
Defending champions win 1-0 at pointless CharltonAlex Greenwood fires in only goal from a free-kickManchester City maintained their perfect start...
Amelia Bullmore: ‘I met my husband doing Romeo and Juliet. We weren't the leads – it wasn't that tidy'
The actor on getting caught gossiping, the footballer she has a crush on, and having both her best and worst kiss in one nightBorn in London,...
My bad TV history qualifies me to discuss Disney's women's football coverage | Max Rushden
A golden retriever and a game of guess the pasta were unusual to see in a Women's Champions League show – but I understand how they arrived...
Has the time come to separate home and away fans at WSL games?
With interest in the league rising, some are calling for dedicated away ends at stadiums to improve atmosphereWith interest in the Women's Super...
In its push to subordinate women, the American right is embracing raunch
Conservatives long promoted a politics of sexual prohibition. Now such morals have been shed in favor of male dominationUnder Kash Patel, the FBI...
Kaptein fantastic strikes early to give Chelsea WCL win against Austria Vienna
Wieke Kaptein's early goal gave Chelsea a winning start to their Champions League campaign against Austria Vienna but it was a far from comfortable...
Disney+ criticised for advert break during Women's Champions League game
Arsenal match was interrupted during the second halfBreak understood to be have been unintendedDisney+ has been criticised by viewers after an...
Bayern Munich v Manchester City: Women's Champions League – live
WCL match updates from the 5.45pm BST kick-offWill Lyonnes or English trio topple Barça? | Mail WillThe Women's Champions League is back!...
Liverpool's Aurélie Csillag on making women's football more diverse: ‘Visibility starts at the top'
In today's newsletter, the 23-year-old explains why she became involved in the club's Beyond the Goalposts initiative“When I was young I never had...
Women's Champions League: will OL Lyonnes or English trio topple a weakened Barcelona?
The league phase kicks off this week, with several sides optimistic of unseating the European championsThis competition is wide open. “But, wait,...
Reading Women 4-1 Beaconsfield Town Women: Match Report
Reading Women made it two wins from two matches at the SCL Stadium this season with a 4-1 victory over Beaconsfield Town in the second round...
Iraola returns to Bournemouth and Manchester United head to Fulham – matchday live
News, discussion and updates before Sunday's gamesThis weekend's fixtures | Mail us your thoughtsHello, good morning and welcome to another...
Women's Super League: Lauren Hemp hits double as Manchester City see off lively Liverpool
The defending champions Manchester City continued their winning start to the new Women's Super League season but they needed a 90th-minute own goal...
Laura Kaminski relishing trophy hunt at Brann after Crystal Palace ‘crash course'
Former Palace head coach has won a cup final in Norway and says chance to challenge for league title was a pull“When it's a good day, it's...
USA fall to Brazil on penalties for disappointing exit from U-20 Women's World Cup
Americans have not won tournament since 2012US youth teams have struggled in recent showingsTiming of U-20 World Cup has drawn criticismThe United...
From Segura to Maltby: six breakout stars from the Women's Under-20 World Cup
With an incredible array of talent on show we select half a dozen players who could make the step up to the senior World Cup next yearThe 2026...
London City's superstars brought down to earth in WSL defeat at West Ham
West Ham claimed their first Women's Super League win of the season with a 2-1 home victory over London City Lionesses.Kelly Gago put the Hammers...
This week's soccer questions: were we wrong about Man City and does the Ballon d'Or ignore Americans?
We look at Enzo Maresca's takeover in Guardiola's shadow, shifting dynamics in women's soccer and Raphinha's incredible form at BarcelonaSquint...