Women’s football

Arsenal Women faced a huge test away to Lyon after a first-leg loss. What happened next has set up a blockbuster Champions League final against Barcelona.

A former Arsenal star stepped in to help a player abandoned after injury. His powerful gesture highlights a major issue women’s football must urgently address.

While Arsenal were focused on Lyon, a result elsewhere quietly confirmed their place in next season’s Champions League. The pressure, for now, has shifted.

Arsenal were bold, creative, and dominant in stretches. But in Europe, that’s rarely enough. One lapse, one chance, and everything changes.

Arsenal close the gap at the top, but it’s the shifting roles in midfield and a quiet tactical reshuffle that could define their season.

Victoria Pelova scores her first goal after injury and reflects on the moment, the support from teammates, and what’s next as Arsenal turn toward Lyon in Europe.

The FA has disclosed two months earlier than usual the key dates for the 2025/26 season. As always, it will be tough on the players who compete in the summer international tournaments.

Arsenal’s Michelle Agyemang scored within seconds of her England debut in Belgium, but the Lionesses couldn’t recover from a poor first half in Leuven.

Arsenal suffer double injury setback as Chloe Kelly and Daphne van Domselaar return from international duty with foot and ankle injuries ahead of Champions League ties.

Chloe Kelly says she’s “learning so much” at Arsenal under Renée Slegers and alongside Russo and Mead, as she fights to reclaim her place with England.

Delphine Cascarino and Kenza Dali return to the France squad for April’s Nations League games, as Laurent Bonadéi prepares for key fixtures against Switzerland and Norway.

Spanish media dissect Arsenal’s 3-0 thrashing of Real Madrid, hailing Russo’s clinical brilliance and branding the defeat a nightmare that shattered Madrid’s dream.

Wiegman says Mead and Kelly bring “quality” and can “harm the opponent” as England prepare for Nations League double-header against Belgium.

Arsenal cruise past Liverpool with a 4-0 win to regain momentum before Real Madrid. But Slegers’ midfield puzzle and squad tensions remain in sharp focus.

Melanie Leupolz will miss the rest of the season after suffering ligament damage vs. Arsenal. The injury raises fresh concerns over pitch quality at the top level.

Former Arsenal star Jordan Nobbs is eyeing a future in coaching, taking her UEFA B Licence as she looks to help shape the next generation of women’s football.

England faces a tough Euro 2025 group with Wales, France, and the Netherlands. Can the Lionesses rise to the challenge in Switzerland? Full fixtures and analysis inside.

Aitana Bonmati wins the Ballon d’Or Féminin for the second year running, capping a stellar season with FC Barcelona and confirming her status as the world’s best.

Caroline Weir returned from a 346-day ACL injury to score two goals and assist in Real Madrid’s win over Espanyol, showcasing her star quality with an MVP performance.

The Women’s Super League (WSL) sees a shift in its managerial landscape as foreign coaches now occupy 50% of the top positions, raising questions about the future of English management.