Alessia Russo

Alessia Russo reflects on her Champions League brace against Real Madrid, praising Arsenal’s resilience and supporters after a crucial 2-1 comeback win.

Arsenal beat Real Madrid 2-1 after Alessia Russo’s second-half double turns the match and revives their Champions League defence under Renée Slegers.

Mikel Arteta and Renée Slegers are nominated for The Best FIFA Awards after leading their teams to major success in England and Europe last season.

Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey are among five nominees for the 2025 BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year after stellar seasons in Europe and internationally.

Alessia Russo has extended her contract with Arsenal, with the club announcing a new long-term deal for the forward on Friday morning.

Seven Arsenal stars headline a fiercely contested Women’s Ballon d’Or race as England and Spain dominate a field without a clear favourite.

Alessia Russo’s standout year has put her in pole position for the Ballon d’Or, raising hopes of the first non-Spanish winner of the award since 2019.

England’s Euro 2025 win was shaped by Kelly, Russo, and Agyemang, with Arsenal talent pivotal as the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties in Basel.

Taylor Hinds signs permanently after seven years away, saying she’s “buzzing” to be back and ready to win. She reunites with old teammates and brings new ambition.

England lose 2–1 to France at the Euros, ending Sarina Wiegman’s perfect tournament record. VAR drama, French pace, and Dutch pressure now loom.

Alessia Russo reveals how online abuse once affected her game, and why she now avoids social media during tournaments to protect her mental health and performance.

Blackstenius hits top form at the right time, Russo strikes for England, and Hurtig, Maanum, McCabe and others feature in packed week of international action.

Arsenal’s path to Champions League glory began with turmoil. Part one of our season review traces the chaos of the opening weeks and a key tactical shift.

Russo remains a doubt for England, but Blackstenius and Hurtig return for Sweden

Arsenal have five players in UEFA’s Women’s Champions League Team of the Season, recognising their superb European campaign. Barcelona have four.

One of only six supporters who travelled to Umeå in 2007 was in the stands again in Lisbon to witness Arsenal reclaim their European crown.

Alessia Russo says Arsenal believe they can match Barcelona in the Champions League final as the Gunners bid to end their 18-year wait for European glory.

Arsenal to screen UWCL Final at Emirates; five Gunners called up to England squad; Mariona Caldentey wins WSL Player of the Year award.

The Women’s Professional Game Awards brought deserved recognition for Arsenal as two of their standout players were honoured following a hard-fought season.

Alessia Russo wins the FWA Footballer of the Year award after a prolific season for Arsenal that has seen her lead the line across league and Champions League matches.