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Aston Villa set to sell women's team for £55m to avoid PSR breach

Aston Villa are set to sell their own women's team to raise £55 million and save themselves from a PSR breach.

James gets Ballon d'Or billing after stunning Lionesses return

Lauren James made a dazzling return to action in England’s emphatic 7-0 win over Jamaica, instantly showing her “Ballon d’Or” quality just days before Euro 2025. The Chelsea star, back from a hamstring injury, delivered a moment of brilliance with a sublime assist, prompting praise from Karen Carney, who compared her to Lionesses legend Kelly Smith.

James talks Hayes departure and hails 'demanding' Bompastor

Lauren James has shared her candid thoughts on Chelsea’s managerial transition, applauding new boss Sonia Bompastor while honouring Emma Hayes' legacy. Hayes spent over a decade at the helm, guiding Chelsea Women through a golden era marked by relentless success and five consecutive Women’s Super League titles.

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James claims England entering 'a new era' ahead of Euro 2025

Cheslea and England star Lauren James has claimed that the Lionesses are entering 'a new era' as they prepare for the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Head coach Sarina Wiegman led her side to the trophy in 2022 and is hoping that her Lionesses can go back-to-back this month despite the team having seen a number of major names step back from international duty.

Lehmann makes big call on Juve future - WSL return ruled out

Alisha Lehmann has made a big call on her future at Juventus, with a WSL return being ruled out for now.

Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees 2025

Revealed: Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees

Arsenal and England star striker Alessia Russo has been nominated on the six-person shortlist for the Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year award.

Women's PFA Young Player of the Year nominees 2025

Revealed: Women's PFA Young Player of the Year nominees

Grace Clinton could win the Women's PFA Young Player of the Year award for a second time after the Manchester United star made the shortlist.

Kelly makes Arsenal decision as interesting detail emerges

Lionesses star Chloe Kelly remains in talks over a move to Arsenal and has granted the Gunners a period of exclusivity.

Kelly names Lionesses star in NWSL as toughest opponent

Chloe Kelly has named fellow Lionesses ace Jess Carter as her toughest opponent and “wild” England colleague Khiara Keating as her funniest team-mate.

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WSL set to expand with new play-off format

The Women's Super League is set to expand from 12 clubs to 14 in a significant shakeup.

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'Yes please!' - Williamson responds to Elle Smith holiday offer

England star Leah Williamson delivered a "yes please" response after seeing girlfriend Elle Smith make a "same time next year" holiday offer.

Sun & paddle boarding for Williamson & Smith on romantic holiday

Arsenal and England star Leah Williamson enjoyed sunshine, laughs and paddle boarding during a romantic holiday with girlfriend Elle Smith.

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Arsenal make Emirates fixtures decision ahead of new WSL season

Arsenal have announced that all 11 of their Women's Super League matches for next season will be played at Emirates Stadium.

Bright undergoes surgery after rejecting England call-up

Chelsea have confirmed that captain Millie Bright has undergone knee surgery on Thursday evening, having rejected England's Euro 2025 call-up.

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Bright explains shock call to pull out of England Euros squad

Chelsea star Millie Bright has explained why her move to withdraw from England's upcoming European Championship campaign was the "best decision".

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Newly-promoted WSL side to sign two-time Champions League winner

London City Lionesses, fresh off the back of promotion to the Women's Super League, are set to add a two-time Champions League winner to their ranks.

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Arsenal in talks to sign Kelly on permanent deal

Arsenal are in talks to sign Chloe Kelly on a permanent deal after her successful loan spell with the club in the second half of last season.

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Man City Women close in on third manager since March

Manchester City are set to appoint their third coach of the year, with the target to take over after coaching at this summer's European Championships.

Kelly could snub Arsenal to go 'wherever makes me happy'

England star Chloe Kelly hinted that she might not return to Arsenal ahead of her exit from Manchester City.

Kelly, Albert & the top 10 available women's free agents

Barcelona, Chelsea, Lyon, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are among the top European clubs who could lose star players for free this summer

Setback for Sam Kerr! Chelsea star hit by mystery injury

Newly appointed Australia boss Joe Montemurro has provided a fresh injury update on Chelsea superstar and Matildas icon Sam Kerr.

Lyon part ways with Montemurro just one year after he replaced Bompastor

Lyon have officially parted ways with head coach Joe Montemurro, just one season after the Australian coach replaced Sonia Bompastor.

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📽️ | Kelly celebrates Arsenal’s CL win with fans in local pub

Chloe Kelly joined fans for a singalong in a local pub after enjoying Arsenal’s Champions League trophy parade.

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Williamson celebrates 'magic' UWCL win with model girlfriend Smith

Leah Williamson has celebrated Arsenal’s "magic" Champions League triumph with "insanely proud" model girlfriend Elle Smith.

GOAL's Team of the European Women's season

Barcelona are the best-represented club in GOAL's XI after reaching a sixth Champions League final in seven seasons, with one Lioness making the cut

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Roord joins FC Twente after losing love for football at Man City

Jill Roord has admitted that she lost her love of football at Manchester City as she returns to FC Twente.

How Slegers turned Arsenal around to reach UWCL final

The English giants started the season with one win in four WSL games and a shocking loss at Bayern Munich, but the Dutch coach got them back on track

Top 20 women's players in Europe this season

Both Barcelona and Arsenal, who will contest Saturday's Women's Champions League final, have had some of this season's most outstanding performers

📽️ | Lionesses star Clinton shows off super finish at World Sevens

Lionesses star Grace Clinton scored a sublime winning goal as Manchester United started the World Sevens Football tournament in style against Roma.

WSL club fined for attempting to sign player by sliding into DMs

Newly-promoted Women's Super League side London City Lionesses have been fined for making an approach for a Southampton player via social media.

Frequently asked questions

: Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.
: Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.
: Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.
: Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.
: CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.
: Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.
: Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Telmo Zarra, Sergio Busquets, Roberto Carlos, Luis Suarez, and Xavi are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa del Rey.
: Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Juande Ramos, Claudio Ranieri, Louis van Gaal, Sir Bobby Robson, Cesar Menotti, Miguel Munoz, and Ferdinand Daucik are some of Copa del Rey's most famous mangers.

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