Women's football

Mary Earps has posted a message to her personal Instagram account following her return to Old Trafford, thanking the Manchester United fans for their "warm welcome", despite receiving a mixed response from the home fans during her PSG side's 2-1 defeat. The former Sports Personality of the Year was booed throughout, however, some fans continued to cheer for the shot stopper.

Mary Earps is preparing for a hostile reception on her return to former club Manchester United in the Women's Champions League this week, having turned down a new contract with the Red Devils in 2024 and departed on a free transfer. Her Paris Saint-Germain side visit Old Trafford, which also comes on the tail of the storm whipped up by revelations in her autobiography.

Arsenal and Chelsea managers Renee Slegers and Sonia Bompastor called for the introduction of VAR in women's football after a nail-biting Women's Super League clash between the two London rivals on Saturday. The reigning champions took the lead through Alyssa Thompson's first half strike, while the Gunners staged a comeback in the second half as Alessia Russo scored a late equaliser.

England legend Ellen White has suggested that Mary Earps broke an "unwritten oath" when she criticised Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman and fellow goalkeeper Hannah Hampton in her upcoming book. Earps has been under fire for saying Wiegman rewarded "bad behaviour" when Hampton was recalled to the national squad after previously getting dropped for allegedly being "disruptive and unreliable". Now, White has had her say.

England's first camp since their second successive European Championship triumph was certainly a little up and down. Marred by injuries going into the window, with there already three notable absentees before Sarina Wiegman's squad was announced and four withdrawals after it was revealed, the Lionesses then suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brazil in their first game post-Euros, despite playing for over an hour against 10 players, but were able to bounce back on Tuesday against Australia, who also had a player sent off very early on in a rather strange couple of games.

Michelle Agyemang worryingly left the pitch on a stretcher as England beat Australia 3-0 at Pride Park in Derby on Tuesday night. The up and coming teenage forward has made a huge impact since bursting onto the international scene for the Lionesses earlier this year, going on to play a decisive role at Euro 2025, but could now be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Former England Women's goalkeeper Mary Earps is reported to have turned down a Lionesses send-off after calling time on her international career in the weeks leading up to Euro 2025 in the summer. The Paris Saint-Germain stopper, who has become a superstar of the women's game in recent years and even transcends her sport, remains 'in talks' about what a tribute might look like.

It's fair to say England's homecoming didn't go to plan on Saturday. Returning to action for the first time since winning the European Championship this past summer, the Lionesses were 2-0 down just 18 minutes into their meeting with Brazil, and despite the visitors going down to 10 players not long after scoring that second, England could not make their numerical advantage count in a disappointing 2-1 defeat. What will have made the loss even more frustrating for some, though, was that it came amid a lack of experimentation from Sarina Wiegman.

Hannah Hampton has been ruled out of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, meaning Sarina Wiegman will hand out a debut to another goalkeeper in the Lionesses squad this weekend. Khiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse are both in contention for that opportunity, as is Sophie Baggaley, who has been called into camp in light of Hampton's injury.

Real Madrid were branded a "disgrace" over a terrible pitch at Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium for the Women's Champions League clash with Arsenal.

For the first time since clinching a second successive European Championship title back in July, England's Lionesses return to action this week, beginning their 'homecoming series' which will take the team around the country as they celebrate the summer's incredible triumph with as many fans as possible. It starts in Manchester on Saturday against Brazil, the South American champions, and moves onto Derby three days later, where Australia will be the visitors, before resuming in November with two more friendlies.

Featuring stamps from El Salvador, Costa Rica, Mexico and more, Jess Carter’s passport looks more like one belonging to a gap-year student than an England international as of late. Throw in all the flying that comes with playing your club football in the United States, for Gotham FC, and the two-time European champion must have more air miles than she knows what to do with. “I feel like you get used to it and then all of a sudden you don't,” Carter tells GOAL of all the travelling, just days before boarding her umpteenth flight of the year to report for Lionesses duty. “Everything you've then learned about how to manage yourself kind of goes out the window when you end up being on the west coast for 12 days.”

Megan Rapinoe says the “expectation is perfection” when it comes to elite women’s sport, with the USWNT set to play in the Paris Games

Alisha Lehmann is “so happy” to have recorded her first goal for Juventus – on the same day as boyfriend Douglas Luiz registered his maiden assist.

Alisha Lehmann and boyfriend Douglas Luiz showed their love for each other after the pair enjoyed bright debut performances for Juventus.

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Chloe Kelly and Steph Houghton channelled Celine Dion a scooter singalong at Manchester City’s training camp, but were they a Titanic failure?

Sentnor joins the list of decorated U.S. soccer players to earn the prestigious Young Female Soccer Player of the Year award

Naomi Girma has become the first $1 million (£800,000) player in women’s football, but an injury could delay the USWNT star’s debut for Chelsea.

USWNT players rave about experience at January Camp, say Emma Hayes and staff 'just crushed it, world-class'

Will Houston Dash be the next team to beat in the NWSL? INDIVISA takes a look at the team that many numerous offseason changes

Lexi Missimo signs with USL Super League over NWSL and other top professional leagues

Espanyol have strongly condemned Barcelona's Mapi Leon

Chelsea star Millie Bright has revealed her thoughts on criticism from a fan who asked for her autograph during a recent WSL clash.

Vivianne Miedema posted an emotional message on her Instagram story after making her Emirates Stadium return for the first time since her ACL injury.

Alisha Lehmann has sent a “missed you” message to former Aston Villa team-mate Ramona Petzelberger after being reunited in WSL action.

Alex Morgan was not affected by her sudden change in shirt number as she went on to put an end to her 10-game goal drought for the United States.