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WSL teams to continue taking knee after Carter abuse at Euros

Women's Super League teams will continue to take the knee following the Jess Carter racism row during the 2025 European Championship. In July, Carter took to social media to outline the abuse she had received during the tournament and announced her intention to step back from online platforms. Before their semi-final clash, England had announced they would stop taking the knee as a mark of protest.

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Lionesses prospect Mace swaps Leicester for WSL rivals Everton

Everton Women have pulled off one of the boldest moves of the summer, breaking their transfer record to prise Ruby Mace away from Leicester City. While the club haven't disclosed the exact figure, reports speculate that the deal dwarfs the £100,000 bid Everton saw turned down earlier in the window. The Toffees were determined to get their player, and under ambitious new ownership, they’ve finally landed their marquee signing.

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'She's in a good place' - Bompastor issues Bronze injury update

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has revealed Lucy Bronze is still some weeks away from a return after sustaining an injury while on England duty at the Euros.

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'I'll happily retire' - Stanway says winning World Cup her final dream

Georgia Stanway says there's one major goal standing in the way of her being able to retire happily, despite already landing two European Championship titles.

Lionesses star Mead makes WSL history with two assists for Arsenal

Beth Mead has made WSL history after becoming the first-ever player to reach 50 assists in the competition as Arsenal won 4-1 on the opening day.

England confirm final 2025 games with Brazil next up for Lionesses

England's schedule for the remainder of 2025 has been confirmed, with the Lionesses to host Brazil, Australia and Ghana before the year is out.

Why Man Utd captain Le Tissier is ‘same ilk’ as Bronze

Marc Skinner has explained why Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier is the “same ilk of a player” as fellow Lionesses hero Lucy Bronze. The Red Devils’ no-nonsense skipper was unaware that she reached a notable personal landmark in a WSL clash with the London City Lionesses that saw her find the target from the penalty spot in a crushing 5-1 victory.

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McDonald’s after Ballon d’Or! How Williamson & Smith celebrated

Leah Williamson was among the superstars in attendance at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, with the Arsenal and England defender being joined at that event by model girlfriend Elle Smith. They thoroughly enjoyed rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in world football, and made the most of an opportunity to let their collective hair down afterwards when enjoying a McDonald’s takeaway.

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'It's a ritual of mine!' – Hemp reveals hilarious pre-match routine

Lauren Hemp has spoken about a surprising and amusing routine she does before games, fake tanning in the buildup to be freshly bronzed out on the pitch. Speaking to ex-England internationals Karen Carney and Jill Scott, the Lionesses winger joked that she can't always be bothered do it properly and the Manchester City star laughed it off as 'a ritual of mine'.

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Kerr receives first Australia call-up in two years

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has received her first Matildas call-up in two years. The talismanic striker has finally earned her long-awaited return to the Australian national squad after overcoming injury heartbreak and surgery. The Blues forward, who tore her ACL during a mid-season training camp in Morocco back in January 2024, has endured a gruelling 20-month road to recovery. But now, the 32-year-old icon has been named in Joe Montemurro’s Australia squad for their October friendlies against Wales and England, her first international call-up since late 2023.

Revealed: When Arsenal 'hope' to have Williamson back

Arsenal are hopeful of having Leah Williamson back from injury before Christmas, according to head coach Renee Slegers. The Lionesses captain has been on the sidelines since sustaining a knee injury during England's Euro 2025 triumph that required surgery shortly after the tournament concluded. But she is "progressing well" in her recovery, which hit an important milestone on Tuesday when she did her first training session on the pitch since that procedure.

Wright hits out at Wiegman's Le Tissier full-back claim

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has blasted England manager Sarina Wiegman after her astonishing claim that Manchester United skipper Maya Le Tissier is better suited to right-back than centre-half, despite the defender being one of the most consistent defenders in the Women’s Super League. Wiegman’s insistence came as a shock to many, with Wright joining a growing chorus of voices demanding answers over why the United captain continues to be overlooked in her natural position for the national team.

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Another Lionesses concern as Park misses Man Utd's Atletico trip

England's Lionesses have yet another injury concern on their hands when it comes to their October fixtures after Jess Park was ruled out of Manchester United's final game before the international break. The winger has been in fine form since joining from Manchester City on deadline day but is now a doubt for her country's first game since Sarina Wiegman guided them to another European Championship triumph.

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Lionesses' injury woes deepen as two withdraw from England squad

England's list of injury absentees for the October camp has grown again after Katie Reid and Grace Clinton withdrew from Sarina Wiegman's squad, joining Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp on the sidelines. The Lionesses will take on Brazil and Australia in a pair of interesting friendlies but will have to do so without a full complement, with Millie Bright also retiring earlier this month.

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Carney joined by Lionesses legends on Strictly Come Dancing

Former England star Karen Carney was joined by three Lionesses legends as she survived another week on Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder is taking part in the 23rd season of the British dance contest, which started last month. Carney is also accompanied by former Chelsea and Middlesbrough striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

Man Utd's Park out of Lionesses squad due to delayed concussion

Manchester United star Jess Park has withdrawn from the Lionesses squad for international friendlies against Brazil and Australia due to delayed concussion. The 24-year-old was ruled out of the Red Devils' Champions League win over Atletico before the international break with concussion and is still experiencing some symptoms. Jess Naz has been added to the Lionesses squad in Park's place.