Manchester United are reportedly exploring a shock swoop for Manchester City and Lionesses midfielder Jess Park before the summer transfer window closes on Thursday. Park made her professional debut at the age of 18 at City and has spent the last eight years at Etihad Stadium. United's interest in Park comes just days after news broke about City's pursuit of their star midfielder Grace Clinton.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot, Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique are among the prominent nominees for the Johan Cruyff awards that will be given away at the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Both Chelsea coaches, Enzo Maresca and Sonia Bompastor, have been nominated as well, along with Barcelona's Hansi Flick, who inspired the Blaugranas to a domestic treble.
England will face Women's Asian Cup winners China in a meeting of continental champions at Wembley in November. The friendly match will serve as a perfect rehearsal for Sarina Wiegman's side ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, which begin in February. The Lionesses won the 2025 European Championship by beating Spain on penalties in the final.
Sarina Wiegman danced and sang with her "favourite artist" Burna Boy during England's Euro 2025 celebrations outside Buckingham Palace. The Dutch coach guided the Lionesses to their second successive European Championship title, with world champions Spain dispatched in the final.
Football Association (FA) chief executive Mark Bullingham has offered a guarded response regarding Sarina Wiegman's long-term future as England boss following the Lionesses' dramatic Euro 2025 final triumph over Spain. While Wiegman remains under contract through the 2027 World Cup, there is no confirmation yet about her plans beyond that tournament.