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Shaw gets Haaland treatment at Man City with new shirt number

Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has officially been handed Manchester City Women’s iconic No.9 shirt, which is worn by Erling Haaland for the men's team, as she prepares for the 2025-26 season. The prolific Jamaican forward, who has worn number 21 since joining City in the summer of 2021, will now carry a shirt number steeped in the club’s history.

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Williamson lives high life with girlfriend Smith in New York

Leah Williamson is living the high life with girlfriend Elle Smith in New York, with the Lionesses captain recharging after Euro 2025 triumph.

How hero Hampton defied the odds to become world-class

The shot-stopper has had to conquer several obstacles on her way to becoming No.1 for England and Chelsea by the age of 24

GOAL's World-Class Club: Hampton usurps Earps in 2025

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

Williamson’s underwear campaign gets Smith hot under the collar

Leah Williamson has got girlfriend Elle Smith hot under the collar with her post-Euro 2025 promotional campaign for Calvin Klein underwear.

📽️ | Kelly continues Euro celebrations with party in her hometown

Chloe Kelly is still soaking in England’s Euro 2025 glory, with the Arsenal forward hosting a massive street party in her hometown of Hanwell to cap off a stunning summer. After netting the winning penalty in the final, the Lionesses star joined friends and family to celebrate her heroics in style — even breaking out her dance moves for the cameras.

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Liverpool mark adidas reunion with stunning sets of kits

Liverpool have officially unveiled their 2025-26 home and away kits as they reunite with adidas after 13 years apart. The release features clean, nostalgic designs that pay homage to iconic eras in the club’s past. The kit launch also confirmed shirt numbers for new signings like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.

Man Utd Women make Bayern midfielder first summer signing

Manchester United's women's team have announced their first summer signing, bringing in Sweden international Julia Zigiotti Olme from Bayern Munich.

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Everton follow Chelsea and Aston Villa in selling women's team

Everton have become the latest Premier League club to sell their women’s team to a sister company in a move designed to boost transfer funds and stay compliant with Profitability and Sustainability Rules. The deal, reportedly worth around £60 million, mirrors recent strategies undertaken by Chelsea and Aston Villa to avoid breaching the league’s PSR guidelines.

The rise, fall and rebirth of England's clutch queen Kelly

Six months ago, it looked like the 27-year-old wouldn't even be in Sarina Wiegman's Euro 2025 squad, making her path to tournament hero some turnaround

Lionesses 'queuing up' for cameos in Bend It Like Beckham 2

Chloe Kelly and the Lionesses have inspired the director of Bend It Like Beckham to consider making a sequel to a film with a "great message".

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Queen of the jungle!? Lionesses star Kelly eyes I'm A Celeb role

Chloe Kelly would like to become Queen of the Jungle on I'm A Celeb after helping to fire England to back-to-back European Championship crowns.

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WSL side London City Lionesses announce Parris signing

Newly-promoted WSL side London City Lionesses have completed a huge coup by announcing the signing of England international Nikita Parris.

WSL 2025-26 fixtures revealed as Chelsea start at home to Man City

Chelsea will begin their Women's Super League title defence at home to Manchester City in a blockbuster start to the 2025-26 season.

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Why Arsenal have made Smith the most expensive women's player ever

After two sensational first seasons in Europe, the Canada international has now become the first million pound player in the women's game

Arsenal complete WORLD-RECORD deal to sign Liverpool's Smith

Arsenal have made history by completing a world-record deal to sign Canada international Olivia Smith from Liverpool. The 20-year-old striker becomes the first female footballer to command a £1 million ($1.3m/€1.15m) transfer fee, with the Gunners securing her signature on a long-term contract after a standout season in the Women's Super League with the Merseyside club.

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Newcastle strengthen WSL promotion bid with Nobbs signing

Newcastle have signed Women's Super League stalwart and 71-time England international Jordan Nobbs as they continue their bid to reach the top flight.

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Hemp hails 'thriving' Hampton after replacing Earps at Euro 2025

Forward Lauren Hemp has praised England team-mate Hannah Hampton for ably replacing the now-retired iconic goalkeeper Mary Earps.

Arsenal agree world-record transfer fee to sign Smith

Arsenal Women have reportedly made football history by agreeing to a record-breaking transfer for Canadian international Olivia Smith, with the fee surpassing £1 million. This extraordinary transfer deal eclipses the previous record of £900,000 paid by Chelsea for U.S. defender Naomi Girma earlier this year.

Man Utd want new stadium to host 2035 Women's World Cup final

Manchester United are reportedly hoping to see their new £2 billion ($2.7bn) stadium host the Women’s World Cup final in 2035.

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Lionesses icon Scott helps Man City reveal Lohmann signing

Man City have made Sydney Lohmann their third summer signing, with the Germany midfielder penning a three-year deal after joining from Bayern Munich.

Liverpool Women in talks to appoint ex-Man City boss Taylor

Liverpool have held talks with former Manchester City head coach Gareth Taylor regarding the Reds' managerial vacancy, according to a report.

Bright opens up on decision to snub England duties for Euro 2025

Chelsea captain Millie Bright has revealed why she chose to pull out of the England squad for the Women's Euro 2025. The experienced Lionesses defender did not travel to Switzerland with the national team as she claimed she was "mentally and physically" drained after a gruelling 2024-25 campaign with the Blues, who secured the WSL title for the seventh time in a row.

Roebuck signs for Aston Villa on free transfer after Barca exit

England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has returned to the Women's Super League after just one year as she signed for Aston Villa on Tuesday. Roebuck left Manchester City to join Barcelona on a two-year deal last summer but she is now back in her homeland after mutually terminating her contract with the Catalan giants. Roebuck has signed a two-year deal with the Villans.