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Lionesses & Williamson among nominees for 2026 Laureus awards

Lionesses captain Leah Williamson is one of four footballers to be nominated for accolades at the prestigious 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, with her England team also shortlisted after winning the 2025 European Championships. Lamine Yamal was the only footballer to win an award at last year's ceremony, with Real Madrid also scooping up a team prize, but the chances of more recognition are greater this year, with significantly more nominees from the world of football.

USWNT star Macario has Barca offer amid uncertain Chelsea future

United States star Catarina Macario reportedly has an offer on the table from three-time Champions League winners Barcelona, amid growing interest in her services from major clubs across Europe. Macario's contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the season and it has also been reported that she has turned down a new deal with the Blues, making her a figure of real interest as the summer transfer window approaches.

The most expensive transfers in women's football history - listed

Chelsea, Arsenal, the Orlando Pride and the London City Lionesses all broke the world record in 2025 alone, as spending in the women's game grows

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Arsenal eye full-back Batlle amid Barcelona's financial crisis

Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign Ona Batlle in the summer when her Barcelona contract expires. The Gunners have a wealth of options at full-back, including Smilla Holmberg, Taylor Hinds, Katie McCabe, and Emily Fox but it appears they have their sights set on the 26-year-old. Barcelona are at risk of losing Batlle and team-mate Alexia Putellas, who are both out of contract at the end of the season.

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Bellingham vs Yamal: adidas launches Predator vs F50 battle

Jude Bellingham and Aitana Bonmati are locking horns with Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Trinity Rodman as adidas launches the Predator vs F50 battle and invites fans and players around the world to “choose one”. Two iconic boot designs are being reimagined for 2026, with superstar performers from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Miami and the USWNT already picking their sides.

Top women's free agents who could move in 2026

With women's football in most countries on its winter break, it is prime time for clubs, players and agents to sit down and sort out contracts. But while there are some names entering the final six months of their current deals who many would be shocked not to see renew with their current teams, there are also plenty of others who are likely to be seriously considering other options in 2026.

FC Barcelona v FC Bayern München - UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1

Bonmati's season all but over after surgery on fractured fibula

Aitana Bonmati's season seems to be all but over after she underwent surgery on her fractured fibula, as Barcelona confirmed a lengthy recovery timeframe for the three-time Ballon d'Or winner. She landed awkwardly in Spain’s final training session before the second leg of the Nations League final. Medical tests carried out shortly after the injury confirmed the grim diagnosis, ending any possibility of her featuring in Tuesday’s decisive match against Germany in Madrid.

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Barcelona star Bonmati leaves Spain camp after fracturing fibula

Aitana Bonmati has been forced to withdraw from the Spain squad after she suffered a fractured fibula in a training session. The Barcelona star could miss a number of months of football in a massive blow for both her club and national team. The three-time Ballon d'Or winner has already returned to Catalonia to begin her recovery with the Blaugrana.

Messi of women's football? Bonmati responds to comparisons

Aitana Bonmati is preparing to lead Spain into another major final but insists her historic third Ballon d’Or does not change who she is. The Barcelona Femini midfielder addressed talk of being labelled the Lionel Messi of women’s football, spoke about expectations ahead of the Nations League showdown with Germany, and reflected on how she handles success on and off the pitch.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Femenino: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Liga F match between Barcelona and Real Madrid Femenino, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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Barca stunned by Real Sociedad in incredibly rare Liga F loss

Barcelona's incredibly dominant women's team suffered their earliest Liga F defeat in 11 years on Sunday as they were shockingly beaten 1-0 at Real Sociedad. The hosts have made a flying start to the new campaign, sitting third in the table after this win, but this was a hugely surprising result - representing just a fifth league loss for the Catalans since the beginning of the 2019-20 season.

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Putellas coming for Messi's record after making Champions League history

Barcelona Femeni captain Alexia Putellas created Women's Champions League history on Wednesday as her goal against Roma saw her leapfrog former striker Jenni Hermoso and three-time Ballon d'Or holder Aitana Bonmati. Putellas will now be eyeing further history with the dominant Catalan outfit just a month after he she received a mouth-watering offer from Paris Saint-Germain Feminines.

Real Madrid CF v AS Roma - UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1

Scared of losing to Barca? Madrid anger clubs for blocking new USA plan

Tension is brewing in Spanish women’s football after Real Madrid reportedly blocked plans to hold the Women’s Super Cup in Miami. Several clubs have expressed frustration, accusing Los Blancos of halting a major financial and branding opportunity. Some even believe Madrid’s refusal stems from fear of facing Barcelona on American soil.

Putellas opens up on decision to reject PSG and addresses Barca future

Alexia Putellas is back to her best for Barcelona Femini after getting rid of her injury woes in the past few years. In the final few days of the transfer window, reports from Spain mentioned that Paris Saint-Germain were ready to make a record-breaking offer for the two-time Ballon d'Or winner. The Spaniard, however, stayed put and has now shed light on PSG's interest as well as her future at Barca.

Bonmati enters GOAT debate after third successive Ballon d'Or

It's incredible to think that, four years ago, Aitana Bonmati was the subject of one of the most shocking snubs in Ballon d'Or history. After playing a starring role in Barcelona's first Women's Champions League triumph, the midfielder looked sure to be in the mix for the Golden Ball - and yet, she didn't even make the 20-player shortlist. Did she take it personally? Knowing her focus on team over individual, perhaps not, but she's certainly made herself impossible to ignore in the interim, with Bonmati claiming a third successive Ballon d'Or on Monday.

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Ballon d'Or Feminin: Official 30-player rankings revealed

The Ballon d'Or. Love it or loathe it, it's the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning. And now, after a memorable 2024-25 campaign, the winner of the 2025 Women's Golden Ball has been announced: Aitana Bonmati. The Barcelona star was exceptional for her club this past year, her world-class consistency standing out as the Catalans won a domestic treble, while her performances for Spain were enough to make her the Euro 2025 Player of the Tournament.

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Aitana Bonmati wins third successive Ballon d'Or Feminin

Aitana Bonmati claimed her third successive Ballon d'Or on Monday, beating out competition from Spain team-mate Mariona Caldentey and Lionesses star Alessia Russo. The Arsenal duo got the better of Bonmati's Barcelona in this year's Champions League final but it was she who was called to the stage again in Paris, joining Lionel Messi and Michel Platini as the only other players to win the Golden Ball three years in a row.

Barcelona star Vicky Lopez wins 2025 Women's Kopa Trophy

Barcelona and Spain teenager Vicky Lopez has been named the best young women’s player in the world and has picked up the Kopa Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards in Paris. The 19-year-old played a key role in Barcelona’s stunning season, winning Liga F and Copa de la Reina titles, and also helped Spain make it to the finals of Euro 2025 in the summer.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Could a Lioness lift the Golden Ball?

In the last few years, it's seemed relatively easy to predict the winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin. In 2025, though, it feels incredibly tricky, especially after England's win over Spain in the European Championship final.

Putellas makes final decision on future amid PSG interest

Alexia Putellas has reportedly made a decision on her future after Paris Saint-Germain expressed their desire to trigger the €1.1m release clause in her Barcelona contract. Not only were they prepared to meet the buyout, but reports suggested they were also lining up a salary package far greater than what she currently earns in Catalunya.

PSG make ambitious contract offer to Barcelona star

Paris Saint-Germain are planning to make an ambitious contract offer to Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas, with the French giants reportedly prepared to trigger her release clause ahead of transfer deadline. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner’s current deal with Barca runs until June 2026, with the option of an additional season, but PSG are ready to exceed her existing salary.

Winners & losers of the women's transfer window

As the top women's leagues prepare to kick off for the 2025-26 season, GOAL reflects on a crazy summer of record-breaking spending

Transfer grades for the 30 biggest women's deals of the summer

All summer long, GOAL handed out grades for the biggest transfers from around the women's game...

Spain v Netherlands: UEFA Women's Nations League 2024 Semi-final

Women's football legend Martens confirms retirement

Lieke Martens has called time on her professional football career at the age of 32, a year after announcing her international retirement.

Barca women finally feeling the pinch of club's financial woes

Barca Femeni have long managed to avoid being engulfed in the off-pitch chaos that has hampered the men's team - until now...

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Barca director defends shock departures of SIX players

Barcelona director Xavi O’Callaghan opened up on the departures of six crucial squad members this summer from their women's team. The Blaugrana lost the players due to their ongoing financial troubles, which forced them to offload some important players to reduce their wage bill. The Catalan giants, who begin the new season in three weeks, are currently left with only 17 first-team players.

Man Utd sign two-time UWCL winner Rolfo from Barca

Manchester United have completed the signing of Fridolina Rolfo following the two-time Champions League winner's departure from Barcelona earlier this summer.

Madrid drop stunning adidas third kit with unique detail

Real Madrid have unveiled their new adidas third kit, which contains the iconic and inspiring quote, "90 minutes at the Bernabeu is a very long time". Madrid released their home and away kits for the 2025-26 campaign before the Club World Cup in the U.S. and donned them during the competition.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Bonmati, Russo & the 2025 Golden Ball nominees

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on September 22

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

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