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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.

How game-changer Russo forced herself into Ballon d'Or contention

On Monday, the winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or Feminin will be crowned in Paris. The last four editions of the prestigious accolade have gone to players representing Spain, with both Alexia Putellas and then Aitana Bonmati claiming back-to-back triumphs. It's possible that a member of La Roja comes out on top this time around as well, with Mariona Caldentey a front-runner alongside those two. But muscling in among them is someone who has helped break all of their hearts this year: Alessia Russo.

UWCL draw: Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd discover opponents

The draw for the new-look UEFA Women's Champions League league phase has thrown up some mouthwatering fixtures for England's representatives. Arsenal, Chelsea and debutants Manchester United have all learned their opponents, with heavyweight clashes, tricky away days and reunions on the horizon. Mary Earps' return to the Red Devils with Paris Saint-Germain will also be a standout storyline.

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Terland hat-trick fires Man Utd into UWCL proper for first time

Elisabeth Terland was at her clinical best on Thursday night to fire Manchester United into the Women's Champions League proper for the first time, her hat-trick haunting former side Brann and giving the Red Devils a 3-0 win which rendered last week's 1-0 loss in Bergen meaningless.

Football Manager 26 unveils fresh look of women's football

A fresh look at women's football in Football Manager 26 has been unveiled as Sports Interactive revealed the biggest female database in gaming. After years of promises, setbacks, and cancelled editions, the studio has confirmed that from November 4, players can step into the dugout of legendary women’s teams across the globe. This isn’t a token gesture. This is the largest-ever women’s football database in gaming, spanning continents, leagues, and thousands of players.

Will Man Utd need new boots again against Brann?!

Marc Skinner insists Manchester United have the "boots they need" for their Champions League qualifying second leg clash with Brann. The Red Devils lost 1-0 in Norway, having mislaid the players' footwear. Staff were dispatched to a local sports shop to buy boots and shinpads ahead of the fixture but Skinner insists that his side are "ready" for the return leg.

Exclusive: George on Man Utd ambitions & Wiegman's England advice

It’s well-known at this point that despite winning back-to-back European Championship titles and reaching a World Cup final in between, England’s Lionesses have a problem at left-back. There’s a real lack of options for Sarina Wiegman in the position and shoehorning players into it hasn’t helped much either - leaving many wondering just what Gabby George has to do to get her chance.

Skinner hits out at Brann celebrations after Man Utd loss

Manchester United's hopes of reaching the Women's Champions League league phase suffered a blow after a narrow defeat in Norway, but manager Marc Skinner has fired back at Brann's celebrations. The Red Devils dominated large spells of the game but were undone late on, leaving them with everything to do in next week's decisive second leg at Leigh Sports Village.

UEFA confirm 2027 Champions League final venues

UEFA has officially confirmed the venues for the 2027 Champions League finals, with Madrid and Warsaw set to stage the men's and women's showpiece events. Atletico's Estadio Metropolitano will host the men's final, returning to the stadium where Liverpool lifted the trophy in 2019, while Poland's Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw has been selected for the women's final.

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...

Manchester United v Hammarby: UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round

Man Utd avoid big guns in UWCL qualifying draw

After advancing from the second qualifying round, Manchester United will play home and away against Norway's SK Brann for a place in the competition proper.

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Terland treble & terrific Toone lead United to easy UWCL win

The England midfielder had to fill in on the wing on Wednesday, but she was as creative as ever to help Marc Skinner's side to a big win

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...

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.

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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

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.

Barca's Ballon d'Or hungry teen set to light up Euro 2025

Pia Sundhage has put immense trust in the 18-year-old as the home nation aim to go beyond the group stage for the first time

Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees 2025

Revealed: Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees

Arsenal and England star striker Alessia Russo has been nominated on the six-person shortlist for the Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year award.

Arsenal WFC v FC Barcelona - UEFA Women's Champions League Final

Arsenal in talks to sign Kelly on permanent deal

Arsenal are in talks to sign Chloe Kelly on a permanent deal after her successful loan spell with the club in the second half of last season.

Kelly, Albert & the top 10 available women's free agents

Barcelona, Chelsea, Lyon, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are among the top European clubs who could lose star players for free this summer

Emily Fox Arsenal 2024-25 Champions League

How USWNT inspired Fox in Arsenal’s Champions League triumph

Emily Fox has been reflecting on the “unreal experience” of becoming a Champions League winner, with the USWNT helping to inspire the Arsenal star.

Chloe Kelly Arsenal Champions League fans pub 2025

📽️ | Kelly celebrates Arsenal’s CL win with fans in local pub

Chloe Kelly joined fans for a singalong in a local pub after enjoying Arsenal’s Champions League trophy parade.

📽️ | Arsenal ace leads anti-Spurs chant in CL title parade

Katie McCabe stole the show at Arsenal's Champions League parade with an anti-Tottenham chant.

Miedema joins Mead in Arsenal's Champions League celebrations

Former Arsenal star Vivianne Miedema joined in the Gunners' Champions League celebrations and expressed her pride for girlfriend Beth Mead.

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Williamson celebrates 'magic' UWCL win with model girlfriend Smith

Leah Williamson has celebrated Arsenal’s "magic" Champions League triumph with "insanely proud" model girlfriend Elle Smith.

GOAL's Team of the European Women's season

Barcelona are the best-represented club in GOAL's XI after reaching a sixth Champions League final in seven seasons, with one Lioness making the cut

Bonmati named UWCL Player of the Season as five Arsenal stars make best XI

Aitana Bonmati has been named the Women's Champions League Player of the Season, with five Arsenal players in the Team of the Tournament.

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