En las últimas semanas, la tensión ha sido palpable dentro y fuera del campo mientras el Manchester City buscaba su primer título de la Superliga Femenina en diez años. La pérdida de puntos amenazó con devolver al Arsenal a la lucha, hasta que las Gunners tropezaron en Brighton y disiparon el suspense. Sin embargo, los seguidores citizen aún se preguntan qué pasará con su delantera estrella, Khadija Shaw.
La entrenadora del Chelsea, Sonia Bompastor, ha comentado los rumores que vinculan a la estrella del Manchester City, Khadija «Bunny» Shaw, con un fichaje este verano. Se espera que la internacional jamaicana deje el Joie Stadium, pues las negociaciones contractuales con las campeonas de la Superliga Femenina están estancadas.
Alisha Lehmann ha sido elegida «Jugadora de la temporada» por los aficionados del Leicester City Women, pese a ser titular solo en cinco partidos desde su llegada en enero. La internacional suiza, que se unió a las Foxes en plena difícil campaña de la WSL, también ganó el premio al «Gol de la temporada» por su certero remate contra su exequipo, el Aston Villa.
Vivianne Miedema ha explicado por qué no celebró el título de liga con el Manchester City Femenino: ha estado junto a su madre, en cuidados intensivos por graves complicaciones tras un tratamiento contra el cáncer. La delantera holandesa ha compartido un emotivo mensaje sobre las difíciles semanas de su familia.
Fran Kirby, de 32 años, ha logrado 16 títulos con el Chelsea y fue clave en el triunfo de las «Lionesses» ante Alemania en la final del Europeo 2022. Ahora, con la camiseta del Brighton, busca ayudar a otro equipo ambicioso a alcanzar nuevas metas.
Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, more than any other club. Their most recent victory came in 2020, but there is a club from Manchester hot on their heels...
How many teams are in the FA Cup?
A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.
Who has made the most FA Cup appearances ever?
Former Liverpool defender Ian Callaghan, with 88 appearances, is FA Cup's record-appearance maker in history.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the FA Cup?
The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.
Who is the youngest player ever in the FA Cup and how old was he?
Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.
Which famous players have played in the FA Cup?
The FA Cup has featured many football legends, including Steven Gerrard, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, and Frank Lampard. Modern-day superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Aguero have also made their mark on the competition.
Which famous managers have managed in the FA Cup?
Legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola have guided their teams to success in the FA Cup. Notably, Wenger holds the record for most FA Cup victories as a manager, with seven titles to his name.