In Tehran, Iran, a stark division is evident between women supporting the regime and those seeking freedom. Pro-regime women mobilize with weapons, fueled by patriotism and grief over the Supreme Leader's death, while activists highlight the regime's violent crackdown on dissent and the ongoing struggle for basic rights.
In Tehran, Iran, a stark division is evident between women supporting the regime and those seeking rights. Pro-regime women, mobilized after the Supreme Leader's death and the war's outbreak, vow to fight enemies like the US and Israel. Meanwhile, activists highlight the regime's repression, contrasting with growing defiance of hijab laws.
Kevin Sinfield receives knighthood for rugby & MND charity work; 6 England Euro 2025 winners, Luke Donald, Shaun Murphy, Emily Scarratt, & others honoured in King's Birthday Honours
The women's football transfer window is set to widen the financial gap between top clubs and the rest, with spending on fees and agent commissions soaring. While elite players command multi-million pound contracts, lower-tier clubs struggle for investment.
England's Lionesses suffered a 4-0 defeat to Spain, their heaviest loss in 17 years, jeopardizing automatic World Cup qualification. A win or draw was needed, but now England must beat Ukraine and hope Spain loses to Iceland to avoid playoffs.
England needs to avoid defeat against world champions Spain in Mallorca on Friday to qualify automatically for the Women's World Cup in Brazil 2027. The match is a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final, and a draw would be sufficient for England, but a Spanish victory could complicate qualification.
London City Lionesses are reportedly close to signing Mary Earps and Mapi León on free transfers. Earps, a former England goalkeeper, and León, a Barcelona defender, are expected to join when their contracts expire at the end of June.
England goalkeeper Mary Earps and Spain defender Mapi Leon are reportedly close to joining London City Lionesses this summer. Earps is set to leave PSG, while Leon departs Barcelona. The club is also pursuing Alexia Putellas.
Alexia Putellas, 32, leaves Barcelona after 14 years, captaining the team to a Champions League title. London City Lionesses, backed by billionaire Michele Kang, are in pursuit, aiming to secure the two-time Ballon d'Or winner in a historic WSL transfer.
UEFA will strictly enforce rules against multi-club ownership in the Women's Champions League, impacting investors like Michele Kang. UEFA's Nadine Kessler stressed preserving sporting integrity, with no exceptions for the women's game.
England goalkeeper Mary Earps, 33, is reportedly close to a Women's Super League return, with London City Lionesses showing interest. Her contract with PSG expires in June, and she previously played for Manchester United.
Over 70 parents accuse James 'Jay' Austin, owner of girls' football club Red Star Lionesses, of fraudulently taking over £28,000 for non-existent tournaments, kits, and sessions with Women's Super League players. Austin, with two prior fraud convictions, denies all allegations, citing a civil matter. Investigations by Greater Manchester police and the Football Association are underway.
Home T20 World Cup and a historic Lord’s Test loom for Charlotte Edwards but with selection questions mountingHistoric occasions are like buses: you spend ages twiddling your thumbs and then two come along at once. England have waited nine years for another home World Cup, wallowing all the while in memories of their win in 2017, and almost a century for a maiden women’s Test at Lord’s. Now both are being thrust upon them over the space of a single month, from 12 June to 13 July, in a true summer bonanza for women’s cricket.First, though, a T20 World Cup dress rehearsal: three one-day internationals against New Zealand, followed by three Twenty20s against the same opposition, and another three against India. The 50-over series, which begins on Sunday in Durham, feels a little as if it has been plonked thoughtlessly into the calendar. The wicketkeeper Kira Chathli and all-rounder Jodi Grewcock could make their England debuts – after all, the head coach, Charlotte Edwards, promised us she would “look to the future” after England’s drubbing in last year’s 50-over World Cup semi-final. But right now, no one in the England management has much bandwidth to plan for anything other than the possibility of reaching a home final at Lord’s on 5 July. Continue reading...
Tottenham beat London City Lionesses 2-1 with goals from Signe Gaupset and Olivia Holdt to secure a fifth place finish and record their highest points total in the WSL.
Manchester City Women host Liverpool in a pivotal WSL match that could determine the title race. City need a win to stay in control ahead of Arsenal, who have three games in hand. Head coach Andrée Jeglertz has urged his players to remain calm under pressure and stick to their gameplan, while Gareth Taylor returns to face his former side. City are looking to bounce back from a shock 3-2 loss to Brighton.
Former Lionesses forward will depart this summerEngland, 31, has seven WSL goals this seasonBethany England, the Tottenham captain, is to leave at the end of this season, the striker has confirmed in a tearful video message published by the club.It is understood it was the club’s decision not to renew the 31-year-old’s contract as they seek to evolve their squad with younger players and multiple sources have emphasised that Tottenham are expected to be aggressive and highly ambitious in the transfer market. Continue reading...
Chloe Kelly's impact has faded since her Euro 2022 heroics, with the 28-year-old now rarely a starter for Arsenal and England. Despite scoring the winning goal at Euro 2022 and the decisive penalty at Euro 2025, Kelly has struggled with injuries and fierce competition at both club and country. She has made more appearances off the bench than as a starter in the past three years, with 40 of her 58 England caps coming as a substitute. Arsenal face Lyon in a Champions League semi-final on Sunday, but Kelly's place in the starting XI remains uncertain.
England still need to learn how to play to their strengths when handling physical and organised teams such as IcelandThe Lionesses’ performance against Spain showed the Euro 2025 final wasn’t a one-off. England have the blueprint for how to beat the world champions: conceding possession, forcing them central and using the threat of Lauren James and Lauren Hemp out wide to punish them on the counter. They were mature and disciplined at Wembley, if a little nervy at the close, with Sarina Wiegman’s team failing to build on their early lead. Continue reading...
Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.
England and Spain, finalists of Euro 2025, meet again at Wembley for a Women's World Cup qualifier. Spain, under new coach Sonia Bermúdez, appears revitalized with young talent and an unbeaten streak, posing a significant challenge to England.
