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Kenza Dali: ‘I will tell my story after the Euros. A lot of lies have been told’
Midfielder on being left out of France’s Euro 2025 squad, her exit from Aston Villa and a new lease of life in San Diego‘I had hard times and this team really gave me back my love and motivation for football,” Kenza Dali says of San Diego Wave as she prepares to open up on a turbulent year.Over the course of a refreshingly honest conversation, the midfielder reveals why she left Aston Villa to move to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in January, details why she is enjoying working under Jonas Eidevall and discusses, for the first time, the grief that affected her participation in the ..
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:00:58 GMT
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Sarina Wiegman and England still have work to do to blow away clouds of doubt | Suzanne Wrack
Glitzy Euro squad launch helps the feelgood factor but there are still questions over squad harmony, strength in depth and player welfareMusic thumping, quick transitions, a host of celebrities and inspirational words. There’s nothing like an England squad announcement video to get you in the mood for a major tournament. “I hope you can feel it from the streets to the stands, the summer is in the safest hands,” the poet Sophia Thakur tells us, exactly one month out from England’s first game of Euro 2025 against France.The slogan is “It’s time to go again” and the squad is announced by a host o..
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:00:13 GMT
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England’s wild week and their Euros squad assessed: Women’s Football Weekly - podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry, and Sophie Downey to unpack a turbulent week for the LionessesOn this episode of Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, the panel react to a seismic shift in the England camp as three of the team’s most experienced players – Mary Earps, Fran Kirby, and Millie Bright – announce they will not be part of the Euro 2025 campaign.With Sarina Wiegman naming her squad just five weeks out from the tournament, the panel discusses what this means for England’s hopes, who will step up in their absence, and whether the squad still has the depth to contend. Con..
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:02:23 GMT
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‘No crisis at all’: Wiegman hits back as she picks James for England Euro squad
England manager’s strong defence of management styleInjured James and Arsenal teenager Agyemang in squadSarina Wiegman has defended her management style after finding herself without the Euro 2022 winners Mary Earps, Fran Kirby and Millie Bright for July’s defence of their European title, saying she does not beat around the bush when it comes to having honest conversations with her players.The England head coach also denied her team are in crisis after that trio all left the camp for varying reasons over the preceding nine days, saying she is really happy with where the Lionesses are now ..
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:52:54 GMT
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England squad for Euro 2025: James and Agyemang make Wiegman’s final 23 – as it happened
Lauren James and Michelle Agyemang have been included in Sarina Wiegman’s England squad for the Women’s EurosWe are less than 10 minutes away from the official squad announcement. For comparison, this was the squad that Wiegman named for the 2023 World Cup, the last major tournament. Players italicised will not be available for selection this time around.Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Ellie RoebuckNations League results have fluctuated, ending with a strong win over Portugal and narrow defeat by Spain. Jess Park, Grace Clinton and Aggie Beever-Jones have bedded into the squad while L..
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:30:12 GMT
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:06:05 GMT
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Euro 2025 power rankings: 10-goal Germany on the up, Lionesses slip
Time is running out before the tournament in Switzerland. We rank the 16 sides heading for this summer’s EurosWith the Nations League group stage coming to a close, we take a look at the 16 teams taking part in the European Championship this summer to see how they are shaping up: Continue reading.....
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:40:22 GMT
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‘I can’t give 100%’: Bright out of Euro 2025 squad in latest blow for England
Defender says withdrawl ‘right for my health and future’Mary Earps and Fran Kirby have also retired recentlyEngland have encountered another major blow to their hopes of defending the European Championship title this summer after the vice-captain, Millie Bright, withdrew from contention for the tournament in Switzerland next month on the eve of Sarina Wiegman naming her final 23-player squad.Bright said the decision “is the right thing for my health and my future” and it is understood her teammates have been sending her their full support for prioritising her mental and physical health. Nonet..
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:01:43 GMT
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Bright has made a brave decision, but are England doing enough to support their stars? | Tom Garry
World Cup captain’s withdrawal is an important wake-up call, and leaves serious questions for coach Sarina WiegmanMillie Bright’s decision to withdraw from selection for the European Championship this summer, partly to look after her mental health, is one of the most courageous acts an England player has made and might yet prove to have just as powerful an impact off the pitch as her performances have had on it.Going to a major tournament for your country is every player’s dream and therefore for Bright, who captained England in the 2023 World Cup final, to bravely risk criticism and sacrifice..
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:00:47 GMT
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Sheffield United get reprieve to stay in WSL 2 after Blackburn withdrawal
Twelve teams will be in WSL 2 next seasonBarnsley pull out of their division for financial reasonsSheffield United have been given a reprieve from relegation and will remain in the second tier, WSL 2, next season. The decision, confirmed by the Football Association, follows Blackburn’s decision to withdraw from the division for financial reasons.Sheffield United finished bottom last season but have met all the requirements for a WSL 2 licence. Burnley, a third-tier club, also applied to fill the vacancy left by Blackburn after pledging to move to full-time status. It means there wil..
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:40:47 GMT
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Manchester City Women close to appointing Denmark manager Jeglertz
Jeglertz to stay in charge of Denmark for Euro 2025Cushing in temporary charge since sacking of TaylorManchester City are close to agreeing a deal to appoint the Denmark national team manager, Andrée Jeglertz, as their new women’s head coach.It is understood that the proposed move would enable the Swedish coach to remain in charge of Denmark until the conclusion of the European Championship in Switzerland this summer, before taking over the Women’s Super League side that finished fourth in the English top tier last season. Continue reading.....
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:30:58 GMT
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USWNT maintain dominance of Jamaica behind Sentnor and Biyendolo doubles
Sentnor and Biyendolo score twice as USA win 4-0US post sixth straight shutout win over Reggae GirlzTullis-Joyce earns third clean sheet in three capsAlly Sentnor’s first-half brace and two goals by second-half substitute Lynn Biyendolo helped the US women’s national team continue their dominance over Jamaica with an easy 4-0 victory in a friendly in St Louis on Tuesday.Sentnor scored in the 19th and 28th minutes and Phallon Tullis-Joyce recorded her third shutout in as many career matches. Continue reading.....
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:14:16 GMT
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Nations League roundup: Wales suffer thrashing by Italy in Euro 2025 send-off
Visitors score four first-half goals in SwanseaRelegated Scotland gain point in NetherlandsRhian Wilkinson said Wales would not suffer any trauma in Switzerland after being thrashed 4-1 by Italy at their Euro 2025 send-off. Wilkinson endured the largest defeat of her 15-month reign as Italy scored four times in the first half of a Nations League finale in Swansea – the Wales manager calling it a “little bit of capitulation”.First-half goals from Cristiana Girelli, who struck twice with excellent headers, Elena Linari and Sofia Cantore punished poor Wales defending and secured Italy second plac..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:59:47 GMT
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Wiegman optimistic Lauren James will be fit for Lionesses’ squad at Euro 2025
Forward sidelined since April with hamstring injuryEngland squad for tournament named on ThursdaySarina Wiegman spoke positively about Lauren James’s chances of being fit enough to play at this summer’s European Championship, as she prepares to name her final squad of 23 players for the tournament on Thursday.The Chelsea forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in April during a victory for England at home to Belgium at Ashton Gate, and her involvement in July’s Euros in Switzerland has been in doubt, but on Tuesday night Wiegman appeared more than optimistic. Continue re..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:57:30 GMT
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Fran Kirby announces England retirement after missing out on Euro 2025 squad
Midfielder brings forward retirement decision Kirby: ‘I didn’t ever want this day to come’Fran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football with immediate effect, after learning that she will not be part of Sarina Wiegman’s squad for the European Championship this summer.In interviews with the BBC and ESPN, released shortly after England’s 2-1 defeat against Spain on Tuesday, the 31-year-old midfielder explained that she had already been planning to retire from England duty after Euro 2025 in July but she has brought that decision forward after being told she will not be goi..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:33:46 GMT
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Maddy Cusack inquest should be heard by a jury, family’s lawyers claim
Former Sheffield United footballer died aged 27 in 2023Jury needed due to ‘significant public interest’ in caseA jury should be convened for the inquest into the death of the former Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack because of the “significant public interest” in the case, her family’s lawyers have said.Cusack died aged 27 on 20 September 2023 at her home in Derbyshire. Within a week of her death her family had submitted a written complaint to Sheffield United outlining issues allegedly stemming from her relationship with the club’s manager at the time, Jonathan Morgan. Continue reading..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:24:12 GMT
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Spain 2-1 England: Women’s Nations League – as it happened
Alessia Russo put England ahead but two second-half strikes from Clàudia Pina gave Spain the victoryThe teams are out and the national anthems are played. Paredes and Williamson – the two captains – shake hands and we are moments away from kick-off.The pre-match postbag is here! Stanway starts, Beever-Jones a sub. Why? Stanway has had a few minutes playing for England. Beever-Jones a hattrick. This is the most important game.Besides being all-or-nothing for Nations League semi-final qualification, the No 1 team of each League A group also qualifies directly to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. That’..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:23:08 GMT
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Clàudia Pina’s double for Spain means England miss out on Nations League finals
Technically superior, commanding in possession and securing a victory that reflected their dominance, Spain demonstrated why they are the favourites to win the European Championship in Switzerland this summer as they came from behind to defeat England in Barcelona and top their Nations League group.Clàudia Pina, on as a substitute for Spain, proved to be the matchwinner, scoring twice and causing all sorts of problems for the England defence. After the visiting side held a half‑time lead thanks to Alessia Russo, the Barcelona forward equalised just inside the hour, two minutes after coming on,..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:10:30 GMT
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Inside the plight of Blackburn Rovers: this is a call for football to do better | Rachel Dugdale
Decision to follow Reading in self-relegation came as a gut-punch – it’s time for proper investment and care in the sportLast year, I was advised to protect myself and not speak out when Reading’s owners made the decision to self-relegate us from the Championship. I followed that advice. But after the confirmation that Blackburn Rovers are taking the same path, I believe it’s time to speak out.As players we were blindsided by the decision of the club to withdraw us from the Championship. We had felt positive throughout the season, we knew we had by far the lowest budget in the league but we fe..
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:21:14 GMT
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Matildas usher in new era after key interim role is filled perfectly by Tom Sermanni | Joey Lynch
The coach bids farewell to the team he had been so instrumental in building having done his best to bring through new talent and set up Joe Montemurro for successOne of the key themes of the past week for the Matildas has been a sense of serendipity.On Friday, Tom Sermanni’s 150th fixture in charge of the national team was marked by Kahli Johnson’s goal in a 2-0 win over Argentina, as the debutante became the latest in the long line of players whose international journey has started with the veteran coach. Continue reading.....
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:43:52 GMT
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