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In a great week for women’s football, misogyny shouldn’t steal the headlines

Record crowds, unprecedented shirt sales and award nominations make it a great week for the women’s game. If you’re on Twitter, or for some reason you like to watch Piers Morgan on Talk TV, then you may have seen some recent comments made by a former Premier League footballer about the role of women in […]

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Imogen Paul in the Chester FC Women away kit.

Chester FC Women Rally Together to Support Imogen Paul’s Rehabilitation Journey

In a heartfelt announcement on social media, Chester FC Women shared the unfortunate news that one of their own, Imogen Paul, had suffered a severe ACL injury. The club expressed their collective well-wishes for Imo’s speedy recovery and pledged their unwavering support throughout her rehabilitation process. In response, the community has rallied behind the cause,

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Holland Women v Belgium Women -UEFA Womens Nations League

The UEFA Women’s Nations League: All you need to know

TILBURG, NETHERLANDS – DECEMBER 5: (L-R) Welma Fon of Belgium Women Kerstin Casparij of Holland Women during the UEFA Womens Nations League match between Holland Women v Belgium Women at the Koning Willem II Stadium on December 5, 2023 in Tilburg Netherlands (Photo by Roy Lazet/Soccrates/Getty Images).   Introduced in September 2023, the UEFA Women’s

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Woman Up: Pitches, Pay and Periods – the progress and potential of women's football

“Woman Up” by Carrie Dunn: The Triumphs and Challenges of Women’s Football

Exploring the past, present and future of women’s football, Carrie Dunn discusses all in her latest book, “Woman Up: Pitches, Pay and Periods – the progress and potential of women’s football”. Women’s football is experiencing remarkable growth, exemplified by sell-out crowds, surging participation rates, and a surge in global enthusiasm for the sport. At the

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Carrie Dunn and her latest book 'Woman Up'.

Woman Up: Where to from here for women’s football?

Carrie Dunn and her latest book ‘Woman Up’. Photo credit: Steve Williams Photography via Carrie Dunn (No copyright intended) Carrie Dunn has examined the progress and potential of women’s football in her new book Woman Up. Sporting Her’s Jeff Cheshire caught up with the esteemed journalist, to discuss where she feels the sport needs to

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Step by Step: Arsenal’s ACL documentary hits the mark as Beth and Viv invite us into their ACL rehabilitation

In late-2022, Arsenal were left devastated by the loss of both Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema to long term-ACL injuries. Teammates on the pitch, partners off the pitch, they were forced to begin the long road to recovery together. Now, they are sharing that story with everyone, through Step By Step, an Arsenal Documentary taking

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Alessia Russo in Arsenal's game against West Ham.

Russo isn’t scoring. Does it really matter?

Alessia Russo in Arsenal’s game against West Ham. Photo credit: Alessia Russo via X (No copyright intended). Arsenal’s statement signing only has two goals this season for the club – but she brings something different to the table. Arsenal fans have many reasons to feel positive right now. Their comfortable 3-0 victory against strugglers West

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England squad against Scotland. UEFA Nations Women's League. P

England’s return to form comes too little, too late, as they fall short in Nations League

England squad against Scotland. UEFA Nations Women’s League. Photo credit: Lionesses via X (No copyright intended). As the final seconds ticked down, England launched one final assault on the Scotland defence, desperately hunting one more goal that would all but assure a place in the Nations League Final. Toone flipped one last cross into the

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Lionesses success recognised with £30 million fund

Thousands of women and girls across England are set to benefit from a substantial £30 million cash injection from the Government and The Football Association (FA) to turbocharge the development opportunities for the next generation of Lionesses.  Ahead of England’s crucial UEFA Women’s Nations League match against the Netherlands at Wembley on Friday 1st December,

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Spurs hope for a better-placed finish this season.

Tottenham Hotspur Women’s 2023/2024 WSL season so far…

Tottenham Hotspur Women have been on the up since Robert Vilahamn came into charge in July. After spending the entirety of his managerial career in Sweden, the top-rated manager arrived in North London and was greeted by a depleted Spurs side. Tottenham came into this current campaign following a lacklustre 2022/2023 season resulting in a

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