Despite the soaring popularity of the Women’s Champions League, many players in the qualifying rounds are living far from professional standards. In one stark example, members of Croatian club ZNK Osijek earn under €1,000 per month and juggle jobs as waitresses, cleaners, or youth coaches just to make ends meet. Even competition payouts often amount to little more than a “bag of groceries,” leaving injured players without proper medical or rehabilitation support.
The Lionesses brought home their second European title in July, but this time without star vice-captain Millie Bright, who announced shortly before the Euros that she would not be going to the tournament. The Chelsea captain and recent winner of the domestic treble has no regrets about her decision.
DUX Logroño could have caused a real sensation when they were beating the favoured Real Madrid for most of the game. The White Ballet equalised in last minutes 2-2 thanks to a goal from Signe Bruun. For German goalkeeper Merle Frohms, it was not exactly a successful debut in her new jersey.
Bayern Munchen opened their season with a statement — defeating Wolfsburg 4–2 in Karlsruhe to retain the Google Pixel Supercup. It´s a first success under new coach José Barcala, pointing to the win as a perfect omen for the road ahead. The team now shifts focus to a record-crowd Bundesliga opener against Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena next week.
Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy struggled with injury last season, which is why she didn't play a single minute at Euro 2025, even though she was included in the squad. In an interview with the Observer, she opened up about what it's like to want to play even though you know you can't, as well as her family background. Wubben-Moy has been an Arsenal fan since childhood, when her aunt sang North London Forever to her as a lullaby.Â
A 59-year-old man has been arrested over racist and abusive messages sent to England defender Jess Carter during Euro 2025. The investigation, led by UK police forces, is ongoing as authorities vow to crack down on online hate.Â
DAZN has secured the global broadcast rights to Spain’s top-tier women’s football league, Liga F, extending its coverage through the 2026–27 season. This continuation ensures fans worldwide can continue enjoying live matches and select highlights on DAZN.
Although Inter Milan was the slight favorite, it was unable to defeat Norway's SK Brann in the Champions League qualifiers, which it was playing in for the first time.
