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Long time Barcelona assistant coach Rafel Navarro has been appointed as the new head coach of the Switzerland women’s national football team, following the departure of Pia Sundhage.

At the end-of-season awards, Leah Williamson was honoured with the Golden Player Woman award, while rising star Michelle Agyemang claimed the European Golden Girl title—celebrating their standout contributions for Arsenal Women and the England national team.

European qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 kicks off in early 2026, featuring a three-league format (League A, B, C) with group winners securing automatic spots and complex play-offs deciding the remaining places. Old rivals meet again - England in League A will face Spain.

Pia Sundhage’s contract as head coach of the Switzerland women’s national football team will not be renewed beyond December, ending her tenure.

More than 6,000 women’s professional footballers cast their votes for the 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11, the only global award decided exclusively by players. This year’s list includes six players from England, the historic first entry from Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak, and a record-breaking eighth selection for Lucy Bronze — full team revealed below.

Few expected this. Barcelona lost points for the first time when they lost to Real Sociedad. The Basque club won thanks to a converted penalty. The heroines of the match are Edna Imade and defender Maria Molina.

Former Lionesses No. 1 Mary Earps detailed her growing frustration as she believed the reinstatement of Hannah Hampton—whom she accused of “bad behaviour being rewarded”—signalled a breakdown in squad unity at England Women’s National Football Team and helped precipitate her decision to retire from international football.

Smilla Holmberg, age 19 and currently a right-back for Hammarby IF in Sweden, is reportedly very close to a move to Arsenal Women, expected to be finalised during the January transfer window.