For the first time since 1996, two players will share the women’s Footballer of the Year award. The winners are Germany captain Giulia Gwinn (FC Bayern) and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC).
After 18 years and 183 matches, Norwegian footballer Maren Mjelde has ended her national team career. She announced the news to fans on Instagram
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has revealed a cheeky behind-the-scenes moment from the Euro 2025 final — tossing Spain keeper Cata Coll’s water bottle, complete with penalty-taker notes, into the crowd before the shootout. A little gamesmanship, a big trophy lift.
During this season, he left Manchester City after facing a wave of criticism, including from players. For example, Chloe Kelly indirectly mentioned that she was unhappy at Manchester City, partly because of the head coach, when she left for Arsenal. Gareth Taylor will now coach Liverpool.
The shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d'Or has been revealed—along with the nominees for the Women’s Kopa Trophy (best young player) and the Johan Cruyff Trophy for best coach.
A departure few saw coming—Dagný Brynjarsdóttir is leaving West Ham after her contract expired. The former captain, who also helped bring the conversation around motherhood in elite sport to the forefront, was a key figure for the Hammers.
For the first time in years, the Czech Republic has a representative in the Frauen-Bundesliga again. Aneta Polášková, who joined Sparta Prague last season and quickly became their top scorer, is now set to play for Nuremberg.
The Guardian's Barney Ronay celebrates the emotional tone of Women’s Euro 2025. The Women’s Euro delivered an atmosphere defined by happiness, positivity, and celebration, rather than aggression or toxicity. And some men can't cope.Â
