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Jun 1, 2025
OL Lyonnes

Joe Montemurro to leave OL Lyonnes at the end of the season for the Matildas

  • On June 1, 2025, OL Lyonnes announced the end of their collaboration with head coach Joe Montemurro.
  • Montemurro, a 55-year-old Australian coach, is expected to be appointed as the head coach of the Australian women's national football team, the Matildas.

For more detailed information, you can read the full article here: Joe Montemurro leaves Lyon, expected to take Matildas coaching role.

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May 29, 2025
Real Madrid

Alberto Toril steps down as Real Madrid head coach

  • Real Madrid announced that Alberto Toril has concluded his possition as head coach of the women's team after four seasons.
  • Under Toril's leadership, Real Madrid Femenino qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League in each of his four seasons, reaching the quarter-finals twice.
  • Despite not securing any titles, Toril's tenure included a landmark 3–1 victory over Barcelona in the Clásico, marking the team's first win in that fixture.

Read more in the official announcement.

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Mary Earps announces retirement from international football

  • England goalkeeper Mary Earps announced on her Instagram page her retirement from international football with immediate effect, ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament.
  • Earps earned 53 caps over an eight-year span, playing a pivotal role in England's UEFA Women's Euro 2022 victory and their journey to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final.
  • ,It's been the greatest honour and priviledge to wear this badge and  represent my country,'said Earps in her Instagram post
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Millie Bright withdraws from England squad for Nation League

  • Chelsea captain Millie Bright has withdrawn from the England squad for June's UEFA Nations League matches to take an extended break and allow a period of recovery.
  • Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy, who has 13 caps, has been called into Sarina Wiegman's squad for the League A games against Portugal and Spain.
  • The Lionesses will face Portugal at Wembley Stadium on Friday, 30 May, before taking on group leaders and world champions Spain in Barcelona on Tuesday, 3 June.

Find more on BBC.

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Arsenal Women are European Champions

  • On May 24, 2025, Arsenal Women secured their second UEFA Women's Champions League title—and first since 2007—by defeating reigning champions Barcelona 1–0 at Estadio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
  • Substitute Stina Blackstenius, swedish international, scored the match-winning goal in the 74th minute.
  • Arsenal's defense, led by Leah Williamson, delivered a resolute performance, limiting Barcelona's 20 attempts and 12 corners. Williamson earned a player rating of 9 for her crucial blocks and interceptions.
  • The victory was particularly poignant for Leah Williamson, who had been a mascot during Arsenal's 2007 triumph. Her journey from mascot to captain underscores the significance of this win.

For more detailed information read the full article.

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May 24, 2025
Jill Roord FC Twente

Jill Roord is leaving Manchester City for FC Twente

  • On May 24, 2025, Manchester City confirmed that Dutch midfielder Jill Roord has signed a permanent deal with FC Twente.
  • Dutch international returns to FC Twente, the club where she began her professional career in 2013, before stints at Bayern Munich, Arsenal, VfL Wolfsburg, and Manchester City. Her dad is former Dutch footballer René Roord, who also played for Twente.
  • In the 2024/25 season, Roord made 31 appearances, netting six goals and contributing three assists. She scored in her final match for City against Crystal Palace on the last day of the season.

For more detailed info, read full article here. 

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May 24, 2025
FC Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich is the first ever winner of the World Seven's tournament

  • Bayern Munich Frauen clinched the first-ever Women's World Sevens Football title with a 2–1 comeback win over Manchester United in the final held in Estoril, Portugal.
  • Momoko Tanikawa was named both Top Scorer and Best Player of the tournament, while Ana Mahmutović received the Best Goalkeeper award, highlighting Bayern's individual talents.
  • This W7F victory capped off a remarkable season for Bayern Munich Frauen, who also secured the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles, marking one of the most successful campaigns in the club's history.

Fore more detailed info read the full article.

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Jule Brand signs a three-year contract with OL Lyonnes

  • German international Jule Brand has officially joined Olympique Lyonnais Féminin (OL Lyonnes) on a free transfer from VfL Wolfsburg, signing a contract that runs until June 2028. Her contract with Wolfsburg expired in the end of 2024/25 season.
  • Brand, 22, completed her move to OL Lyonnes after her contract with VfL Wolfsburg expired. She becomes the first signing for the club under its new identity, OL Lyonnes.

Read the full article here.

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