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From Niche Collectible to Global Phenomenon: The Story of Women's Football Sticker Albums
Major international tournaments and sticker albums have always gone hand in hand. What started as a school breaks fun, one that plenty of adults still enjoy, has, in recent years, become not only part of the atmosphere surrounding football's biggest competitions but also a thriving business, with collectors hoping to uncover the rarest stickers or trading cards. But what about women's football?
Sam Kerr returns to the club where she helped inspire meaningful change
On July 7, 2018, Sam Kerr scored a hattrick in her first game against her former team Sky Blue FC. In a moment where most players would celebrate, she instead walked away with her head down. “If I’m honest, I didn’t enjoy it,” Kerr commented after the match. “I wish things were better here, and that I could stay. It just sucks that that’s the way it had to be.”
Football runs in the family: The ties connecting the Men's and Women's World Cups
The 2026 Men’s World Cup, currently underway in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is undoubtedly the biggest sporting event of the year. Next year, it will be followed by the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, which will be hosted by Brazil. Which male and female football  players are connected by family or other ties?
QB weekly: 22. 6. - 28. 6. 2026
The UEFA Women's U19 Championship got underway last week, with defending champions Spain making a surprising start by dropping points in their opening match. The summer transfer window also remains in full swing, with clubs across Europe continuing to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. And there's more good news for women's football fans. It's time for another edition of QB Weekly, bringing you the biggest stories from the past seven days.
Real Sociedad’s commitment to growth and the growing of the women’s team
Real Sociedad continues to reap the rewards after the last major investment made by the club at the beginning of the 25/26 season. Arturo Ruiz’s team has qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifiers and has managed to finish the Liga F season in third place, ahead of AtlĂ©tico de Madrid and only behind Real Madrid and FC Barcelona FemenĂ.
From football family to exactly where she belongs. The story of Julie Blakstad
Norway's women national team is full of young talents and Julie Blakstad is undoubtedly one of its brightest stars. Tottenham Hotspur recently unearthed a gem in the versatile left-sided player, but football has been part of her life long before north London came calling. Her father, Even Blakstad, enjoyed a professional career as a defender in Norway, making the sport a natural part of Julie's childhood.
Alavés and Valencia: Clubs with strong defenses that will try to surprise Liga F
Spanish women football league Liga F will welcome two familiar names in the upcoming season. After advancing from a lower division, Alavés and Valencia are returning to the top flight, taking the spots of relegated teams Alhama and Levante. Before the battle for the first league points kicks off in full force in August, it’s worth taking a moment to recall what these two teams are all about and how they earned their return to the elite.
Explained: Why Schröder's move to Real Madrid Femenino seems to be a good move?
Swedish rising star Felicia Schröder has put an end to the speculation and is leaving Häcken, the Women’s UEFA Europa Cup champion, to join Real Madrid in the Spanish women’s league. Chelsea and Manchester City were both interested in signing her, but she’s ultimately heading to Liga F. Why is this a good move?Â
