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Despite progressing in the FA Cup with a 3:0 victory, Arsenal fans had little reason to celebrate. Their star forward Olivia Smith was forced off early and left the pitch on a stretcher.

Following a wave of online abuse directed at players, often of a racist, sexist or homophobic nature, the WSL has announced new steps to tackle online violence.

Women’s game breaks TV records in 2025 — and not only at major tournaments.

Feyenoord has signed a 16-year-old midfielder Tatum Haverhoek on a professional contract, marking a special moment described as a “dream” for the academy graduate and the club’s future hopes.

England’s U20 squad has been announced, with Layla Drury named among the forwards. Drury previously represented Wales at U17 level.

After a 1:0 win in Lisbon, Hammarby headed into the home second leg against Sporting as favourites. But the visitors levelled the tie in the second half, forcing the contest to be decided by a penalty shootout. The match was, as they would say in Sweden, spännande — tense, dramatic and decided on the finest of margins.

Sweden’s Tony Gustavsson has announced its squad for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, with matches coming up against Italy, Serbia, and Denmark as they begin the qualification campaign. The squad also includes a debutant.

The Serie A Women league and MSD Italia launched the “Blocca l’HPV con la vaccinazione” campaign — a multichannel communication initiative aimed at raising public awareness about preventing HPV-related cancers through vaccination, supported by the Italian Ministry of Health.