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FC Bayern Women will have to manage the start of 25/26 season without their vice-captain Pernille Harder The Danish forward sustained a left hamstring injury during Denmark’s 3-2 loss to Poland at Euro 2025. The 32-year-old was forced to leave the pitch at half time  and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.

• Italy have advanced to the Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-finals—their first progression since 2013—showcasing a revival in form and mindset.
• Midfielder Manuela Giugliano (AC Roma) highlighted the impact of a pre-tournament team retreat that fostered “positive energy” and unity—describing it as an “additional weapon” that fuels their on-pitch effort.

Read the whole story here.

• After the 6–1 win over Wales, substitutes Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones celebrated by clicking their fingers while running along the bench. The gesture, dubbed a “positive click,” came from a WhatsApp group chat called “The Finishers”, started by Maya Le Tissier for the substitutes. Chloe Kelly explained it symbolizes readiness and unity among players coming off the bench.
• The squad remains connected to Euro 2022 through an old WhatsApp group that includes retired stars Mary Earps and Ellen White, who continue to offer encouragement.

Explore full story including Leah Willliamson's joke about ABBA on the BBC.

After a short break, the games are back, and we have the first quarterfinal. It will feature Norway, which won Group A without losing a point, and Italy, which finished second in Group B thanks to a win over Belgium and a draw with Portugal. When is the game, and which players should you keep an eye on?

Norway vs. Italy

• 16 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Geneva

Norway - Caroline Graham Hansen

The Norwegian national team is full of stars who play for big clubs and are definitely not just there to make up the numbers. One of them is undoubtedly Caroline Graham Hansen, who plays for the star-studded Barcelona. Her statistics in the championship so far are one goal and two assists, which a star of her caliber would certainly like to improve on.

Italy - Arianna Caruso

The latest addition to Bayern Munich, and also a much-talked-about player on the Italian national team. Although Italy was not among the favorites, it managed to advance from the group stage, and the Italian women fought valiantly against favored Spain. Caruso is a great support to the team, scoring Italy's first goal in the tournament and securing the Italian women's only victory so far.

• The experienced english midfielder has joined Newcastle on a free transfer after departing Aston Villa, citing the club’s ambition for WSL 2 promotion as her motivation
• Nobbs comes from Stockton‑on‑Tees and was raised playing for Sunderland, the move marks a poignant return home, allowing her to be supported by family and reconnect with her roots.
• Nobbs holds the Women's Super League appearance record, has earned 71 England caps, and won three WSL titles with Arsenal. After 13 seasons in north London, she moved to Aston Villa in 2023.

• The group stage of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Switzerland drew an unprecedented 461,582 fans across 24 matches—the highest ever for a Women’s Euros group stage. Impressively, 22 of the 24 matches sold out, highlighting the tournament’s soaring popularity.
• 34,165 spectators at Germany vs. Denmark in Basel—the largest non-host nation group-stage crowd in Switzerland.
• 34,063 fans for Switzerland vs. Norway in Basel, marking the record attendance for a Swiss women’s football match.

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• Since Barcelona announced the end of its collaboration with Swedish striker Fridolina Rolfö, speculation has been rife about where the Nordic superstar will go next.
• There has also been speculation that Rolfö could return to Sweden and join her teammate Zecira Musovic at Malmö FF.
• However, her agent denied these speculations: “There is absolutely no truth to what’s being written. I don’t know who made it up. What we can say is that there’s interest from top international clubs, but her next move won’t be announced during the Euros.”

• Anneke Borbe’s agreement with VfL Wolfsburg officially ended in summer 2025—she was one of ten players whose contract was not renewed.
• Aged 24, the German shot-stopper became Wolfsburg’s starting keeper mid-season, featuring in 10 Bundesliga fixtures and three Champions League matches last campaign.
• Borbe will join current keepers Daphne van Domselaar and Manuela Zinsberger in place. Arsenal pursued her as Zinsberger’s contract looks set to expire, and her experience brings options under pressure.

Read the full story on Arsenal's website.