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Who will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or? Here are the nominees
Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas—or will the list of Ballon d’Or winners gain a new name? The biggest contender is this year’s Champions League winner, Arsenal, with seven players on the shortlist. Many of them—such as Leah Williamson and Alessia Russo—also won the Euros. Which of them will be crowned the best footballer in the world for 2025?
Norway's Maren Mjelde has announced her retirement from international football
After 18 years and 183 matches, Norwegian footballer Maren Mjelde has ended her national team career. She announced the news to fans on Instagram
Blakstad on fire! Hammarby humilated Alingsas 7:0
That was a blast! Stockholm's Hammarby, who played in the last edition of the Champions League, are heading to the top of the table ahead of Malmö FF. Friday's win helped them do it, when they crushed the last team in the table 7-0 on home soil. Ellen Wangerheim, a fresh addition to the national team, contributed a goal and an assist. Julie Blakstad, who came from Manchester City last season, scored 4 goals.
Fair play? Hampton revealed her mischief in Euro final. Cata Coll denies it
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.
Gareth Taylor becomes Liverpool's head coach
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.
Ballon d'Or 2025 awards nominees are revealed
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.
Dagný Brynjadóttir is leaving West Ham
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.
This is why Arseanl bought Olivia Smith! Her best moment from the last season
She recently celebrated her 21st birthday. She became the most expensive signing in women's football this year when Arsenal bought her from Liverpool for a million pounds. See what convinced Arsenal to make the move.
