The Pulse

Esther González’s story: from rural Andalusia to global star

Jun 29, 2025
Esther Gonzalez
  • Amid minimal visibility for women’s football in Spain, González pioneered change; today, Spanish girls can aspire to emulate Ballon d'Or winners like Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí.
  • Growing up in a small Andalusian village with her three sisters, González played with neighborhood boys and faced a four-hour round-trip for training—early challenges that shaped her resilience and passion for football.

Find the whole Esther's story on The Guardian

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France's top scorer Le Sommer is leaving Lyon after 15 seasons for Mexican club Toluca

Jun 28, 2025
Eugénie Le Sommer
  • France’s all-time leading scorer Eugénie Le Sommer signed with Mexican club Toluca for the upcoming Liga MX Femenil Apertura campaign, after ending her 15-year tenure at Lyon.
  • During 2010–2025 at Lyon, Le Sommer made 262 appearances and scored 202 goals, winning 13 French league titles and eight UEFA Women’s Champions League trophies.

Find more here. 

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Misfortune for Spain? Bonmatí is in hospital with viral meningitis

Jun 28, 2025
Aitana Bonmati
  • Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, 27, was admitted to a Madrid hospital with viral meningitis just days before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off.
  • She missed Spain’s 3–1 friendly win over Japan after reporting persistent fever; follow-up tests confirmed the diagnosis.
  • Coach Montse Tomé and medical staff confirmed the illness is “under control,” though no precise return date has been provided.

Find the full story here. 

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Meet Maddli. The official mascot of Euro 2025

Jun 28, 2025
  • The mascot of upcoming Euro is Saint Bernard puppy called Maddli. The St. Bernard as a symbol of the host country Switzerland.
  • Named after Madeleine Boll—the first licensed female footballer in Switzerland—Maddli represents national pride.
  • Curious, bold, and always playful, Maddli embodies unity, fair play, and celebration of football’s universal spirit—encouraging fans of all ages to join in.
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Get in the mood for Euro by listening to The Lionesses podcast

Did you know that Leah Williamson, the fierce England captain, had a nightmares from the fictional character as a kid? Find more in the new episode of The Lionesses podcast.

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French league's best goalkeeper is heading to Brighton

  • Nigerian international goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie joined Brighton & Hove Albion in the Women's Super League on a free transfer from Paris FC, with the move becoming effective July 1.
  • During four seasons at Paris FC (2020–2025), Nnadozie featured in 16 UEFA Women’s Champions League matches and played a key role in their 2024/25 Coupe de France Féminine victory, saving two penalties in the final.
  • Nnadozie was recognised as  Division 1 Féminine Goalkeeper of the Season for 2023/24.

Read more here.

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