The Pulse

Fran Kirby has retired from international football before Euros

Jun 3, 2025
Fran Kirby
  • Fran Kirby announces England retirement with immediate effect, just a month before the 2025 European Championships.
  • The 31-year-old Brighton player earned 77 caps over more than a decade and played a pivotal role in shaping England's modern football era.
  • Her announcement follows goalkeeper Mary Earps' recent retirement, signaling a generational shift in the England squad ahead of Euro 2025.

For the more datailed info read the full article here.

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Jonatan Giráldez leaves the Washington Spirit after less than a year for OL Lyonnes

  • Washington Spirit announced that head coach Jonatan Giráldez will leave the club after less than a year in charge to take over at OL Lyonnes.
  • Giráldez's last game with the Spirit will be on June 22 against the San Diego Wave in San Diego, with his final home game scheduled for Sunday, June 8, against the North Carolina Courage.
  • Assistant coach Adrián González will assume the head coach role permanently.

For more details, you can read the full article here: Head coach Jonatan Giráldez leaves the Washington Spirit after less than a year in charge.

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Joe Montemurro to leave OL Lyonnes at the end of the season for the Matildas

Jun 1, 2025
OL Lyonnes
  • On June 1, 2025, OL Lyonnes announced the end of their collaboration with head coach Joe Montemurro.
  • Montemurro, a 55-year-old Australian coach, is expected to be appointed as the head coach of the Australian women's national football team, the Matildas.

For more detailed information, you can read the full article here: Joe Montemurro leaves Lyon, expected to take Matildas coaching role.

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Alberto Toril steps down as Real Madrid head coach

May 29, 2025
Real Madrid
  • Real Madrid announced that Alberto Toril has concluded his possition as head coach of the women's team after four seasons.
  • Under Toril's leadership, Real Madrid Femenino qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League in each of his four seasons, reaching the quarter-finals twice.
  • Despite not securing any titles, Toril's tenure included a landmark 3–1 victory over Barcelona in the Clásico, marking the team's first win in that fixture.

Read more in the official announcement.

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