“And I say to all the women … Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights. You have the power to change. You have the power to convince us men what we have to do and what we don’t have to do. You do it. Just do it. With men, with Fifa, you will find … Read more
Skinner’s departure came after months of hints at his frustrations over the lack of investment in his squad. His side finished inside the Women’s Super League’s top three on two occasions, reached three successive FA Cup finals, delivered a first major trophy and made it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League at the first … Read more
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have all qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco is also acting as a qualifying tournament for next summer’s tournament, with any country that makes the semi-finals earning their places at the World Cup. Algeria beat 10-player Ivory Coast … Read more
England defender Lucy Bronze says a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions would be the “right thing” for the future of the game, despite the impact it could have on women’s football. “I think the players who play in those competitions, the European players, we stand by our beliefs and what the right thing is for … Read more
Birmingham City have signed France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre. It is understood the Blues, who won the WSL 2 title last season, paid just over £100,000 for the 19-year-old striker. She progressed from Le Havre’s academy and made her debut for the senior team at the age of 15. Effa Effa … Read more
Manchester United defender Gabby George has completed a move to Brighton before the start of the Women’s Super League season. BBC Sport reported this week that Brighton would pay an undisclosed fee, believed to be six figures, for the 29-year-old. The versatile defender, who joined United in 2023, had a year remaining on her contract … Read more
The National Women’s Soccer League will kick off its season earlier than ever before next year to work around the Women’s World Cup in Brazil. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman gave a wide-ranging midseason State of the League address Wednesday during which she discussed next season’s schedule, the impact of the men’s World Cup and other … Read more
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has stepped down from his position before the start of the Women’s Super League season. The 43-year-old has been in charge of United for five years and led them to their first major trophy with victory in the Women’s FA Cup final in 2024. He helped them reach the Women’s … Read more
Nigeria revived their hopes of reaching the 2027 Women’s World Cup with a nervy 1-0 win over Zambia at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, despite having a player sent off late in the first half. This edition of the continental tournament in Morocco doubles up as a qualifier for next year’s global showpiece, with … Read more
The very future of international football currently hangs in the balance after a dramatic week in the FIFA world. And you thought football governance was boring. FIFA’s plans to bring private investors into the running of its competitions prompted fury the world over, with politicians and FIFA members all expressing their outrage. UEFA member have … Read more