3 d. ago John Terry 'proud' of full kit w***** label after Chelsea's Champions League win

EXCLUSIVE: John Terry wore his full kit to watch Chelsea win the Champions League in 2012 - and holds no regrets despite his reputation following that success

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3 d. ago Red Roses launch national yarn art campaign to inspire a generation ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Abby Dow and Tatyana Heard are leading a creative initiative inviting youngsters to get into rugby union and back the England team by contributing to spectacular Red Rose yarn art takeovers across the country

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4 d. ago Esther González: ‘Now girls can grow up in Spain knowing we have Ballon d’Or winners’

One of the world’s best strikers talks about being part of a revolution, moving to Gotham FC and the upcoming EurosEsther González is at the top of her game. The 32-year-old striker’s list of accolades – World Cup winner, three-time Liga F champion, National Women’s Soccer League champion, Copa de la Reina victor and Concacaf W Champions Cup winner – is matched by few in the sport. But as a young girl growing up in southern Spain, her path was uncertain, rife with obstacles. “As a child, I dreamed of what I wanted to be when I grew up,” she says. “It was a soccer player. But, let’s say, circumstances didn’t allow me to see women’s soccer or anything close to women’s soccer.”As she grew up with three sisters, González’s earliest memories of football were playing with her hermanas in their small village in Andalusia. She dreamed of being a footballer, but there wasn’t a path before her. The shy young talent with a nose for goals would play with the local boys: they needed a goalscorer...

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5 d. ago Does US soccer really need four first divisions? The answer isn’t necessarily ‘no’

Men’s and women’s leagues have announced plans for rapid growth. But secession and expansion have long been central elements of US sportsBetween this summer’s Club World Cup, next year’s World Cup, the enduring stature of the US women’s national team, and MLS’s steadily growing stable of teams and star attractions, soccer finally appears to be realizing its vast promise on US soil. Is there a limit to how much soccer America can handle? Several organizations are betting that the answer to that question is “no”. In late April, the National Women’s Soccer League – the oldest and biggest first division professional women’s league operating in the US today – announced plans to launch a second division, despite concerns over the first division’s financial sustainability and the NWSL’s slipping status in a women’s club game increasingly dominated by Europe.That announcement came on the heels of news that the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the longest-running active women’s soccer league i...

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6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway players enjoy national walking football success

Saints Walking Footballers Tony Muirhead and Andy Durham won the Over-50s Men's Regional Cup with Cindy Halliday enjoying success in the Over-50's women's competition

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9 d. ago England player ratings vs Andorra: Noni Madueke states starting case but Cole Palmer frustrated

Contrasting fortunes for Chelsea stars as Three Lions labour against minnows in unconvincing win

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1 week ago Spurs to sound out Thomas Frank, Liverpool relaxed over Díaz comments: football news – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveRead the latest edition of Football DailyAsian World Cup qualifiers: Jordan and Uzbekistan have secured qualification at the World Cup finals for the very first time, while South Korea also booked their place in the tournament for the 11th time on the bounce. The three teams join Argentina, New Zealand, Iran and Japan in qualifying for World Cup 2026, while the USA, Canada and Mexico qualify automatically as co-hosts.Uzbekistan, who count Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov among their number, booked their place courtesy of a scoreless draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, while a 3-0 win over Oman was enough to secure Jordan’s place at the tournament. South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 to win their place in the Fifa tombola. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Secret to aging 'healthily': Trick to boost longevity and reduce chronic disease revealed

A morning cup of java could be doing more than help women wake up in the morning - because it could also aid with aging.

Society

1 week ago Women 'drugged and flogged' in secret homes for disobeying husbands

As Saudi Arabia gears up to host the 2034 men's World Cup, women in the country face physical abuse and terror for refusing to obey the rules in the secretive Dar al-Reaya institutions

Society

2 w. ago Pakistan set to play Women’s Cricket World Cup games in Sri Lanka as hybrid hosting model revealed

India had been due to host the entirety of the eight-team tournament in September and October

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2 w. ago Amy Sayer scores twice as Matildas celebrate Tom Sermanni’s farewell in style

Australia 4-1 Argentina; Van Egmond and Heyman complete routIncoming coach Joe Montemurro watches win in CanberraThe first time Tom Sermanni coached the Matildas in Canberra, three decades ago, the match took place not at GIO Stadium but at an unassuming training field next door. A warm-up encounter ahead of the 1995 Women’s World Cup, the Matildas put four unanswered goals past New Zealand in front of a handful of spectators. It warranted three paragraphs deep in the sports section of the local newspaper; the report described the win as a “great result” for Sermanni.Thirty years later, in his 151st and final game as Matildas boss, at the end of his third stint at the helm of the national team, it was another great result: a 4-1 friendly victory over Argentina on a chilly Monday night. A brace by Amy Sayer and second-half strikes from Emily Van Egmond and local hero Michelle Heyman were enough to see off a valiant Argentine effort. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Late try helps Maroons save face in Game 3 of women’s Origin series

Chelsea Lenarduzzi clinches 18-14 win for QueenslandBumper crowd seals Newcastle as home of women’s gameQueensland salvaged pride in the Women’s State of Origin series by claiming the third contest 18-14 thanks to a second-half comeback in Newcastle that prevented the Blues from securing a first clean sweep in the three-match series.Powerful Maroons prop Chelsea Lenarduzzi crashed over from an Ali Brigginshaw pass with four minutes to go, taking three Blues defenders with her, to put Queensland into the lead and spoil the Blues’ party. “Ali actually gave me a bit of a look, and I knew what she meant,” Lenarduzzi said. “It’s one of my favourite plays, and worked at the right time.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Noni Madueke snaps back at critics after Chelsea win Conference League

Chelsea secured their first trophy under Enzo Maresca with a 4-1 win over Real Betis

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2 w. ago Mykhailo Mudryk pictured with medal after Chelsea win Conference League final

Provisionally suspended Blues winger has not played since November but was eligible for medal after featuring in the league phase

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2 w. ago Heather Knight ruled out of summer in huge blow for England ahead of World Cup

The former captain has suffered a severe hamstring tendon injury

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2 w. ago Man United get Jadon Sancho to Chelsea transfer clarity as timeline confirmed

Manchester United transfer news as Jadon Sancho's future at Chelsea receives fresh decision timeline after Conference League win

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2 w. ago Are Chelsea having a trophy parade after Conference League final win over Real Betis?

Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Liverpool have all held parades of their own in recent days

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2 w. ago Manchester United miss out on major transfer 'windfall' as Jadon Sancho and Antony embrace after Chelsea win

Second European final in a week goes against the Red Devils

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2 w. ago Chelsea: Joe Cole predicts 'really good era' after Conference League final win completes European set

Blues legend believes Conference League final win is the beginning of something special

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2 w. ago Jadon Sancho shows true colours as Antony gesture spotted after Chelsea Conference League win

All the latest Manchester United news as Jadon Sancho and Antony reunite at the UEFA Conference League final after their Reds struggles

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