2 h. ago Transgender women unable to compete in women’s football in Scotland next season

The Scottish Football Association is understood to have taken a final decision to update its policy following a Supreme Court ruling on April 16.

Politics

3 h. ago Eni Aluko left 'traumatised and upset' by public fallout with Ian Wright

Ian Wright said he was "very disappointed" by Eni Aluko's claims he "dominates" women's football coverage and refused to accept her apology - which has left the pundit "traumatised and upset"

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3 h. ago Arsenal book their spot in the Champions League final – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel to discuss Arsenal’s win, Chelsea’s loss and latest action across the WSL and the ChampionshipOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel. The panel discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 second-leg victory over Lyon, the north London side knocking out the eight-time European champions and securing their place in the final. However, it won’t be a full English affair after Chelsea’s dreams were dashed by a rampant Barcelona.The panel review the latest action across the Women’s Super League and the Championship as the season nears its conclusion and relegation spots are confirmed. Continue reading...

Sport

5 h. ago Scottish FA rule on whether transgender women can compete in women's football after Supreme Court verdict

New ruling to come into effect from next season

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6 h. ago SFA set to ban transgender women competing in women's football

The move comes after the UK Supreme Court announced that the Equality Act's definition of a woman is based on biological sex.

Politics

21 h. ago Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed

The Trump administration says the University of Pennsylvania illegally denied women equal opportunities by letting a transgender swimmer compete on the school’s women’s team and into team facilities

Politics

24 h. ago Eni Aluko's mother reveals her daughter is 'traumatised and upset' by her public fallout with Ian Wright after she accused him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football

Sileola Aluko exclusively told MailOnline that she is concerned for her daughter's emotional welfare and is doing all she can to keep her 'calm' and support her following the high-profile row.

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26 h. ago Little’s beating heart crucial as Arsenal look forward to Barcelona final

Midfielder may finally get her due against defending champions after authoritative display in the Champions League semi-finalAs the sun set around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, the celebrations began for Arsenal on Sunday. There were shouts of joy as the weight of what they had just achieved dawned on the players, having reached a Champions League final for the first time since the club won it in 2007.The team’s leader, the normally stoic Kim Little had tears in her eyes. She was soon joined by Lia Wälti who came over to her midfield colleague and wrapped her in a long embrace, a quiet moment of triumph in the mayhem. Continue reading...

Sport

27 h. ago What happened in the WSL this weekend as West Ham mauling relegates London rivals

Shekiera Martinez scored four goals for West Ham United in a 7-1 rout while Liverpool's blushes were spared after a 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur

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29 h. ago Premier League club slammed as women's team discover promotion bid was NOT submitted

Wolves women finished second in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division behind Nottingham Forest but were left "devastated" after discovering the club never submitted their bid to play in the Championship

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31 h. ago Arsenal: Renee Slegers hails investment in women's football after Champions League final progress

Gunners staged a remarkable comeback to oust Lyon and tee up Barcelona showpiece in Lisbon on May 24

Sport

32 h. ago Women's football's toxic split: Trio of Lionesses among group turning on Eni Aluko to publicly back colleague Ian Wright after he rejected apology for saying he 'blocks' female pundit jobs

A growing number of prominent figures in women's football have shown their support for Ian Wright after he stated he 'can't accept' Eni Aluko's apology.

Sport

46 h. ago Arsenal into Women’s Champions League final with stunning comeback win over Lyon

Arsenal 4-1 Lyon (5-3 on aggregate): Gunners stun five-time champions to reach only a second-ever final

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47 h. ago Arsenal trio stage stunning comeback against Lyon to book WCL final place

Arsenal reached their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007 with an impressive comeback victory in France. They defeated Lyon 4-1 at the Groupama Stadium thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler and strikes from Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord.On a beautifully balmy day in the south east of France, there was a discernible buzz around the Groupama Stadium. The local bars were awash with fans, enjoying the afternoon sun in nervous anticipation for the match ahead. Among them, the several hundred travelling Arsenal fans, decked out in their customary red and white, seemed in a jubilant if wary mood as they contemplated their side’s chances. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Slegers ‘so proud’ as Arsenal book WCL final place after stunning comeback

Arsenal stunned Lyon to reach their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007, as Renée Slegers’s side produced a mature display full of desire, resilience and attacking brilliance to secure an impressive comeback in France. They beat the last season’s runners-up 4-1 thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler and strikes from Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord.The final in May will be the first of Slegers’s fledgling management career. The 36-year-old was delighted with her team’s success as they reached a European final at her first attempt. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Barcelona show their maestro quality to flourish on the biggest stagee | Jonathan Liew

Spanish giants show class against elite Women’s Champions League opponents, but Chelsea face more soul-searchingClàudia Pina scores. You know it’s a good goal because the moment it hits the net, Barcelona’s substitutes scramble forward to the front of the dugout, desperate to watch it again on the replay screen. Meanwhile, a few yards away Sonia Bompastor turns to the Chelsea bench and smiles weakly. A yeah-fair-play smile. A what-can-you-do smile.Pina’s goal makes it 7-1 to Barcelona on aggregate, there are still more than 45 minutes to play, and we have reached the point in this Champions League semi-final when it almost begins to feel rude that Uefa insisted Barcelona fly over to play this second leg. Imagine the aircraft emissions and single-use plastic glasses that could have been saved simply by abandoning the pretenice that this was a meaningful contest. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Barcelona show their maestro quality on blue Sunday for outmatched Chelsea | Jonathan Liew

Spanish giants show class against elite Women’s Champions League opponents, but Chelsea face more soul-searchingClàudia Pina scores. You know it’s a good goal because the moment it hits the net, Barcelona’s substitutes scramble forward to the front of the dugout, desperate to watch it again on the replay screen. Meanwhile, a few yards away Sonia Bompastor turns to the Chelsea bench and smiles weakly. A yeah-fair-play smile. A what-can-you-do smile.Pina’s goal makes it 7-1 to Barcelona on aggregate, there are still more than 45 minutes to play, and we have reached the point in this Champions League semi-final when it almost begins to feel rude that Uefa insisted Barcelona fly over to play this second leg. Imagine the aircraft emissions and single-use plastic glasses that could have been saved simply by abandoning the pretenice that this was a meaningful contest. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Women's Champions League: Arsenal stun Lyon as thrashing sets up blockbuster final against Barcelona

Gunners overcome first-leg deficit with stunning display in France

Sport

50 h. ago Chelsea humbled by Barcelona and Bonmatí in bruising WCL semi

Chelsea suffered a chastening defeat as the holders Barcelona cruised through to their fifth consecutive Women’s Champions League final with an 8-2 aggregate victory that demonstrated a sizeable gulf in quality between the two teams.The result emphatically ended Chelsea’s hopes of lifting a quadruple of major trophies this season, at the start of week when they could be crowned Women’s Super League champions, and kept this peerless Barcelona team on course to lift their third straight European title. Continue reading...

Politics

50 h. ago How Barcelona’s rampant win over Chelsea exposed the gulf in class the WSL must conquer

Chelsea 1-4 Barcelona (2-8 on aggregate): Spanish giants demonstrated their superior class with another dominant display

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