UEFA Women's Euro 25 | New faces and old fears: Lionesses’ title defence is a step into the unknown

The England squad that heads to Switzerland attempting to retain their European title looks different to the one that won a first major title only three years ago, but evolution is a necessary step in the life cycle of a team and, especially, when the rest of the world is also evolving.

From Russo to Katoto: six contenders to be top scorer at Euro 2025

Beth Mead insists Lionesses can take heat as they arrive for Euro 2025

England feel well prepared to cope with the heatwave that awaits them in Switzerland, Beth Mead has said, as the Lionesses flew to Zurich on Monday to defend their European title.

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Netherlands

The Netherlands did not have a smooth journey to the Euros and qualified in the final group game, away against Norway in the coastal town of Bergen.

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Wales

Wales are making their long-awaited debut at a major tournament, but they are not content to travel to Switzerland as glorified tourists. They aim to emulate their male counterparts at France 2016 and travel deep into the knockout phase.

Textor steps down at Lyon – UEFA delay Crystal Palace ruling for Europa League

The news could have an impact on Crystal Palace's participation in the Europa League next season, which remains uncertain after UEFA on Monday delayed a ruling on the FA Cup winner's ownership links to Textor.

Club World Cup could ‘destroy’ Manchester City’s season, says Pep Guardiola

On Monday, City face Al-Hilal in the last 16 at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. While some of Guardiola’s players had only five days off before the start of the tournament, others enjoyed a three-week break. All the squad can expect at least three weeks off following the Club World Cup.

Chelsea agree deal worth £60m for Brighton's Joao Pedro

The 23-year-old is expected to sign a seven-year contract and could be available to play in the Fifa Club World Cup.

Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beat Flamengo in last 16

Brazilians Flamengo had gone into the game on an 11-match unbeaten run but fell behind inside six minutes when Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar diverted Joshua Kimmich's corner into his own net via the inside of the far post.

Messi says Inter Miami left 'a good image' at CWC

"Well, the game was what was expected," Messi said after the game. "They are a huge team, obviously they are the champions of the last edition of the Champions League. it's very good. It was the game we expected, we tried to do the best possible and we left a good image in the Club World Cup level."

Match of the day

Inter Miami CF will need to produce the performance of their lives to reach the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday as they do battle with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the competition. (Source: Sports Illustrated)

Club World Cup | PSG vs. Inter Miami: Preview

The Argentinian international forward joined the French giants, and now first-time European champions, from the club he represented since childhood, Barcelona.

Club World Cup: Bayern in Flemengo clash

Club World Cup | Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich: Preview

Bayern Munich could have sleepwalked their way to the final had they won their last group stage match at the Club World Cup, but one of the players decided that the team wasn’t being challenged enough and condemned his team to the harder side of the bracket.

Messi mania turns Miami into America's soccer city - as big decisions loom

Lionel Messi will be pitted against his former club and the reigning European champions in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.

Club World Cup is football's 'worst idea ever' - Klopp

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the Club World Cup is "the worst idea ever implemented in football" because of "serious fears" over player welfare.

Club World Cup: Chelsea beat Benfica in extra-time after two-hour storm delay

Chelsea beat 10-man Benfica thanks to three late extra-time goals in an extraordinary Club World Cup last-16 match that lasted more than four hours and included a near two-hour delay for extreme weather.

Club World Cup: Palmeiras defeat Botafogo to reach quarterfinals

Palmeiras substitute Paulinho stepped inside, into space, and stroked a low shot through the legs of a defender into the Botafogo net.

England retain EURO U21s title with extra-time win over Germany

England Under-21s dramatically defended their European title with a thrilling extra-time win over Germany.

UEFA Euro U21 Final

Both England Under-21s and Germany Under-21s will endeavour to win a fourth European Championship trophy when they lock horns in the 2025 final at Tehelne Pole in Bratislava on Saturday.

The Young Lions are bidding to retain their crown, but they come up against a familiar German foe who beat them 2-1 in the group stage earlier this month.

England U21s head into Germany final full of belief thanks to bullish Carsley

After England Under-21s lost to Germany in their final group match of the European Championship last week – a result that meant both teams progressed to the quarter-finals – the manager sought out his opposite number, Antonio Di Salvo. “He said that they would see us in the final,” revealed the German.

Liverpool sign goalkeeper Freddie Woodman from Preston

Woodman, 28, is set to act as back-up to long-time first-choice stopper Alisson Becker and new arrival Giorgi Mamardashvili next season.

Vinicius Junior offers fresh Real Madrid contract update

The Brazil international remains consistently linked with a possible move to the Middle East despite his massive importance to Real Madrid.

Lang ready for Napoli as PSV Eindhoven accept €25m plus bonuses

It should be a fast process, because Lang had already agreed personal terms last week at around €2.8m per season plus bonuses until 2030 and is very eager to make the move go through.

Brentford reject Man Utd's new £62.5m Mbeumo bid

United have bid £55m plus £7.5m in add-ons for the 25-year-old.

UEFA Women's EURO 2025: The 16 confirmed squads

All the final squads for the tournament have now been named. Here are the final 23-player lists for each country.

Exclusive: Aston Villa could now agree £100m+ sale of women's team

Aston Villa could be set to sell a stake in their women’s team at a valuation of more than £100million, sources have told Football Insider.

Arsenal in talks to sign Valencia defender Mosquera

The Gunners want to make a defensive signing this summer and the 20-year-old Spaniard, who can play at centre-back and right-back, is emerging as their favoured option.

Fiorentina sign Bonfantini from Juventus until 2027

Athletic press La Liga on Barça signing Williams

Barça sporting director Deco said last weekend that Spain winger Williams, who has a €58 million release clause, has shown a "strong desire" to join the La Liga champions this summer.

Sweden enter Women's EURO in top form after sweeping aside Norway

Sweden Women will head into the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on a 12-match unbeaten run, as Norway became the latest side to fail to get the better of their neighbours, who ran out 2-0 winners in Oslo.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso assesses back three switch – ‘It gives us richness’

The most notable shift in the match was Alonso’s use of a back three. He explained that he was content with how it played out.

Finland lose to Netherlands in final match before Women's EURO 2025

Finland Women lost their five-match unbeaten run on the eve of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship thanks to a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in a warm-up friendly before the tournament.

Bellingham and Vinícius shine as Real Madrid top group at Club World Cup

In turn, though, Alonso will come away from his new side’s encouraging 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia knowing that keeping everyone onside will be easier if he continues to find ways to let Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior have their share of the limelight.

Man City put five past Juventus in Club World Cup

Norway striker Haaland scuffed home a finish in the second half as the Premier League side withstood the 32C temperatures, as well as a short spell of showers, to dismantle Juve and avoid being in the same side of the draw as Champions League winners Paris St-Germain and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

Gulf in class shows as Ireland utterly outplayed in 4-0 defeat to USWNT

After 15 successive wins in this fixture, this was quite grim, often grisly, occasionally gruesome, as Ireland were thoroughly bested in all departments.

Match of The Day

Juventus and Manchester City battle it out in their final Group G fixture at the FIFA Club World Cup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Thursday.

Both European giants have already qualified for the last 16 and are now seeking to finish top of the group, with Juve currently boasting a slight advantage courtesy of goals scored.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs new Al-Nassr deal and gains ownership role

It was reported in Marca earlier this year that Ronaldo's deal will equate to €15m per month, €3.8m per week and €550k per day. But it has been reported that Ronaldo will also be offered a minority ownership in Al-Nassr to signify his importance to the project and the Real Madrid and Manchester United legend will also have an input into which players they sign.

'Brilliant' and 'a real character' - Liverpool sign Kerkez for £40m

The 21-year-old Hungary international has signed a five-year contract with the Reds.

Man City must suffer in Orlando heat, warns Guardiola

If City beat Juve they will top Group G and avoid the winners of Group H, from which two of Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Hilal will progress. Temperatures for the game may be above 30C and Guardiola was asked about the conditions.

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 | France’s Grace Geyoro: ‘We must look England straight in the eyes’

Last month France head coach, Laurent Bonadei, made the controversial decision to drop the captain Wendie Renard, the vice-captain Eugénie Le Sommer, who also happens to be the most capped female player in France of all time, as well as Kenza Dali.

Women's International friendly: Australia vs. Slovenia

Arsenal expected to seal £9.3m deal for Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard

Arsenal’s bid for 31-year-old Nørgaard is at an advanced stage and a deal is expected to be agreed.

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Spain

Spain are in exceptional form, with a settled squad and only a few lingering doubts. With a stellar cast including Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey, Laia Aleixandri, Irene Paredes, Esther González, Ona Batlle and Patri Guijarro, they are the only team in Switzerland with two double Ballon d’Or winners – an accolade La Roja have dominated since 2021.

Inter Milan knock out River Plate – advance as group winners

Francesco Esposito scored UEFA Champions League finalists Inter's first goal seven minutes after River had been reduced to 10 men by the dismissal of Lucas Martínez Quarta, and Alessandro Bastoni added the second in stoppage time.

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Italy

“The feeling is the same as in 2019,” says Cristiana Girelli, one of the main protagonists of the World Cup that changed the history of Italy’s women’s national team. That was the year Italy topped their group ahead of Australia and reached the quarter-finals.

When are the 2025-26 Barclays Women’s Super League fixtures released?

Chelsea will look to defend their title next season but could face fierce competition from the likes of European champions Arsenal, Manchester United, and Man City.

Germany beat France to set up Euro U21 final with England

After reigning holders England defeated Netherlands 2-1 earlier on Wednesday, Germany only needed eight minutes before they opened the scoring in Kosice, Slovakia.

Taylor Hinds set to leave Liverpool and join Arsenal on a free transfer

Taylor Hinds is set to end her five-year stay at Liverpool and join European champions Arsenal on a free transfer.

Elliott double sinks Netherlands as England Under-21s reach Euros final

His second goal of the evening – and fourth in Slovakia – means the dream of winning successive European under-21 tournaments is alive and well.

NWSL Power Rankings: Seattle Reign, Racing Louisville make statements at midseason

What a night it was in Kentucky. Racing Louisville’s 2–0 win over the defending champions, the Orlando Pride, was one of the biggest results in the team’s history.

UEFA Euro U21 semifinals

Lee Carsley relishing chance to go back to future with England Under-21s

After leading England Under-21s to their first European title in a generation in 2023, the former Everton midfielder finds himself back in the semi-finals on ­Wednesday evening having spent almost six months in interim charge of the senior side.

Juventus and Manchester United set for talks over Sancho deal

According to what was reported by Gianluca Di Marzio on Tuesday evening, Juventus will participate in a video call with the Red Devils today as the two parties attempt to thrash out a deal.

Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens

Bayern Munich are also monitoring developments around the England Under-21 international but Chelsea are confident they will not be outflanked by the Bundesliga champions.

Benfica beat Bayern to top group as both progress

The match began at 3pm local time at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina with the temperature at 36C - and both sides were far from their best in the tough conditions.

Auckland schoolteacher's 'dream' goal stuns Boca

Gray's strike secured a 1-1 draw that sparkled like gold amid the rubble of Auckland City's tournament, a campaign that had seen the amateur side brutally exposed by a 10-0 hammering from Bayern Munich and a 6-0 defeat to Benfica.

Delap scores first goal as Chelsea progress at Club World Cup

The 22-year-old scored with a placed shot deep into first half added time to get off the mark after his £30m move from Ipswich earlier this month.

Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 following DNCG meeting

Les Gones were handed a provisional relegation during the last meeting with the French football financial body on the basis that if their financial situation didn’t improve, they would be relegated to the French second tier.