Spain Sweeps Men’s, Women’s Yashin Trophies in Display of Goalkeeper Dominance Spain continues to produce incredible talents between the posts. Sports Illustrated · Oct 26
Who will win goalkeeper of the year at Ballon d'Or 2026? Men's and women's nominees in full Arsenal and Chelsea stars have been nominated for the Yashin Trophy Evening Standard · Oct 26
Hampton’s heroics preserve WCL point for Chelsea on Bompastor’s OL Lyonnes return Hannah Hampton made a crucial late save to ensure Chelsea left OL Lyonnes with a 0-0 draw on Sonia Bompastor’s return to her former club The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Yashin Trophy: Full List of Winners, Most Wins of All Time Only five individuals have ever taken home the Yashin Trophy. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Ballon d’Or 2026: All PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Bayern Nominations Barcelona lead the way with 20 nominations across all available categories. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Yashin Trophy Nominees The game’s best goalkeepers will be heralded at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Kevin Sinfield knighted as Helen Mirren and Lionesses are celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours ‘Emmerdale’ actor Lisa Riley, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, DJ Judge Jules, TV presenter Aneeka Rice and author Julia Donaldson have also been recognised in the list The Independent UK · Jun 12
Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead King’s Birthday Honours Sir Kevin Sinfield said he was ‘deeply grateful’ to be knighted as Dame Helen Mirren and six of England’s Euros-winning Lionesses were also honoured. Evening Standard · Jun 12
How Lionesses were blown away by ruthless Spain in major blow to Women’s World Cup qualification hopes Spain 4-0 England: Defeat for Sarina Wiegman’s side means the battle for direct qualification into next year’s tournament in Brazil now boils down to Tuesday’s games The Independent UK · Jun 5
Spain 4-0 England: Lionesses' World Cup qualification hopes dented after crushing defeat Beaten Euros finalists took revenge for last year’s penalty defeat Evening Standard · Jun 5
Putellas doubles up to lead Spain rout and leave England staring at playoffs Spain overtook England at the top of their World Cup qualifying group with an emphatic 4-0 win in Mallorca, Alexia Putellas scoring twice The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Chelsea 2-3 Manchester City (aet): Women’s FA Cup semi-final – as it happened Khadija Shaw’s two goals delivered a comeback win to keep City on course for a domestic double The Guardian - UK · May 10
Lionesses lessons from World Cup qualifying: Hampton and Russo shine with winning blueprint England still need to learn how to play to their strengths when handling physical and organised teams such as Iceland The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Sarina Wiegman warns ‘there are no easy games’ as England edge past Iceland Alessia Russo’s 21st-minute goal was her 30th for the Lionesses in their 500th match. The Independent UK · Apr 18
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Millie Bright and Rachel Daly’s podcast issues apology over use of Lauren James picture The production team behind Daly Brightness has apologised and said neither player was involved in the selection of the episode thumbnail
The Independent UK · Apr 14 England found a different way to beat Spain – but one quality still shone through England 1-0 Spain: Rather than chasing the game, as they did throughout the Euros, the Lionesses were made to defend their lead after Lauren Hemp’s goal inside three minutes
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 Hemp leads England past Spain to boost Women’s World Cup qualifying hopes Lauren Hemp scored the sole goal in England’s 1-0 win against Spain as the Lionesses maintained their perfect record in the 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Mary Earps given rousing reception in retirement send-off as Lionesses face Spain at Wembley The former England No 1 received backlash for comments in her explosive autobiography published last year but all seemed forgiven at Wembley
The Independent UK · Apr 14 England v Spain live: Lionesses claim crucial win over rivals in Women’s World Cup qualifier England 1-0 Spain: The Lionesses claimed a crucial win in qualifying for the 2027 World Cup thanks to Lauren Hemp’s early goal at Wembley
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Sarina Wiegman hopes Mary Earps won’t be booed on Lionesses return Earps retired from the Lionesses before the Euros but then went on to make headlines with her comments about Hannah Hampton in her autobiography
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6 Buurman strikes late against Spurs to send Chelsea into Women’s FA Cup semi-finals Verle Buurman’s wonderful drive and strike earned Chelsea a 2-1 win in an end-to-end battle with Tottenham, securing a place in the FA Cup semi-finals
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Arsenal take control of Women’s Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea Goals from Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and Alessio Russo gave Arsenal the advantage while Chelsea were frustrated by VAR at the Emirates
Evening Standard · Mar 24 Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Alessia Russo goal seals Champions League quarter-final first leg advantage Holders will take an advantage into next week’s second leg at Stamford Bridge
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15 Chelsea’s James leads way to win League Cup final against Manchester United Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones won the Women’s League Cup for Chelsea with goals in a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Ashton Gate
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 Which football match holds the record for the most red cards? Plus: privately-educated players, surviving despite away-day woes; and the trophy-less 1909 Scottish Cup