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Lionesses in ‘close contact’ with government over squad safety ahead of World Cup qualifier

The Lionesses will play Ukraine at a neutral venue due to the ongoing war in the country - but safety concerns have been raised in Turkey due to the close proximity to the conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Why did Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson say players could go on strike?

Leah Williamson wouldn’t rule out a players’ strike – but what has pushed the England captain to keep such a dramatic option on the table?

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Leah Williamson says player strikes cannot be ‘taken off the table’ amid schedule row

The Arsenal and Lionesses captain believes there is still time for governing bodies to address fixture congestion

The Independent UK

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Williamson refuses to rule out strike action amid player overload concerns

England’s captain has said she would never take the possibility of strike action off the table if players are not listened to over scheduling concerns

The Guardian - UK

From Kerry Davis to Khadija Shaw: women’s footballers celebrated as part of Black in the Game

Timely and powerful exhibition in Manchester marks the achievements and exclusions of black players in England

The Guardian - UK

Williamson back for World Cup qualifiers as Wiegman denies contract is ‘distraction’

England’s head coach said her focus was on reaching the World Cup after naming her squad to face Ukraine and Iceland

The Guardian - UK

Sarina Wiegman speaks out on her England future as Lionesses target World Cup glory

Sarina Wiegman has a contract with the England national team through until next year’s World Cup

The Independent UK

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Five big names return to Lionesses squad as Poppy Pattinson earns first call-up

Leah Williamson, Hannah Hampton, Jess Carter, Alex Greenwood and Lauren James are back from injury for Sarina Wiegman’s side with World Cup qualifiers coming up

The Independent UK

Sarina Wiegman bemoans Lionesses selection 'puzzle' amid growing injury woes

England’s road to Brazil begins with Ukraine and Iceland tests

Evening Standard

Meet the A-Teams: London's new power couples

The capital is a nexus of dynamic duopolies, from the old guard of the Beckhams to Brat-ish newcomers Charli xcx, Dua Lipa and their other halves. By Claudia Cockerell, Joe Bromley and Maddy Mussen

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'Take care of us' Leading Lionesses send clear message to FIFA and Gianni Infantino

One of England's Lionesses stars is unhappy with the timing of the Women’s Champions Cup which Arsenal have reached the final of

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London City 1-2 Manchester City, Aston Villa 1-4 Manchester United, and more: WSL clockwatch – as it happened

Football clockwatch: A late Bunny Shaw winner saw City go nine points clear at the top, while Liverpool won their first match of the season

The Guardian - UK

Women’s FA Cup: final repeat and Merseyside derby stand out in fifth round

Manchester United will get a shot at revenge after losing last season’s final to Chelsea, while Everton will travel to Liverpool to contest a Cup derby

The Guardian - UK

Former Lionesses captain Millie Bright skips training for Prince of Wales honour

Bright said she believes William ‘genuinely is a fan of the women’s game’.

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Mayor of London says capital’s New Year celebrations ‘greatest in the world’

The display included nods to England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph, the Lionesses retaining the Euros and Europe’s Ryder Cup win.

Sports Illustrated

The Best Women’s Soccer Moments of 2025

From England’s Women’s Euro triumph to Arsenal’s stunning run in the Women’s Champions League, here are the biggest stories of the year.

Evening Standard

Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman awarded honorary damehood in New Year Honours

Lionesses manager honoured after back-to-back Euros triumphs

The Guardian - UK

Sarina Wiegman an honorary dame as Lionesses and Red Roses get honours

Leah Williamson was named an OBE and four other Lionesses were made MBEs, while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were given a damehood and a knighthood

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The Independent UK

Idris Elba and Lionesses lead new year honours list as more than 1,100 recognised

From champions of sports and the arts to foster carers, health workers and supporters of young people, a total of 1,157 recipients, from every part of the UK, have been awarded

The Independent UK

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become dame and knight in New Year Honours

Members of England’s Rugby World Cup and Euro 2025 winning sides were also recognised.

FourFourTwo

The good, the bad and the OMGs: The 2025 Women’s Football Awards

FourFourTwo looks back at the biggest mic drop moments in the world of women’s football in 2025

Evening Standard

More heads roll in WSL as Jocelyn Precheur sacked by London City Lionesses

Frenchman is second WSL boss fired this week

The Guardian - UK

Red Roses and Lionesses made 2025 a watershed year for women’s sport in England

Arsenal won the Women’s Champions League in a huge year for English players – and there may be more to come in 2026

The Independent UK

Emotional Rory McIlroy ends ‘dream year’ with BBC Sports Personality – the award he wanted all along

Golfer said BBC Sports Personality of the Year was a ‘popularity contest’ not long ago but was visibly moved as he added the honour to memorable triumphs at the Masters and Ryder Cup

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 – as it happened

The golfer was rewarded for his Masters and Ryder Cup heroics with Ellie Kildunne in second and Lando Norris third

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