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Nottingham Forest announce the signing of forward Joy Omewa from Fortuna Hjørring.
The Nigerian International joins the Club on a permanent deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.
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The Nigerian International joins the Club on a permanent deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.
#BarclaysWSL2
January 27, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Nottingham Forest announce the signing of forward Joy Omewa from Fortuna Hjørring.
The Nigerian International joins the Club on a permanent deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.
#BarclaysWSL2
The Nigerian International joins the Club on a permanent deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.
#BarclaysWSL2
The FA WNL has confirmed that the result of the Division One North fixture between Donny Belles and Norton & Stockton Ancients will stand, following the abandonment of the match due to injury in November 2025.
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Doncaster Rovers Belles Harshly Left Empty-Handed as FA WNL Lets Abandoned Match Result Stand
The FA Women’s National League has confirmed that the result of the Division One North fixture between Doncaster Rovers Belles and Norton & Stockton Ancients will stand, following the abandonme…
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January 26, 2026 at 9:41 PM
The FA WNL has confirmed that the result of the Division One North fixture between Donny Belles and Norton & Stockton Ancients will stand, following the abandonment of the match due to injury in November 2025.
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Match Report ✍️ Emme Fortnam
At tense encounter in the FA WNL Division One South East saw Actonians edge a narrow 1–0 victory over MK Dons, halting the hosts’ momentum following their 3–1 win against Chatham Town last weekend.
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At tense encounter in the FA WNL Division One South East saw Actonians edge a narrow 1–0 victory over MK Dons, halting the hosts’ momentum following their 3–1 win against Chatham Town last weekend.
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Match Report: MK Dons 0-1 Actonians
At Bedford Town FC, a tense and highly tactical encounter in the Women’s National League Division One South East saw Actonians edge a narrow 1–0 victory over MK Dons, halting the hosts’ momentum fo…
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January 26, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Match Report ✍️ Emme Fortnam
At tense encounter in the FA WNL Division One South East saw Actonians edge a narrow 1–0 victory over MK Dons, halting the hosts’ momentum following their 3–1 win against Chatham Town last weekend.
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At tense encounter in the FA WNL Division One South East saw Actonians edge a narrow 1–0 victory over MK Dons, halting the hosts’ momentum following their 3–1 win against Chatham Town last weekend.
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Match Report ✍️ Maija Adamson
Birmingham City carry on their unbeaten streak in 2026 after an excellent away-day performance against Pompey.
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Birmingham City carry on their unbeaten streak in 2026 after an excellent away-day performance against Pompey.
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Match Report: Portsmouth 0-4 Birmingham City
Birmingham City carry on their 2026 unbeaten streak, after an excellent away-day performance against Portsmouth. Birmingham City are currently comfortably second in the WSL2, with Portsmouth battli…
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January 25, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Match Report ✍️ Maija Adamson
Birmingham City carry on their unbeaten streak in 2026 after an excellent away-day performance against Pompey.
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Birmingham City carry on their unbeaten streak in 2026 after an excellent away-day performance against Pompey.
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In today's only Barclays WSL2 action, Pompey fell to a 0-4 defeat at the hands of Birmingham City.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:53 PM
In today's only Barclays WSL2 action, Pompey fell to a 0-4 defeat at the hands of Birmingham City.
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📸 Sunayana Vinay
Our match report and full photo diary are coming 🔜
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“A modern right-back, Holmberg is widely praised for her tactical intelligence, attacking mindset, and powerful overlapping runs.”
💬 Emme Fortnam profiles Arsenal’s new signing Smilla Holmberg.
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💬 Emme Fortnam profiles Arsenal’s new signing Smilla Holmberg.
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January 24, 2026 at 11:04 AM
“A modern right-back, Holmberg is widely praised for her tactical intelligence, attacking mindset, and powerful overlapping runs.”
💬 Emme Fortnam profiles Arsenal’s new signing Smilla Holmberg.
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💬 Emme Fortnam profiles Arsenal’s new signing Smilla Holmberg.
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Nottingham Forest sign forward Libby Smith. The former Leicester City and Birmingham City forward joins the Club on a deal running until the end of the 2025/26 season.
January 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Nottingham Forest sign forward Libby Smith. The former Leicester City and Birmingham City forward joins the Club on a deal running until the end of the 2025/26 season.
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So we’re in agreement, neither Qatar nor the US should host…
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Fifa open to Women’s Club World Cup in Qatar
Middle East nation could host in 2028 despite LGBTQ+ rights concerns, with chief football officer pointing to ‘anti-gay’ laws in US
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January 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
So we’re in agreement, neither Qatar nor the US should host…
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Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Barclays WSL leaders Manchester City dispatched their FA Women's National League opponents AFC Bournemouth on Sunday with a dominant 0-6 victory to move into the last sixteen of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
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Barclays WSL leaders Manchester City dispatched their FA Women's National League opponents AFC Bournemouth on Sunday with a dominant 0-6 victory to move into the last sixteen of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Barclays WSL leaders Manchester City dispatched their FA Women's National League opponents AFC Bournemouth on Sunday with a dominant 0-6 victory to move into the last sixteen of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
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Barclays WSL leaders Manchester City dispatched their FA Women's National League opponents AFC Bournemouth on Sunday with a dominant 0-6 victory to move into the last sixteen of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
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England will face Iceland at NFFC Women’s City Ground on Saturday 7 March 2026, kick-off 12.30pm, for their first home match of the FIFA WWC 2027 qualifying campaign.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:17 AM
England will face Iceland at NFFC Women’s City Ground on Saturday 7 March 2026, kick-off 12.30pm, for their first home match of the FIFA WWC 2027 qualifying campaign.
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🎟️ 29th Jan, General sale
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FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Trophy unveiled at Lionel Primary School. The trophy features six maps, representing the location of each participating nation.
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📸 by Kate Green - FIFA via Getty Images
January 19, 2026 at 10:48 PM
FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Trophy unveiled at Lionel Primary School. The trophy features six maps, representing the location of each participating nation.
📸 by Kate Green - FIFA via Getty Images
📸 by Kate Green - FIFA via Getty Images
Match Report ✍️ Declan Murphy
AFC Bournemouth wait the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at the hands of Barclays WSL title contenders, Man City showed their class with a 6-0 victory to progress to the Fifth Round.
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AFC Bournemouth wait the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at the hands of Barclays WSL title contenders, Man City showed their class with a 6-0 victory to progress to the Fifth Round.
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Match Report: AFC Bournemouth 0-6 Manchester City
A HISTORIC afternoon at the Snows Stadium saw AFC Bournemouth’s dream FA Cup run come to an end at the hands of WSL leaders Manchester City. Despite the 6–0 scoreline, the Cherries can hold their h…
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January 19, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Match Report ✍️ Declan Murphy
AFC Bournemouth wait the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at the hands of Barclays WSL title contenders, Man City showed their class with a 6-0 victory to progress to the Fifth Round.
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AFC Bournemouth wait the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at the hands of Barclays WSL title contenders, Man City showed their class with a 6-0 victory to progress to the Fifth Round.
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Photo Diary 📸 Emily Bittarello
Emily superbly captures the atmosphere and action from Chelsea's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
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Emily superbly captures the atmosphere and action from Chelsea's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Photo Diary 📸 Emily Bittarello
Emily superbly captures the atmosphere and action from Chelsea's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
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Emily superbly captures the atmosphere and action from Chelsea's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
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Tillie's forward Sam Kerr scores a brace as Chelsea put five unanswered goals past Barclays WSL2 side Crystal Palace to reach the Fifth Round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
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Emily Bittarello's photo diary coming 🔜
January 17, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Tillie's forward Sam Kerr scores a brace as Chelsea put five unanswered goals past Barclays WSL2 side Crystal Palace to reach the Fifth Round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
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Emily Bittarello's photo diary coming 🔜
"I felt uncomfortable, it got to the point that I was ready to quit football and give up…"
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Former Sutton Coldfield Town Manager Banned for Twelve Years for Serious Misconduct
Content warning: This article includes descriptions of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and abuse of power in a football context. Former Sutton Coldfield Town Women First Team Manager Ryan Ham…
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January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
"I felt uncomfortable, it got to the point that I was ready to quit football and give up…"
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Phot Diary 🆚 Evie Mansell
Saints started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Pompey at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches.
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Saints started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Pompey at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Phot Diary 🆚 Evie Mansell
Saints started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Pompey at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches.
Full Gallery 🔗 since-71.com/photo-diary-...
Saints started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Pompey at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches.
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Match Report ✍️ Declan Murphy
Saints started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Pompey at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches.
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Saints started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Pompey at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches.
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Match Report: Southampton 4–0 Portsmouth
Southampton started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Portsmouth at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches. In front of a club-…
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January 11, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Match Report ✍️ Declan Murphy
Saints started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Pompey at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches.
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Saints started 2026 in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 victory over Pompey at St Mary’s Stadium to extend their unbeaten run against their local rivals to ten matches.
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Saints boss, Simon Parker, talks to David Howes post-match after this side comfortably overcame their south coast rivals.
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“Really, really pleased” Simon Parker reflects on a comfortable south coast derby win
Southampton kept their bragging rights of Hampshire, with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Portsmouth at St Mary’s. The Saints are now beginning to close the gap on those above them, with Newcastle …
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January 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Saints boss, Simon Parker, talks to David Howes post-match after this side comfortably overcame their south coast rivals.
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Four of the world’s strongest women’s football clubs will come together in London at the end of the month for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
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Arsenal Eye Global Glory as FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Comes to London
Four of the world’s strongest women’s football clubs will come together in London at the end of the month for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™. The new mid-season tournament will be held i…
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January 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Four of the world’s strongest women’s football clubs will come together in London at the end of the month for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
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✍️ LJC Photography
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Following the signing of Hanna Lundkvist, Manchester United have secured the services of Japanese international midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, until June 2029.
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Hinata Miyazawa Extends Stay at Manchester United Until 2029
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December 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Following the signing of Hanna Lundkvist, Manchester United have secured the services of Japanese international midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, until June 2029.
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Did 🎅🏼 bring you a copy of Football Manager this Christmas?
If so, Declan Murphy has you covered with a handy cheat code — his must-sign list of rising young talent to boost your save. ✍️
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If so, Declan Murphy has you covered with a handy cheat code — his must-sign list of rising young talent to boost your save. ✍️
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Football Manager 26 Women’s Rising Stars
On the 4th of November 2025, Sports Interactive released Football Manager 26 (FM26), a landmark edition, as it is the first FM game to fully integrate women’s football. Originally planned for 2024 …
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December 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Did 🎅🏼 bring you a copy of Football Manager this Christmas?
If so, Declan Murphy has you covered with a handy cheat code — his must-sign list of rising young talent to boost your save. ✍️
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If so, Declan Murphy has you covered with a handy cheat code — his must-sign list of rising young talent to boost your save. ✍️
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✍️ Holly Wright
Manchester United sign Swedish international defender Hanna Lundkvist.
The 23-year-old has agreed a contract until June 2029, reflecting United’s strategy of combining immediate reliability with long-term potential.
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Manchester United sign Swedish international defender Hanna Lundkvist.
The 23-year-old has agreed a contract until June 2029, reflecting United’s strategy of combining immediate reliability with long-term potential.
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Hanna Lundkvist: Manchester United’s New Defensive Gem
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December 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Manchester United sign Swedish international defender Hanna Lundkvist.
The 23-year-old has agreed a contract until June 2029, reflecting United’s strategy of combining immediate reliability with long-term potential.
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Manchester United sign Swedish international defender Hanna Lundkvist.
The 23-year-old has agreed a contract until June 2029, reflecting United’s strategy of combining immediate reliability with long-term potential.
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Photo Diary 📸 @Shots_By_Jazz
Plymouth Argyle closed out the year in style with a 3–0 win over Real Bedford at Home Park, climbing to second position in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division.
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Plymouth Argyle closed out the year in style with a 3–0 win over Real Bedford at Home Park, climbing to second position in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division.
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Photo Diary: Plymouth Argyle 3-0 Real Bedford
Plymouth Argyle closed out the year in style with a 3–0 win over Real Bedford at Home Park, climbing to second position in the Southern Premier Division. Ellie Noble put Argyle in control during th…
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December 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Photo Diary 📸 @Shots_By_Jazz
Plymouth Argyle closed out the year in style with a 3–0 win over Real Bedford at Home Park, climbing to second position in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division.
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Plymouth Argyle closed out the year in style with a 3–0 win over Real Bedford at Home Park, climbing to second position in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division.
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Photo Diary 📸 Hanne Beeckmans
Arsenal comfortably beat OH Leuven thanks to goals from Olivia Smith and Beth Mead, plus an own goal. It wasn’t quite enough to secure automatic qualification for the UWCL quarter-finals.
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Arsenal comfortably beat OH Leuven thanks to goals from Olivia Smith and Beth Mead, plus an own goal. It wasn’t quite enough to secure automatic qualification for the UWCL quarter-finals.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Photo Diary 📸 Hanne Beeckmans
Arsenal comfortably beat OH Leuven thanks to goals from Olivia Smith and Beth Mead, plus an own goal. It wasn’t quite enough to secure automatic qualification for the UWCL quarter-finals.
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Arsenal comfortably beat OH Leuven thanks to goals from Olivia Smith and Beth Mead, plus an own goal. It wasn’t quite enough to secure automatic qualification for the UWCL quarter-finals.
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The Best FIFA Women’s Awards are intended to honour individual excellence at the highest level of the game. But are these awards still recognising the best players in the world or the most visible ones?
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✍️ Holly Wright
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When Nations Win, Individuals Follow: What The Best FIFA Women’s Awards Get Wrong
The Best FIFA Women’s Awards are intended to honour individual excellence at the highest level of the game. Yet the 2025 women’s honours felt less like a celebration of standout personal performanc…
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December 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The Best FIFA Women’s Awards are intended to honour individual excellence at the highest level of the game. But are these awards still recognising the best players in the world or the most visible ones?
✍️ Holly Wright
📸 @shootslikeagirlphotography
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✍️ Holly Wright
📸 @shootslikeagirlphotography
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