Women's football

Ex-Man City boss Gareth Taylor opens up on feud with Chloe Kelly after spat led to Lionesses' Euro 2025 hero's acrimonious Arsenal transfer

Former Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor has opened up on his spat with England hero Chloe Kelly, which led to her move to Arsenal. Kelly signed for the Gunners on loan from City in January this year, before making the transfer permanent in the summer. The Lionesses star had fallen out of favour under Taylor and had pushed for a move away from the club.

Barcelona director defends shock departures of SIX first-team players due to financial issues – with women's team set to lean on youth as more 'sustainable' strategy

Barcelona director Xavi O’Callaghan opened up on the departures of six crucial squad members this summer from their women's team. The Blaugrana lost the players due to their ongoing financial troubles, which forced them to offload some important players to reduce their wage bill. The Catalan giants, who begin the new season in three weeks, are currently left with only 17 first-team players.