Women's football

'Toughest year of my life' – Man Utd & Lionesses star Ella Toone sends emotional message after marking anniversary of dad's death with goal in WSL victory over Leicester

Manchester United and Lionesses star Ella Toone penned an emotional message after marking her dad's death anniversary with a goal in her club's thumping win over Leicester in their Women's Super League opener on Sunday. Toone's father Nick passed away on September 7, 2024, just three days before his 60th birthday, which left the England international devastated.

VIDEO: That's why Arsenal paid £1m! Record-breaking new signing Olivia Smith scores OUTRAGEOUS long-range goal on Gunners debut

All eyes were on Olivia Smith, the record-breaking £1 million signing from Liverpool, and the 19-year-old Canadian didn’t just live up to the hype, she blew the roof off with a sensational strike on her debut. Riding on the sensational solo goal, the Gunners demolished London City Lionesses 4-1 at the Emirates in front of 38,142 roaring supporters.

London City Lionesses boss reveals how club failed with bid to tempt England star Beth Mead away from Arsenal

London City Lionesses boss, Jocelyn Precheur, revealed how they tried to make the biggest splash of their short history by targeting England superstar Beth Mead ahead of their maiden season in the Women’s Super League. The newly promoted side, looking to build instant credibility among the elite, lined up an audacious move for the Arsenal talisman who was instrumental in the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 triumph.

'That is crazy' – Marc Skinner admits Man Utd can't keep up with big-spending London City Lionesses after record-breaking Grace Geyoro transfer

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has admitted his side cannot match the financial power of London City Lionesses after their world-record £1.4 million signing of Grace Geyoro. The France international joined from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day, becoming London City’s 16th signing of the summer, with Skinner describing the fee and level of investment as 'crazy'.

London City Lionesses confirm deadline day signing of PSG midfielder Grace Geyoro in world record £1.4m transfer

London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest moves in women’s football history after confirming the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Grace Geyoro on deadline day. The 28-year-old joins in a world-record £1.4 million deal, reuniting with coach Jocelyn Precheur, underlining the club’s ambition ahead of their first season in the Women’s Super League.