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Arsenal took a significant step towards the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals with a 3 1 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their quarter-final tie at the Emirates Stadium. However, the result was overshadowed by anger and disbelief among the visitors following a controversial VAR decision that denied them a goal shortly before half-time.

Chelsea women are preparing for an overhaul of their squad this summer, with many stars having their contracts expire. Sam Kerr and Millie Bright are the top options to leave at the end of the season.

For the first time in the history of a UEFA women’s club competition, two teams from the same city will face each other as Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates. In the first leg of the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday evening.

Japan edged hosts Australia 1-0 in a gripping Women’s Asian Cup final to secure their third continental title, silencing a record crowd of 74,397 at Stadium Australia. In a contest defined by fine margins and relentless intensity, a moment of brilliance from Maika Hamano ultimately separated the sides, condemning the Matildas to a third successive final defeat against the same opponents. For all of Australia’s attacking intent and second-half dominance, their inability to convert chances proved decisive on a night that promised so much but delivered a familiar heartbreak.

Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by London City Lionesses in a controversial and tense game at The Den, with the atmosphere shaped by anger from Millwall fans towards London City following their split from the club.

FIFA have shocked the world of women's football with a new rule that will reshape the game as we know it. They have ruled that all national teams and club competitions in women's competitions must now include either a female head coach or assistant coach. 

London City Lionesses host Chelsea, but due to Bromley playing on the Saturday and this game then being moved due to Champions League football, the women's team are unable to use the stadium. This means they have to use the Den, the home of Millwall FC, which was secured as their backup stadium at the start of the season, as the WSL requires a secondary stadium.

Months after the full-time whistle rang out in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football has only now changed the outcome. They overturned the on-field result of the 2025 AFCON, where Senegal originally defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra time in Rabat. But CAF’s appeal board awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory, declaring Senegal to have forfeited the match when they left the field of play without referee authorisations and therefore violated the competition's regulations. 

The NWSL has moved to draw a clear line under one of the most contentious trends in the modern women’s game, introducing a new rule designed to clamp down on goalkeeper injury stoppages being used as unofficial tactical time-outs. In doing so, the league has set both a pace and an expectation that others, including the WSL, may soon be forced to follow.

The Women’s Asian Cup should be a celebration of progress, history and growing quality in the women’s game. Yet, the tournament has instead been overshadowed by a familiar set of controversies. From its place in the calendar to player welfare, officiating standards, pitch conditions and long-standing underinvestment, the competition continues to raise serious questions about how it is valued and organised.

Rumours are circulating in women’s football ahead of the summer transfer window, with several high-profile players linked to moves or contract renewals. Reports suggest that Catarina Macário could join San Diego Wave from Chelsea in what would be the largest deal in the history of the women’s game. London City Lionesses are reportedly monitoring Mapi León of Barcelona and Mary Earps of Paris Saint-Germain as potential signings to strengthen their squad. At the same time, Khadija Shaw is close to agreeing a new contract at Manchester City despite reported interest from Chelsea.

Chelsea have been handed the largest fine in Premier League history and a suspended one-year first-team transfer ban after admitting to historical breaches of financial rules involving secret payments to agents and third parties.