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The European automatic qualification slots have been filled on the road to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next year on the final matchday. Denmark, France and reigning champions Spain joined Germany.

In a shocking turn of events, England have missed out on automatic qualification for the World Cup and will now take the longer play-off route to Brazil next year.

Chelsea is moving into a new chapter: not only are they playing all their WSL matches at Stamford Bridge, but they are also saying goodbye to Kingsmeadow. They have announced their second stadium option, a requirement in the WSL, will be at AFC Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records stadium.

As women's football grows, there will always be setbacks or challenges along the way. The hardest is for clubs not associated with a men's team, therefore not having the financial resources that a men's team provide especially if they do not have significant financial backing like London City Lionesses. This is what has occurred for WSL 2 club Durham Women's FC, which does not operate alongside the men's team and could cease to operate within 21 days unless fresh investment is secured.

Monaco Grand Prix, while rich in motorsport history, is traditionally known as the least dramatic and most predictable race in the calendar. Where qualification is more important than the race itself. If you can qualify well, you're likely to stay in a good position. 

England came into the game against Spain with the possibility of qualifying for next year's tournament, but came out of it unlikely to qualify automatically. They suffered a devastating 4-0 defeat in Mallorca, the biggest defeat under Sarina Wiegman as manager.

Move over, FIFA, the FIA might take the crown for the most corrupt sporting association. FIA President Mohammad Ben Sulayem wants to repeal the laws that impose term limits on the position.

In a shocking turn of events, Katie McCabe just jumped ships into the bed of the enemy, metaphorically. She will join Arsenal, who are sworn enemies of Chelsea in the WSL, a rivalry that goes back decades, as these sides constantly compete for silverware each season.

This season of women's football has seen referees' decisions questioned, the integrity of the game called into doubt, and demands for VAR. Here are some of the examples that made it to the headlines, where the women's game was scrutinised and criticised, and not for good things.

After strong speculation and cryptic messages, Bunny Shaw has surprisingly taken a dramatic U-turn, deciding against moving to rivals Chelsea and signing a new contract with Manchester City in 2030.

After many months of speculation and emotional games,, including her 500th game for the club, Alexia Putellas, also known as La Reina (the Queen), will leave her childhood club, Barcelona, on her terms.

It is the 2025/26 women's Champions League, and for the fourth time in the competition's history, it was Barcelona vs OL Lyonnes. This rivalry has been a defining one in modern women's football history. Barcelona won the most recent final between these two sides in 2024, 2-0 in Bilbao.