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In a move that surprised no one, Beth Mead has joined Manchester City after hinting during the international break that everyone would find out next week. Her wishing Jill Scott good luck on her Sports Relief challenge from the Manchester City training ground is not a shock, as it has been announced that she has signed a three-year contract. This is even less of a surprise, knowing her partner, Vivianne Miedema, is currently at the club too. 

This season is definitely Kimi Antonelli's season. He has made and broken history so far in the first few races. Since claiming his maiden victory at the Chinese GP in his second season in the car back in March, he has continued to prove the doubters wrong. That he deserved the Mercedes seat at such a young age, and living up to the legacy and expectations left by Lewis Hamilton, he has since gone on an extraordinary winning streak that has placed him among the sport’s greatest champions. 

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.