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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.

Chelsea brushed aside external noise and internal disruption to lift the Women’s League Cup once again, defeating Manchester United 2–0 at Ashton Gate and reinforcing a familiar truth of the women’s game: when trophies are on the line, Chelsea usually delivers.

The Chinese Grand Prix delivered one of the most dramatic weekends in recent Formula 1 history, combining pre-race chaos, mechanical failures, and a generational breakthrough at the front of the field.

Emma Raducanu is searching for a new coach after ending her partnership with Francisco Roig following an early exit from the Australian Open.

Can Jack Draper really be the next Andy Murray for the British, or was his breakout US Open semi-final and Indian Wells success a fluke?

The first domestic trophy of 2026 will be decided this weekend as Chelsea Women face Manchester United Women in the Subway Women’s League Cup final.

Chelsea Women have confirmed that Lauren James has signed a new long-term contract with the club, extending her stay in west London until 2030.

Injuries, goalkeeper uncertainty and controversy frame Australia’s quarter-final meeting with DPR Korea at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Perth on Friday, with a place in the semi-finals and automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup on the line.