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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.

The England men's World Cup squad announcement is the most highly anticipated and talked-about moment in English football this year, except for Pep Gaudia leaving City. Thomas Tuchel is not helping the “German spy” stigma with his shocking selection.

UEFA have made itself clear. No two clubs can have the same ownership in the same European competition. Women's teams will not be exempt from this rule. This rule was applied to Crystal Palace and the Europa League, as they were demoted to the Conference League after UEFA ruled they had breached the multi-club ownership rules due to former co-owner John Textor's ties to Lyon. 

As the WSL comes to an end, let's look back at some of the most crucial matches that reshaped the entire 2025/26 season.