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The News page on herfootball.org delivers the latest updates from across women’s football, including breaking stories, match reports, league developments, and off pitch news. Covering domestic leagues, international competitions, and governing body decisions, this page keeps readers informed on everything shaping the women’s game in real time.

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BBC SPORT AWARDS 2025

BBC Team of the Year 2025: Why These Teams Defined a Historic Sporting Year

The sporting year of 2025 will be remembered as one defined by resilience, dominance, and history-making success on the global stage. Across football, rugby, and golf, teams representing England and Europe rose to the most significant occasions, delivering performances that combined elite skill, tactical intelligence, and remarkable mental strength. Whether overcoming adversity, rewriting record books, or prevailing in hostile environments, these teams produced moments that will live long in sporting memory. Further, they cemented their status among the world’s elite.

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Jessica Naz Suffers ACL Tear as WSL Injury Crisis Grows Among Young Lionesses

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that forward Jessica Naz has suffered an ACL tear in her right knee during the second half of the WSL match against Aston Villa at Brisbane Road. She collapsed after planting her foot and attempting to change direction. Her knee twisted inward, and she immediately called for assistance. Medical staff helped her off the pitch, and she will undergo surgery before beginning a lengthy rehabilitation process with the club.

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Ruesha Littlejohn Handed Five-Match Ban After Shocking League Cup Incident

Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been handed a five-match suspension after an incident of violent conduct during a Women’s League Cup match against Leicester City on 23 November. The 35-year-old Republic of Ireland international became involved in a clash with Leicester’s Hannah Cain, during which she grabbed Cain around the neck and slammed her to the ground. Cain required treatment on the pitch but was able to finish the match. Littlejohn received a straight red card for her actions, and Crystal Palace went on to win the game 3–0, advancing to the League Cup quarter-finals.

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Inside Arsenal Women’s Crisis: Injuries, internal tension mount

Arsenal Women head into this weekend’s clash with Liverpool carrying not only an escalating injury crisis but also the weight of a turbulent and inconsistent season. What should have been a campaign defined by momentum after last year’s historic Champions League triumph has instead become a period marked by internal tension, uneven performances, and growing pressure on and off the pitch.

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Beyond the Headlines: Understanding the Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton Situation

My video on TikTok breaking this news went viral, so I want to put the record straight by examining the whole picture: the interview, what was reported at the time, official statements, what Hannah Hampton has said, and what Mary Earps has now said. My first video covered the breaking news; this follow-up examines what has happened and what has been said since the extract was released.

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Mary Earps Reportedly to Miss Wembley Farewell as Lionesses Prepare Emotional Send-Off for Kirby and Bright

When the Lionesses face China at Wembley on 29th November, England fans will be able to say goodbye to the players who have recently retired from International football. This will be the first game at home at Wembley Stadium they have played since they made their announcement, and the FA wants these players to receive a splendid send-off at their home stadium.

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Chelsea charged with 74 FA breaches over financial dealings

The Football Association has charged Chelsea with 74 alleged breaches of its rules relating to agents, intermediaries, and third-party investments. Manchester City’s settlement with the Premier League over sponsorship rules has frustrated many fans at the lack of clarity in two of the biggest regulatory sagas in English football.

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Reportedly FIFA’s New Multi-Club Ownership Rules Could Impact Women’s Football Growth Specifically Michelle Kang

As we have seen a lot in men’s football especially around Crystal Palace and Lyon about people having majority ownership or shares in multiple teams and that these teams cannot face off in competitions this could seriously impact Michelle Kang as FIFA have made some new developments in this area, which could stint the growth of the women’s game if sh cannot invest.

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Manchester United Sign Barcelona Star Fridolina Rolfö Amid Criticism Over Women’s Team Backing

Manchester United have been criticised for years about how they treat their women’s football team, from kicking them out of their training facilities, not investing into the team that could win a trophy unlike the men’s, to the new face of the club Jim Radcliffe not turning up to the FA Cup final they won but would for the men, or him asking their Captain Katie Zelem what she did at the club.

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