Women's Football News - Euros Preview on sale now
The July edition of Women's Football News is now on sale with a bumper 56-page special edition.
Wales have the chance to give the game another shot in the arm when the 2025 Euros kicks off in Switzerland on July 2.
Carrie Jones tells us why Wales should not be seen as underdogs as they prepare for their first major tournament.
We have profiles of all 16 teams, take a look at the tournament's key players, turn the spotlight on the managers and there is a full venues guide.
And a tournament preview wouldn't be complete without a wallchart to help you plan out your viewing!
On top of all that, we have the latest news from around the Women's Super League including a special report on what the rest of the league can learn from Arsenal's amazing Champions League triumph.
We hear from Leicester's Ruby Mace and gauge reaction from the news the WSL will be expanded after next season.
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