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2 days ago
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Everton's Gago pens three-year contract extension
France forward Kelly Gago has signed a three-year contract extension with Everton, keeping her at the club until June 26, joined the Toffees in January from Nantes and scored five goals and registered two assists during the second half of her side's Women's Super League said the club's owners' ambitions align with her "personal aspirations" and she wants to keep testing herself in the "best league in the world"."I want to get on the scoresheet as many times as possible and help the team achieve its goals," she said. "I am really excited by the project that we are building and have had positive talks with Brian [Sorensen] about the future of this club."Manager Brian Sorensen added that she was a "big part" of his plans for next said: "She enjoyed an impressive first few months at the club and fast became a popular figure in the changing room and also among supporters."I'm sure she will make our first campaign in our new home a memorable one."
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Germany eye return to women's football summit at Euro 2025
Germany captain Guilia Gwinn was named best young player at the 2019 World Cup (Ronny Hartmann) Ambitious and hungry, Germany's women head into Euro 2025 in Switzerland feeling they are on the cusp of another era of dominance. By far the most successful side in the history of the competition, eight-time winners Germany have not lifted the trophy since 2013. Advertisement But with a core of young players eager to honour the achievements of past generations, Germany are hopeful of a return to the summit this summer. Germany open their campaign against newcomers Poland on July 4 in St Gallen, followed by matches against Denmark in Basel, which will host the final, and Sweden in Zurich. - 'We can do it' - Two-time World Cup winners, a run spanning more than 20 years as the dominant team in the women's game in Europe shaped Germany's history and identity as the continent's top side. Since winning their first European crown as West Germany in 1989, the Germans have hoovered up seven more titles. Advertisement Norway, the next best, have won two titles while Sweden, England and the Netherlands have one apiece. In recent years however, the Germans have been inconsistent at major tournaments as other nations have started to catch up. After going out in the quarter-finals in 2017, Germany finished runners-up at Euro 2022 after losing 2-1 in extra time to England. At the 2023 World Cup, Germany suffered a shock group stage elimination for the first time in their history. A year later however, they rebounded at the Paris Olympics to finish third. Captain Giulia Gwinn scored the only goal as Germany beat world champions Spain to win bronze, finishing as the highest-placed European team. Advertisement Coach Christian Wueck's side are young -- only two of the 23 squad members are over 30 -- but many have several years experience in the Germany set-up. Speaking last month in Berlin, striker Laura Freigang said her team was ripe for a shot at a record ninth European Championship. "We believe in the title... We know we can do it. That's the motivation," Freigang said, adding her side had "absolute conviction" they could go all the way. Her strike partner Lea Schueller mirrored those sentiments. "We're Germany. We definitely want to win a title," she said in an interview with last month. Advertisement "We're not just taking part in the tournament for the sake of it." - Red-hot form - Forward Alexandra Popp's retirement last year could have hampered Germany's preparations, but the Germans are well stocked up front, with Schueller, Freigang and Klara Buehl posing a consistent threat. Germany boast impressive depth, but have also been hit by injuries. Midfield enforcer Lena Oberdorf failed to return from a cruciate injury in time, while Eintracht Frankfurt striker Nicole Anyomi also misses out. Wueck, who led Germany to the Under-17 boys' World Cup title in 2023, has been in the hot seat for less than a year but has the side in terrific form. Advertisement Germany have five wins and a draw from six Nations League matches heading into the tournament, with their recent 4-0 win over the Netherlands and a 6-0 thumping of Austria particularly impressive. "It was important for us to have two games in which we delivered our full performance for 90 minutes," Freigang said. "We've learned a lot in the past few months about ourselves as a team. We know what we need... it's time to put it into practice." When announcing the squad, Wueck said Germany were "good and balanced" and that their recent form would "boost" their self-confidence. "We want to play with a mix of joy, enthusiasm, desire and conviction. That's what the team stands for," he said. "If we manage to do that, we'll go very far." dwi/mw/ea
The Independent
25-06-2025
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- The Independent
Spanish High Court upholds conviction of Luis Rubiales in kiss case
Spain's High Court has upheld a verdict that found the nation's former football federation president Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for an unsolicited kiss on Jenni Hermoso following their Women's World Cup triumph in 2023. The court rejected multiple appeals against the conviction, reaffirming Rubiales kissed Hermoso without her consent during the medal ceremony after Spain's women had won the trophy, according to the ruling seen by Reuters. Rubiales was fined over €10,000 and acquitted of coercion charges alongside three co-defendants. Prosecutors had sought a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence and called for a retrial, both of which were dismissed. The incident sparked widespread debate about sexism in Spanish society and women's football, fuelling momentum for the "Me Too" movement in the country. Rubiales argued that his actions were motivated by an uncontrollable joy, but the court ruled that his restraint with other players and attendees demonstrated he could have avoided such behaviour with Hermoso. "Since that emotion did not lead him to express his joy so effusively by kissing the other players or the accompanying persons in the box, and he restrained himself, he could also have done so, without too much effort, with the captain of the team," the court said.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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Manchester City sign Switzerland international forward Iman Beney
Manchester City have completed the signing of Swiss international forward Iman Beney. The 18-year-old joins from BSC YB Frauen on a four-year deal to become the Women's Super League (WSL) club's second signing of the summer. Canada international Jade Rose signed from Harvard University earlier this week. Advertisement Beney scored nine goals in 22 appearances as BSC YB Frauen won the Swiss Super League title last season. She was named in the team of the season. 'I'm very happy to be here and I can't wait to start the new season with Manchester City,' Beney said. 'I had a good feeling with (director of football) Therese, and I think City is the best solution to help develop me as a player. 'They have good ambition for next season, and, for my development, City is the best place. They are a club who like to keep possession, and I really like to have the ball, so I think it's a good fit. 'I would also like to thank everyone at Young Boys who has helped me on my journey so far.' Advertisement Beney featured in the 2023 World Cup for Switzerland aged 16. She has since earned 10 caps. Therese Sjogran added: 'Iman is a player we've been monitoring for a while now and we're delighted to bring her in. She's a really exciting young talent who we believe has the potential to thrive here at City and on the world stage. 'From speaking to her it's clear she's keen to improve on her already impressive talents, and we think she's a great fit for our squad on and off the pitch. She can become a really important player for City, both now and in the future.' City finished fourth in WSL last season, one point off the Champions League spots, after sacking Gareth Taylor in March. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Manchester City, UK Women's Football, Transfer News 2025 The Athletic Media Company
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Is Alisha Lehmann at the Euros this summer?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Alisha Lehmann is fighting for a spot in the Switzerland squad. | Credit: Getty Images Alisha Lehmann will be hoping to be a part of Switzerland's Euros squad this summer, particularly as it is a home tournament. Advertisement The star, who is the most followed women's footballer on Instagram, has faced some struggles on the international stage recently though. So will the Juventus forward be involved in the tournament? Here's all you need to know. Alisha Lehmann: Is she in Switzerland's squad? Alisha Lehmann plays for Juventus at club level | Credit: Getty Images In May it looked as though Lehmann was going to miss out on a third straight Switzerland squad for the Nations League. However, she was a late call-up after Alena Bienz pulled out with injury for games against France and Norway which Switzerland lost 4-0 and 1-0 respectively. Alisha Lehmann won two trophies with Juventus this season | Credit: Getty Images Lehmann started from the bench in both games. Reports suggest she has struggled to get involved internationally because of a lack of consistent game time at club level. Advertisement She has also had injury problems this season. In FourFourTwo's view she will miss out on the final squad. For Juventus, who won the Serie A title and the Italian Cup, she made 16 league appearances in the 2024/25 campaign. Alisha Lehmann has played for teams like Aston Villa and Everton | Credit: Getty Images As well as being named in the latest squad, she was also included in Pia Sundhage's 30-player provisional Euros squad which was named on 6 June. Of course the manager will have to cut seven names from that list with one already gone with Ramona Bachmann ruled out with injury. The final 23-player squad is set to be named in coming days with the major tournament beginning on 2 July. Switzerland play their first game on the opening day against Norway.
