Women’s Football

Lynsey Hooper column: This is much more than football. If England win the Euros, the way women are treated regarding sport will change forever

July 30, 2022

The Offside Rule Podcast co-founder and presenter on her emotional response to seeing women’s football finally get the recognition it deserves, how the tournament can [...]

England stalwart Millie Bright v Golden Boot contender Alexandra Popp a fascinating subplot to Euro 2022 final

July 29, 2022

The German striker’s in direct battle with Mead for the coveted top scorer trophy, but the colossal Lionesses centre-back stands in her way at Wembley on Sunday, writes [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: Euro final preview – Will England or Germany take the crown?

July 29, 2022

Kait Borsay is joined for a live show by The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox for a big Euro final preview ahead of England v Germany at Wembley on Sunday. [...]

Earps repays Wiegman’s faith by becoming England’s keeper of dreams at Euro 2022

July 29, 2022

Attackers will take the plaudits but the unflappable Manchester United shot-stopper has come in from the cold to hand the Lionesses a place in the final, writes Daniel Fine. [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: It’s an England v Germany final, diversity issues and #FeedtheMead

July 28, 2022

Ex-Lioness Rachel Yankey joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to reflect on England making it to Wembley and Germany overpowering France to set up a tasty final. Featuring [...]

Germany v France preview: Les Bleues to pull off shock win over favourites for place in Euros final

July 27, 2022

First-time semi-finalists France face the daunting challenge of taking on the eight-time champions tonight at Stadium MK, kick-off 8pm, in their bid to star at Wembley. But [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: The stars are aligning – England are Euro finalists

July 27, 2022

Kait Borsay, Faye White and Carrie Dunn try to keep giddiness at bay as England sweep aside Sweden to reach the Euro 22 final. The Lionesses hammer Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane [...]

England v Sweden preview: Fourth time lucky for the Lionesses to reach major tournament final

July 26, 2022

The host nation are looking to end their semi-final hoodoo by securing a place in the Euro 2022 showpiece tonight at Bramall Lane, kick-off 8pm. Although the Swedes have [...]

“Come on, England!”: I’m Irish but cheering for the Lionesses to win Euro 2022 because they’ve done so much for women’s football

July 25, 2022

As an Irish woman, Ruby Malone used to recoil at the sound of Three Lions during men’s tournaments. Now she’s one of a growing number of Celts proudly lending [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: Euro semi-final preview – Is it coming home? Are Germany just too efficient?

July 25, 2022

Lynsey Hooper is back with Tim Stillman and The Athletic’s Jay Harris for a big semi-final preview ahead of England v Sweden and Germany v France. Ex-Lionesses Katie [...]