Martin Whiteley

Former Frauen-Bundesliga champions Turbine Potsdam need plan to avoid sinking into relegation abyss

December 4, 2022

With additional TV money on offer for top-flight sides next season and Eastern regional teams snapping at their heels, there has never been a worse time for the Turbines to [...]

Barcelona and Wolfsburg have missed a trick by not playing women’s football games in main stadiums during World Cup break

November 3, 2022

With the showcase venues idle for over a month this winter, it was the ideal opportunity to promote the women’s game over several matches, argues Martin Whiteley. [...]

Champions League group draw preview: analysis and predictions

October 3, 2022

WSL leaders Arsenal have been handed a tough group that includes holders Lyon, while Chelsea face a big test against Man City slayers Real Madrid — but both will have been [...]

Euro round-up: Champions Wolfsburg, Barcelona and Lyon end their seasons on a high

May 30, 2022

More silverware headed the way of Europe’s powerhouses this weekend as their domestic campaigns draw to a close, writes Martin Whiteley. After regaining the Frauen [...]

No Plan B for Barcelona scuppers hopes of new era of Spanish dominance in the Champions League

May 22, 2022

To match Lyon’s European pedigree, Barca will need to learn how to not crumble in the face of rare adversity, writes Martin Whiteley. It’s no surprise that a [...]

Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Madrid’s final-day European showdowns are crowd pleasers

May 16, 2022

Drama of Champions League places being settled on the last matchday of the Frauen-Bundesliga and Primera Division seasons enthrals fans, writes Martin Whiteley. Credit: [...]

Champions Wolfsburg hungry for new era of Frauen-Bundesliga dominance

May 9, 2022

Double-chasing She-Wolves are back to their ruthless best in pursuit of silverware — and that will strike fear in top-flight rivals, writes Martin Whiteley. A little over a [...]

Barcelona v Lyon Champions League final could mark changing of the guard to Catalan control

May 2, 2022

With Barcelona displaying league dominance and a set-up that echoes Lyon in their era of Champions League supremacy, the history of successive European wins could repeat [...]

Quoi faire a Paris? PSG still fighting in this year’s Champions League, but they must clear up contract chaos

April 25, 2022

The Champions League semi-final between Lyon and PSG may be perfectly poised at 3-2 with PSG yet to play at home. But the Parisian side need to plan ahead for more than just [...]

Paris FC turn into chameleons ahead of their Champions League adventure

April 18, 2022

Blues have evolved into Euro challengers under Soubeyrand but now she has to build a team capable of competing with the best, writes Martin Whiteley. Credit: @PFC_feminines [...]