Barcelona captain Putellas leading from the front
The Uefa Women’s Player of the Year has set the tone by firing the Catalan club back to the top domestically and in Europe, writes Martin Whiteley. On-field leadership is [...]
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Frauen-Bundesliga late bloomers Hoffenheim living the Euro dream
Fixtures in Europe against tough opposition will be crucial for Hoffenheim’s development – even if results do not always go their way, writes Martin Whiteley. The [...]
Success comes at a cost for Spain’s surprise package Real Sociedad
The vultures will once again be circling the Basque club’s top talent if they maintain their flying start and give the big guns an unexpected run for their money this [...]
Boss Soubeyrand brings star quality to Paris FC revival
The player-turned-manager helped rattle in the goals for the club in their second incarnation – now she’s leading the rejuvenated Blues’ bid for Europe, [...]
Keeper Gallardo can help Atletico Madrid rediscover their team ethos in Primera Division title tilt
European disappointment has led to Los Rojiblancos going back to their roots this season, writes Martin Whiteley. When goalkeeper Lola Gallardo first joined Atletico Madrid [...]
Positive beginnings for new coaches in the French league
PSG, Bordeaux, and Montpellier have exciting and challenging seasons ahead of them as their new staff attempt to make an impact, writes Martin Whiteley. ‘Don’t fix it if [...]
Tokyo 2020: Olympic glory worth its wait in gold for Canada
The champions and runners-up Sweden are hitting the peak of their powers but the USA and Australia need an injection of youth to breathe new life into their bids for major [...]
Tokyo 2020 round-up: More magic from record-breaking Arsenal star Miedema
Martin Whiteley recaps the action in the final group games of the Olympic women’s football tournament. Vivianne Miedema is leading the race to become top scorer at the [...]
Tokyo 2020: Five Euro stars to watch out for at the Olympics
Ahead of the first group match on Wednesday, Martin Whiteley looks at five players set to strive at this year’s Olympics. Brazil (Group F) Ludmila Blessed with [...]
Deportivo Alaves and Villarreal face uphill battle to survive in pro Spanish top flight
The newbies will have to work hard to ensure their maiden season in rebranded Liga Ellas doesn’t turn from a dream to a nightmare next term, writes Martin Whiteley. [...]
The Offside Rule 