“people like me and eni aluko spoke out and got ostracised for it – now i have people telling me that i’ve inspired them”

You recently launched a clothing range with artwork inspired by your tattoos and personal motto, ‘Dream big’. What tattoos do you have? I’ve got a tattoo of an owl to represent home, as we’ve got a ba

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I

You’re back in the WSL after spending last season at Barcelona. What was it about Villa that appealed to you? It’s such a competitive league and full of talented players, so I’m excited to be competin

You made your debut for Rangers at a packed Ibrox against Panathinaikos in July – what was that like? The size of this club is mad. Playing in that Champions League qualifier was like nothing I had ex

You left Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy to sign for Arsenal at 16. How did you find that experience? I was very inexperienced in both football and life. I feel that the UK made me an adult and a p

From club runners to elites, the power of connection and community is uplifting women to achieve ever greater things in our sport