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The battle to become the international queens of South American football kicks off in Ecuador on July 12

Reality check…the USA were thrashed 4-0 by Switzerland ...

Eighteen years ago, when Arsenal’s women’s team conquered Europe for the first time, more continental success seemed almost inevitable. Victory in the 2007 UEFA Women’s Cup Final, over Umea, a Swedish

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SEEMA JASWAL and LAURA WOODS share their predictions as Wales and England get match-ready

As the Lionesses prepare to defend their title at the Euros, Radio Times tracked down the real trailblazers of the women’s game, who made their success on the pitch possible. From hosing down in cattle markets to forking out a fortune to play, they reveal the obstacles they overcame for the game they love