Season preview 2025-26

Apart from the half-empty stadiums, the extreme heat, pitch complaints and the hour-plus interruptions to matches due to lightning, the USA’s warm-up for 2026 went pretty smoothly with the Club World

“Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises.” The Tempest wasn’t written about the Premier League but, given the play’s central themes of power, revenge, upheaval and a dash of magic, William Shakespea

Renee Slegers revived the Gunners’ fortunes by replacing Jonas Eidevall as boss last season. After a poor start, they finished 2nd in the WSL, then won the Champions League against all odds, which wil

THE PLAN Return to dominance. Manchester City were widely tipped last term to extend their unprecedented four consecutive top-flight English titles to an equally unprecedented five – then they finishe

An overview of the women’s domestic game ahead of the WSL embarking on its 15th season

Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio