7 things from women’s soccer: Tottenham’s FA Cup joy, Bayern win again, Barca’s Salma scores four
It was another action-packed weekend of women’s football across Europe as Spurs eliminated Man City from the FA Cup and Bayern continued their push in Germany. Sophie Lawson recaps the fun.
Spain outclassed defending champions Italy and booked a place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 win on Thursday that was settled by Riccardo Calafiori’s own goal in Gelsenkirchen.
Barcelona and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal said he wants to be his own player and that comparisons with Lionel Messi are unfair since it’s impossible to reach that level.
Scans on Monday confirmed Jules Koundé has sprained ligaments in his knee, the latest in a spate of injuries likely to affect Barcelona in the Clásico.