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• Anneke Borbe’s agreement with VfL Wolfsburg officially ended in summer 2025—she was one of ten players whose contract was not renewed.
• Aged 24, the German shot-stopper became Wolfsburg’s starting keeper mid-season, featuring in 10 Bundesliga fixtures and three Champions League matches last campaign.
• Borbe will join current keepers Daphne van Domselaar and Manuela Zinsberger in place. Arsenal pursued her as Zinsberger’s contract looks set to expire, and her experience brings options under pressure.

Read the full story on Arsenal's website. 

• Swedish head coach Peter Gerhardsson described England as “a skilled opponent,” reflecting on their previous competitive encounters—particularly during recent Euro qualifiers.
• Gerhardsson noted the powerful support Sweden received—comparing it to the feeling of playing at home against Germany—and hopes for a similar atmosphere, with many “blågula” fans in the stadium.

Sweden will face England in 17 July, 21:00 (CEST)!

Find the whole story here.

• In England’s last group matcg, the Lionesses Ella Toone and Beth Mead each dedicated goals to their late parents. Toone to her father and Mead to her mother June, who passed in January 2023. Their whistles to the sky moved fans in St Gallen.
• Mead has become a mentor and confidante to Toone, guiding her through early-stage bereavement with empathetic support—a bond they describe as “constantly talking about them” and having each other's backs.

Read the full moving story here.

• Scottish defender Kirsty Smith has signed for Nottingham Forest Women after leaving West Ham United in the Women’s Super League.
• Her arrival aligns with Forest’s recent promotion to the Women's Championship and their move to full-time professional status starting in 2025/26.

Read the full story here.

The Euro has moved into the knockout stage. For the first time ever, host nation Switzerland has made it through, while Denmark and the Netherlands, teams that have traditionally gone far in the tournament, are out this year. Take a look at when and at what time the individual teams are playing and what awaits them.

Norway vs. Italy

• 16 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Geneva

Sweden vs. England

• 17 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Zurich

Spain vs. Switzerland

• 18 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)
• Bern

France vs. Germany

• 19 July
• 21:00 (Central European time)

• Basel

  

• England closed their Group D campaign with a commanding 6–1 win over Wales, securing their place in the quarter-finals.
• England raced to a 4–0 lead by halftime with goals from Georgia Stanway (from penalty) Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, and Alessia Russo, showcasing exceptional attacking cohesion.
• Substitutes contributed late—Beth Mead added a fifth, Aggie Beever‑Jones capped it with her first goal at a major tournament—while Wales’ Hannah Cain grabbed a consolation goal.
• England’s second place means they’ll face Group C winners Sweden.

Check the match report.

• France defeated the Netherlands 5–2, clinching top spot in Group D and securing a quarter-final matchup against Germany.
• Despite a promising start, the Netherlands were overtaken in midfield and defence, their exit confirmed by heavy defeats earlier in the tournament.
• Sandie Toletti opened the scoring for France in the 22nd minute, but Victoria Pelova quickly equalised and an own goal by Selma Bacha put the Dutch ahead at halftime.
• France blitzed back. Marie-Antoinette Katoto levelled in the 61st minute, followed by a brace from Delphine Cascarino—including a stunning long-range strike.

See the match report.

• After earning Player of the Match with three assists against the Netherlands, Russo faced online slurs accusing her of benefiting from media hype (“PRusso”).
• Russo disproved criticism about her goal tally by showcasing her versatility: she holds up play, tracks back aggressively, and creates chances—her trio of assists marked the first three-assist game at any Euros.

Read the full Suzanne Wrack's article on The Guardian.