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Football world pays tribute to former Liverpool women’s manager Matt Beard

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The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

Emma Hayes and Millie Bright lead tributes for ‘one of the best humans’ Matt Beard

Former Liverpool Women boss Beard has died at the age of 47

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

Arsenal v Manchester City buildup, reaction to Matt Beard’s death and more – as it happened

Our writers looked forward to another big day of football action and the sad death of a beloved women’s football pioneer

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

Your Guardian sport weekend: Women’s Rugby World Cup semis, Azerbaijan Grand Prix and more

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

FA investigates claim that Liverpool keeper Rafaela Borggräfe made racist comment

The Football Association has launched a racism investigation after the Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe allegedly made reference to skin colour in a comment

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

‘I am contemplating my choice of team’: disabled WSL fans call for more to be done

With stadiums across the Women’s Super League varying widely, fans’ needs can often be short-changed

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025

Manchester United striker Melvine Malard likened to Eric Cantona by Marc Skinner

The head coach Marc Skinner said the French striker Melvine Malard was ‘probably the most “Manchester United” player I’ve ever met’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025

Sam Kerr picks up where she left off for Chelsea after 20-month injury absence

Kerr scored as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-1, while elsewhere in the WSL Man United hammered London City Lionesses 5-1

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: Sam Kerr scores hundredth Blues goal on return from 20-month injury layoff

The Australian was making her first appearance since 2023 after recovering from a ruptured ACL

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025

Ton of joy: Foord celebrates 100th WSL match with goal

Matildas ace Caitlin Foord was on target on her 100th Women's Super League appearance, scoring in Arsenal's 5-1 win at West Ham.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025