10+ min ago (493+ words) Hannah Hampton has been named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025. The Chelsea and England goalkeeper was presented with the award by her coach Sonia Bompastor, and the BBC's Maz Farookhi in a surprise meeting. Hannah was voted as the winner of the BBC World Service award - announced on the BBC's Newsday on Tuesday morning - from a shortlist of some of the biggest names in women's football. This included Aitana Bonmati (Spain and Barcelona), Mariona Caldentey (Spain and Arsenal), Patri Guijarro (Spain and Barcelona) and Alessia Russo (England and Arsenal). Hampton was named the world's best female goalkeeper at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony after her penalty-saving heroics helped England win Euro 2025. She saved two penalties in the victory over Spain in the final and did the same in their quarter-final success over Sweden. Hampton, 24, has already won the Women's Super…...

10+ min ago (519+ words) Atletico Madrid are prioritising a blockbuster raid for Mason Greenwood this summer in a move which would bank Manchester United a significant windfall, according to a report from Spain. Fichajes'reveals Atletico have been "closely monitoring" Greenwood this season with executives "convinced that the English player could become a key piece" in Diego Simeone's starting eleven. The Argentine manager wants to add a "versatile attacker with the ability to create imbalances and solve situations" in the final third to his ranks. Greenwood, 24, has enjoyed a superb start to the season for Olympique de Marseille, returning 11 goals and four assists in 16 matches for the French club.'He is Ligue 1's top scorer and was crowned France's Player of the Month in November. His form a continuation of a great debut campaign at the Orange V'lodrome, scoring 22 goals and providing a further six…...

11+ min ago (905+ words) Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 after a stand-out 12 months for club and country. Hampton helped Chelsea win a domestic treble last season, keeping 13 clean sheets in 22 Women's Super League games. And after becoming England's first choice goalkeeper, the 25-year-old saved two penalties in a shootout in the final against Spain, as the Lionesses won Euro 2025. England team-mate Alessia Russo finished second and Spain's Aitana Bonmati was third in the public vote. Spain duo Patri Guijarro and Mariona Caldentey were also contenders chosen by a panel of experts, including coaches, players, administrators and journalists, based on performances over 12 months from September 2024 to August 2025. "I definitely didn't expect it with all the other players nominated," Hampton told BBC Sport. "I think they've all had unbelievable years." Hampton is only the second goalkeeper…...

11+ min ago (914+ words) Hannah Hampton wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 after a stand-out 12 months for club and country. Hampton helped Chelsea win a domestic treble last season, keeping 13 clean sheets in 22 Women's Super League games. And after becoming England's first choice goalkeeper, the 25-year-old saved two penalties in a shootout in the final against Spain, as the Lionesses won Euro 2025. England team-mate Alessia Russo finished second and Spain's Aitana Bonmati was third in the public vote. Spain duo Patri Guijarro and Mariona Caldentey were also contenders chosen by a panel of experts, including coaches, players, administrators and journalists, based on performances over 12 months from September 2024 to August 2025. "I definitely didn't expect it with all the other players nominated," Hampton told BBC Sport. "I think they've all…...

14+ min ago (359+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgine Rodriguez are getting married this summer after the 2026 World Cup CRISTIANO RONALDO has chosen the venue to marry fiancee Georgina Rodriguez. Ronaldo, 40, and Georgina, 31, announced their engagement in August following a nine-year relationship. According to Jornal da Madeira, CR7 has chosen his native Madeira as the location for the wedding, which is expected to take place in the summer after the 2026 World Cup. And the Al-Nassr superstar has opted for the cathedral of Funchal for the ceremony before holding the reception in a swanky hotel. The church is the oldest place of worship in the star forward's hometown and was inaugurated in 1514. Its roof is made of carved Madeira cedar wood and the place is considered the religious heart of the region thanks to its central location. The location has a special meaning for the Portugal captain…...

14+ min ago (360+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgine Rodriguez are getting married this summer after the 2026 World Cup CRISTIANO RONALDO has chosen the venue to marry fiancee Georgina Rodriguez. Ronaldo, 40, and Georgina, 31, announced their engagement in August following a nine-year relationship. According to Jornal da Madeira, CR7 has chosen his native Madeira as the location for the wedding, which is expected to take place in the summer after the 2026 World Cup. And the Al-Nassr superstar has opted for the cathedral of Funchal for the ceremony before holding the reception in a swanky hotel. The church is the oldest place of worship in the star forward's hometown and was inaugurated in 1514. Its roof is made of carved Madeira cedar wood and the place is considered the religious heart of the region thanks to its central location. Read More on Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo stuns Al-Nassr fans with…...

19+ min ago (1085+ words) Find the latest Champions League odds and football tips as Enzo Maresca's side host the Spanish giants in the Champions League Chelsea host FC Barcelona in the Champions League this evening, with Enzo Maresca's side looking for a win over the Spanish champions that would power them towards the knockout rounds (8pm, Prime Video). The Blues begin the week in 12th in the league phase table, just two points outside the automatic qualification places, though a win against the LaLiga giants would put them in a solid position ahead of their final three league fixtures against Pafos, Atalanta and Napoli. The win over Burnley at the weekend also took the Blues into second place in the Premier League, and while most would stop short of saying they're in the title race, things are certainly looking up for Maresca and co at present....

26+ min ago (910+ words) Mark Lawrenson and Wayne Rooney have both urged Arne Slot to drop an elite star from the Liverpool starting lineup to kickstart their season and end the "crisis" at Anfield. Liverpool breezed to the Premier League title during Slot"s debut season in charge but are making a mess of defending their crown. They sit in 11th place after six wins and six defeats from 12 matches so far. The Reds may only be three points off the top four, but they are already 11 behind leaders Arsenal. Many have ruled Liverpool out of the title picture, expecting it to go to either Arsenal or Manchester City this season. Slot has been told his "arrogance is killing" Liverpool, with sack rumours escalating. However, one Liverpool reporter expects the Dutchman to be safe until Christmas at the very least. BBC Sport, meanwhile, claim Liverpool…...

27+ min ago (127+ words) Good news for Paris Saint-Germain. 24 hours before Tottenham host the Champions League, Ousmane Demb'l' took part in collective training Good news for Paris Saint-Germain. 24 hours before Tottenham host the Champions League, Ousmane Demb'l' took part in collective training this Tuesday morning in Poissy. As a reminder, the 2025 Ballon d'Or was injured on November 4, during the home loss against Bayern Munich (1-2). Also present during the collective session in recent days, Demb'l' has a good chance of being present in the Parisian group against Spurs. On the other hand, the Parisian number 10 should start the match on the bench. Kang-in Lee and Senny Mayulu are notably in the balance to start this clash at the false 9 position....

31+ min ago (360+ words) Ireland veteran Ruesha Littlejohn is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after a moment of madness saw her sent off for Crystal Palace on Sunday. 35-year-old Littlejohn joined Palace over the summer after a brief spell at Shamrock Rovers, and has spent much of the WSL 2 season on the bench. Most of Littlejohn's minutes have come in the League Cup, and she started for Sunday's group tie away to WSL side Leicester City. Just before the hour mark, however, she would be dismissed for a crazy "judo" style hit on Welsh star Hannah Cain. " IFB Media (@IFBMedia) November 24, 2025 As players tussled off the ball, Cain shoved Littlejohn, prompting the Ireland midfielder to grab the Leicester forward around the neck and throw her to the ground. The referee had no hesitation sending the Palace star off, and Littlejohn could now…...