Women’s football has come a long way after being banned for many years until 1970 and is now the most watched women’s sport in the world. More and more incredible football players are showing up in women’s football, which adds to the competitiveness of the sport. The proof of this are the record breaking views both on and off the field in the last few months.
However, the knowledge of the women’s game still lacks for some as they start to watch football. In this article we will go through the strongest clubs in women’s football which will participate in the UEFA Women’s Champions League next year. Although the odd’s are not available yet, many are predicting another final between Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais with the English Clubs to improve during this market, especially Arsenal with the signing of Hurtig.
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The Best Women’s Football Clubs
Many people think that women's football is more about international competitions like the European Championship and the World Cup, than about club competitions. To prove the opposite, below we will list some of the best women's football clubs and their achievements.
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin
Lyon has a long history in women’s football, as they were formed in 1970 and are the most successful club in Division 1 Feminine with 15 titles. They also hold the record for the most titles in the Women's Champions League, having won 8 titles since 2011.
In the past season Lyon has managed to win the Division 1 Feminine and run with the Women's Champions League final, which proves their dominance in women's football. Lyon is not only the record holder for the most Champions League, as they are also the first and only French club to win it.
Lyon's squad features some of the best footballers in the world such as Catarina Macario, Ada Hegerberg, Wendie Renard, and Dzsenifer Marozsán.
FC Barcelona Femení
FC Barcelona Femeni is the most successful club in Spain and in Europe, having won seven Premier Divison titles, two Spanish Supercups, nine Copas de la Reina, and one Women’s Champions League. They triumphed in the Champions League in 2021 and lost two finals in 2019 and 2022.
They are also the first and only women’s football club from Spain to win the Champions League. Having played in three Champions League finals in four years and winning the Premier Division three years in a row shows how strong the FC Barcelona Femeni squad really is.
Some of the best players that are part of this women’s football club are Alexia Putellas, Asisat Oshoala, Caroline Graham Hansen, Aitana Bonmatí, and a few more.
VfL Wolfsburg
Established in 2003, VFL Wolfsburg is the most successful German women's football club having won seven titles in the Frauen-Bundesliga and two Champions League titles in 2013 and 2014. They were also the runners-up in 2016, 2018, and 2020 of the Women's Champions League.
Last season they retained the title in the Frauen-Bundesliga and were knocked out of the Women's Champions League semi-finals. Some of the most well-known football players that play for Vfl Wolfsburg are Tabea Wassmuth and Jill Roord.
Paris Saint-Germain Féminine
The Paris Saint-Germain Feminine, also known as PSG, was formed in 1971 and has been competing in the top flight since 2001. Their triumphs in women's football have started very recently following three Coupe de France wins in 2010, 2018, and 2022, and a triumph in the Division 1 Feminine in 2021.
Competing in the Women's Champions League is not their biggest strength as they haven't won it yet and have lost two finals in 2015 and 2017. Last season they ended in second place in the French League and were eliminated by Lyon in the semi-finals of the European Competition.
Some of the most famous football players that are part of the Paris Saint-Germain Feminine team are Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Lieke Martens, Ashley Lawrence, and Kadidiatou Diani.
FC Bayern Munich
Lastly, we have FC Bayern Munich, which is another German-based women's football team that has shown some incredible performances in recent years. Most recently they have won the Bundesliga Cup in 2003 and 2011, the DFB Pokal in 2012, and the Frauen-Bundesliga in 2015, 2016, and 2021.
The farthest that they have gone in the Women's Champions League was in 2021 when they were eliminated by Chelsea in the semi-finals. Last season they were knocked out in the quarter-finals against PSG. As you can see, Bayern has been amongst the best football clubs for the last couple of seasons.
WORCESTERSHIRE batter Rehaan Edavalath has signed a new two-year contract, committing his future to New Road until the end of the 2027 season.
The 21-year-old, a product of the club’s academy, has steadily progressed through the county’s youth pathway to the senior side.
He made his first-class debut against Derbyshire in 2023, although that remains his only red-ball appearance so far. Edavalath has been more involved in white-ball cricket, featuring seven times in Worcestershire’s One-Day Cup campaign last summer.
While he has not played senior cricket this season, Edavalath has captained the second XI with distinction. He struck 110 not out against Leicestershire at Leicester and added half-centuries against Lancashire at Southport and Northamptonshire, showing consistent form across formats.
Speaking after signing his new deal, Edavalath said committing to Worcestershire was a proud moment in his career. “It’s always special playing for Worcestershire. I want to push on and keep developing, so to know I am here for the long term is incredibly special,” he said. “I want to keep learning, keep improving, and contribute to the team whenever I’m called upon.”
Head coach Alan Richardson praised both Edavalath’s performances and his leadership qualities. “Rehaan is a player we’ve been lucky enough to see progress through the ranks, who has excelled in the second XI in recent times and to captain them at such a young age is testament to his progress,” Richardson said.
“He’s shown a great deal of maturity and shown his skill in all formats, and we’re looking forward to seeing how he continues to develop. After such a bright start to his senior career and showing a lot of positive characteristics, there are some exciting times ahead of him.”
Edavalath’s commitment is seen as another positive step for Worcestershire, who continue to bring academy graduates into the senior squad. His new contract means he will remain at New Road for at least the next two seasons as he looks to build on his early promise.
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The pair of Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand's Michael Venus lost 7-6 (2) 6-7 (5) 4-6 to sixth seeds Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury of UK. (Photo: Getty Images)
INDIA's Yuki Bhambri ended his campaign at the US Open men’s doubles with a semifinal finish, partnering Michael Venus. It was Bhambri’s best performance at a Grand Slam tournament.
The pair lost 7-6 (2) 6-7 (5) 4-6 to sixth seeds Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury of Great Britain.
Bhambri, 33, became the fourth Indian man in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam doubles semifinal, following Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna.
The Indian-New Zealand team had a strong run at Flushing Meadows, defeating several higher-seeded pairs on their way to the last four. Their wins included fourth seeds Tim Putz and Kevin Krawietz of Germany, and 11th seeds Rajeev Ram and Nikola Mektic.
"This has been a special week for me. To be playing at this level and in the semifinal of a Slam is a big moment," Bhambri said after the match. His run comes during a good phase for Indian tennis, with Rohan Bopanna also producing consistent results on the doubles circuit.
For Bhambri, who has faced multiple injuries in his career, the result marks an important step in his progress in doubles.
The semifinal finish will give Bhambri a boost in rankings and confidence for the rest of the season.
INDIA batting great Rahul Dravid has stepped down as head coach of Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals after just one season with them, the franchise said on Saturday (30).
Dravid, 52, was offered a "broader position" after a structural review of the team set-up but the former Indian captain declined the offer, the franchise said in a statement.
"Head coach Rahul Dravid will conclude his tenure with the franchise ahead of IPL 2026," it said.
Dravid had returned to the team as head coach ahead of this year's T20 tournament, but Rajasthan failed to make the playoffs and ended a dismal ninth in the 10-team table.
"Rahul has been central to the Royals' journey over many years," the inaugural IPL champions said.
"His leadership has influenced a generation of players, built strong values within the squad, and left an indelible mark on the culture of the franchise."
Dravid first joined Rajasthan as a player in 2011 and captained them for two seasons in 2012 and 2013.
The announcement comes amid rumours that captain Sanju Samson also wants to leave the franchise. Should Samson also depart, it would leave the Royals in a challenging position just months before the mini-auction.
He served as a team director in 2014 and as mentor a year later. Dravid scored 13,288 runs in 164 Test matches in a glittering career before hanging his boots in 2012.
(Agencies)
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Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on July 2, 2025. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)
SRI LANKA have picked Wanindu Hasaranga in their Twenty20 squad for the Asia Cup next month though the all-rounder has been ruled out of the tour of Zimbabwe as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Hasaranga sustained the injury during the home series against Bangladesh in July and the injury will keep him out of Sri Lanka's limited-overs tour of Zimbabwe beginning on Friday (29).
A leg-spinner who is also a handy batter down the order, Hasaranga will replace Dushan Hemantha from the squad in Zimbabwe.
Apart from Hasaranga, Sri Lanka will have strong spin options in Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana.
Angelo Mathews, who quit test cricket earlier this year but remains available in shorter formats, did not make the cut for the 16-member Asia Cup squad led by Charith Asalanka.
Another ex-captain, Dasun Shanaka, has been picked as a seam-bowling all-rounder.
The six-time champions will begin their Group B campaign against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on Sept. 13.
INDIA and England have named their squads for the upcoming Women’s World Cup, with several surprise selections and omissions, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament.
India’s squad announcement brought disappointment for explosive opener Shafali Verma, who was left out after a poor run of form. The 21-year-old, who last played a oneday international in October 2024, has managed just one half-century in six innings for India A.
Women’s team chief selector Neetu David insisted the door remained open for Verma, saying: “She’s in the system, not like she’s not. We’ve got our eyes on her. Hope she plays a lot more and garners experience, it’ll help serve India in the 50-overs format.”
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the 15-member Indian squad as they seek their first World Cup title after reaching two previous finals. “We didn’t want to make a lot of changes, we wanted continuity,” said Kaur, who will be leading India in the World Cup for the first time.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
The selectors welcomed back medium-pace bowler Renuka Thakur after a lengthy injury lay-off, adding experience to an attack that will be crucial on home pitches. India’s campaign begins on September 30, and they will warm up with three ODI matches against Australia.
England’s squad features the return of former captain Heather Knight despite her not playing since damaging her hamstring in May. Current coach Charlotte Edwards expressed her delight at Knight’s inclusion, saying: “We are absolutely delighted to be able to select her. She’ll be a huge asset for us.”
However, experienced seamer Kate Cross has been left out as England adapt their strategy for subcontinental conditions. Edwards has included four specialist spinners – Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Charlie Dean, and the returning Sarah Glenn – expecting plenty of turn on Indian and Sri Lankan pitches.
England enter the tournament seeking to end an eightyear drought since their last ODI World Cup triumph on home soil in 2017. They underperformed badly at last year’s T20 World Cup and will be eager to make amends. The announcements come as organisers scramble to relocate matches originally scheduled for Bengaluru in India following safety concerns at the city’s stadium.
The opening match between cohosts India and Sri Lanka will now take place in Guwahati instead of Bengaluru, after the International Cricket Council cited “unforeseen circumstances” for moving games away from Chinnaswamy Stadium. The venue change follows a tragic incident in June when 11 cricket fans died during celebrations for IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with supporters as young as 14 crushed to death outside the stadium gates. A judicial commission subsequently deemed the ground “unsafe” to host large crowds.
The tournament faces logistical challenges beyond the Bengaluru venue change. Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo as part of a compromise arrangement, while the final will now be held in either Mumbai or Colombo rather than the originally planned Bengaluru.
England squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt (CK), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
The 13th edition of the Women’s World Cup runs till November 2, with Mumbai now joining the list of Indian venues alongside Guwahati and other cities, plus Colombo in Sri Lanka.