Aston Villa’s Kirsty Hanson: ‘Dementia impacts so many people. It’s nice to connect with fans on a deeper level’ The forward talks to Suzanne Wrack about her 1km a day challenge for Dementia UK after her grandmother was diagnosed and how it has allowed her to slow down

A very personal interview with Kirsty Hanson by @suzywrack.bsky.social, about a great cause. #BarclaysWSL www.theguardian.com/football/202...

That’s terrible news. Lovely man, generous and helpful, wonderful company, gifted writer.

Latest @worldsoccermag.bsky.social #WoSo column on Euro 2025, focussing on JessFishlock and Ewa Pajor finally being able to grace a major international stage.

Bringing back memories of Les Reed being sacked by then Premier League Charlton on Xmas Eve in 2006, a Sunday, and replaced by Alan Pardew at 7pm

Here is your winner of the @worldsoccermag.bsky.social's awards. Rodri and much more in the latest issue.

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Football Governance Bill - Committee Debates Day 4 Lord Blunkett with a strong message to Conservative Peers trying to Filibuster the Bill. Alleged UEFA concerns and Premier League club interests continue to hinder progress.

🚨Football Governance Bill🚨

Committee Debates Day 4

🎙️Lord Blunkett delivers warning to those trying to derail the Bill

💷Alleged UEFA concerns and Premier League Interference hinder progress

📮Brentford issue letter to Local MP’s

⚠️Conflicts of interest continue

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Saw Geldof sing it live with the Boomtown Rats in 85. Very different delivery to the single, very angry in tone and so much more powerful for it.

Chelsea win again, 1-0, dominated and should have been more, yet Man Utd could have drawn as Malard hit bar in 90th minute.

No changes from either side at HT. Scrappy game in difficult conditions with Reiten penalty the only clear opportunity.

30 gone. Man U improved but yet to have a shot, even from long range, which would be worth a try in these conditions with a swirling wind tricky for the keeper facing it.

Reiten puts Chelsea 1-0 up from the spot after Ramirez felled by Tullis-Joyce. Man Utd, even with wind behind them, struggling to get out of their half.

At Kingsmeadow for the clash between the WSL’s remaining unbeaten sides, Chelsea and Man Utd. However, the wind might be the winner.

With thanks to @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social and Alex Bishop for their expertise on woso in Japan.

Latest World Soccer magazine column on Japanese and Australian players in the WSL and what it means for the leagues left behind.