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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Here’s my latest roundup of Women’s Football from across Europe’s top five leagues. 🎥 Some top goals featured! ⚽️ 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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🌍 Women's football European weekend review: Dumornay 🔝, Man City stunned

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

If you’d like to know the biggest stories and best goals from women’s football across 🇪🇸 🇩🇪 🇮🇹🇫🇷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 then I’ve got you covered in my new feature for OneFootball. Lmk what you think!

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🌍 Women's football European weekend review: Stanway strikes, CGH on 🔥

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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

People abusing a football manager then filming his reaction for social media - what a toxic escalation.

The image shows a group of football fans shouting abuse at Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou then filming his reaction for social media.

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

To me, nothing is funnier than this. Everything competes with scrunched up Kermit

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Whatever happens next with Eduardo Bove’s recovery, he’s in the best hands with the fans in Florence 💜 A piece (with videos) on how Fiorentina supporters continue to remember their Captain Davide Astori after his tragic passing.

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Why Eduardo Bove is in good hands in Florence 💜

A fanbase that have already been through too much.

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Raf Nicholson @rafnicholson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

ICYMI it over the weekend, I've released my latest research report into women's football. Dedicated committees, independent clubs & stronger pathways for women in leadership are among my 8 recommendations for the FA. Report here: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/defaul... Full video explainer here:

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Stronger Together: The Legacies of the 1993 Merger of the FA and the Women's Football Association

YouTube video by Raf Nicholson

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Kathryn Batte @kathrynbatte.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 - 𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 Exclusive interview with Lucy Bronze on how she wants to change women’s football but why she’s not ready to retire. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Lionesses legend Lucy Bronze vows to fight on for England

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KATHRYN BATTE: Bronze has competed in six tournaments for the Lionesses but, as she points out, she is just 33.

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Barry Masterson @barrymasterson.com · 28/11/2024

I'm a one man band who does everything. From socials, emails, sourcing/buying materials, printing/packaging, postage, drawing! Looking for work, applying for grants, to screaming in to the void. Spreading the word helps a small business so much. Thank you. Prints! shop.barrymasterson.com

Aerial illustration of Eamonn Deacy Park at match night

Aerial illustration of Tallaght stadium on match night

illustration of the entrance to Tolka park on match night, some kids are climbing the wall to watch the game.

illustration of the entrance to finn park on match night, with tons of fans walking towards the gates.

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Hoppers Guide @hoppersguide.com · 27/11/2024

It's time Former Celtic and Manchester United player, and legendary Stoke City manager, Lou Macari earned the national recognition his work with the homeless in Stoke-on-Trent deserves Sir Lou Macari? Long overdue in my opinion www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...

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Homelessness charity the Macari Foundation moves to new venue

Pods which have provided shelter are transported by lorry to a more spacious site.

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Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 27/11/2024

This week's free newsletter is about growing up as an Aston Villa supporter straddling modern football's great historic dividing line. Have a look.

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Child of the lights: supporting Aston Villa and a football upbringing between eras

Finding football on a historical fault line

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Mark Gordon @markgordonmedia.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I’m heading back to San Siro on Saturday for Milan v Empoli. It’s a special ground for me and I wrote about my first visit there a few years back.🇮🇹⚽️ markgordon.media/a-32-year-jo...

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A 32 Year Journey to the San Siro - markgordon.media

Stadio Guiseppe Meazza is only a few hours on a flight from Scotland. My journey to San Siro really began thirty-two-and-a-half years earlier.

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Matt Ford @matt4d.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

🇩🇪 On the terraces this week: 🟡 Borussia Dortmund members slam Rheinmetall sponsorship at AGM and call on club to end it 📺 The DFL reopens bidding for #Bundesliga TV rights after legal challenge halted initial auction ⬇️ Full stories on Gegenpressing gegenpressing.substack.com/p/on-the-ter...

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On the terraces: Borussia Dortmund members vote against Rheinmetall, DFL reopens TV rights bidding

In a weekly Newsletter, Matt Ford keeps an eye on the action off the pitch in the Bundesliga and German football, explaining what’s going on from fan protests to finances.

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Total Italian Football @serieatotal.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

🚨 𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏! 🎙️ Juventus’ lead at the top of the Women’s Serie A widened with both Roma and Fiorentina dropping points against the odds. The Women’s Football Podcast chats through MD11. 🗣️ @conjclancy.bsky.social 🗣️ @burns-euan18.bsky.social 🎧 buff.ly/3ZbxU8q ⬅️ #TIFpod #SerieAFemminile

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🎙️ 24/25, Ep.58: Women’s Serie A Podcast: Juventus pull away again as AS Roma and Fiorentina stutter | Total Italian Football

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Dale O’Donnell @daleod.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Andre Onana has been given a FIFPRO award for his incredible charitable work. Three months ago, he spoke to Stretty News about the Andre Onana Foundation 👏🇨🇲 ⬇️ strettynews.com/2024/07/29/a...

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Andre Onana "proud" as latest surgical campaign helps 350+ people in Cameroon

Andre Onana tells Stretty News that he is "proud" of the latest surgical campaign in Cameroon, which was made possible by the Andre Onana Foundation.

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Sid Lowe @sidlowe.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Somewhere in the mud and the destruction, the greatest symbol of joy and happiness there is: a ball. Valencia’s congregation comes together again for the first time since the flood. This week’s column www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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‘What we play for’: Valencia reunited as Mestalla mourns its flood victims

César Tárrega, whose home town was badly hit by the floods, scored the first goal in an emotional defeat of Betis

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Why is Jamie Redknapp saying Kulu CH evski?

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Daniel Taylor @dtathletic.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Without making myself too unpopular on day one of Bluesky posting, why are so many journalists ignoring the Maddy Cusack story? Our latest is here: why one of her team-mates has quit playing because she’s so disillusioned by the sport’s response to Maddy’s death. www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...

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Nina Wilson on Maddy Cusack’s tragic death and why she has quit playing: ‘It can happen again’

Former Sheffield United goalkeeper says she and other women's players are being failed by the sport - with terrible consequences

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Bavarian Football Works @bavarianfbworks.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

With Thursday's 1-1 draw, #FCBayern advance to the #UWCL quarterfinals. It could have been better. Still, job done, ft. a super goal from 🇷🇸 striker Jovana Damnjanović...and a brave fight back from the Toppserien champions. Don't miss the highlights! #VIFFCB

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Bayern Munich draw Vålerenga but sail through to UEFA Women’s Champions League knockouts!

Tough sledding in Norway...but a positive result.

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

From earlier: my quick piece on the most bizarre yellow card you’ll see got handed to Bunny Shaw (but she stole the show for MCWFC anyway)

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🎥 Bunny Shaw receives bizarre yellow card after netting Man City opener 🤯

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🎟️ I have a single ticket for England Women V USA at Wembley on Saturday but can’t go. Would anyone like it? £15 face value

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Paul Watson @paul-c-watson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

There's been an incredible response to the Guardian Football Weekly mention for Kitmas! Thanks so much for your support, your donations will ensure kids around the UK who may not have had a Christmas present will have a brand new football shirt. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kitmas-2024

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Kitmas '24: the gift of football

Kitmas hopes to brighten the Christmas of many children in the UK, distributing football shirts to kids who may not otherwise receive gifts.

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Andrew Beasley @andrewbeasleyfootball.com · 20/11/2024

New post on my newsletter today: A look at which Liverpool players have been most involved in the danger zone. And a problem in that area which could haunt Man City: andrewbeasley.substack.com/p/liverpool-...

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Interested to know where people think the gaps in women’s football coverage are? What would you like to see that’s not currently available? #wsl #woso

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Jane McManus @janesports.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I started a substack. My first post is about the wages for coverage of women’s sports. Some outlets are still signing those checks with “No one cares about women’s sports” despite demonstrated interest. janesports.substack.com/p/equal-pay-...

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Equal Pay for Coverage

Women's sports are surging, but media outlets seem to perpetuate inequity

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Even after decades of research, parts of my great-grandad’s story keep turning up. This was something sent to my Dad last month with details of his transfer fee. Who knew that he would later be watched by Giuseppe Meazza and be teammates with Matt Busby & later, Dixie Dean? 🤯

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

My great-grandad played (and scored) for Manchester City against Fiorentina in 1934. In the right, is me with my Dad, walking in his grandad’s footsteps at the stadium. That moment led to me forging a dream career and finding love. Read more: thebutterflyeffect34.substack.com/p/the-butter...

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

📸I love a good graffiti pic! Here’s a few I’ve taken in Florence over the years

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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

If you’re a football fan and you read one thing today make it this. One of the most authentic voices in the Italian game this is her amazing story.

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I read a quote the other day that said “don’t die with your music still in you.” I’m 41, so maybe that’s dramatic, but it gave me a push finally tell my full personal football story. Feel like this app is a safer space to launch it. Read below 💜 thebutterflyeffect34.substack.com/p/the-butter...

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The Butterfly Effect 🦋

⚽️ How one match in 1934 changed the entire course of my family's history

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

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The Butterfly Effect 🦋

⚽️ How one match in 1934 changed the entire course of my family's history

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Megan Feringa @meganferinga.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

A very special piece w/ Olivia Smith & her dad for today’s Merseyside derby: from watching Liverpool on TV in Canada w/ Olivia in his arms to watching her score LFCW’s 1st goal at Anfield. This is the story of a player tipped to be “the world’s best.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...

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Olivia Smith interview: From wanting to ‘become a legend’ aged seven to playing for Canada aged 15

Liverpool forward Olivia Smith and her father tell the story of her journey to becoming one of the WSL's brightest young prospects

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

How about a little introduction post to get things rolling on here? ⚽️ What was your greatest ever moment following your football club?

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Interested to know where people think the gaps in women’s football coverage are? What would you like to see that’s not currently available? #wsl #woso

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Chloe Digby @chloedigby.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hello! I’m Chloe 👋🏼 I’m a football writer and editor & Stockport County fan. Basically I’m crazy about the game and have been for the last 30 years. My great-grandad was a professional footballer and scored a goal for Manchester City against Fiorentina with the ‘34 Italy World Cup squad watching 🤯

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