Chelsea news: Blow for Blues as Lauren James ruled out ahead of Barcelona UWCL showdown
In a significant setback for Chelsea Women, forward Lauren James has sustained a hamstring injury, sidelining her during a critical phase of the season.
The 23-year-old was substituted at halftime during England's 5-0 victory over Belgium and has since returned to Chelsea to begin her rehabilitation with the club's medical team.
This injury comes at a pivotal moment, with Chelsea preparing for the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona and continuing their pursuit of a historic quadruple.
Manchester United Women’s team head to Portugal this summer…for a seven-a-side
A revolutionary competition is being introduced to women’s football; World Sevens Football (W7F) tournament.
It will take place in Portugal after the domestic season finishes, just weeks before Euro 2025.
Eight professional clubs will be competing for a monumental prize pot, exceeding both the UEFA Women’s Champions League and Women’s FA Cup prize money.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones tells all there is to know about the tournament, breaking down what it could mean for women’s football.
Chelsea’s relentless pursuit: Closing in on a sixth consecutive WSL title with the quadruple still in sight
Chelsea’s relentless dominance in the Women’s Super League has them on track to clinch a sixth consecutive title.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones breaks down Chelsea’s latest victory and how Erin Cuthbert’s injury-time heroics against Manchester City kept the Blues firmly in control of the title race.
WSL news: A radical shift? The debate over relegation in the Women’s Super League
The Women’s Super League has undergone significant transformation in recent years, fueled by increased investment, media attention, and growing fan engagement.
Now, a major restructuring proposal could reshape the league’s future - one that involves scrapping relegation entirely.
But is this the right move?
Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones explores the potential impact of this controversial change.
Women’s Super League analysis: Man Utd v Leicester City key battles and prediction
We get as excited by the Women’s Super League as the English Premier League here at Sports News Blitz, and have taken on a new writer to cover Manchester United’s season.
Claudia Jones is doing a Sports Management degree at Loughborough University - but also plays the beautiful game, having represented Liverpool FC and Wales U17s and U19s.
She also does football coaching - but is now turning her hand to writing about the game she loves, and will be previewing Manchester United’s games on a weekly basis.
Here, she looks at five key battles on the pitch, and provides a prediction for the game.
Chelsea news: Chelsea Women set for four consecutive clashes against Man City in March
Six months into the 2024/25 season, Chelsea remain unbeaten across all competitions.
March will be a defining month for the reigning Women’s Super League (WSL) champions, as they compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) quarter-finals and the League Cup final.
Chelsea news: High-stakes games for Chelsea managers Enzo Maresca and Sonia Bompastor this weekend
It’s a big weekend for Chelsea Football Club, with the Men’s team set to face Manchester City at the Etihad, and the Women’s team hosting Arsenal for the London Derby.
The Premier League clash will be on Saturday, 25 January, at 17:30 GMT, followed by the Women’s Super League thriller on Sunday, 26 January, at 12:30 GMT.
Both matches carry significant weight and could have a major impact on the final standings in their respective league tables.
The Men’s side currently sit third in the league, while Chelsea Women lead the pack, seven points ahead of third-placed Arsenal.