Friendlies

Champions of Europe & Asia to collide at Wembley! Lionesses book in friendly clash with China after Euro 2025 success as Sarina Wiegman looks forward to 'new challenge'

England will face Women's Asian Cup winners China in a meeting of continental champions at Wembley in November. The friendly match will serve as a perfect rehearsal for Sarina Wiegman's side ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, which begin in February. The Lionesses won the 2025 European Championship by beating Spain on penalties in the final.

Arsenal's injuries are back! Riccardo Calafiori forced off with issue in pre-season friendly with Newcastle as Gunners sweat over defender's fitness

Arsenal dealt with a huge injury blow as Riccardo Calafiori limped off the pitch at the start of the second half against Newcastle United. The Italian defender was sidelined with multiple injuries in the 2024-25 campaign now even before the new started, he picked up yet another knock. Despite Calafiori's injury scare, the Gunners registered a 3-2 win.