The stage is set. The countdown has begun. The UEFA Women's European Championship 2025 in Switzerland is quickly approaching, and the enthusiasm is mounting. This tournament, now a beacon of excellence in women's football, promises to deliver exhilarating matches, tactical masterclasses, and, crucially, a thrilling race for the Golden Boot. Every team dreams of lifting the trophy, but for individual players, the Golden Boot represents the ultimate recognition of their goalscoring prowess on the biggest continental stage. The history of the Women's Euros has seen legendary forwards etch their names into the record books – from Germany's Birgit Prinz and Inka Grings, who both hold the record with 10 goals in Women's Euro finals, to the more recent joint-winners Beth Mead and Alexandra Popp in 2022, each netting six. The upcoming tournament will undoubtedly see new contenders emerge, and familiar faces reaffirm their dominance. So, as we edge closer to kick-off, who ar...
Deal anticipated to accelerate following Sporting Lisbon's match against Estrela da Amadora on Friday. Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has stated that a decision on his future will be made "clear" following his team's game against Estrela da Amadora on Friday. Following Erik ten Hag's dismissal on Monday, the 39-year-old has emerged as the leading candidate to take over in the Old Trafford dugout. Sporting have confirmed United's interest in paying Amorim's £8.3 million release clause, and the club will apparently let the highly-rated youth coach to depart during the November international break. Talks are ongoing, but the move is generally anticipated to go ahead as the Red Devils seek their sixth full-time manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. Speaking ahead of his Friday night match, Amorim stated, "It's a discussion between two clubs. It is never simple, even with the [release] conditions. They need to talk. "...