On The Continent: Messi’s contract, Ligue 1 is left reeling, and Sporting are on the cusp

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The Lionesses see off Spain at Wembley and Ireland finally get a win!

Sazzy Wiegs’ England continue to make Wembley their fortress, battling their way to a 1-0 win over their old foe Spain. Lauren Hemp scored in the blink of an eye (Chloe’s calling it a “semi bicycle kick half-turn volley”) and Hannah Hampton was heroic at the death.Elsewhere, Kati ...  Show more

Arsenal’s FA Cup hoodoo, the WSL2 can’t stop cooking and England vs Spain... again!

Fresh from their two-legged triumph at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League, Arsenal kept up their poor FA Cup form with a 2-0 defeat against Brighton. Chloe and Rachel praise Brighton and ask just why Arsenal can’t get the consistency to fight on multiple fronts.Elsewhere, it ...  Show more

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