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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · 6h

Everton's Katja Snoeijs had a hole in her heart which required major surgery at the age of 3 and was born with a leg that grew to be 6cms longer than the other. She had to wear special shoes. We spoke about all of that and Everton's book club... #efc ✍️👇

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Katja Snoeijs: Everton forward's unusual childhood with hole in her heart and one leg longer than the other

Born with a hole in her heart and a leg that grew to be six centimetres longer than the other, Everton's Katja Snoeijs did not experience an ordinary childhood.

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The Women's Game @womensgamemib.bsky.social · 20d

You heard London City Lionesses owner Michele Kang, stop sleeping on women's football 🗣️

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · 26d

My exclusive interview with London City Lionesses owner Michele Kang is out on Football Focus tomorrow ahead of their first home game of the WSL season. You can also listen across BBC Sounds & read more online. We discuss multi-club ownership, transfer fees, ambition & fanbases 🎥 🎧 ✍🏻 #lcl

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Loved learning about Union Berlin and their incredible support for their women’s team. They are preparing for a debut season in the Frauen-Bundesliga having gone pro 2 years ago. They have the 4th highest average attendance in Europe. ✍🏻 👇🏻 🇩🇪

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Union Berlin Women: The German club attracting thousands

Fan-owned club Union Berlin has an ambitious vision - to change support for women's football in their country.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Understand talks have stalled in Manchester United’s attempt to sign Germany forward Giovanna Hoffmann from RB Leipzig. More on BBC Sport here 👇🏻 #mufc

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Giovanna Hoffmann transfer: Man Utd talks with RB Leipzig break down over fee disagreement

Transfer talks stall as Manchester United attempt to sign Germany forward Giovanna Hoffmann from RB Leipzig, making the move unlikely to happen.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thanks Helen 😊

Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Aug 24

💫 Special insight piece 💫

Spent the last few months learning about Mariona Caldentey’s journey and spoke to her about family, childhood, piano at grandma’s, adapting to life in London & the Ballon d’Or.

Piece for BBC Sport ✍🏻👇🏻🇪🇸 #afc

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Mariona Caldentey: Spain and Arsenal's humble magician

The inside story of Ballon d'Or nominee Mariona Caldentey's journey to becoming one of the world's best footballers.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Aug 19

Exclusive first interview with Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor. He reflects on the controversial situation regarding Chloe Kelly at Manchester City, the challenges ahead at Liverpool, building an identity & future ambitions. Watch & listen on BBC✍️👇 #lfc

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Gareth Taylor: New Liverpool boss stayed 'true to my role' in Chloe Kelly argument

Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor says he

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Aug 17

Understand Manchester United are in discussions to sign Germany forward Giovanna Hoffmann. Still work to do but sources say there is confidence it will happen. More on BBC Sport. ✍️👇🇩🇪 #mufc

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Giovanna Hoffmann: Man Utd in discussions to sign Germany forward

Manchester United are in discussions to sign Germany forward Giovanna Hoffmann from RB Leipzig.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 27

"This year it was meant for England."

Lucy Bronze, England's most decorated footballer, the one player who epitomises what it is to be a Lioness, just had a feeling all along.

Piece from Basel ✍🏻👇🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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'Lionesses' win greatest achievement in English football history'

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 27

💫 Special insight piece: What makes Sarina Wiegman so successful?

From those who know her on her personality, her mentality, her tactics, her relationship with players, how she approaches difficult conversations & how she overcomes adversity. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ✍🏻 👇🏻

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Sarina Wiegman: What makes England manager so successful?

Sarina Wiegman will manage England in her fifth major tournament final - so what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 23

There is a saying that "cats have nine lives" - but the Lionesses seem to have an infinite number at Euro 2025. ✍🏻 👇🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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England's Lionesses overcome all odds to reach Euro 2025 final

England have overcome all odds to reach the Euro 2025 - so how have they done it?

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 18

It was a tale of England's resilience, a large slice of luck and an explosive impact of the 'super-subs' as they booked a semi-final on Tuesday against Italy. Sound familiar?

Piece from Zurich ✍🏻👇🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Euro 2025: Resilience, luck and subs - England's winning formula delivers

England's resilience, the impact of the 'super-subs' and a large slice of luck proved to be familiar traits in their penalty shootout win over Sweden.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 17

✍️ Arsenal confirm the signing of Canada international Olivia Smith from Liverpool. A world-record fee in excess of £1m. Understand it's a four-year deal. Sell-on clause included so Liverpool benefit from future sale. Payment made in instalments for gradual investment.

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Olivia Smith: Arsenal sign Liverpool forward for world record £1m fee

Canada forward Olivia Smith becomes the most expensive signing in women's football history by completing a £1m move from Liverpool.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 7

Understand Everton are closing in on loan move for Aston Villa's Katie Robinson, with option to buy clause included. Deal not yet finalised but Robinson preparing for medical on Wednesday. More on BBC Sport. ✍️👇 #efc #avfc

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Everton hoping to sign England winger Katie Robinson from Aston Villa

Everton are closing in on an agreement to sign England winger Katie Robinson on loan from Aston Villa this summer, with an option to buy clause.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 7

England midfielder Georgia Stanway said they "underperformed" in defeat by France but there is "no crisis" despite knowing they could be eliminated in the group stages at Euro 2025. ✍️👇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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England 'underperformed' in France loss but there is 'no crisis'

England midfielder Georgia Stanway said they

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 6

It did not go to plan in England's Euro 2025 opener as the holders fell to defeat by France. So where did it all go wrong?

Piece from Zurich with reaction from the mixed zone and press conferences ✍🏻 👇🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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England playing catch-up - what went wrong in France defeat?

It did not go to plan in England's Euro 2025 opener as they fell to defeat by France - so where did it all go wrong?

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 3

We sat down with England manager Sarina Wiegman to discuss how she has changed with more life and work experience, why she says not to get her directness "confused with being blunt", and why her caring side makes the job difficult. ✍️👇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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England at Euro 2025: How Sarina Wiegman has adapted since 2022

England manager Sarina Wiegman's record at major tournaments is superb - so how has she adapted in order to chase further success?

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jul 2

Long read: Lucy Bronze - the making of England's most decorated player. 🌟

Loved writing this to tell the story of Bronze’s football journey from those who know her, played with her and coached her. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ✍🏻👇🏻

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Women's Euros 2025: Lucy Bronze -the making of England's most decorated player

This is the story of England defender Lucy Bronze, who is no stranger to winning and hopes for more success at Euro 2025.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jun 24

Understand Man Utd assistant Charlotte Healy is leaving the club to take on the head coach role at Bristol City. More on BBC Sport 👇 #mufc #bcfc

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Man Utd assistant Charlotte Healy set to manage Bristol City

Manchester United assistant manager Charlotte Healy will leave the club and take over as Bristol City head coach this week.

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jun 23

Hello 👋 I’m doing a live Q&A via BBC Sport on Reddit tomorrow on all things women’s football before I travel to Euro 2025. Ask me anything (preferably about tournament!) Info below but it will be between 5-6pm tomorrow night. You can send Qs in now. 👇🏻

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From the WomensSoccer community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the WomensSoccer community

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jun 20

🚨 The case against England and Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped after she was charged with possession of a Class C drug, but pleaded not guilty last year. Keating has released a statement exclusively to BBC Sport. 👇 #mcfc 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Emma Sanders @emsandersbbc.bsky.social · Jun 20

Long insight piece on Hannah Hampton’s journey to England no.1 with insight from those who know her best including Ellen White, Carla Ward, Rehanne Skinner & Hannah herself. ✍🏻 👇🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Hannah Hampton: From serious eye condition to England goalkeeper

Hannah Hampton on overcoming a serious eye condition to rise to become England's number one goalkeeper at Euro 2025.

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