Bompastor, who won the Champions League as a player and manager with Lyon, describes herself as a “simple person” – she does not drink alcohol, does not celebrate much and she enjoys spending time with family. But she is a perfectionist who loves to win. After beating Crystal Palace 4-0 in the WSL, Bompastor criticised...
Chelsea have an “opportunity to be a part of history” if they finish the Women’s Super League season unbeaten, says manager Sonia Bompastor. The champions are aiming to be the first WSL team to record an ‘Invincible’ season in a 22-game campaign. They face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in their final league match on Saturday...
Does another Champions League exit make Bompastor’s first season a failure? Bompastor said in her post-match news conference that it will still be a good season if Chelsea wrap up the Women’s Super League title and win the FA Cup. Having already secured the League Cup, Chelsea need four points from three games to make...
Bompastor called on her players to show a reaction to Sunday’s defeat and they will head into the second leg full of confidence after defeating Crystal Palace 4-0 in midweek. But for former Arsenal player Anita Asante, overturning Barcelona’s lead is “one step too far”. “[Chelsea] have got leaders in that group and experienced players...
Exeter have signed hooker Sofia Bekir Fuente for the 2025-26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season. The 24-year-old was born in Spain and also qualifies to play for England and Australia. Having been a rower and water polo player, Bekir Fuente took up rugby four years ago and made her way into the Western Force squad from...
