Shubi Arun

London

Assistant News Editor at ESPN UK

Assistant News Editor @espnuk • @sportsja Academy Award winner 2023

Articles

World Sevens Football: All about the 7-a-side women's tournament

1 day ago | espn.co.uk | Shubi Arun

There is a new addition to the women's football calendar this May: World Sevens Football (W7F). The tournament has grabbed attention for its $5 million total prize money -- the winners take home $2.5m, which is more than the $1.6m given to the winners of the UEFA Women's Champions League -- and the calibre of competing teams from some of the top leagues in Europe.
Arsenal 4-3 Man Utd (10 May, 2025) Game Analysis

4 days ago | espn.co.uk | Shubi Arun

LONDON -- Arsenal pipped Manchester United to a second-place finish in the Women's Super League with a 4-3 win at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. While both sides had already secured Champions League qualification for next year going into the clash, clinching second-place means Arsenal will avoid an extra round of qualification for the group stages. Chloe Kelly gave the home side an early lead before fellow Lioness Ella Toone drew United level shortly after.
Arsenal not going to UWCL final 'just to participate' - Renee Slegers

4 days ago | espn.com | Shubi Arun

LONDON -- Renee Slegers has thrown the gauntlet down at Barcelona, saying that Arsenal are not going to Women's Champions League final "just to participate."Arsenal go into the clash in Lisbon later this month as underdogs against a Barcelona side looking to win their third successive Champions League trophy. The LigaF side swatted aside Women's Super League champions Chelsea 8-2 in the semifinals en route to the final.
Wrexham women lose cup final but take another step forward

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Shubi Arun

NEWPORT, Wales -- Wrexham AFC's season ended as it began -- with a loss to Welsh powerhouse Cardiff City. In September, Wrexham were beaten 2-0 in their opener of the Adran Premier, the top-flight of women's football in Wales, and on Sunday, they suffered a 3-1 defeat in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup final. Indeed, it was a day of gloom for the Red Dragons on a sunny Newport evening as they lost their second successive final at the venue to the same opponents.
England to face Jamaica for Euro 2025 send-off

4 weeks ago | espn.in | Emily Keogh |Shubi Arun

England will round off their preparation for Euro 2025 with a game against Jamaica at King Power Stadium on June 29. It will be the Lionesses' first ever meeting with Jamaica, who count Women's Super League top scorer Khadija Shaw in their ranks. "I am really pleased to be able to play a good game to finalise our Euros preparations on English soil.
Lindsey Heaps: It's special to see USWNT players in Europe

1 month ago | espn.in | Emily Keogh |Shubi Arun

Lyon midfielder Lindsey Heaps has said it is "special" to see her USWNT teammates Emily Fox and Jenna Nighswonger make the move over to play in Europe before facing her compatriots in the Champions League on Saturday. Heaps will come up against her two United States teammates on Saturday for the first time in continental football as Arsenal host Lyon in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal.
Lionesses assistant Arjan Veurink to take Netherlands job after Euro 2025

1 month ago | espn.in | Emily Keogh |Shubi Arun

The Football Association (FA) has confirmed that England assistant manager Arjan Veurink will leave his post after the 2025 Euros this summer to take the role as head coach of the Netherlands. Veurink has been England manager Sarina Wiegman's assistant during her entire tenure since 2021 and signed a new contract in line with Wiegman's last year, running until after the 2027 World Cup.
Women's FA Cup semifinals: Everything you need to know

1 month ago | espn.co.uk | Shubi Arun |Emily Keogh

Club football returns to the fore in the women's game after the international break, with the FA Cup semifinals set to be held this weekend. Here's everything you need to know. Who is playing? The first semifinal will see runaway Women's Super League leaders Chelsea host Liverpool at Kingsmeadow on Saturday. A Manchester derby awaits in the second semifinal, with holders Manchester United facing local rivals Manchester City.
England's Fran Kirby, Chloe Kelly to miss Belgium clash

1 month ago | espn.in | Shubi Arun

England stars Fran Kirby and Chloe Kelly will miss Friday's UEFA Women's Nations League clash with Belgium after picking up minor injuries. Kirby was absent from the previous Lionesses' squad due to a knee injury, and Wiegman confirmed at a news conference on Thursday that "little niggles" would keep her and teammate Kelly out of the first Belgium clash at Ashton Gate, Bristol.
Women's World Cup: Which Lionesses might feature in 2035?

1 month ago | espn.co.uk | Shubi Arun

On Thursday morning, Gianni Infantino announced that football will be coming home. Editor's PicksBrighton CEO Paul Barber: Female players need different pitchesWomen's team sale pads £128.4m Chelsea profitWiegman: 2035 World Cup in UK 'so exciting'The FIFA president told the UEFA Congress in Belgrade that the only "valid bid" to host the 2035 Women's World Cup came from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. He also confirmed that the 2031 World Cup will be held in the United States.