Charlton promoted and Barcelona reclaim European crown: Women’s Football Weekly – podcast
Charlton Athletic has secured promotion to the Women's Super League after a thrilling playoff victory over Leicester City. Meanwhile, Barcelona has reclaimed the Champions League title with a decisive 4-0 win against Lyon. Additionally, Bunny Shaw has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester City, confirming her commitment to the club.
- ▪Charlton Athletic achieved promotion to the WSL after defeating Leicester City in a playoff final.
- ▪Barcelona won the Champions League with a commanding 4-0 victory over Lyon.
- ▪Bunny Shaw signed a new long-term contract with Manchester City during the club's trophy parade.
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The Guardian's Women's Football WeeklyWomen's footballCharlton promoted and Barcelona reclaim European crown – Women’s Football WeeklyMore ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Faye Carruthers, with Sophie Downey, Emma Sanders, and Ayisha Gulati. Produced by Sophie Downey and Silas Gray. Executive produced by Joel Grove. Music composition by Laura Iredale.Tue 26 May 2026 07.59 EDTShare00:00:0000:00:00Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Emma Sanders and Ayisha Gulati to reflect on Bunny Shaw staying at Manchester City and Barcelona’s dominant Champions League final. Plus, Lucia Lobato joins to discuss Charlton’s dramatic promotion to the WSLOn today’s pod: Charlton Athletic are heading to the WSL after a dramatic playoff final victory over Leicester City.
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