Bompastor, 45, had a stellar first year in charge of Chelsea, winning a domestic treble and going through the Women's Super League season unbeaten. This year has been more of a struggle, with the Blues nine points behind leaders Manchester City and facing a first season since 2018-19 without being crowned champions. On Sunday, Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce went down with no-one around her in the 25th minute when her side trailed London City Lionesses and came under sustained pressure. "They want to see a lot of rhythm, a lot of playing time as that is part of the entertainment as well." The International Football Association Board (Ifab) has recognised the practice as a problem but has yet to agree a solution.

Source: BBC February 19, 2026 18:24 UTC