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SpeakingOut: The movement that shook British wrestling

SpeakingOut: The movement that shook British wrestling

by Stan Ward | Jun 5, 2026 | Pillar 3, Pillar 4, Team Talk

What began as a wave of allegations on social media became a turning point for British wrestling. Women across the industry challenged years of silence around abuse and misconduct, forcing promotions to confront a culture many had long ignored.  Just a few years...
Norway’s 28-year journey back to football’s greatest stage

Norway’s 28-year journey back to football’s greatest stage

by Thomas Addley | Jun 3, 2026 | Pillar 2, Team Talk, World Cup

How a nation that fought against the very best became silent, and why they are ready to make noise again. The last time Norway competed at the FIFA World Cup was in 1998, when a 24-year-old Tore André Flo terrorised defences in France. What followed was not a gradual...
Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona: how will the champions recover from losing an icon?

Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona: how will the champions recover from losing an icon?

by Molly Farrell | May 27, 2026 | Pillar 1, Team Talk

After Putellas’ legendary stint at Barça, Molly Farrell explores whether the champions can truly keep dominating without their star player. Yesterday it was announced that lifelong Culer Alexia Putellas would be leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons. The two-time Ballon...
One club, one family: Chesterfield FC Women finally go up

One club, one family: Chesterfield FC Women finally go up

by Molly Farrell | May 26, 2026 | Pillar 2, Team Talk

Six years of near-misses, a merger that could have felt like the end, and a captain who never quite saw herself as one. Millie Standen’s story of Chesterfield FC’s title-winning season is a story of more than just promotion: it’s about what relief truly feels like,...
Sticking together: how a team builds the strength to go again

Sticking together: how a team builds the strength to go again

by Jake Heasman | May 26, 2026 | Pillar 3, Pillar 4, Team Talk

England are notorious for almost winning, but not quite getting over the line. So, how does an international team stay connected and pick themselves up after the result doesn’t go their way? Think back to the 2024 and 2020 men’s Euros finals; players are...
England’s World Cup squad: through the BIA lens

England’s World Cup squad: through the BIA lens

by Max Morris | May 26, 2026 | Team Talk, World Cup

Tuchel has made some bold selection calls for England’s World Cup squad, placing his faith in the recoveries of Tino Livramento, Djed Spence and John Stones despite serious fitness concerns. With fully fit alternatives left at home, the England boss is gambling on...
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