Sarah Rendell

Sarah Rendell

Women's football editor

Sarah joined the FourFourTwo team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism.

Latest articles by Sarah Rendell

Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales, accused of sex assault and coercion over forcible kiss, is surrounded by media as he leaves after taking the stand during his trial at the court of San Fernando de Henares, east of Madrid, on February 11, 2025. Spain's former football federation chief has given his version of events in his trial over his forced kiss on player Jenni Hermoso. The 47-year-old provoked worldwide outrage after he cupped Hermoso's head and gave her an unsolicited kiss during the medal ceremony after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia.
Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

By Sarah Rendell Published

Luis Rubiales had been on trial for the incident after Spain won the 2023 World Cup

Stories
Ellie Roebuck of England during a training session at St George's Park on October 24, 2023 in Burton upon Trent, England.
Ellie Roebuck: 'I should have lost my vision after stroke'

By Sarah Rendell Published

Ellie Roebuck has spoken on her stroke and move to Barcelona

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Players pose in new shirt
The Italy Euro 2025 away kit is out - and Adidas boldly recreate Renaissance art

By Sarah Rendell Published

Adidas is bringing ' Realism and Naturalism' to the Italian team for their Euro 2025 shirt

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Adidas Germany Euro 2025 away kit
The Germany Euro 2025 away kit is out, with Adidas using some interesting Graffiti artwork

By Sarah Rendell Published

Adidas is bringing modern graffiti style to the German team for their Euro 2025 shirt

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Tessa Wullaert poses with the away shirt
The Belgium Euro 2025 away kit is out and Adidas have produced Red Flames with the team aiming for fiery form

By Sarah Rendell Published

Adidas is bringing 'Red Flames' to the Belgium team for their Euro 2025 shirt – inspired by Belgian design

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Rebecka Blomqvist wearing the away shirt
The Sweden Euro 2025 away kit is out and Adidas honour pioneers as the team bid for history

By Sarah Rendell Published

Adidas is bringing 'Abstract Expressionism' to the Sweden team for their Euro 2025 shirt

Sport
The Wales shirt
The Wales Euro 2025 away kit is out, with Adidas have been inspired by loyalty and togetherness

By Sarah Rendell Published

Adidas is bringing 'Welsh love spoon' to the Wales team for their Euro 2025 shirt

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Emily Fox of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team's fifth goal with teammate Leah Williamson during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2025 in London, England.
Is this Arsenal strike goal of the season?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Arsenal defender's effort against Tottenham sent the Emirates wild but will it win goal of the season?

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Katie McCabe of Arsenal runs with the ball during The Adobe Women's FA Cup Fifth Round match between Arsenal and London City Lionesses at Mangata Pay UK Stadium on February 09, 2025 in Borehamwood, England.
Katie McCabe condemns abuse aimed at Manchester City's Bunny Shaw

By Sarah Rendell Published

Bunny Shaw experienced a barrage of abuse after City lost to Arsenal in the WSL

Interviews
Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Canada and Ireland at Perth Rectangular Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Perth / Boorloo, Australia
Katie McCabe: "I have never experienced a feeling like it in my career and I don't think I will again to be honest"

By Sarah Rendell Published

Katie McCabe speaks about her career highlight to date and explains why it may never be topped

Interviews
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Keira Walsh of Chelsea in action during The Adobe Women's FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Everton at Kingsmeadow on February 09, 2025 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
The Chelsea signing that could propel them to Champions League glory

By Sarah Rendell Published

Chelsea have brought in some big name signings recently but will it translate to European silverware?

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Kim Little of Arsenal talks to teammates during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 26, 2025 in London, England.
How to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham: Live streams for WSL North London derby

By Sarah Rendell Published

The fixture will be a tasty battle between WSL rivals – here's how to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham live streams online, on TV, and for free.

How to watch
Katie McCabe and Chloe Kelly
Arsenal's Katie McCabe: 'There was no beef with Chloe Kelly after that moment, we are excited to be teammates again and to build a connection on the pitch most importantly.'

By Sarah Rendell Published

Katie McCabe speaks on the North London derby, Kelly's arrival and the appointment of Renée Slegers

Interviews
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Keira Walsh of Chelsea in action during The Adobe Women's FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Everton at Kingsmeadow on February 09, 2025 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
'Keira Walsh can add something extra to Chelsea - she's an unbelievable player' Blues midfielder excited with England star's arrival

By Sarah Rendell Published

EXCLUSIVE: Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has spoken on Chelsea's record-breaking signings Naomi Girma and Keira Walsh

Interviews
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd of Chelsea celebrates scoring their teams fifth goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Kingsmeadow on October 20, 2024 in Kingston upon Thames, England.
'Last time we faced Manchester City we had a really good strategy. It was like a chess game, waiting for them to make the move': Chelsea star Rytting Kaneryd on playing rivals four times in one month

By Sarah Rendell Published

EXCLUSIVE Johanna Rytting Kaneryd says Chelsea have a winning mentality heading into every game they play this season

EXCLUSIVE
Kelly has been forced to watch on the sidelines for the majority of this season
Arsenal star told they need to do more by national boss, despite major switch in January

By Sarah Rendell Published

Chloe Kelly has moved on loan to Arsenal but a lack of minutes in the first half of the season has seen an England omission

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Kim Little of Arsenal talks to teammates during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 26, 2025 in London, England.
How to watch Manchester City vs Arsenal: Live streams for WSL match

By Sarah Rendell Published

The fixture will be a tasty battle between WSL rivals – here's how to watch Manchester City vs Arsenal live streams online, on TV, and for free.

How to watch
Modric on the pitch
Which Manchester United star has been dubbed 'mini Modric'?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Manchester United are second in the English top-flight after star player inspired a win

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Naomi Girma of Chelsea waves to the crowd as she is unveiled as a Chelsea player prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 26, 2025 in London, England.
Why was Chelsea's star signing booed at Stamford Bridge?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Chelsea's star signing Naomi Girma was booed at their home ground

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Women's FA Cup final 2023 attendance
Ranked! The 10 biggest women's football attendances ever

By Jessy Parker Humphreys last updated

RECORD BREAKERS From the Olympics to the Champions League, these are some of the biggest women's football attendances ever

RECORD BREAKERS
Naomi Girma of Chelsea waves to the crowd as she is unveiled as a Chelsea player prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 26, 2025 in London, England.
What are the biggest women's transfers of all time?

By Jessy Parker Humphreys last updated

Naomi Girma's move to Chelsea is the biggest women's transfer ever – but for how much, and who else is on the list?

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Beth England celebrates a goal
Tottenham star sets scoring record no other player has achieved

By Sarah Rendell Published

This Tottenham striker has left an imprint on the English top-flight that no one has

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Ella Toone of Manchester United in action during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 18, 2024 in Manchester, England.(Photo by Charlotte Tattersall - MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images)
'It’s still raw. I still feel the pain digging in, the gutting feeling of not having him here anymore,' Ella Toone opens up on father's death

By Sarah Rendell Published

Ella Toone's father, Nick, passed away last September from cancer - now the Manchester United star has given a brave interview about her grief

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Lauren James of Chelsea is fouled by Kim Little of Arsenal, leading to Chelsea being awarded a penalty during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 26, 2025 in London, England.
Explained: The controversial Arsenal penalty that saw player punished for comments - and why VAR couldn't help

By Sarah Rendell Published

Guro Reiten's penalty saw Chelsea win the London derby 1-0 against Arsenal

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Julie Dufour, Elma Junttila Nelhage and Martina Fernandez
Women's football winter transfer window 2025: The biggest moves so far

By Sarah Rendell last updated

Women's football winter transfer window is now open and some big moves have already been made

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