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  • UWCL SF debrief! Leah Williamson returns and Olivia Smith shines, what's the deal with hair pulling?

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    Fara and Ryhanna return with reaction to the weekend's UWCL semi-final action.Arsenal are ahead at the halfway stage against Lyon. The pair discuss the difference in performance from Arsenal in the first and second half, Leah Williamson's return and a brilliant performance from Olivia Smith.There was more refereeing controversy in the game between Bayern and Barcelona as Franziska Kett was shown a red card for a hair pull. The pair discuss the inconsistencies with refereeing after Katie McCabe was unpunished for a similar incident in the quarter-finals and the problems surrounding hair pulling in general.They also name their team of the round and touch on Chelsea's permanent move to Stamford Bridge as they prepare to say goodbye to Kingsmeadow.Fara Talks x Pepsi Max - 26/27 Campaign AssetsFara and Ryhanna return with reaction to the weekend's UWCL semi-final action.Arsenal are ahead at the halfway stage against Lyon. The pair discuss the difference in performance from Arsenal in the first and second half, Leah Williamson's return and a brilliant performance from Olivia Smith.There was more refereeing controversy in the game between Bayern and Barcelona as Franziska Kett was shown a red card for a hair pull. The pair discuss the inconsistencies with refereeing after Katie McCabe was unpunished for a similar incident in the quarter-finals and the problems surrounding hair pulling in general.They also name their team of the round and touch on Chelsea's permanent move to Stamford Bridge as they prepare to say goodbye to Kingsmeadow.Summarise this data   Fara and Ryhanna return with reaction to the weekend's UWCL semi-final action.Arsenal are ahead at the halfway stage against Lyon. The pair discuss the difference in performance from Arsenal in the first and second half, Leah Williamson's return and a brilliant performance from Olivia Smith.There was more refereeing controversy in the game between Bayern and Barcelona as Franziska Kett was shown a red card for a hair pull. The pair discuss the inconsistencies with refereeing after Katie McCabe was unpunished for a similar incident in the quarter-finals and the problems surrounding hair pulling in general.They also name their team of the round and touch on Chelsea's permanent move to Stamford Bridge as they prepare to say goodbye to Kingsmeadow.Turn on screen reader supportTo enable screen reader support, press ⌘+Option+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘slash

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  • UWCL heartbreak for Chelsea & United, furious Bompastor brings receipts, Marc Skinner future?

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    Fara is joined once again by Ryhanna to react to Wednesday's UWCL Quarter-Final 2nd Leg action.Arsenal are through to the semi-finals despite losing to their rivals on the night. The pair discuss more controversial refereeing decisions, Sonia Bompastor's reaction as she brings receipts to her post-match interview and where Chelsea go from here.They also discuss Manchester United's exit from the competition after a spirited display, whether Marc Skinner is still the right person for the job and the club's need for more investment.Plus, they preview Thursday's games, Barcelona v Real Madrid and Lyon v Wolfsburg #BWSL #Lionesses #Football #FaraWilliams #Womensfootball #LaurenJames #Bethmead #Leahwilliamson #ChloeKelly #Lucybronze #Russo #laurenhemp #Milliebright #Conticup #Championsleague #UWCL
  • UWCL QF Debrief - Big Derby Wins, Refereeing Frustrations and Team of the Round

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    Fara and Ryhanna are back bringing you all of the talking points from the UWCL Quarter-Final 1st Leg matches.It's advantage Arsenal after a London Derby filled with fantastic goals and refereeing controversy. The pair discuss the big decisions from the game, as well as Katie McCabe's mid-match position shift, and record-breaker Alessia Russo.Despite narrowly losing to Bayern Munich in their first ever UWCL Quarter-Final appearace, Manchester United showed a lot of fight at Old Trafford. After the match captain Maya Le Tissier took responsibility for the first goal they conceded which Fara believes wasn't necessary.Elsewhere, Barcelona thrashed rivals Real Madrid and Wolfsburg pulled off a shock win over Lyon.Plus they name their team of the round and give their predictions for the 2nd Legs.
  • UWCL QF Preview! Giving Mark Skinner and Jess Park their flowers plus Arsenal/Chelsea combined XI

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    Fara and Ryhanna reunite after the first knockout stage – and there’s plenty to get into.Three English clubs are through to the quarter-finals, with Arsenal setting up a huge London derby against Chelsea next month. Manchester United reach this stage for the first time in their history, with Fara giving special praise to Marc Skinner and Jess Park for their impact.After witnessing some of the toughest conditions of the competition during Arsenal’s win over OH Leuven, Fara shares her own story of when the weather turned against her mid-game. The pair then build a Chelsea/Arsenal combined XI ahead of that mouth-watering tie.With talk of Manchester United v Bayern Munich being staged at Old Trafford and the Allianz Arena, Fara explains how iconic venues can elevate performance levels — while Ryhanna reflects on being in the stands for United’s landmark night. #BWSL #Lionesses #Football #FaraWilliams #Womensfootball #LaurenJames #Bethmead #Leahwilliamson #ChloeKelly #Lucybronze #Russo #laurenhemp #Milliebright #Conticup #Championsleague #UWCL
  • Why Chelsea have backed Bompastor over established players | Man Utd family = Lioness camararderie

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    Fara Williams is joined by Ryhanna Parara to analyse why Chelsea have seemingly thrown all of their weight behind new manager Sonia Bompastor after giving her a new contract and dismissing Paul Green after he spent 13 years at the club in a senior position. After defender Dominique Janssen said the biggest reason for the team's success this season is the togetherness of the "big family" in the squad. The pair discuss Olivia Smith's new position as Arsenal's number 9 and look at the implications on the rest of the squad after the Canadian forward scored 2 in 2 in that new position. Plus they name their team of the round - analysing their stand out players from this set of UWCL fixtures.Fara Talks Powered By Pepsi Max
  • Champions League Preview - PSG Shock, Chelsea unrest with Sonia Bompastor

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    Fara Williams is joined by Ryhanna Parara to look ahead to this week's Champions League fixtures. It's a good opportunity to look at what went wrong for PSG and how the new format is potentially helping the smaller teams. With crucial games for Manchester United against Atleti and Arsenal facing OH Leuven - Fara looks at what could trip up the WSL sides. And after Sonia Bompastor came under lots of pressure before signing her new contract - Fara discusses why some of the Chelsea supporter's reaction was 'deluded'. Ryhanna will be joining Fara every matchday of the tournament for a new episode of Fara Talks. If there's anything you'd like them to discuss, get in touch in the comments below!
  • LIONESSES ARE EURO CHAMPIONS AGAIN! 🏆 England Wins Back-to-Back Titles!

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    WE’RE BACK with the FINAL episode of Boots, Balls & Bras, powered by Pepsi Max – proud partner of the UEFA Women’s EUROs! 🎉 We're here in Switzerland, buzzing after that incredible game!Watch our raw reaction clip from the final whistle – it says it all!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England v Spain - The ULTIMATE Reaction:BACK-TO-BACK EURO CHAMPIONS! The Lionesses have done it again – it's STAYING HOME! We summarize the game in 3 words, breaking down the atmosphere and debating who was truly the better team on the night.Legacy Unveiled: A truly emotional moment as Lucy Bronze reveals she played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia! Her middle name truly is Tough! What an absolute warrior.🏆 BBB's TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT (Quickfire!):We pick our ultimate XI from the Euros!GK: Mary Earps (or whoever they pick but likely Hampton based on context provided for the position)RB: Lucy BronzePlus our top picks for Centre-Backs, Left-Back, Midfielders, Wingers, and Striker!🔥 QUICKFIRE AWARDS!We hand out our tournament accolades for:Player of the TournamentYoung Player of the TournamentOur Favourite Moment of the TournamentThe Euros OverachieversThe Euros UnderachieversFANS QUESTIONS powered by PEPSI MAX:@ekdv01: "Who was ever worried through that tournament?"@not.jd: "Is Alessia Russo now a shoe-in for the Ballon d’Or?"@beckspt: "3 peat Sarina! Will we give her the World Cup next?"Thank you for listening to BBB throughout the tournament, and a huge shout out to Pepsi Max for all your incredible support! We'll be back in a few weeks for the start of the WSL – but for now, we all deserve a break!Call to Action:Make sure you like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!Hashtags:#WEUROS2025 #WomensEuros #Lionesses #EnglandFootball #PepsiMax #BootsBallsBras #FaraWilliams #AnitaAsante #SarinaWiegman #EnglandvsSpain #EuroFinal #Champions #ItsStayingHome #LucyBronze #AlessiaRusso #TeamOfTheTournament #PlayerOfTheTournament #WomensFootball #FootballPodcast #Euros2025 #FinalReaction #BWSL #Lionesses #Football #FaraWilliams #Womensfootball #LaurenJames #Bethmead #Leahwilliamson #ChloeKelly #Lucybronze #Russo #laurenhemp #Milliebright #Conticup #Championsleague #UWCL #AnitaAsante