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Manchester City Confirms Participation in Inaugural World Sevens Football Tournament

The first-ever women’s seven-a-side competition will feature eight elite European clubs competing for a $5 million prize pool in Portugal later this month.

Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Chelsea v Manchester City - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - March 27, 2025 Manchester City players pose for a team group photo before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
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Park, left, Greenwood, hidden, and Hemp, right are crucial to Manchester City and England’s chances

Overview

  • The World Sevens Football tournament will take place from May 21–23 in Estoril, Portugal, ahead of the Women’s Champions League final in Lisbon on May 24.
  • Manchester City and Manchester United are among eight confirmed teams, joined by Ajax, Bayern Munich, Benfica, PSG, Roma, and Rosengård.
  • City’s interim head coach Nick Cushing will lead a squad composed of first-team players, despite challenges from an injury-hit Women’s Super League campaign.
  • The competition features a fast-paced format with 30-minute matches on a half-sized pitch, emphasizing innovation in women’s club football.
  • Organizers have announced plans to expand the series globally, with a North American edition expected later in 2025.