The Women’s World Sevens series in London featured backflips, rabonas, and a fake birth during player walkouts. The seven-aside tournament ran 28–30 May at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, ending a day before the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley. Eight Women’s Super League clubs competed in 15-minute halves with rolling substitutes and no offsides, emphasizing flair, goals, and celebrations. Chelsea won the $500,000 (372,000) prize by defeating Manchester United 6-5 in the Saturday final. Tottenham boss Martin Ho wore a fluffy blue cowboy hat, while London City Lionesses manager Eder Maestre celebrated with Nikita Parris using a special handshake. Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor was carried out for the semi-finals and flipped to the ground, while Manchester United boss Marc Skinner appeared in a white dressing gown and sunglasses for a guard of honour. Officials performed as wheelbarrows, led “Sweet Caroline,” and staged a penalty shootout before matches began.
"Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor as she was carried out by her team for the semi-finals and flipped to the ground."
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