Manchester City Women have become the latest club to announce that they will compete in the first ever World Sevens Football Tournament.
The self styled W7F event will take place at Estadio Antonio Coimbra in Estoril, Portugal from 21 May to 23 May and City will join seven other top-flight teams in the seven-a-side competition.
FC Rosengard, Paris Saint Germain, Roma, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Benfica and Manchester United have also been confirmed for the event which will comprise up to five 30 minute games depending on progress.
And City will be managed by interim head coach Nick Cushing as he leads a side made up of players from the first team squad and City’s youth ranks a chance to show their skills.
Manchester City Women Director of Football, Therese Sjogran, said: “The tournament is an exciting new competition for the women’s game, and, as a Club that continually looks to blaze the trail, we are proud to be part of this milestone moment from the beginning.
“We look forward to bringing our players to Portugal.”
Adrian Jacob, Head of Football, W7F, added: “With these final four teams, we’ve assembled a line-up that reflects some of the very best of women’s football clubs renowned for their ambition, skill, and global fanbases.
“The W7F tournament will deliver a new kind of football: fast, fearless, and packed with world-class talent.
“Fans can expect every match to be a showcase of innovation and intensity. We can’t wait to see these teams light up Estoril and inspire the next generation of players and supporters.”
Kelley O’Hara, W7F Player Advisory Council member, continued: “It is so exciting to finally announce the final four teams joining our inaugural World Sevens Football tournament, kicking off in just a few short weeks.
“These top-tier clubs are setting the tone for what’s to come, and I can’t wait to see their players take the pitch for what promises to be really supercharged and competitive football.
“Having them on board is a huge statement and the best part is we’re just getting started!”