BAYERN MÜNCHEN CROWNED INAUGURAL W7F CHAMPIONS 

ESTORIL, PORTUGAL, 24 MAY 2025 — After three days of electrifying action, festival atmosphere, and community engagement, Bayern München have been crowned the first ever champions of the World Sevens Football tournament at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota in Estoril, Portugal following a 2-1 victory over Manchester United. The path to glory was fiercely contested, with European giants Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Manchester United joining Bayern in the final four. After a dominant 5-0 semifinal win over PSG, Bayern advanced to face Manchester United, who edged out local rivals Manchester City 2-0 in a proper derby.

In a spectacular final, Bayern München showcased their trademark composure and tactical ‍brilliance, overcoming Manchester United to lift the inaugural W7F trophy and claim the lion’s share of the $5 million prize pool.

W7F Co-Founder Jennifer Mackesy praised the champions and the tournament’s impact

"Congratulations to Bayern München on a truly historic achievement. This tournament brought together the very best in women’s football, and Bayern’s performance set a new standard for the global game. W7F is about innovation, inspiration and opportunity—and this week in Estoril, we saw all of that come to life.”

‍Beyond the pitch, W7F’s social impact initiative, Rising 7’s, brought over 100 young girls from local academies together with W7F player advisors for mentorship and a mini-tournament, reinforcing the tournament’s commitment to inspiring the next generation.

Fans from around the world tuned in live on DAZN, joining the vibrant crowd in Estoril to witness a new chapter in women’s football history.

TOURNAMENT RECAP

Champions: Bayern Munchen
2nd place: Manchester United
3rd place: Paris Saint-Germain

AWARDS

Golden Ball presented by Invisalign: Momoko Tanikawa (Bayern München)
Golden Boot: Momoko Tanikawa (Bayern München)
Breakout Player: Simi Awujo (Manchester United)
Golden Glove: Ena Mahmutovic (Bayern München)