UEFA Women's Euro 25 | New faces and old fears: Lionesses’ title defence is a step into the unknown
England are the defending European champions but the years since Wembley glory have seen continual evolution
The England squad that heads to Switzerland attempting to retain their European title looks different to the one that won a first major title only three years ago, but evolution is a necessary step in the life cycle of a team and, especially, when the rest of the world is also evolving.
Source: theguardian.com
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From Russo to Katoto: six contenders to be top scorer at Euro 2025
Russo is coming into this tournament in the form of her career. Her 12 goals in the Women’s Super League played an integral role in the Gunners’ second-place finish and earned her a share of the Golden Boot, alongside Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw. She was also Arsenal’s top scorer in their run to securing the Champions League. Her productivity in front of goal has been the biggest improvement to her game.
The 27-year-old Schüller is an instinctive striker and her form for club and country this season has made her one to watch. She amassed 16 goals in all competitions as Bayern Munich claimed their first domestic double with the striker scoring a hat-trick in the DFB Pokal final against Werder Bremen. Schüller is a constant in the international setup and has been part of the squad at the last four major tournaments. She was Germany’s top scorer when they claimed the bronze medal at last summer’s Olympics and was similarly prolific in their latest Nations League campaign.
In a team full of stars, Pina is threatening to shine the brightest. The 23-year-old has taken the headlines this season with some sensational performances. Pina’s potential has never been in doubt, with her natural technical ability and eye for goal clear. At the age of 13 in 2014-15 she scored 100 goals in 20 appearances for Barcelona’s Infantin-Alevín youth side (a season in which her team scored 279 goals in 21 games), and she made her senior debut at 16. Her 24 goals in all competitions this season helped Pere Romeu’s team secure a domestic treble, while she finished top scorer in the Champions League.
Over the last two seasons, Beerensteyn has started to realise her potential, finding the kind of form many expected from her when she first broke into the Dutch setup. In the absence of Vivianne Miedema, she has stepped up to lead the line. She finished as the Netherlands’ top scorer in Euro 2025 qualifying and in their recent Nations League campaign. Domestically, she has also been prolific, winning the Frauen Bundesliga Golden Boot with Wolfsburg.
González’s four goals in her last four games for Spain have put her in the frame to be their first-choice No 9 this summer. The 32-year-old is one of a handful of the Spanish squad to play abroad and has taken the National Women’s Soccer League by storm since joining Gotham FC in August 2023. She scored the goal that won them their first NWSL Championship a few months after joining and has been prolific at club level in the first half of this season.
Katoto is one of the most naturally talented forwards in the women’s game. Her domestic career to date has been played solely at Paris Saint-Germain. In the decade after making her senior debut, the 26-year-old racked up 180 goals in 223 appearances. She finished as their leading goalscorer in the 2024-25 season, her 12 Première Ligue goals helping them to a second-place finish in what turned out to be her final season at the club before this summer’s move to Lyon. (Source: The Guardian)
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Beth Mead insists Lionesses can take heat as they arrive for Euro 2025
Midfielder believes squad is prepared for all conditions
England feel well prepared to cope with the heatwave that awaits them in Switzerland, Beth Mead has said, as the Lionesses flew to Zurich on Monday to defend their European title.
Source: theguardian.com
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Netherlands
A lack of goals while narrowly avoiding a qualifying playoff shows they are not at their best, but Vivianne Miedema will surely make an impact
The Netherlands did not have a smooth journey to the Euros and qualified in the final group game, away against Norway in the coastal town of Bergen.
Source: theguardian.com
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Wales
Rhian Wilkinson has created a flexible playing style and Wales are not travelling to Switzerland just to be happy there
Wales are making their long-awaited debut at a major tournament, but they are not content to travel to Switzerland as glorified tourists. They aim to emulate their male counterparts at France 2016 and travel deep into the knockout phase.
Source: theguardian.com
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Textor steps down at Lyon – UEFA delay Crystal Palace ruling for Europa League
American businessman John Textor has stepped back from the day-to-day management of Lyon following the club's relegation to Ligue 2, with Michele Kang replacing him as club president
The news could have an impact on Crystal Palace's participation in the Europa League next season, which remains uncertain after UEFA on Monday delayed a ruling on the FA Cup winner's ownership links to Textor.
Source: espn.com
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Club World Cup could ‘destroy’ Manchester City’s season, says Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has admitted the Club World Cup could “destroy” Manchester City’s 2025-26 campaign, with the manager ignoring its potential impact to avoid feeling anxious
On Monday, City face Al-Hilal in the last 16 at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. While some of Guardiola’s players had only five days off before the start of the tournament, others enjoyed a three-week break. All the squad can expect at least three weeks off following the Club World Cup.
Source: theguardian.com
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Chelsea agree deal worth £60m for Brighton's Joao Pedro
Chelsea have agreed a fee worth £60m to sign forward Joao Pedro from Brighton
The 23-year-old is expected to sign a seven-year contract and could be available to play in the Fifa Club World Cup.
Source: bbc.com
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Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beat Flamengo in last 16
England captain Harry Kane scored his 40th and 41st goals of the season in all competitions as Bayern Munich won a pulsating tie with Flamengo to reach the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup
Brazilians Flamengo had gone into the game on an 11-match unbeaten run but fell behind inside six minutes when Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar diverted Joshua Kimmich's corner into his own net via the inside of the far post.
Source: bbc.com
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Messi says Inter Miami left 'a good image' at CWC
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi said his team had "left a good image" at the Club World Cup despite falling 4-0 against Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 to be eliminated from the tournament
"Well, the game was what was expected," Messi said after the game. "They are a huge team, obviously they are the champions of the last edition of the Champions League. it's very good. It was the game we expected, we tried to do the best possible and we left a good image in the Club World Cup level."
Source: espn.com
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Match of the day
Inter Miami CF will need to produce the performance of their lives to reach the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday as they do battle with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the competition. (Source: Sports Illustrated)
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Club World Cup | PSG vs. Inter Miami: Preview
European Champions Paris Saint-Germain face their former star player Lionel Messi and his new Inter Miami side
The Argentinian international forward joined the French giants, and now first-time European champions, from the club he represented since childhood, Barcelona.
Source: aljazeera.com
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Club World Cup: Bayern in Flemengo clash
Bayern fittingly plays at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and will play against Flamengo, who have lost only three games from 49 games under the watch of former Atletico Madrid full back Filipe Luis. The rest of the 46 games read 33 wins and 13 draws. (Source: Bavarian Football Works)
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Club World Cup | Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich: Preview
Bayern decided to go the hard way than the easy way
Bayern Munich could have sleepwalked their way to the final had they won their last group stage match at the Club World Cup, but one of the players decided that the team wasn’t being challenged enough and condemned his team to the harder side of the bracket.
Source: bavarianfootballworks.com
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Messi mania turns Miami into America's soccer city - as big decisions loom
It is a Hollywood scriptwriter's dream - and a glorious reality for the tournament organisers
Lionel Messi will be pitted against his former club and the reigning European champions in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
Source: bbc.com
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Club World Cup is football's 'worst idea ever' - Klopp
Jurgen Klopp often complained about players' workload and fixture congestion during his time as Liverpool boss
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the Club World Cup is "the worst idea ever implemented in football" because of "serious fears" over player welfare.
Source: bbc.com
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Club World Cup: Chelsea beat Benfica in extra-time after two-hour storm delay
Angel di Maria, playing his final game for Benfica, converted from the penalty spot in the 94th minute after a Chelsea handball to make it 1-1
Chelsea beat 10-man Benfica thanks to three late extra-time goals in an extraordinary Club World Cup last-16 match that lasted more than four hours and included a near two-hour delay for extreme weather.
Source: bbc.com
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Club World Cup: Palmeiras defeat Botafogo to reach quarterfinals
When the goal finally came, after 100 long minutes, it was worth the wait
Palmeiras substitute Paulinho stepped inside, into space, and stroked a low shot through the legs of a defender into the Botafogo net.
Source: espn.com
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England retain EURO U21s title with extra-time win over Germany
Jonathan Rowe scored early in extra time to seal the Euro 2025 title for England Under-21s
England Under-21s dramatically defended their European title with a thrilling extra-time win over Germany.
Source: bbc.com
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UEFA Euro U21 Final
Both England Under-21s and Germany Under-21s will endeavour to win a fourth European Championship trophy when they lock horns in the 2025 final at Tehelne Pole in Bratislava on Saturday. The Young Lions are bidding to retain their crown, but they come up against a familiar German foe who beat them 2-1 in the group stage earlier this month.
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England U21s head into Germany final full of belief thanks to bullish Carsley
It turns out that behind the quiet demeanour, Lee Carsley is much more confident than often comes across
After England Under-21s lost to Germany in their final group match of the European Championship last week – a result that meant both teams progressed to the quarter-finals – the manager sought out his opposite number, Antonio Di Salvo. “He said that they would see us in the final,” revealed the German.
Source: theguardian.com
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Liverpool sign goalkeeper Freddie Woodman from Preston
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Freddie Woodman when his contract with Preston North End expires on June 30, the Premier League champions announced on Friday
Woodman, 28, is set to act as back-up to long-time first-choice stopper Alisson Becker and new arrival Giorgi Mamardashvili next season.
Source: espn.com
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Vinicius Junior offers fresh Real Madrid contract update
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has reiterated his desire to stay at the club beyond his current contract in the Spanish capital
The Brazil international remains consistently linked with a possible move to the Middle East despite his massive importance to Real Madrid.
Source: football-espana.net
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Lang ready for Napoli as PSV Eindhoven accept €25m plus bonuses
PSV Eindhoven have reportedly accepted the latest Napoli proposal for Noa Lang, set at €25m plus another €5m in add-ons
It should be a fast process, because Lang had already agreed personal terms last week at around €2.8m per season plus bonuses until 2030 and is very eager to make the move go through.
Source: football-italia.net
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Brentford reject Man Utd's new £62.5m Mbeumo bid
Manchester United have had an improved bid worth up to £62.5m for Bryan Mbeumo rejected by Brentford
United have bid £55m plus £7.5m in add-ons for the 25-year-old.
Source: bbc.com
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UEFA Women's EURO 2025: The 16 confirmed squads
Women's Euro 2025 takes place in Switzerland from 2-27 July
All the final squads for the tournament have now been named. Here are the final 23-player lists for each country.
Source: bbc.com
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Exclusive: Aston Villa could now agree £100m+ sale of women's team
The West Midlands giants have faced profit and sustainability (PSR) issues over the past couple of years
Aston Villa could be set to sell a stake in their women’s team at a valuation of more than £100million, sources have told Football Insider.
Source: footballinsider247.com
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Arsenal in talks to sign Valencia defender Mosquera
Arsenal are in talks to sign defender Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia
The Gunners want to make a defensive signing this summer and the 20-year-old Spaniard, who can play at centre-back and right-back, is emerging as their favoured option.
Source: bbc.com
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Fiorentina sign Bonfantini from Juventus until 2027
Fiorentina have announced the permanent signing of Agnese Bonfantini from Juventus on a contract running until 2027. The player spent several seasons out on loan—first at Sampdoria, then Inter Milan, and most recently with Fiorentina. Bonfantini scored nine goals last season across Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the Women’s Champions League, earning her a well-deserved permanent deal with the club. (Source: women'sfootball.blog)
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Athletic press La Liga on Barça signing Williams
Athletic Club have confirmed they met with La Liga to question Barcelona's ability to sign players within the league's financial fair play rules amid the Catalan side's ongoing pursuit of Nico Williams
Barça sporting director Deco said last weekend that Spain winger Williams, who has a €58 million release clause, has shown a "strong desire" to join the La Liga champions this summer.
Source: espn.com
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Sweden enter Women's EURO in top form after sweeping aside Norway
The result is perfect preparation for Sweden, as they now head to Switzerland for Euro 2025, where they open their campaign against Denmark on 4th July
Sweden Women will head into the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on a 12-match unbeaten run, as Norway became the latest side to fail to get the better of their neighbours, who ran out 2-0 winners in Oslo.
Source: tribalfootball.com
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso assesses back three switch – ‘It gives us richness’
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has declared that he was happy with his side’s defensive work and pressing following their 3-0 victory over RB Salzburg in their final Club World Cup group game
The most notable shift in the match was Alonso’s use of a back three. He explained that he was content with how it played out.
Source: football-espana.net
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Finland lose to Netherlands in final match before Women's EURO 2025
Vivianne Miedema scored her 98th and 99th international goals in Netherlands win
Finland Women lost their five-match unbeaten run on the eve of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship thanks to a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in a warm-up friendly before the tournament.
Source: tribalfootball.com
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Bellingham and Vinícius shine as Real Madrid top group at Club World Cup
If Real Madrid are to make a success of the Xabi Alonso era they will have to embrace their former midfielder’s quest for structure
In turn, though, Alonso will come away from his new side’s encouraging 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia knowing that keeping everyone onside will be easier if he continues to find ways to let Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior have their share of the limelight.
Source: theguardian.com
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Man City put five past Juventus in Club World Cup
Erling Haaland scored his 300th top-level career goal to help Manchester City easily beat Juventus in the heat of Orlando to top Group G at the Club World Cup
Norway striker Haaland scuffed home a finish in the second half as the Premier League side withstood the 32C temperatures, as well as a short spell of showers, to dismantle Juve and avoid being in the same side of the draw as Champions League winners Paris St-Germain and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
Source: bbc.com
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Gulf in class shows as Ireland utterly outplayed in 4-0 defeat to USWNT
No sweet sixteen for Ireland in Denver then
After 15 successive wins in this fixture, this was quite grim, often grisly, occasionally gruesome, as Ireland were thoroughly bested in all departments.
Source: m.independent.ie
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Match of The Day
Juventus and Manchester City battle it out in their final Group G fixture at the FIFA Club World Cup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Thursday. Both European giants have already qualified for the last 16 and are now seeking to finish top of the group, with Juve currently boasting a slight advantage courtesy of goals scored.
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Cristiano Ronaldo signs new Al-Nassr deal and gains ownership role
Following an announcement on Thursday, the Saudi club confirmed that Ronaldo has agreed terms on a two-year extension that will see him net around €185 million annually
It was reported in Marca earlier this year that Ronaldo's deal will equate to €15m per month, €3.8m per week and €550k per day. But it has been reported that Ronaldo will also be offered a minority ownership in Al-Nassr to signify his importance to the project and the Real Madrid and Manchester United legend will also have an input into which players they sign.
Source: transfermarkt.com
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'Brilliant' and 'a real character' - Liverpool sign Kerkez for £40m
Liverpool have taken their summer spending to about £170m with the signing of left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth in a deal worth £40m
The 21-year-old Hungary international has signed a five-year contract with the Reds.
Source: bbc.com
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Man City must suffer in Orlando heat, warns Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City “will have to suffer” against Juventus in the heat at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, with the conditions disrupting the team’s rhythm and affecting who he selects
If City beat Juve they will top Group G and avoid the winners of Group H, from which two of Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Hilal will progress. Temperatures for the game may be above 30C and Guardiola was asked about the conditions.
Source: bbc.com
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UEFA Women's EURO 2025 | France’s Grace Geyoro: ‘We must look England straight in the eyes’
The midfielder talks about France’s belief and being a role model
Last month France head coach, Laurent Bonadei, made the controversial decision to drop the captain Wendie Renard, the vice-captain Eugénie Le Sommer, who also happens to be the most capped female player in France of all time, as well as Kenza Dali.
Source: theguardian.com
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Women's International friendly: Australia vs. Slovenia
For Australia, Alex Chidiac and Emily Gielnik are straight back into the starting XI, and Montemurro has given Teagan Micah her 7th start in a row in goal despite Mackenzie Arnold being back from injury. (Source: The Guardian)
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Arsenal expected to seal £9.3m deal for Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard
Arsenal have offered an upfront £9.3m for Brentford’s captain, Christian Nørgaard, as they attempt to secure a replacement for Thomas Partey and are poised to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea this week
Arsenal’s bid for 31-year-old Nørgaard is at an advanced stage and a deal is expected to be agreed.
Source: theguardian.com
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Spain
The world champions’ squad contains two Ballon d’Or winners and a place in the final is the minimum requirement
Spain are in exceptional form, with a settled squad and only a few lingering doubts. With a stellar cast including Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey, Laia Aleixandri, Irene Paredes, Esther González, Ona Batlle and Patri Guijarro, they are the only team in Switzerland with two double Ballon d’Or winners – an accolade La Roja have dominated since 2021.
Source: theguardian.com
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Inter Milan knock out River Plate – advance as group winners
Inter Milan scored twice in the last 18 minutes to beat River Plate 2-0 on Wednesday and progress to the knockout stage of the Club World Cup as Group E winners and send the Argentines home
Francesco Esposito scored UEFA Champions League finalists Inter's first goal seven minutes after River had been reduced to 10 men by the dismissal of Lucas Martínez Quarta, and Alessandro Bastoni added the second in stoppage time.
Source: espn.com
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Italy
The Azzurre have been improving since Andrea Soncin took over but they have been drawn in a tough group
“The feeling is the same as in 2019,” says Cristiana Girelli, one of the main protagonists of the World Cup that changed the history of Italy’s women’s national team. That was the year Italy topped their group ahead of Australia and reached the quarter-finals.
Source: theguardian.com
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When are the 2025-26 Barclays Women’s Super League fixtures released?
The Women’s Super League (WSL) has revealed the date and time of when the fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be revealed
Chelsea will look to defend their title next season but could face fierce competition from the likes of European champions Arsenal, Manchester United, and Man City.
Source: shekicks.net
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Germany beat France to set up Euro U21 final with England
Germany will play England in the final of the European Under-21 Championship after two early goals helped them beat France in the semi-final
After reigning holders England defeated Netherlands 2-1 earlier on Wednesday, Germany only needed eight minutes before they opened the scoring in Kosice, Slovakia.
Source: bbc.com
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Taylor Hinds set to leave Liverpool and join Arsenal on a free transfer
The Guardian has reported that Hinds has decided to join the Gunners when her contract expires at the end of June
Taylor Hinds is set to end her five-year stay at Liverpool and join European champions Arsenal on a free transfer.
Source: shekicks.net
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Elliott double sinks Netherlands as England Under-21s reach Euros final
There is something about Lee Carsley and this competition. Just when it looked like England were heading for a nervous period of extra time after the goalkeeper James Beadle had been embarrassed by Noah Ohio’s outlandish equaliser, a stunning winner by Harvey Elliott
His second goal of the evening – and fourth in Slovakia – means the dream of winning successive European under-21 tournaments is alive and well.
Source: theguardian.com
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NWSL Power Rankings: Seattle Reign, Racing Louisville make statements at midseason
Teams that struggled in 2024 are crashing the top half of the rankings as the league hits the 2025 campaign’s halfway mark
What a night it was in Kentucky. Racing Louisville’s 2–0 win over the defending champions, the Orlando Pride, was one of the biggest results in the team’s history.
Source: si.com
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UEFA Euro U21 semifinals
A place in the European Under-21 Championship final will be on the line when England Under-21s take on Netherlands Under-21s in Wednesday's last-four meeting in Bratislava.
Germany Under-21s and France Under-21s will both be targeting a place in the European Under-21 Championship final when they face off in Wednesday's clash in Kosice.
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Lee Carsley relishing chance to go back to future with England Under-21s
It is no surprise to hear that the past two years feel like something of a blur for Lee Carsley
After leading England Under-21s to their first European title in a generation in 2023, the former Everton midfielder finds himself back in the semi-finals on Wednesday evening having spent almost six months in interim charge of the senior side.
Source: theguardian.com
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Juventus and Manchester United set for talks over Sancho deal
Juventus are reportedly pushing to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, with the Bianconeri to hold a meeting with the Premier League club on Wednesday
According to what was reported by Gianluca Di Marzio on Tuesday evening, Juventus will participate in a video call with the Red Devils today as the two parties attempt to thrash out a deal.
Source: football-italia.net
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Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens
Chelsea are pushing to finalise an agreement to buy Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Enzo Maresca has made no secret of his desire to sign a winger and talks over Gittens are moving in the right direction
Bayern Munich are also monitoring developments around the England Under-21 international but Chelsea are confident they will not be outflanked by the Bundesliga champions.
Source: theguardian.com
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Benfica beat Bayern to top group as both progress
Benfica beat Bayern Munich to progress into the Club World Cup last 16 as Group C winners amid sweltering temperatures in the United States
The match began at 3pm local time at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina with the temperature at 36C - and both sides were far from their best in the tough conditions.
Source: bbc.com
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Auckland schoolteacher's 'dream' goal stuns Boca
Christian Gray, a 28-year-old physical education teacher from New Zealand, scored against Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, offering the amateur side a fleeting moment of jubilation to make their participation in the elite tournament worthwhile
Gray's strike secured a 1-1 draw that sparkled like gold amid the rubble of Auckland City's tournament, a campaign that had seen the amateur side brutally exposed by a 10-0 hammering from Bayern Munich and a 6-0 defeat to Benfica.
Source: espn.com
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Delap scores first goal as Chelsea progress at Club World Cup
Striker Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal as the Blues qualified for the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with a win over ES Tunis
The 22-year-old scored with a placed shot deep into first half added time to get off the mark after his £30m move from Ipswich earlier this month.
Source: bbc.com
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Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 following DNCG meeting
Following a meeting with the DNCG, Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2, the LFP have confirmed in an official statement
Les Gones were handed a provisional relegation during the last meeting with the French football financial body on the basis that if their financial situation didn’t improve, they would be relegated to the French second tier.