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Russo among 11 Lionesses on FIFPRO XI shortlist as Caldentey snubbed

Alessia Russo is one of 11 Lionesses on the list of nominees for this year's FIFPRO XI, which also includes seven players from the Spain side England beat in the European Championship final - albeit not Mariona Caldentey, who put La Roja ahead in that game and finished as runner-up to Aitana Bonmati at the Ballon d'Or. That's not the only surprise, either, with Mary Earps included and there no representation for the United States women's national team.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Could a Lioness lift the Golden Ball?

In the last few years, it's seemed relatively easy to predict the winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin. In 2025, though, it feels incredibly tricky, especially after England's win over Spain in the European Championship final.

GOAL's World-Class Club: Hampton usurps Earps in 2025

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

NXGN 2025: Football's 25 best women's wonderkids

The annual NXGN lists are back for another year, highlighting 25 of the most incredible female talents to have been born on or after January 1, 2006

Hayes & Rapinoe defend Banda after 'ridiculous' Rowling attack

Emma Hayes and Megan Rapinoe have criticised the "ridiculous" treatment of Barbra Banda after she won the BBC Women's Football of the Year award.

Orlando's Banda named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

With 13 goals for the Orlando Pride and 10 for Zambia, Banda selected as BBC's top women's player

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Can Bonmati hold off USWNT gold medallists?

The last three Golden Ball winners have represented Barcelona and Spain, and it looks likely that at least one of those themes will continue

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USWNT duo Smith & Girma up for prestigious BBC award

USWNT stars and Olympic gold medalists Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma are among five nominees for this year's BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award.

Report: Orlando files grievance on Zambia over Chanda injury

The NWSL club is filing the grievance as they believe Zambia didn't provide adequate care for their midfielder following an injury

Winners & losers from the Women's Olympic tournament

It was a tournament to remember for the U.S., Marta's Brazil and bronze medallist Germany - but concerns arose for plenty of others, not least Canada

Swanson leads GOAL's Olympic Team of the Group Stage

Two USWNT stars feature in GOAL's best XI after the first round at Paris 2024 was completed, with two Ballon d'Or winners grabbing spots in midfield

Hayes' USWNT are special! Olympic groups winners & losers

There have been a number of standout performers in the tournament's opening week, but others have endured an Olympics to forget

All eyes on U.S. attack: Swanson shines, Smith status unclear

The U.S. picked up three big points with a 3-0 victory, but with questions about Smith and Shaw, did they come at a cost?

USWNT's Swanson announces return with Olympic brace

Swanson, who missed out on the World Cup, scored twice in a minute to lead the way in a lopsided USWNT win over Zambia

Six reasons you should not underestimate USWNT in Paris

GOAL breaks down why this U.S. team, in the rare role of underdogs, is still among the contenders for gold in Paris

Say hello to Jaedyn Shaw, USWNT's next generational player

The teenager is one of the brightest talents in the sport, and she'll get the chance to prove it for the U.S. it this summer in Paris

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: Southampton are owned by Sport Republic, a London-based investment firm, who own an 80% stake in the club. Dragan Solak is the firm's lead investor.
: Southampton play their home games at the St. Mary's Stadium, which is South East London's largest stadium. The club started playing their games at this stadium in 2001.
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: Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.
: Terry Paine, with 713 appearances, is the club's record appearance make of all-time.
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Zambia news

Russo among 11 Lionesses on FIFPRO XI shortlist as Caldentey snubbed

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Could a Lioness lift the Golden Ball?

GOAL's World-Class Club: Hampton usurps Earps in 2025

NXGN 2025: Football's 25 best women's wonderkids

Hayes & Rapinoe defend Banda after 'ridiculous' Rowling attack

Orlando's Banda named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Can Bonmati hold off USWNT gold medallists?

USWNT duo Smith & Girma up for prestigious BBC award

Report: Orlando files grievance on Zambia over Chanda injury

Winners & losers from the Women's Olympic tournament

Swanson leads GOAL's Olympic Team of the Group Stage

Hayes' USWNT are special! Olympic groups winners & losers

All eyes on U.S. attack: Swanson shines, Smith status unclear

USWNT's Swanson announces return with Olympic brace

Six reasons you should not underestimate USWNT in Paris

Say hello to Jaedyn Shaw, USWNT's next generational player

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