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From Morocco to Saudi Arabia, another setback has dashed Mendy’s dream of playing in the Roshen League. The left-back, who had hoped to showcase his skills in one of Asia’s most co

Senegalese star suffers fresh setback The Senegalese star has suffered another setback in his quest to regain full fitness, with the latest scan revealing a minor but frustrating recurrence of the hamstring injury that has already sidelined him for several crucial matches. Club doctors are said to be cautiously optimistic about a swift recovery, yet they insist on strict adherence to the rehabilitation protocol before the player can return to full training. This fresh blow comes at a sensitive time, as both the player and his club had hoped he would be available for selection in the upcoming fixtures against key rivals. His absence not only weakens the team’s attacking options but also raises questions about long-term planning, given his central role in the squad’s tactical setup. Supporters, eager for positive news, will now have to wait patiently while the medical staff monitors his progress day by day.

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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.

10 years of NXGN: Where are 2024's best women's wonderkids now?

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USWNT learns final Olympic opponent - and it's not Jorge Vilda

The United States women's national team now knows its final Olympic group stage opponent - and it's not the new side of ex-Spain boss Jorge Vilda.

NXGN 2024: Women's football's top 25 wonderkids

The annual NXGN lists are back for another year, highlighting 25 of the most incredible teenage talents in the women's game

Cortes rejects Morocco coaching role to stand by Hermoso

Lluis Cortes reportedly rejected the chance to become Morocco's new women's head coach after discovering Jorge Vilda's involvement in the project.

Ex-Spain boss Vilda appointed Morocco head coach

Jorge Vilda has been appointed as the head coach of the Morocco women's team.

Winners & losers from the Women's World Cup

This was a tournament packed with amazing storylines, from surprise packages to shock early exits, but who stood out, for both good and bad reasons?

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Women's World Cup: England slip to seventh, Japan take No.1

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Eugenie Le Sommer celebrates scoring her second goal for France against Morocco at Women's World Cup

Le Sommer's still got the magic! France cruise into last eight

Euguenie Le Sommer's double helped France advance to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup after a resounding 4-0 win over Morocco on Tuesday.

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South Korea stunned as Morocco's Benzina makes history

Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina created history in Women's World Cup as her team edged out South Korea.

Popp's on fire! Germany send warning to World Cup rivals 🔥

Alex Popp was at the double as Germany laid down the biggest marker of any Women's World Cup contender so far in a 6-0 win over Morocco on Monday.

Bayern star Gwinn speaks out on rejecting Playboy cover shoot

Bayern Munich women star Giulia Gwinn has explained why she rejected a naked cover shoot with Playboy magazine.

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All 32 squads that will be competing at the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer

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