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NXGN 2026: Top 25 teenage talents in women's football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Lena Oberdorf and Linda Caicedo in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Who will end Bonmati's dominance?

Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?

Depay responds after being filmed using his phone on bench

Memphis Depay has moved to clarify his actions after being caught on camera using his mobile phone during Corinthians' 1-1 draw with Flamengo. The veteran forward appeared to be reprimanded by club officials as he sat in the dugout, sparking a social media frenzy regarding his professionalism. Despite the optics, the former Manchester United man insists his intentions were strictly related to his ongoing recovery.

Chelsea's 'tremendous' teen battling for WSL minutes

A WSL debut awaits the 19-year-old, who has made her Netherlands bow, completed a record move from PSV and played at Euro 2025 in the last 12 months

Spain v Netherlands: UEFA Women's Nations League 2024 Semi-final

Women's football legend Martens confirms retirement

Lieke Martens has called time on her professional football career at the age of 32, a year after announcing her international retirement.

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

Biggest winners & losers from Euro 2025

Sarina Wiegman's side successfully defender their crown after a drama-filled month of action in Switzerland

How to watch Women’s Euro 2025 final from anywhere in the world

Don't miss a second from this year's major football tournament

Euro 2025: Fixtures, knockouts & all you need to know

The Women's Euro 2025 has brought the best international women's teams from Europe together and GOAL has all you need to know.

All the Women's Euro 2025 kits released so far

Rep your team in time for a summer of football

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Biggest winners and losers of thrilling Euro 2025 group stage

England's Lionesses and world champions Spain remain in the mix for the title but the Netherlands have already gone home after a disastrous tournament

Netherlands v France - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D

France come from behind to beat the Netherlands to take top spot

France came from behind to win 5-2 against the Netherlands in their final game of Group D as Les Bleus ensured they pipped England to top spot.

Netherlands W vs France W: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Women's EURO match between Netherlands and France, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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What Lioness Mead told partner Miedema after Euros thrashing

Beth Mead has revealed what she said to partner Vivianne Miedema after helping England to a crushing 4-0 victory over the Netherlands.

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'That's why I don't go for headers!' - James shows off black eye

Chelsea superstar Lauren James has joked that she doesn't 'go up for headers' as she showed off a black eye. She was also seen with an ice pack on her face on the bench after she made way for Chloe Kelly during England's 4-0 win against the Netherlands in Euro 2025 at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich.

How dare anyone question Wiegman after that masterclass?!

The European champions could've been eliminated after just two games, but their tournament is back on track after a thrashing of the Netherlands

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‘None of us wanted to go home’ - Williamson on Lionesses ‘test’

Leah Williamson was pleased to see England pass their latest Euro 2025 “test” against the Netherlands as “none of us wanted to go home”.

Earps sends message to Lionesses ahead of crucial Euro 2025 clash

Former Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps has sent a message of support to England ahead of their crucial Euro 2025 match against the Netherlands.

England Women vs Netherlands Women: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Women's Euro match between England and Netherlands, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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'We won't be friends' - Miedema on facing partner Mead

Vivienne Miedema insists she and Beth Mead "will not be friends" when the Netherlands face England, despite the pair being in a relationship.

'We don't like losing' - Russo on do-or-die Netherlands clash

Alessia Russo insists England 'don't like losing' as they prepare for a do-or-die European Championship clash with the Netherlands.

Stanway insists Lionesses are 'fed up of talking' at Euro 2025

Georgia Stanway insists she is "fed up of talking" as England prepare to play the Netherlands in a do-or-die European Championship group clash.

Mead & Stanway under threat after awful England loss

Lauren James' lively display and Michelle Agyemang's impactful cameo were two of the only positives to take in a concerning opener.

📽️ | Miedema hits incredible landmark in Dutch win at Euro 2025

Vivianne Miedema has etched her name in the annals of football history by becoming the first Dutch footballer, man or woman, to score 100 goals for the national team. The milestone came during the Netherlands’ opening match of Euro 2025 against tournament newcomers Wales in Lucerne.

Vivianne Miedema scores the opening goal for the Netherlands against Wales.

Miedema leads the way as Netherlands thump Wales at Euro 2025

Netherlands striker opened the scoring as her side outclassed Wales on their major tournament debut

England v Germany: Final - UEFA Women's EURO 2022

Every Women's EURO winners - listed

Here's a complete list of women's European Championship winners and runners-up.

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

Daniel Mudau with 390.

Daniel Mudau with 172.

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