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Lehmann suffers blow and leaves Swiss squad

Switzerland national team coach Rafel Navarro has been forced to shuffle his pack ahead of the upcoming international break following the news that Alisha Lehmann will be unavailable for selection. Lehmann will miss the crucial upcoming fixtures as she stays behind to undergo treatment for a fitness issue. The Swiss Football Association (SFV) confirmed the news on Saturday.

Making of a NXGN winner: The rise of Sydney Schertenleib

When Sydney Schertenleib sat in front of the national media last summer, before playing in her first European Championship for hosts Switzerland at the age of 18, and declared that her "biggest goal" was to win the Ballon d'Or one day, some may have rolled their eyes.

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.

Switzerland v Northern Ireland - 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier

Lehmann among the goals as Switzerland thrash Malta

Alisha Lehmann led the way for Switzerland Women as they maintained their perfect start to their 2027 World Cup qualification campaign, securing a convincing 4-1 victory over Malta on Saturday. The Leicester City star scored the all-important second goal as the Swiss completely overpowered their opponents, registering a total of 28 shots.

📽️ | Lehmann hits cameraman while recreating iconic video

Alisha Lehmann inadvertently fired a wayward shot into an unsuspecting cameraman while recreating Ronaldinho’s iconic crossbar challenge. The Switzerland international, who now plays her club football in Italy for Como Women, is a clean striker of the ball. Not every effort can be struck perfectly, though, meaning that the odd apology and comforting hug has to be handed out.

Switzerland v Norway: UEFA Womens EURO 2025 Group A

Switzerland star Lehmann selected as Winter Olympics torch-bearer

Switzerland and Como Women's ace Alisha Lehmann has been selected as one of the torch-bearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The former Aston Villa and Juventus star moved to Como in the summer, and has now been picked to run a key part of the symbolic relay, an honour bestowed on a rare few professional athletes at the events.

'Suits me' - Lehmann jokes after scoring for Switzerland

Como star Alisha Lehmann could not resist cracking a joke after she scored for Switzerland during an international friendly defeat to Belgium. The Swiss' first outing under new head coach Rafel Navarro ended in a 2-1 defeat but Lehmann was still in good spirits afterwards. The former Juventus star stepped off the bench to score Switzerland’s only goal, and followed it up with a wry grin.

Lehmann names Chelsea star as her toughest-ever opponent

Como and Switzerland star Alisha Lehmann named a Chelsea star as the toughest-ever opponent she has contested against, while also revealing whether she would rather win the World Cup with the Switzerland national team or the Ballon d'Or. Lehmann left Aston Villa for Italy to join Juventus in the summer of 2024 after spending six years in England and joined Como in the summer.

Lehmann burgled as Como star shares video of ransacked home

Alisha Lehmann has seen her house in Italy burgled, with the Como Women star sharing a video on social media of her ransacked bedroom. The Switzerland international was not in at the time of the incident, but is being forced to clean up the mess left behind. Lehmann had been embracing a new challenge with Como, but will now be asking questions of her living arrangements.

📽️ | Lehmann vs Djourou! Swiss star calls in VAR to solve dispute

Switzerland and Como Women’s star Alisha Lehmann has been having some fun on the training ground with Johan Djourou while on international duty. The former Arsenal defender is currently working as the assistant coach of the Swiss women’s team and was taking part in some drills when a simple error saw Lehmann jokingly request some assistance from VAR.

📽️ | Lehmann leaves team-mate disgusted with cheat meal choice

Alisha Lehmann left her Switzerland team-mate disgusted as the Como star revealed her favourite cheat meal. The Switzerland women's team released a video on Instagram of players and coaches sharing their favourite guilty pleasure foods on camera. Former Arsenal star Johan Djourou, who is on the coaching staff of the national team, also shared his favourite.

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Lehmann gets emotional after Como stun former club Juventus

Alisha Lehmann issued a heartfelt message to Juventus after she helped Como to a shock victory over her former club in the Serie A Femminile. Having spent the 2024-25 season with the Bianconeri, the 26-year-old made a winning return with her new club thanks to team-mate Nadine Nischler’s late strike at the Stadio Comunale Vittorio Pozzo Lamarmora on Saturday.

Man City's Lauren James-like teen building on Euro 2025 breakout

There was no shortage of big names on show when Manchester City hosted Arsenal in a bumper Women’s Super League clash in early October. A quick look through the teams and most would’ve been drawn to the likes of Chloe Kelly, Khadija Shaw, Alessia Russo, Vivianne Miedema and Mariona Caldentey, especially if they were picking out a potential match-winner. In the end, though, it was a rising teenage star who took up that role, one by the name of Iman Beney.

Lehmann reveals how she's living 'the dream' at Como Women

Alisha Lehmann has detailed how she is living “the dream” after completing a transfer from Juventus to Como Women. The Swiss forward made her way to Italy in the summer of 2024, bringing a productive stint in WSL to a close. The ex-West Ham and Aston Villa forward became a Serie A title winner during her time in Turin. She is, however, now fully embracing a new challenge with a team that matches her personality and ambition on and off the field.

Holidays over for Lehmann as Swiss star returns to Juventus

Alisha Lehmann was back to work on Tuesday as Juventus welcomed the Switzerland star back to the club for the start of pre-season.

Three Lionesses lead GOAL's Euros Team of the Tournament

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Lehmann sends message to 'haters' from Ibiza after Euro 2025

Alisha Lehmann seems to be making the most of her holidays in Ibiza, sending a message to her haters after taking to social media on Saturday.

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Euro 2025 top scorers: Golden Boot race at the Women's European Championship

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

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Juventus star Lehmann backflips off yacht in Ibiza

Juventus star Alisha Lehmann backflipped off a yacht in a daring stunt while on her summer holidays.

Lehmann relaxes at Beachouse Ibiza on well-earned holiday

Alisha Lehmann was spotted relaxing at Beachouse Ibiza with Riola Xhemaili and other Switzerland team-mates on a vacation following the team's elimination from the 2025 European Championship. After an impressive run to the last-eight stage of the competition, Lehmann and Co crashed out as they went down 2-0 against reigning world champions Spain.

Lehmann endures 15-hour holiday flight drama after ‘petrol leak’

Alisha Lehmann had to endure a 15-hour travel nightmare when heading off on holiday, with a “petrol leak” delaying her flight.

Lehmann sends Switzerland message after Euro 2025 elimination

Alisha Lehmann thanked her home nation after Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland were knocked out of the tournament by Spain in the quarter-finals.

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