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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

Unstoppable Nigeria storm into WAFCON semi’s after Zambia thrashing, set to face Banyana or Senegal

Super Falcons' 'Mission X' rolls on in Morocco as they march into the semi-finals, just two wins away from the continental crown on Friday.

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

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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

USWNT beware! Zambia's big-money NWSL stars eye Olympic shock

In Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, the Copper Queens have the two most expensive players in the world in their arsenal at Paris 2024

Linda Caicedo Sophia Smith Salma Paralluelo split

Olympics 2024 squads: USWNT, Spain & every women's soccer roster

Women's soccer at the Games gets underway on July 25 and GOAL has all the information as the 12 nations involved announce their player lists

Inside the intellect, acumen of USWNT captain Lindsey Horan

GOAL sat down with the U.S. captain and self-confessed soccer junkie to discuss the team's new era, and her role in leading it

Smith, Bonmati & 15 women's stars to watch at the Olympics

As the likes of Spain, the USWNT and 2020 champion Canada prepare to fight for gold at this summer's Games, GOAL picks some names to keep an eye on...

Take 2: USWNT star Smith seeks redemption at Paris Olympics

The striker faced disappointment in 2023 World Cup, but now seems poised to dominate in her second major tournament

Olympics 2024 football draw: Teams & groups

The men's throne is up for grabs after Brazil's failure to qualify and the women's side features Emma Hayes in charge of the U.S. for the first time

Explained: Why Zambia could be forced to miss Olympics

Zambia are at risk of missing the women's football tournament at this summer's Olympics over charges against the country's senior football officials.

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.

Bay FC's Racheal Kundananji stretchered off for Zambia

Bay FC's world-record fee signing Racheal Kundananji was stretchered off in tears for Zambia in an African qualifier against Ghana.

Frequently asked questions

You can access Wembley Stadium using public transportation. You can travel to Wembley via London Underground services at either Wembley Park or Central stations.

No parking facilities are available to the public at Wembley Stadium, with fans strongly encouraged to travel to the ground via public transportation or on foot.

If neither option is viable, you can park at one of several Q-Park facilities across London or explore the additional parking options recommended by Wembley Stadium.

You should arrive well before kick-off to fully soak in a matchday experience at Wembley Stadium, with plenty to do around the ground ahead of the game.

Gates typically open to ticket holders two hours before kick-off for football fixtures, though timings will vary depending on the event. Ensure you are briefed before arrival, and give yourself plenty of time to get to Wembley Stadium.

You can book a guided tour of Wembley Stadium through the Stadium's official tours website.

Tours are offered all year round and come in multiple formats, allowing you to find the one that is right for you.

You are unlikely to be able to purchase Wembley Stadium tickets at the box office for most events on matchdays, given the high demand for fixtures, though some games may offer a select number of tickets.

While most ticket offices will typically sell a few tickets, most sales are traditionally handled online.

While most Premier League grounds have sections specifically reserved for family-friendly options, Wembley Stadium does not have a designated family-friendly area for events.

While some sporting events will offer specific areas, others - in particular concerts - will carry age restrictions, making the need for such areas redundant.

For football matches and England games, often there is a family enclosure with cheaper tickets, typically in the upper tier.

Yes, Wembley Stadium has a roof.

This roof is retractable, which means it can cover all the seats when it's used. Whilst some of the stadium will still be open, it provides cover for every seat.

As the biggest national stadium and home to the England football team, it holds 90,000 seats, and is the second largest stadium in Europe.

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