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Talking about Alexia Putelas today means talking about the present and future of women’s football. Her 500 appearances for FC Barcelona is more than just a statistic. It’s a testament to a career that changed the way the sport is understood. In an environment like Camp Nou, her figure is not only important, but central.The tribute she received after achieving this milestone took place in the ideal context of a big win against Real Madrid and a completely devoted fan base. But more than her results, it was her influence that was praised. Because Alexia plays, leads and represents.the person…
Southampton 2-1 Arsenal: Ross Stewart and Shay Charles write their names in Saints’ history as they beat the Premier League leaders and book a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.21:57, April 4, 2026Updated April 4, 2026 23:08Shay Charles scored the winning goal.Tonda Eckert’s Southampton surprised Arsenal by defeating Arsenal 2-1 at home in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, advancing to the semi-finals of the competition. Saints face Man City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, before taking on Leeds United and West Ham United tomorrow afternoon.The Gunners were the clear favorites heading into the match, but it was the Championship…
Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City this summer when his contract expires. Assistant manager Pep Lijnders urged supporters to cherish the “last six weeks” of a fantastic nine-year spell at the Etihad. Bernardo revealed in October that he already knew what was in store for him this season, but that the time was not yet right to reveal it.No official announcement has yet been received from either the player or the club, but Lijnders gave a clear answer to a question about Silva’s irreplaceable talent after the 4-0 win over Liverpool. “You can never replace him with the same kind…
PARIS (AP) — Monaco picked up where it left off on Sunday before the international break, beating southern rivals Marseille 2-1 in the French league with a stunning goal from U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to strengthen hosts Monaco’s bid for a Champions League spot.The Principality side won seven consecutive games in Ligue 1, extending their unbeaten record in league matches to 10 games.With this victory, Monaco is tied on points with Marseille in fourth place, and one point behind Lille in third place.Balogun, who has scored eight goals in Monaco’s last eight matches in all competitions, made it 2-0 in…
TThroughout history, there have been many times when soccer stars came close to playing in the World Cup, only to be sidelined by injury. These absences not only shaped their careers, but also changed the course of the national team.As preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, are underway, we take a look back at the major absences. 7 star players who missed the World Cup due to injuryInjuries are part of the game, but when they occur on the eve of a big…
Manchester United have been without Patrick Dorg since late January due to a hamstring injury, and the left winger is making good progress with Carrington.April 5, 2026, 12:47Updated April 5, 2026, 13:25Michael Carrick plans to get Patrick Dawg fit soon (Image: Matt Impey/Shutterstock)Patrick Dawg is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury, with a big boost from Michael Carrick. The Manchester United winger has been sidelined since picking up the injury in the 3-2 away win against Arsenal on January 25.Dorg suffered the injury after scoring against the Gunners and was expected to be out for around…
WThe hat should have been a simple family celebration in Miami, but instead provided a revealing snapshot of a more complicated reality for the Beckham family.As David Beckham reached a defining moment in his journey as a soccer owner with the opening of Inter Miami CF’s new Freedom Park stadium, many of his family gathered to celebrate both the milestone and Easter weekend. But one absence quickly changed the focus.Victoria Beckham shared a series of carefully-curated Easter moments on social media, including a personalized basket for each family member. These gifts were made for David and his children Romeo, Cruise,…
Mikel Arteta was criticized for his actions on the touchline as he looks to get the season back on track after seeing Arsenal shocked out of the FA Cup by SouthamptonArsenal’s season continues to be rocky against SouthamptonFormer Arsenal star Theo Walcott felt Mikel Arteta was emitting a “nervous energy that was reflected in the team” as the Gunners were eliminated in the FA Cup by Southampton.The Premier League leaders were shocked on the south coast, meaning their chances of winning a second trophy disappeared within a fortnight. For the Championship side, Shay Charles scored the winning goal in the…
Shay Lacey has already made three first-team appearances this season. (Image: Getty)Manchester United’s academy coaches speak calmly about their young players. They want to temper expectations, but when the Liverpool player’s name is mentioned, their masks fall. “Listen, everyone in the world knows about Shea Lacy,” Travis Binion gushed in September. It may sound like an exaggeration, but Lacey has been the talk of the academy ever since he was a boy.Adam Lawrence spoke about Lacey earlier this week, then paused for a moment to consider his words. “Shea can do real first-team level things with the ball without getting…
MILAN (AP) — Lautaro Martinez returns from injury and Inter Milan is back to its old self. Serie A Also a leader.Lautaro scored twice in his first appearance since February as Inter defeated visiting Roma 5-2 on Sunday, ending their winning streak in all competitions at four.Lautaro scored in the 2nd and 52nd minutes at San Siro. Hakan Calhanoglu, who just helped Turkey qualify for the World Cup, also scored, as did Inter’s Markus Thuram and Nicolo Barella.With Gianluca Mancini and Barella Italian team missed the World Cupscoring a momentary equalizer for Roma. After that, Lorenzo Pellegrini answered Roma with…