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Lizbeth Ovalle’s Groundbreaking Transfer to Orlando Pride: A New Era for Women’s Soccer.

The world of women's football has rarely experienced a seismic shift quite like this: Lizbeth Ovalle , Mexico’s dazzling winger known as La Maga (“The Magician”), is set to gotten to be the foremost costly player within the history of the women's amusement. Her transfer from Tigres UANL Femenil to the Orlando Pride for a world-record $1.5 million stands as a defining moment—one that reverberates through not only North America, but the global sport. This move is much more than a numbers game; it is a statement of intent, ambition, and belief in the women’s game at the highest levels. Let’s explore why Ovalle’s arrival in Florida marks a new era for the NWSL , what it means for Mexican football, and how this move changes the stakes for women’s football worldwide. The Record-Shattering Move: Facts and Figures The deal, announced on August 21, 2025, shattered previous women’s transfer records by a considerable margin: Transfer Fee: $1.5 million. Contract: Through 2027, with a ...
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N'Golo Kante is unexpectedly recalled to the France Euro 2024 squad, although Michael Olise and Christopher Nkunku are not.

Didier Deschamps has given N'Golo Kante a surprise recall to the France squad for Euro 2024.

Les Bleus are among the favourites to win the title in Germany, but they lack a number of big names in central midfield, and they are also hampered by the injury absence of Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara.

Kante, 33, last played for his country in the summer of 2022, but he will have the opportunity to add to his 56 caps after joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad last year.

France has left out Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku after his injury-plagued debut season in west London, as well as Michael Olise, a London-born Crystal Palace winger who has previously represented the country at the juvenile level.

Axel Disasi and Malo Gusto, Nkunku's Chelsea colleagues, did not make the cut, but Premier League trio Alphonse Areola, William Saliba, and Ibrahima Konate did.

Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez would have made the roster, but he is out due to injury.

For the first time, Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is listed alongside established players such as Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, and Antoine Griezmann.

Deschamps has chosen a 26-man team instantly, despite numerous other countries releasing preliminary lists ahead of the June 7 deadline to officially reveal each decision.

France will play warm-up friendly against Luxembourg and Canada next month before beginning their Euro campaign against Austria on June 17, with other group games against the Netherlands and Poland.

25-player France squad - Euro 2024

Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens).

Defenders: Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Benjamin Pavard (Inter), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid).

Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), N’Golo Kante (Al Ittihad).

Forwards: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich, Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Marcus Thuram (Inter).

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