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 ...
Germany may have been denied by VAR in the first half, but they were grateful to those in control in the second following a wild few minutes, while Denmark was left cursing the technology.
The tournament hosts were down a goal six minutes into the second half when Joachim Andersen hammered in a loose ball from a set piece, only for VAR to reverse the result due to a very thin offside call.Germany promptly ran down the other end, and VAR intervened once more in their favour when the snickometer revealed a handball by the same player, resulting in a penalty for Julian Nagelsmann's side.
That allowed Kai Havertz to put his team ahead from the spot, capping a dreadful few minutes for the Danes.
47’ mins - Andersen scores for Denmark
49’ mins - goal disallowed for offside
51’ mins - Handball by Andersen, penalty to Germany
53’ mins - Havertz scores for Germany
What a change of fortune for Germany in the space of 5 mins 😮
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