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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 ...

Ranking the greatest nines for Manchester United in the Premier League's history.

Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United has been given the number nine shirt for the 2024–25 season. The Dane will be spearheading Erik ten Hag's line this year. There have been some very talented forwards who have played for Manchester United, but the players who have worn the number nine shirt are a bit of a mixed bag.

We've chosen to rank the top five Manchester United number nines from the Premier League era as Hojlund takes over the jersey.

5.Romelu Lukaku


Romelu Lukaku has never been the most popular player at any of his clubs, but in a Manchester United shirt, he did what he always does: score goals. The big Belgian scored 42 goals in 96 appearances for the Red Devils after joining from Everton, including a record-breaking 10 in his first nine games to break Sir Bobby Charlton's mark. His form declined during his second season, and a breakdown in his relationship with the club resulted in a £73 million transfer to Inter Milan. Lukaku later claimed he had been a'scapegoat' for United's disappointing performances under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

4.Louis Saha


Louis Saha is one of those guys who was far better than his reputation suggests. The French forward was terrific at Fulham and occasionally brilliant at Manchester United, despite the fitness difficulties that plagued him there. Rio Ferdinand once described him as his most difficult opponent, Wayne Rooney referred to Saha as his preferred attacking partner, and ex-England defender Joleon Lescott stated one match against the forward made him consider retiring!

"The best player I played against was Louis Saha at Fulham when I was at Wolves," Lescott stated on William Hill's Stripped Podcast. "He made me realize what I needed to do better as a professional and footballer. I'd never played against someone who outperformed me in all aspects at once. Someone could have been faster or stronger than me, but I would outperform them in other ways. After the game, I remember returning to the locker room and thinking, 'I might have to retire'. It was a good thing, though, because I understood I needed to go to the next level. It taught me that you can be humbled very quickly, and I needed to better."

Saha scored 42 goals in 124 games for Manchester United, including two Premier League titles.

3. Zlatan Ibrahimovic


Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived, saw, and, in his own words, won the Premier League. Jose Mourinho attempted to reunite with the outspoken Swede in 2016, signing him on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. At 34, there were reservations about Ibrahimovic's readiness for English football, but he scored 27 goals in all competitions during his debut season.

A brace in the League Cup final against Southampton was a highlight before Ibrahimovic's season was cut short by a catastrophic knee injury. When he returned, after re-signing for the club on a short-term contract, the aforementioned Lukaku had taken over as the team's focal point. Ibrahimovic went on to join the LA Galaxy, where he scored 52 goals in 56 MLS appearances.

2. Dimitar Berbatov


Sir Alex Ferguson recognized some maverick brilliance in Dimitar Berbatov after paying £30.75 million to recruit the forward from Spurs. Berbatov joined a talented attacking lineup that included Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez, and Cristiano Ronaldo in his rookie season as Manchester United won the Premier League in 2008-09. With an extraordinarily sticky first touch and a penchant for the exceptional, Berbatov created some great moments at Old Trafford over four seasons. A hat-trick against Liverpool, a five-goal thrashing of Blackburn, and a spectacular roulette-spin assist against West Ham are just a few highlights.

His laid-back demeanor was not always appreciated, and after winning the Premier League's Golden Boot that season, he was unexpectedly left out of the squad for the 2011 Champions League final.

1. Andy Cole


Rightly or unjustly, Andy Cole has found himself as a footballer who is criminally underappreciated. After scoring numerous goals at Newcastle and winning the 1993-94 Golden Boot, he signed for Manchester United in a British transfer record deal. He continued where he left off, scoring 121 goals in 275 appearances and winning five league crowns, two FA Cups, and the Champions League along the way. His relationship with Dwight Yorke is widely regarded as the best of the Premier League era, a telepathic duo that led the club to its finest season in history with a treble in 1998-99.

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