For more than a decade, the story of modern women’s football in Spain has been impossible to tell without mentioning Alexia Putellas. Her rise from a talented young midfielder to one of the most celebrated footballers in the world mirrors the transformation of women’s football itself. At FC Barcelona Femení, she became more than a captain or a star player. She became the face of a movement, the symbol of a generation that refused to accept limitations, and the heartbeat of a club that evolved into a global powerhouse. After fourteen unforgettable years filled with trophies, tears, records, and revolutionary moments, conversations about her future naturally carry emotional weight. Whether she continues in Barcelona colors or embraces a new chapter elsewhere, her legacy is already immortal. When Alexia first arrived at Barcelona, women’s football occupied a very different space in the sporting world. Stadiums were quieter, television coverage was limited, and the level of investment coul...
Interim England manager Lee Carsley says Ben White's standing with the national squad remains unchanged.
The Arsenal defender is once again absent from the Three Lions squad, Carsley's first since taking over for Gareth Southgate on an interim basis.White requested not to be selected for Southgate's team in March, and he has not been with the group since leaving the 2022 World Cup camp in Qatar early due to a disagreement with Southgate's assistant Steve Holland.
And Carsley, who will lead England against the Republic of Ireland and Finland next month, claims White was once again unavailable.
"As far as I'm aware, he wasn't available for selection," Carsley told me.
"Nothing has changed in my two weeks here, so that's where we are with it.
"I saw in certain press reports suggesting he was open to it, but it hasn't gone any further. As far as I am aware, there has been no change.
"He's always played well but he made himself unavailable for selection so I'm not sure where we go with that."
Carsley has, however, sprung a few surprises with his pick, identifying several unfamiliar faces.

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