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 ...
With the announcement that captain and now-famous forward Iago Aspas would be staying with the team, Celta Vigo handed their supporters perhaps the greatest Christmas gift they could have asked for.
The 37-year-old signed a new contract that keeps him there until the end of 2026, but his previous one expired next summer. For the supporters at Balaidos, who have watched Aspas participate in their European runs and save them from numerous relegations in extreme sports, he has become a Messiah.
Aspas, who has appeared in 16 of Claudio Giraldez's 17 Liga games this season, is still a key member of the team. He has six goals and three assists in those appearances, 13 of which have been starts. He is frequently the Galicians' center of invention, and despite his advanced age, he still has the midas touch in front of goal. However, the fact that Giraldez was benched against Real Sociedad and Celta still won shows that he has reduced the team's dependency on Aspas.
The 37-year-old signed a new contract that keeps him there until the end of 2026, but his previous one expired next summer. For the supporters at Balaidos, who have watched Aspas participate in their European runs and save them from numerous relegations in extreme sports, he has become a Messiah.
Aspas, who has appeared in 16 of Claudio Giraldez's 17 Liga games this season, is still a key member of the team. He has six goals and three assists in those appearances, 13 of which have been starts. He is frequently the Galicians' center of invention, and despite his advanced age, he still has the midas touch in front of goal. However, the fact that Giraldez was benched against Real Sociedad and Celta still won shows that he has reduced the team's dependency on Aspas.
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