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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Barcelona set for historic All-Star clash with Liga MX Femenil's finest
MEXICO CITY: Spanish champions Barcelona women will take on the top players of Liga MX Femenil in the inaugural 'Duelo de Estrellas' (All-Star Game) in Monterrey next month, the Mexican league announced on Monday. The showcase match is set for August 22 at Estadio Universitario in the capital of the Mexican northern state of Nuevo Leon, and will feature players from all 18 Liga MX Femenil teams facing off against the three-time Women's Champions League winners. 'The Duel of the Stars is a key step in the growth of the Liga MX Femenil,' the league said in a statement. 'Focusing on the talent of our players, it recognises their impact on and off the pitch. For the fans, it is an experience that strengthens their connection with their league and its stars.' Players have been selected based on their performances throughout the season, including record goal scorer Charlyn Corral, and using an Index Score. Three players will be chosen by fans, and two more will be added as 'surprise' selections. Barcelona will also play Mexican runners-up Club America in Mexico City on August 24 as part of their pre-season ahead of their Liga F opener against Alhama CF on August 31.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Barcelona set for historic All-Star clash with Liga MX Femenil's finest
Spanish champion Barcelona women will take on the top players of Liga MX Femenil in the inaugural 'Duelo de Estrellas' (All-Star Game) in Monterrey next month, the Mexican league announced on Monday. The showcase match is set for August 22 at Estadio Universitario in the capital of the Mexican northern state of Nuevo Leon, and will feature players from all 18 Liga MX Femenil teams facing off against the three-time Women's Champions League winners. 'The Duel of the Stars is a key step in the growth of the Liga MX Femenil,' the league said in a statement. ALSO READ: Manchester United signs forward Mbeumo from Brentford 'Focusing on the talent of our players, it recognises their impact on and off the pitch. For the fans, it is an experience that strengthens their connection with their league and its stars.' Players have been selected based on their performances throughout the season, including record goal scorer Charlyn Corral, and using an Index Score. Three players will be chosen by fans, and two more will be added as 'surprise' selections. Barcelona will also play Mexican runner-up Club America in Mexico City on August 24 as part of its pre-season ahead of its Liga F opener against Alhama CF on August 31. Related Topics Barcelona / Liga MX
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Barcelona set for historic All-Star clash with Liga MX Femenil's finest
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - FC Barcelona v Chelsea - Estadi Johan Cruyff, Barcelona, Spain - April 20, 2025 FC Barcelona's Vicky Lopez, Salma Paralluelo, Claudia Pina and Ewa Pajor celebrate after the match REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Spanish champions Barcelona women will take on the top players of Liga MX Femenil in the inaugural 'Duelo de Estrellas' (All-Star Game) in Monterrey next month, the Mexican league announced on Monday. The showcase match is set for August 22 at Estadio Universitario in the capital of the Mexican northern state of Nuevo Leon, and will feature players from all 18 Liga MX Femenil teams facing off against the three-time Women's Champions League winners. "The Duel of the Stars is a key step in the growth of the Liga MX Femenil," the league said in a statement. "Focusing on the talent of our players, it recognises their impact on and off the pitch. For the fans, it is an experience that strengthens their connection with their league and its stars." Players have been selected based on their performances throughout the season, including record goal scorer Charlyn Corral, and using an Index Score. Three players will be chosen by fans, and two more will be added as 'surprise' selections. Barcelona will also play Mexican runners-up Club America in Mexico City on August 24 as part of their pre-season ahead of their Liga F opener against Alhama CF on August 31. (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico CityEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Barcelona set for historic All-Star clash with Liga MX Femenil's finest
MEXICO CITY - Spanish champions Barcelona women will take on the top players of Liga MX Femenil in the inaugural 'Duelo de Estrellas' (All-Star Game) in Monterrey next month, the Mexican league announced on Monday. The showcase match is set for August 22 at Estadio Universitario in the capital of the Mexican northern state of Nuevo Leon, and will feature players from all 18 Liga MX Femenil teams facing off against the three-time Women's Champions League winners. "The Duel of the Stars is a key step in the growth of the Liga MX Femenil," the league said in a statement. "Focusing on the talent of our players, it recognises their impact on and off the pitch. For the fans, it is an experience that strengthens their connection with their league and its stars." Players have been selected based on their performances throughout the season, including record goal scorer Charlyn Corral, and using an Index Score. Three players will be chosen by fans, and two more will be added as 'surprise' selections. Barcelona will also play Mexican runners-up Club America in Mexico City on August 24 as part of their pre-season ahead of their Liga F opener against Alhama CF on August 31. REUTERS
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arsenal agree world-record transfer fee with Liverpool to sign forward Olivia Smith in women's football's first-ever £1m deal
Arsenal break the bank for Smith Set to pay record transfer fee in women's football Liverpool set to make five times their investment WHAT HAPPENED? According to The Guardian, the 20-year-old Liverpool forward is poised to become the first player in women's football to move for a seven-figure sum, setting a new benchmark for the women's game globally. She joined Liverpool only last summer, arriving from Sporting CP in Portugal for what was then a club-record outlay of just over £200,000. Advertisement THE BIGGER PICTURE THE BIGGER PICTURE In her debut campaign in the Women's Super League, the versatile forward wasted little time making an impression. She found the net seven times in 20 league appearances, an output that accounted for nearly one-third of Liverpool's total goals across the season. Arsenal were among several top clubs to test Liverpool's resolve with transfer bids, but it took a world-record offer to convince the Merseyside outfit to part ways with their star. DID YOU KNOW? Smith's record-breaking switch carries symbolic weight beyond just numbers. Not since Trevor Francis became the first £1 million male player in 1979, to seal a transfer from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest, has a transfer so clearly signalled a shift in football's financial landscape. Smith's move now marks a similar milestone in the women's game, a sign that top female players are finally beginning to be valued closer to their worth. Advertisement WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL? WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL? The Gunners' willingness to spend big on Smith signals their aggressive strategy as they look to build on their recent Women's Champions League triumph. This summer has already seen two high-profile arrivals in north London. Chloe Kelly made her transfer from Manchester City permanent in the summer, whereas left-back Taylor Hinds arrived after the expiration of her Liverpool deal. But the acquisition of Smith represents a significant leap in terms of financial commitment and a clear message of intent from the club.
