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EXPLAINED: Alexia putellas - The Real Truth

How are London City Lionesses able to embark on such a transfer spree?

Many are in awe of the investment that Michele Kang is making into the women’s game. Others, though, are baffled

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal sign World Cup winner Ona Batlle from Barcelona

Arsenal Women have signed Spanish full-back Ona Batlle on a permanent transfer from Barcelona, as confirmed on Friday. Batlle came through Barcelona’s academy, but has previous WSL experience after playing for Manchester United between 2020 and 2023 before returning to Barcelona. Over the past three seasons, Batlle has made 114…

The Independent UK

Sports quiz of the week: England v Norway, Wimbledon and Alexia Putellas

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The Guardian - UK

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World Cup winner Alexia Putellas joins billionaire-backed WSL club after leaving Barcelona

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The Independent UK

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas signs for London City Lionesses

The signing is a statement of intent from the Michele Kang-backed WSL club

The Independent UK

London City Lionesses confirm signing of Spanish superstar Alexia Putellas

Alexia Putellas said of London City Lionesses at an event in New York: ‘The club’s ambition as a women-only independent club resonates deeply with me’

The Guardian - UK

Double Ballon d’Or Feminin Winner, Barcelona Legend to Make Shock Transfer Move

Alexia Putellas is one of the most recognizable, influential figures in women’s history.

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‘If you love football, you love that Messi won a World Cup’ Alexia Putellas’ journey from teenage fan to sharing the spotlight with fellow Barcelona legend

The Barcelona legends both star in Lay’s World Cup campaign together - a full circle moment in Alexia Putellas’ ‘crazy life’

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Alexia Putellas '100% confident' Spain can win World Cup despite Cape Verde setback

Putellas insists there is still a long way to go in this summer's World Cup for Spain's hopes of another World Cup

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Exciting transfer window will only exacerbate women’s football’s wealth gap

Alexia Putellas leads a host of stars expected to arrive in the WSL but smaller clubs will still struggle to keep pace

The Guardian - UK

Huge boost for WSL as Alexia Putellas agrees personal terms with London City

Alexia Putellas has agreed personal terms with London City Lionesses

The Guardian - UK

Wiegman pays price for lack of defensive pragmatism as Spain expose technical gap

England were outclassed in Mallorca and would have been better served by trying to contain the world champions

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The Independent UK

How Lionesses were blown away by ruthless Spain in major blow to Women’s World Cup qualification hopes

Spain 4-0 England: Defeat for Sarina Wiegman’s side means the battle for direct qualification into next year’s tournament in Brazil now boils down to Tuesday’s games

Evening Standard

Spain 4-0 England: Lionesses' World Cup qualification hopes dented after crushing defeat

Beaten Euros finalists took revenge for last year’s penalty defeat

The Guardian - UK

Putellas doubles up to lead Spain rout and leave England staring at playoffs

Spain overtook England at the top of their World Cup qualifying group with an emphatic 4-0 win in Mallorca, Alexia Putellas scoring twice

Sports Illustrated

2026 Ballon d’Or Ceremony: History Made As Location, Details Revealed

The next Ballon d’Or ceremony will pay homage to the award’s inaugural winner.

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From Barcelona to Bromley... Is Alexia Putellas going to London City Lionesses?

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses heavily linked as her new club

The Independent UK

Alexia Putellas set to leave Barcelona and could be set for major WSL move

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The Guardian - UK

Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 years amid link to London City Lionesses

Barcelona have announced the exit of their talismanic captain, Alèxia Putellas after the expiration of the two-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract

The Independent UK

Alexia Putellas linked with London City Lionesses as Barcelona exit announced

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner led Barcelona to their fourth Champions League crown in six seasons on Saturday and won the 2023 World Cup with Spain.

Evening Standard

London City Lionesses plot shock Alexia Putellas swoop as Barcelona confirm legend's exit

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner is available as free agent after clinching fourth Champions League title at the weekend

The Independent UK

Alexia Putellas leaving Barcelona after 14 years and set for WSL’s biggest transfer

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner has been strongly linked with a move to London City Lionesses

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona 4-0 OL Lyonnes: Women’s Champions League final – as it happened

Second-half doubles from Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo secured the trophy for Barcelona in Oslo

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