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NXGN 2026: Top 25 teenage talents in women's football

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Saliba withdraws from France squad after Carabao Cup final loss

Arsenal defender William Saliba has officially withdrawn from the France squad for their upcoming friendly fixtures in the United States. The 24-year-old was forced to pull out just 24 hours after playing the full 90 minutes in the Gunners' Carabao Cup final defeat at Wembley. Consequently, Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix has been handed his maiden senior call-up to replace the injured star.

Pogba shares another cryptic update as doping ban set to end

Paul Pogba has shared another cryptic update, with the former Manchester United star now into the final week of his current doping ban.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Tigres FC	12	6	4	2	14	5	9	22	D W D W D
4	Boca Juniors de Cali	11	5	3	3	18	14	4	18	D W W W W
5	Patriotas	11	5	2	4	17	17	0	17	L L L W W
6	Real Cartagena	12	4	4	4	21	16	5	16	D L D D L
7	Deportes Quindio	11	4	4	3	9	8	1	16	W W L L D

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