Abelleira also paid tribute to Spain’s first female international footballers, who “began in the national team without resources when no one believed in them, and fought so that we could be here today.”

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/sports/spain-celebrates-womens-world-cup/

And while the governance battles rage on, female footballers have forged strong bonds – regardless of what country’s colours they wear.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/womens-world-cup-build-up-in-turmoil-as-player-revolts-rage/

Army puts Spurs WSL footballers through paces.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/65078381

As many young footballers do, Minteh idolises Lionel Messi in trying to emulate his style of play on the pitch.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-summer-signing-hoping-emulate-28166805

As of 2021, a total of 22 college footballers had died of overexertion during practices since 2000.

Source: https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/12/11/tommy-tuberville-college-football-abortion-washington/

Bal explained that the Asian community is "passionate" about and many parents want their children to be solicitors and doctors, rather than footballers.

Source: https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-news/man-fighting-vulnerable-through-power-8788029

Beckham is also considered one of the best footballers of all time.

Source: https://thelinkpaper.ca/shah-rukh-khans-picture-with-david-beckham-is-finally-here-actor-calls-footballer-an-absolute-gentleman/

Budding footballers will be dusting off their shooting boots to test out the new goals at Spateston Park in Johnstone.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23857728.long-time-coming-new-football-goals-installed-park-johnstone/?ref=rss

But he has reached new heights in the agency world, using his contacts to forge relationship with key footballers.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league-footballers-player-agents-25221380

But this is just a few of the many famous faces in the line-up of today's Royal Box, with special guests including a number of global tennis champions, footballers and cricketers.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12277775/Whos-Royal-Box.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Can you guess these footballers from their unrecognisable appearance in FIFA and PES?

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10352693/fifa-pes-unrecognisable-footballers-ronaldo-messi/

Community footballers are permitted to play for their community teams while also playing in the CAFL…

Source: https://koorimail.com/locked-out-of-mparntwe/

Danny Law: Why can’t we encourage more footballers to become referees when they call…

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/scottish/5185384/spfl-chief-operating-officer-calum-beattie-approaching-2023-with-high-hopes-for-scottish-game/

Declan Browne, one of Tipperary greatest ever footballers, and Jimmy Barry Murphy, an All-Ireland football and hurling winner with Cork, have been inducted into the Munster GAA Hall of Fame.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/gaa/david-and-paudie-clifford-named-munster-footballers-of-the-year-for-2023/a2080501466.html

Don't think Pep Guardiola's side just play beautiful football, they work, they defend, play hard, as well as being ultra-top footballers.”

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sean-dyche-knows-primary-everton-27092432

Endrick, who plays for Sao Paulo-based club Palmeiras, has been one of the standout teenage footballers from across the globe and has caught the attention of European giants Real Madrid.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/im-more-fan-cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-says-real-madrid-bound-teenage-striker-1721675

Finally, in October 1987, football competition winners were all smiles at Skelmorlie Community Centre, with Largs footballers, Dominic Mackay and Scott McNicol, bottom right.

Source: https://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/23816670.largs-delve-back-octobers-past-news-archive/?ref=rss

Football and footballers have that power!

Source: https://www.completesports.com/player-power-and-the-power-of-football-odegbami/

"For any staff member involved in the preparation and management of first-team footballers, it's all-consuming.

Source: https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/football/theres-always-a-purpose-behind-everything-we-do-behind-the-scenes-with-the-shaymen-as-they-prepare-for-the-fa-trophy-final-4143835

He also called on footballers to keep supporting each other and try to bring their communities together.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/05/10/william-couldnt-walk-for-a-week-after-playing-football-blissett-reveals/