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#football-investment

Olivia Smith was one of the WSL's breakout stars in 2024-25, scoring seven goals in her maiden campaign after arriving from Sporting CP. She had a remarkable performance, significantly outperforming her expected goals (xG) with a total of 4.4, achieving an overperformance of 2.6, which was the best among Liverpool players. Smith also led her team in touches in the opposition box with 92 and was their highest shot attempt player with 50 shots, showcasing her attacking prowess.

Al Hilal pulled off the shock of the FIFA Club World Cup when they dumped out Manchester City in the round of 16, winning 4-3 in extra time.

Minority stakeholder John Textor's potential sale of his 43% stake in Crystal Palace to Jets owner Woody Johnson may resolve UEFA's multi-club ownership issue.

"The prospect of being able to build and develop a brand like Paris FC, with the Paris name as part of the brand, also counts for a lot," Arnault said at a press conference on Wednesday. "It's an opportunity we will seize."