Twin Stories

FC Barcelona continue rebuilding their squad after another historic campaign in 2025/26. The Catalan side completed a remarkable quadruple, defeating OL Lyonnes in the UEFA Women's Champions League final (4:0) before also lifting Liga F, the Copa de la Reina and the Spanish Super Cup.

Although ACF Fiorentina ultimately missed out on a chance to compete in the Women's Champions League, the season still brought some positives. The most significant ones are undoubtedly the performances of Maya and Emma (members of the UEFA Women's U19 Championship runner-up team, both born in 2007) who broke into Fiorentina’s first team this year.

The 2026 Men’s World Cup, currently underway in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is undoubtedly the biggest sporting event of the year. Next year, it will be followed by the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, which will be hosted by Brazil. Which male and female football  players are connected by family or other ties?

Norway's women national team is full of young talents and Julie Blakstad is undoubtedly one of its brightest stars. Tottenham Hotspur recently unearthed a gem in the versatile left-sided player, but football has been part of her life long before north London came calling. Her father, Even Blakstad, enjoyed a professional career as a defender in Norway, making the sport a natural part of Julie's childhood.

Although they say they are not alike, twins Nellie and Elin Karlsson share one passion. Unsurprisingly, a love for football.

Winning the Champions League is probably the greatest achievement a player can experience with their club. But winning it in your home country? That is a feeling few things could ever surpass. This year’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final will take place in Oslo, Norway  and both finalists have Norwegian players as an important part of their squads.

In a football career, change is constant. Teams come and go. And with them, teammates. Moving to a new country only adds another layer, with a new culture, a new language, a new way of life. In moments like that, having someone familiar by your side can make all the difference.