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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-26 · via Yahoo Sports

The Making of Olivia Smith: From Taekwondo to Record-Breaking Transfer

Olivia Smith's rise to becoming the first female footballer to command a £1 million fee was shaped by early preparation, including taekwondo training and a focus on statistics. She has been in the spotlight since she was 15, but her groundwork started before turning professional. Her path involved several emotional farewells along the way.

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