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'Playbook’ created by the game’s trailblazers

Written by Narinder Dhami, author of 'Bend It Like Beckham,' and featuring stories from 11 of football's most formidable trailblazers, the 'Playbook' aims to equip girls aged 8-16 with the skills to help them succeed both on and off the pitch.

 

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Small business
Cyber threats are crippling small businesses – Here's how we can fight back

With nearly one in four small businesses in Europe at risk of closure due to cyber fraud, Mastercard's latest findings show the urgent need for stronger security measures to protect entrepreneurs.

Passions
Tapas and tranquility: Barcelona’s reinvention as the capital of chilled chic and gastronomic delight

The rise of digital tools, such as dining and rideshare apps and mobile wallets, has made it easier than ever for travelers to commune with the city’s ancient culinary spirit.

Inclusion
A software engineer hungry to help puts his skills to work on a app to feed homeless people

Jakob Skov also mentored young programmers to develop the app for a Copenhagen nonprofit using surplus food from restaurants and grocers to feed people living on the streets.

Innovation
10 top payments trends for 2025 — and beyond

From simplifying transactions of all kinds — retail, commercial, cross-border, blockchain — to making digital interactions more secure, technology and innovative partnerships are continuing to transform how we transact.

Passions
Unlocking your dream experiences in 2025: 5 essential hacks for consumers

As 2025 approaches, we start thinking about experiences we want to have in the new year. Whether it's catching a much-anticipated concert, unwinding at a wellness retreat, traveling abroad, or diving into outdoor adventures, our research shows that consumers are prioritizing making memories through experiences more than ever.

Innovation
Reporting live from the track! Inside the Mastercard and McLaren Racing partnership launch

The debut at the Las Vegas Grand Pix will kick off a fleet of fan-focused experiences, further fueling passion for the fast-growing sport.

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