Khadija Shaw Misses Champions League Match Due to Visa Issue

Manchester City will be missing their star striker Khadija Shaw for the crucial Women's Champions League qualifier against Paris FC due to a visa issue. Despite late attempts, including an expedited visa request, Shaw was unable to travel to France for the first leg of the second-round qualifier. Shaw, the Women's Super League's top scorer last season with 21 goals, is a significant loss for City. The club is confident that no future visa issues will arise if they progress to the group stage. Paris FC, a formidable opponent who knocked out Arsenal and Wolfsburg last season, will host City on Wednesday, with the return leg set for next Thursday. City aim to return to the Champions League proper after failing to reach the group stage in the past three campaigns.