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What happens on international duty, stays on international duty. by Gloryandhonour
Fandoms: Coronation Street
04 Jul 2026
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They’re rivals first, enemies second, and teammates only because England says they must be.
One is the composed, respected captain of Manchester United and England. The other is Manchester City’s newest signing with a talent for causing problems and pushing every single one of her buttons.
They clash constantly – on the pitch, in training, in interviews – and neither woman is willing to back down. To the world, their dislike for each other is obvious.
But international duty has a way of forcing people together.
Late nights, shared secrets, and moments no one else sees begin to crack the armour they both wear so carefully. Beneath the rivalry is something neither of them expected: understanding, vulnerability, and an attraction that refuses to stay buried.
The only problem? Falling for your enemy is dangerous enough. Falling for someone while the entire football world thinks you hate each other – might be impossible.
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21 Jun 2026
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Lisa Swain is the architect of order: Captain of Manchester City, a minimalist perfectionist, and the self-proclaimed "Ice Queen" of the league. She views football as a science to be mastered.
Carla Connor is the definition of chaos: Captain of Manchester United, a local hero fueled by adrenaline, instinct, and the roar of the crowd. She views football as a war to be won.
For ten years, they have been total opposites. For five years, they have been bitter rivals. But this season, the tackles are hitting harder, the stares in the tunnel are lingering longer, and the hatred is starting to feel dangerously like obsession.
When the rivalry spills over the touchline, Lisa discovers that the only thing more terrifying than losing control is giving it to the one person she’s sworn to destroy.
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16 Mar 2026
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Carla's been trying to keep her distance from Detective Sergeant Lisa Swain, the woman she has fallen in love with but can't be with. What happens when the factory owner and Detective find themselves at a crime scene and are finally forced to talk to one another and how do they make it out of a sticky situation?
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05 Oct 2025