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CULTURE L. Yamal
The Culture & Clobber Axis: Yamal's new boots, Rashford & more
GOAL gets the measure of the latest from the football zeitgeist, including new kicks for Barcelona's wonderkid and more trouble for Man City's skipper
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Manchester City K. Walker
'Embarrassing' Walker has become the face of City's crisis
For so long the England full-back was a pillar of excellence for the champions, but he's become the weak link in a miserable 2024-25 campaign
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P. Guardiola Manchester City
Pep must copy Klopp & walk away from City to remain the GOAT
The Catalan is struggling to turn things around at the Etihad, so maybe fast-forwarding a split would suit both parties
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Player ratings Liverpool
Nunez hits back at the haters as Liverpool see off Saints
The Uruguayan opened the scoring in a hard-fought quarter-final win at St Mary's but his overall performance was unconvincing
AC Milan C. Pulisic
Should he stay or should he go? Milan deal best for Pulisic
The USMNT star is reportedly set to sign a new deal with Milan, which would be the best possible choice for his career
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Transfers Manchester United
Man Utd must give Amad the contract he deserves!
The 22-year-old has surged ahead of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho as the club's best winger - and he should be recognised as such
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WSL Chelsea FC Women
Bronze, Clinton & GOAL's WSL Team of the Season so far
There are five Lionesses in GOAL's best XI, plus one player who recently earned a first call-up from Emma Hayes over in the United States...
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Transfers Liverpool
Liverpool's six possible replacements for struggling Robertson
The Scotland international's dip in form has become a major problem for the Reds, who are now being linked with a number of other defenders
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M. Rashford Manchester United
Amorim & Man Utd must get rid of 'moping' Rashford in January
The Red Devils didn't miss the academy graduate in the derby, and there's no sense prolonging an unhappy marriage for another six months
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Arsenal FEATURES
Delusional Arteta is risking stale Arsenal's title challenge
The Gunners seem to be running out of ideas when it comes to scoring goals, with valid criticism growing over their reliance on set pieces
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FEATURES CF America
Jardine to Zendejas-led attack: Keys to America's title win
Despite an inconsistent season, Club America's third-consecutive Liga MX win seals their place among the league's greatest all-time teams
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Manchester United Manchester City
Man Utd can END City's title defence - Amorim knows how to outfox Pep
The Red Devils will head to the Etihad Stadium confident of piling more misery on the champions, who are still very much in crisis

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CULTURE Chelsea
The Culture & Clobber Axis: Palmer's Panenka & Arsenal x adidas
GOAL gets the measure of the latest kit and boot drops, a renewed rivalry and the Chelsea man's latest moment of jaw-dropping audacity
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B. Saka M. Salah
Arsenal's answer to Salah - Saka can match Liverpool great
The 23-year-old undoubtedly has the talent and the temperament to become the best player in England's top flight - but can he deliver every week?
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Manchester City C. Palmer
Man City left to rue their big academy mistakes as squad goes stale
City effectively turned their youth system into a money-printing machine but they could sure do with some of the talented players they sold
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Manchester United R. Amorim
Man Utd should copy Chelsea & unleash the 'B' team
The Portuguese has been criticised for rotating his squad too much but he should assemble two separate XIs to cope with fixture congestion
USA Transfers
From Turner to Tillman, grading the USMNT's summer transfers
Heading into the winter transfer window, it's time to evaluate the best and worst summer moves by Americans Abroad
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Manchester United R. Amorim
Ashworth farce shows Man Utd in even bigger mess under Sir Jim
Sacking the sporting director just five months after hiring him adds to the sense that the billionaire co-owner is taking the club backwards
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Manchester United R. Amorim
Amorim is no miracle worker - Utd need a mega-money rebuild
Fortunes have yet to improve under the new manager, who delivered some much-needed home truths after another damaging defeat
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Arsenal M. Arteta
Dubbing Arteta's ruthless Arsenal 'the new Stoke' is unfair
Manchester United were latest team to fall victim to the Gunners' set-piece prowess, which could give them an edge in the title race
USA FEATURES
The 25 best USWNT players of the 21st century - ranked
The star power of the USWNT shines bright, fueled by world champions, Olympic medalists, pop culture icons and record-breakers
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Transfers Liverpool
Sorry Darwin, your time is up! Liverpool must ditch Captain Chaos
The Uruguayan may be a cult hero on the Kop but it's now painfully obvious that he's not good enough for a title-chasing team
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L. Messi C. Ronaldo
The best players, coaches & teams of the 21st century - ranked
As the curtain comes down on the first quarter of the 21st century, we've run through the stars who have shone most bright
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Transfers L. Delap
Chelsea, Man Utd or back to City? Delap's options ranked
The 21-year-old is thriving in the Premier League and has already caught the attention of some big-hitters - but what should be his next move?
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L. Messi C. Ronaldo
Top 25 men's players of the 21st century - ranked
GOAL attempts the impossible by ranking the finest footballers of the past 25 yeas based on talent, trophies, impact and longevity...
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Manchester United R. Amorim
Amorim bringing back Sir Alex standards to Man Utd
The Portuguese tactician saw his team receive a reality check at the Emirates Stadium, but there were plenty of positives to take away
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Manchester United Arsenal
Arsenal, beware - Amorim's Man Utd are no pushovers
Optimism is growing at Old Trafford under the new manager, who will now be eying a major upset against the Gunners on Wednesday
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Liverpool A. Gordon
Gordon would have been a waste of £75m for Liverpool
The England winger is a player of real star potential but, as this season has proved, Arne Slot has better options available to him at Anfield
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Women's football FEATURES
Top 25 women's players of the 21st century - ranked
Including world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL counts down the best players in the women's game since 2000...
L. Messi C. Ronaldo
The five best FIFPRO Men's World 11s ever assembled - ranked
With 2024 marking the 20th edition of the FIFPRO Men's World 11, GOAL ranks the five best versions ever assembled