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Champions League Paris Saint-Germain
UCL Power Rankings: Euro giants send message to EPL flops
Despite the painfully protracted league phase running through the first five months of the season and the play-off round providing some drama, for many the Champions League doesn't truly begin until the last 16 gets underway. And after a wild week of first legs around Europe, the picture when it comes to potential winners of the tournament has been shaken up massively.
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Ballon d'Or H. Kane
BDO Power Rankings: Kane leads Haaland as Vini makes move
With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.
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World Cup England
World Cup Power Rankings: AFCON champs Senegal surge
There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the November international break, as 14 more countries booked their seat at next summer's festival of football in North America.
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Premier League Erling Haaland
EPL POTY Power Rankings: Haaland & Rice on top at Christmas
As we head into Christmas, it's time to review the Premier League season so far. Each side has played 17 games out of 38 and we've got a good idea of who will be fighting for what this year. Arsenal boast a two-point lead at the top from Manchester City and a further one from Aston Villa, while Wolves already seem destined for relegation at a Derby-esque pace.
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Ballon d'Or O. Dembele
Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: Who will claim the Golden Ball?
If you thought the days of the Ballon d'Or generating headlines were over after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's era of dominance came to an end, then think again. After one of the most closely-fought races for a number of years, Rodri came out on top in 2024, beating Vinicius Jr into second place as Real Madrid dramatically boycotted the ceremony in Paris in protest at their star player missing out.
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Women's football A. Bonmati
Ballon d'Or Feminin: Could a Lioness lift the Golden Ball?
In the last few years, it's seemed relatively easy to predict the winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin. In 2025, though, it feels incredibly tricky, especially after England's win over Spain in the European Championship final.
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Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
Power Rankings: Messi brings Miami to life, East to go to wire
Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer
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USA C. Pulisic
Pulisic, Richards and Top 10 USMNT stars in Europe - ranked
With the 2026 World Cup just 10 months away, GOAL ranks the top 10 USMNT players heading into the European season
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Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
Power Rankings: Messi-less Miami fall, Zaha back to best
Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer
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Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
MLS Power Rankings: Miami fall flat without suspended Messi
Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer
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Women's EURO England
Euros Power Rankings: Sweden slight favourites for England clash
Sarina Wiegman's side may have beaten Germany in the final three years ago but they are not the front-runners in 2025
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Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
MLS Power Rankings: Messi has Miami right back in contention
Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer