Opinion

GOAL pays tribute to those in dugouts across the world by counting down the best tacticians of the past 25 years

A draw would not be a bad result in the grand scheme of things, but the Reds cannot pass up the chance to heap more misery on Pep Guardiola

The Blues must stand by their club captain as he faces yet another challenge in his injury-plagued career

The seven-time Women’s Super League champion guided the U.S. to Olympic gold this year, but could she ever enjoy such success with her homeland?

The former Chelsea and Everton boss has a huge task ahead at the Championship club, but could well rise to the challenge

The champions are in relegation form as they prepare for what is already shaping up to be a season-defining showdown at Anfield

Including Euro 2022 champions, but also runners-up from Euro 2009 and the 2023 World Cup, GOAL ranks England's best women's players since 2000...

The chaos of MLS's postseason proves that soccer in the U.S. exists separate from Europe, with no need to compare

The Italian tactician has used two entirely different line-ups in the league and cups, but there are the first signs of his approach causing issues

The relentless Reds sent a message to their Premier League title rivals by taking the European champions apart at Anfield

The Reds are basically guaranteed at least a Champions League play-off spot, so the focus should be on Sunday's huge clash with Manchester City

Ten different clubs have lifted Europe's most prestigious trophy since the turn of the millennium - but which side stands out above the rest?

Los Blancos are nowhere near as good with the France captain in their side, and might just be regretting bringing him in from Paris Saint-Germain

Mikel Arteta's side travel to Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday and will get a first-hand glimpse of the striker they truly need

The Red Devils' shot-stopper has put a poor start to life in England behind him and is thriving despite the Old Trafford chaos

It's a joke that the Premier League leaders could lose their most valuable player for nothing - but nobody at Anfield is laughing right now

A number of players missed the chance to impress the new manager at Portman Road, and may lose their spots in the starting XI as a result

GOAL counts down the finest footballers to have lined out for the Catalan club since 2000 - based on talent, trophies, longevity and impact

The champions have not just lost five games in a row - they are missing the mental resilience that underpinned all their success

In a year which has already seen the 21-year-old enjoy breakthroughs with Tottenham and England, she’s now taking the WSL by storm with the Red Devils

GOAL rules the roost over Spurs' best players during a pivotal, if mostly pot-less, point in their history from the start of the new millennium

The Herons have no choice but to hire a head coach to keep their star man happy as he approaches what could be his last year in MLS

The champions are still reeling from losing four games in a row, but buying a midfielder to fill their Rodri-shaped hole could get them back on track

GOAL runs through the most costly deals since the turn of the millennium and judges whether they have been successes or failures

Fueled by a mix of self-confidence and good fortune, Atlanta are looking to extend this 2024 MLS postseason run long as they can

The German is about to inherit one of the most talented squads in international football with one clear mission: leading them to World Cup glory

The Three Lions captain is still a shining example to the younger generation, but the new manager shouldn't be building his team around him

GOAL counts down the finest players to have graced Italy's top flight since 2000, based on talent, trophies, longevity and impact

A host of talented players have been making an impact in new surroundings this term, giving their parent clubs reason to be excited for the future