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  1. Six battles that will decide the Champions League final

    Saturday's eagerly-awaited Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest is the classic clash of styles. Arsenal boast the best defensive record in the competition, having conceded fewer goals (six) and kept more clean sheets (nine) than anyone else. The big question is, though, will Mikel Arteta's men be able to contain one of the most talented attacking teams in European football history?

  2. BDO Power Rankings: Kane clinging on ahead of UCL final

    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 by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

  3. No World Cup, no problem?! 'Kvaradona' CAN win Ballon d'Or

    During a recent episode of the Kroos brothers' podcast, 'Einfach mal Luppen', Felix revealed that while making notes during the second leg of Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, he jotted down the words "Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ballon d'Or." Toni admitted that he was just as big a fan of the Georgian, but added there was just one problem: "He won't be a world champion."

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  1. Report: Pochettino met with Milan bosses over managerial vacancy

    ATLANTA -- USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly had a meeting with the Milan hierarchy over their vacant managerial role. The Argentine, who is about to lead the U.S. into a home World Cup, will see his contract expire after the tournament. Milan fired their head coach and sporting director earlier this week after failing to secure Champions League football.

  2. With top club posts filled will Pochettino extend USMNT contract?

    Mauricio Pochettino has seen prominent coaching posts filled by leading clubs in Europe, so could he stay on as USMNT boss beyond the end of a home World Cup cycle in 2026? Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL how the Argentine - with spells at Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain on his CV - can help American soccer to grow and rival established brands in American football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey.

Expert Opinion & Analysis

  1. Bosnia's teen star set to shine at the World Cup

    As 40-year-old Edin Dzeko enters the late twilight of his career, Bosnian football has a new potential superstar to carry it forward. Kerim Alajbegovic hadn't even been born when the revered striker made his international debut 19 years ago, but the pair are set to shoulder their country's hopes at the 2026 World Cup in North America this summer.

  2. Why Brighton can shock Man City in the FA Cup final

    On Sunday, Brighton will play in the Women's FA Cup final for the very first time, taking on Manchester City as they look to win the club's first major trophy, with neither the men nor the women having lifted one before. It will be an historic occasion for the Seagulls and they will be the underdogs, but there are plenty of reasons to believe that they can cause an upset at Wembley.

Premier League

  1. ‘They don’t care’ - Onana told why he needs Man Utd exit

    Andre Onana has been told why a permanent transfer away from Manchester United needs to be arranged this summer, with the Cameroonian goalkeeper being informed by fellow countryman Eric Djemba-Djemba that demanding fans in England “don’t care” about second chances. A number of costly mistakes across two seasons at Old Trafford have led to Onana suffering a loss of confidence and heading out on loan.

  2. Gibbs-White urged to chase dream that ‘money can’t buy’

    Morgan Gibbs-White has been urged to chase a dream at Nottingham Forest that “money can’t buy”, with Jack Colback telling GOAL why the mercurial No.10 can go on to become an all-time great at the City Ground. A former team-mate of the talented England international has also explained what the 26-year-old’s “biggest attribute" is after seeing him become a Premier League superstar.

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Women's Soccer

  1. 'Learned to be ready' - Keating on FA Cup heroics as Wembley looms

    Man City's FA Cup hero Khiara Keating has reflected on an up-and-down season as she prepares to make her Wembley debut this weekend. The England goalkeeper has struggled for opportunities in the Women's Super League but has been ever-present in the FA Cup, with a huge save in the dramatic semi-final win over Chelsea helping to secure City's place in Sunday's final against Brighton, where the 21-year-old will hope to make her mark again.

  2. 'I'm really happy I stayed' - Hemp reflects on WSL title glory

    Two years ago, as her Manchester City contract prepared to expire, the possibility of Lauren Hemp leaving the club appeared very real. Barcelona were heavily-linked with the England star, and time was running out for City to keep hold of a player they had watched blossom into one of the best wingers in Europe, after joining as a 17-year-old. But in the end, Hemp would stay, and as she speaks to GOAL as a first-time Women's Super League champion, she's extremely happy she did.

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