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New Golden Generation? Sullivan and Hall lift Poch's USMNT
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Way-too-early Euro 2028 Power Rankings
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From Ajax to afrobeats: How ELIKIA quit football for music
The Late Run: Muller reflects on Germany, regaining confidence
EXPERT OPINION AND ANALYSIS
Bench for Toone? James, Parkinson & the Lionesses' No.10 options
The Manchester United midfielder was originally omitted from the squad to face Greece before a late recall, suggesting she is down the pecking order and won't start at No.10
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The Rondo: Is Cavan Sullivan now a full-time USMNT starter?
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Yamal, Olise & biggest stars of the extra-long international break
Goodbye, GOAT! Messi's most magical Argentina moments
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The Shortlist: Why Man Utd & more should target Monaco star Brunner
Winners & Losers: Ellis lifts USMNT, Musah struggles vs. Canada
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Talking Tactics: Making sense of Cavan Sullivan's chaos
TEAM SUMMARIES
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USAThe USMNT are riding high after three wins from their fall window, with teenagers Mathis Albert and Julian Hall starring. Next up: CONCACAF Nations League vs Haiti.
BarcelonaMessi retires from international football, leaving Barcelona top of LaLiga with 21 points from 7 games ahead of hosting Getafe on October 10.
Real MadridReal Madrid's season is unravelling fast, with reports of a physical altercation between squad members and Mbappe defying Mourinho over a cycling trip.
Inter Miami CFMessi's Argentina farewell dominates the headlines, but Inter Miami face a crunch MLS clash against DC United on Saturday, sitting third in the East on 46 points.
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Manchester UnitedManchester United sit 12th in the Premier League with inconsistent form, facing Tottenham next as transfer rumours and off-pitch stories swirl around Old Trafford.
LiverpoolLiverpool face a huge injury test against Manchester City on Saturday, with Isak and Gakpo both doubts for the Anfield showdown.
ArsenalMikel Arteta signs a new deal until 2030, while Arsenal sit second in the Premier League ahead of Saturday's home game against Leeds United.
ChelseaXabi Alonso's Chelsea sit 10th after five PL games, with defensive frailty the key concern ahead of Friday's home clash with Bournemouth.
Manchester CityManchester City sit top of the Premier League but face an existential crisis after being found guilty of 114 financial breaches, with rivals demanding title strips and UEFA watching closely.
U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
'The Giver' and the goalkeeper: Diego Kochen's USMNT story
From learning alongside Barcelona's stars to living on his own in Denmark, the 20-year-old goalkeeper tells GOAL about the experiences shaping his life on and off the field.
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'A warrior' - Sullivan's USMNT moment better than he imagined
Winners and Losers: Sullivan makes history as USMNT crush Mexico
Pulisic eyes Milan extension following resurgence under Amorim
AC Milan plan massive contract extension for USMNT star Pulisic
'Even through the ups and downs' - USMNT say goodbye to Ream
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How Berhalter became Pochettino's 'priceless' player
Premier League
Could rejuvenated McAtee follow Anderson into England squad?
James McAtee has looked like a man reborn in 2026-27, having been handed a more prominent role at Nottingham Forest, and Reds legend Des Walker has told GOAL that the Manchester City academy graduate could follow former team-mate Elliot Anderson into the senior England squad. International success has previously been enjoyed as a European Championship-winning captain of the Three Lions’ U21 side.
Arteta reveals ‘office destruction’ risk that nearly ENDED his Arsenal career on day one
First £100m goalkeeper! City or Chelsea tipped to make history
Arsenal starlet Dowman earns three Guinness World Records
How to secure Chelsea FC premium tickets
Revealed: How Man City could keep UCL spot despite relegation
‘Everton’s Gerrard’ Armstrong delivered unique transfer quirk
How to secure Manchester United FC premium tickets?
Ferguson admits Guardiola regret as Utd legend reveals details of secret meeting
U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
USWNT Abroad: Coffey wins vs. Arsenal, Tullis-Joyce shines
Sam Coffey's Man City beat Emily Fox's Arsenal, Alyssa Thompson shines for Chelsea, Naomi Girma is injured in training and Phallon Tullis-Joyce shuts out Liverpool.
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USWNT's winners and losers: Sanchez, Triple Espresso in, Shaw out
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Sanchez, Triple Espresso make Hayes' USWNT roster for Spain
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USWNT Abroad: Alyssa Thompson saves the day for Chelsea
GOAL's World-Class Club: Football's most elite women's players
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Brazil 2027: Rising stars, big business and six key questions
USWNT Abroad: Is it time to worry about Girma at Chelsea FC?
Major League Soccer
European adventure or MLS-bound? How long Van Dijk can play on
Virgil van Dijk “can play wherever he wants for another three years”, ex-Netherlands international Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told GOAL, with the legendary Dutch defender seeing his contract at Liverpool run down. If no fresh terms are thrashed out at Anfield, then the commanding 35-year-old centre-half will become a free agent in the summer of 2027.
MLS commissioner urges Kane to follow Messi to America as 'dream' transfer target
Prestianni reveals what he told Messi in emotional Argentina farewell
CONMEBOL president Dominguez fuels talk of Messi ending career at Newell's
Benin allegedly 'treated like mere props' in Messi farewell
Messi named honorary River Plate member after international farewell
Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after international retirement
GOAT battle! Do Ronaldo & Messi ‘care’ what other is doing?
Modric pays ultimate tribute to Messi after Argentina retirement
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