Messi transformed Miami into champions and a global brand, but an aging, expensive roster leaves the club with no obvious path into life after its superstar.
Temwa Chawinga wins Golden Boot, Cameroon makes history winning WAFCON and players like goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, and defenders Yvana Makana
and Maeva Nyadjou showcase young talent across tournament.
With the 2026-27 Premier League campaign about to get underway, GOAL counts down the leading contenders for the Golden Boot, including current holder Erling Haaland.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
One should always be wary of reading too much into friendlies but it's clear that some clubs - and players - are in better shape than others ahead of the big kick-off...
Philadelphia Union are reportedly set to bring USMNT defender Mark McKenzie back to MLS, agreeing a $2.5 million deal with Toulouse, according to The Athletic. The defender, who is entering the final year of his contract, will join the Union in January on a Designated Player deal.
Manchester United's new signing Youri Tielemans has revealed that FIFA’s controversial decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card served as the ultimate motivation for Belgium. The midfielder suggested that the political circus surrounding the USMNT striker’s availability created a sense of injustice that fuelled their dominant knockout victory.
The England striker has long been on the radar of the INEOS bosses at Old Trafford, and they should pounce on his uncertain contract situation before the summer window slams shut
The new manager has a host of issues to address after a humiliating afternoon at the Principality Stadium that saw the Premier League champions run riot
MLS was typically chaotic on Saturday evening, but Nashville’s rout of Inter Miami offered the clearest indication yet of where the Supporters’ Shield may be headed.
With the World Cup approaching, Emma Sears may want out of Louisville, while Mallory Swanson and Claire Hutton must weigh whether struggling NWSL clubs offer the right environments for their futures.
Manchester City have reportedly identified Roma midfielder Manu Kone as a primary transfer target for the final two weeks of the summer window. Enzo Maresca is eager to bolster his midfield options following several high-profile departures, and the impressive France international has emerged as an ideal candidate to bring much-needed dynamism to the Premier League champions.
Deniz Undav has opened up about a harrowing health battle that nearly cost him his life on two separate occasions. The former Brighton & Hove Albion striker, who is currently starring for Stuttgart and the German national team, revealed the terrifying details of a severe allergic reaction that left him unable to breathe.
Chelsea have officially announced their squad numbers for the upcoming campaign, with Joao Pedro taking the prestigious No.9 shirt from Liam Delap. Pedro's reward comes after an outstanding debut season, while Delap faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as the club shake up their roster ahead of Monday's opening fixture.
Julian Alvarez was entirely left out of the Atletico Madrid squad for their opening La Liga fixture against Malaga on Wednesday. The high-profile omission comes amid intense speculation linking the Argentine with a move to Barcelona, despite Diego Simeone insisting the forward simply needs more time to train following his recent international commitments with Argentina.
Arsenal are actively working on a double transfer swoop to sign highly rated youngsters James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye from Premier League rivals Manchester United. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their academy ranks this summer following a recent change in their youth development leadership and are confident of completing permanent deals for both players.
Tottenham Hotspur are advancing in talks to sign Manchester City attackers Savinho and Omar Marmoush. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen to bolster his forward line with the duo, despite the club having already spent heavily this summer. The double swoop would add immense depth to the squad, capping off an incredibly busy transfer window for the ambitious north London club.
Tijjani Reijnders has completed a lucrative switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah. While Manchester City recoup a significant transfer fee, the deal triggers a unique clause that forces them to pay AC Milan a massive bonus. The Italian club are celebrating a brilliant financial return on a player they sold to the Premier League giants just a year ago.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sacked Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu after the team failed to qualify for the Women's World Cup for the first time in history. An investigative committee has been launched to examine the collapse, while the NFF leadership faces potential removal ahead of September's elections.
Cameroon have crowned a historic WAFCON 2026 campaign by sweeping past surprise finalists Malawi 3-0 in Rabat to lift their maiden title. FIFA president Gianni Infantino hailed the expanded 16-team tournament as a "huge success" after both nations qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
GOAL tracks all the qualification campaigns for the 2027 Women's World Cup, breaking down which teams have qualified and which nations could soon join them