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Analysis C. Ronaldo
Ronaldo retires: Portugal's undisputed icon with a tainted legacy
The 41-year-old announced on Thursday that he would no longer represent his country, bringing the curtain down on a record-breaking career
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Analysis Inter Miami CF
Messi's 'scary hours' spell danger for MLS Cup rivals
The Argentine is playing some of his best football at the right time for Inter Miami, which could make the Herons back-to-back cup champions.
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Opinion C. Ronaldo
Farewell CR7! Ronaldo's top 10 Portugal moments - ranked
The 41-year-old has finally brought the curtain down on an international career that was packed with iconic moments from its very beginning
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Power rankings Champions League
UCL Power Rankings: Liverpool's ceiling exposed & Barca bounce back
The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase having reached its midway point - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
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Lifestyle FC Athens Kallithea FC
How an unknown Greek team became one of football's coolest clubs
AKFC's president Ted Philipakos describes the project as "a genuine love story", having played a significant role in transforming their fortunes and identity
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Legacy World Cup
The story of Lionesses legend Smith & her iconic celebration
The Arsenal legend's decision to kiss her boot after scoring against Japan was meaningful on a personal level and helped begin a new era for English women's football
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Nomads A. Przybek
Brits Abroad: My life as a professional footballer in Cambodia
In the latest instalment of GOAL’s ‘Brits Abroad’ series, a man that played for England schoolboys alongside Phil Foden talks waiting on a contract offer in Bali, dogs on the pitch and what to do in Cambodia
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Analysis NWSL
NWSL playoff preview: Rodman vs. Wilson, Gotham's title defense
Trinity Rodman meets Sophia Wilson in the first round, and Gotham begins their title defense. GOAL breaks down all eight NWSL playoff teams, key players, and quarterfinal predictions.
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Analysis USA
USMNT Rondo: Should Sullivan start alongside Pulisic?
The USMNT roster for the Nations League tie with Haiti would seem to suggest that Mauricio Pochettino has a clearer idea of his best players
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Analysis USA
USMNT Winners & Losers: Sullivan rises as Pepi misses out again
GOAL breaks down the latest squad ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League clash with Haiti.
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Analysis Serie A
Thrilling start to Serie A season suggests Italian football is back
The Italian top-flight has fallen a long way since its heyday in the 1990s, but there are signs that it's on the rise again
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Analysis West Ham United
What's gone so wrong at West Ham for Nuno to be sacked?
The Hammers have decided to make a change in the dugout after an alarmingly inconsistent start to the 2026-27 campaign

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The Shortlist Y. Zabiri
The Shortlist: Santander hotshot Zabiri is lighting up La Liga
The Rennes loanee has hit the ground running in Spain, and could earn a big-money move to England if he can keep up his electrifying form
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Analysis USA
Pulisic back? Sullivan in? Predicting the USMNT roster
GOAL projects the USMNT’s squad for November’s Nations League quarterfinals.
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Analysis D. Calvert-Lewin
EXCLUSIVE: Calvert-Lewin on Leeds revival powered by fatherhood
In an exclusive interview with GOAL, Dominic Calvert-Lewin opens up on his Leeds revival, the injuries that tested him and how fatherhood changed his outlook on life.
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Legacy Champions League
How Juve dethroned Ajax to spark doping allegations
The Italian side bounced back from disaster to end Ajax’s European dominance, but questions would soon be raised about the legitimacy of the victory
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Analysis Premier League
Carragher must be protected after Villa's baffling legal threat
The former England defender's coarse comments about the Villans have landed him in hot water, but the club's response was far from proportionate
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Analysis Manchester United
Who is most to blame for Man Utd's descent into relegation trouble?
The Theatre of Dreams only generates nightmares these days, which is a consequence of unforgivable mismanagement across all levels of the club over the last two decades
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Analysis USA
USWNT Abroad: Coffey returns, Yohannes stuns with goal
Sam Coffey finally returned for Man City, Alyssa Thompson starred off the bench, Phallon Tullis-Joyce kept a clean sheet and Emily Fox impressed in Arsenal's second half.
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Analysis A. Freeman
Can 'Titan' and USMNT star Freeman help Villarreal shock PSG?
The USMNT defender is drawing Premier League interest after impressing in Spain. Now, he could face his toughest test yet against Champions League holders PSG on Tuesday.
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Analysis Major League Soccer
Winners & Losers: Miami get lucky, NYCFC's Jansen in spotlight
Inter Miami won, Nashville made history, and a load of Western Conference playoff spots are up for grabs ahead of decision day
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Chronicles Wydad Casablanca
Wydad Casablanca: Inside Morocco's most special football club
In addition to being one of the biggest teams in North Africa, The Red Castle stands as a pillar of Moroccan identity
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Analysis USA
Americans Abroad: Pulisic delivers in derby as Balogun scores
Christian Pulisic marked his new AC Milan deal with a derby goal, while Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi got back on the scoresheet. Cole Campbell scored a stunner, too.
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Courtroom D. Ferguson
The 'Glasgow kiss' that landed Everton hero Ferguson in prison
The former Everton and Rangers striker's career was rife with controversy, but the most famous incident of all landed him in a Scottish jail
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Boardroom E. Haaland
How Haaland topped CR7 to become world's most marketable player
The Manchester City hitman is the top-ranked footballer in SportsPro's annual rankings, with the great CR7 sliding as he enters the twilight of his glittering career
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Lifestyle FC Manchester United
Roy Keane's namesake who rebuilt Man Utd icon's career in cardboard
GOAL sits down with a card collector who has gone to great lengths to capture the Irishman's footballing history on wax
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Analysis London City Lionesses
London City are a WSL force - but can Putellas inspire title tilt?
Sat third after seven games, it's clear that the big-spenders could qualify for the Women's Champions League - but could they also win the league?
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Analysis A. Isak
Isak finally showing why Liverpool AND Arsenal wanted him
The Swede endured a nightmare debut season at Anfield but he's once again looking like one of the most dangerous centre-forwards in the Premier League
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Rebel United P. Di Canio
REBELS: Di Canio - the West Ham legend with links to facism
The forward is a cult hero at many of his former clubs, but is reviled by many Italians because of his fascination with Benito Mussolini
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Analysis Major League Soccer
The Rondo: Can Messi and Miami go back-to-back?
From the race for MLS Cup to the league’s rising stars and 2027 Sprint Season, GOAL’s writers break down the biggest storylines.