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Lifestyle FC Arsenal
Inside 'Man of the Year' Rice's rise to becoming a football megastar
The Arsenal midfielder has enjoyed a sensational year individually and with his club, earning recognition from British culture's arbiters of influence
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Women's World Cup MVPs: Kerr's bid for a tournament her career deserves
After penalty and injury heartbreak at the previous two Wold Cups, the Gotham striker will hope to finally show what she's about in Brazil this summer
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England World Cup
One-cap wonders: England's exclusive club cherished by its members
Only a select few get the opportunity to represent their country, meaning that even a solitary outing at international level should be considered a remarkable achievement
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Analysis USA
The Rondo: Can Poch turn Man Utd around? What next for USMNT?
Mauricio Pochettino could swap the USMNT for Man Utd’s familiar chaos. GOAL’s writers debate his legacy, his chances of reviving United and who should lead the U.S. next.
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Analysis M. Pochettino
Poch's USMNT face race against time as United links pick up
Pochettino was all smiles at USMNT training, but a potential Manchester United move leaves an urgent question: who will lead the U.S. against Haiti?
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Analysis USA
Sullivan relishes USMNT ‘little brother’ role, meeting Pulisic
From singing The Police to meeting childhood idol Christian Pulisic, Cavan Sullivan is embracing life as the USMNT's little brother - and loving every minute of it.
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Analysis New York City FC
Playoff-less in NYC: Can NYCFC, Red Bulls win back the city?
With neither MLS club making the playoffs and USL teams struggling to make an impact, the city needs a shot in the arm to revitalize its soccer scene
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Analysis England
Jobe fully deserves England call-up for strong Dortmund showings
The former Sunderland star has been called up for the first time by Thomas Tuchel after an impressive start to the season in Germany
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Brits Abroad: My life as a professional football manager in Rwanda
In the latest instalment of GOAL’s ‘Brits Abroad’ series, a man that has coached across the world - from North America to Africa - talks selling flowers on the New York subway, fearing for his life during a scouting mission and what to do in Rwanda
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The Shortlist N. Tresoldi
The Shortlist: Why Arsenal & Chelsea want Brugge hotshot Tresoldi
The athletic centre-forward is scoring goals for fun on both the domestic and European stage, attracting attention from the world's biggest clubs in the process
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Analysis NWSL
The Rondo: Who's to blame for Gotham FC's pitch issues?
Gotham's move to a 5,000-seat venue raises questions for the NWSL, while Utah eye another upset and Angel City rue a controversial exit.
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Analysis Haiti vs USA
'Top-notch manager' - Poch to Man Utd? USMNT block out noise
Man Utd links have put Mauricio Pochettino's future back in focus, but Antonee Robinson and Cavan Sullivan say little has changed inside USMNT camp.

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Opinion Manchester United
Hiring Poch would be first managerial call Man Utd have nailed in years
The current United States boss is the frontrunner to take the reins at Old Trafford, and he'd be well worth the hefty compensation package
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Legacy Champions League
The youthful revolution: How Van Gaal turned Ajax into Champions League winners
After a miserable few years in Europe, a young, cocky coach emerged to lead Ajax back to the pinnacle of European football
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Analysis Chelsea
Alonso's honeymoon is over - now new Chelsea boss must deliver
Sunday's dismal defeat to Sunderland has sounded some serious alarm bells, with the Blues only making stuttering progress under their new manager so far
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Opinion Arsenal Women
Struggling Arsenal still have enough talent to win Champions League
Renee Slegers' side have underwhelmed domestically this season, but as huge games with Barcelona and Lyon approach, opportunity knocks for them to remind everyone they could still be capable of something special in Europe
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Analysis
A snapshot of every FIFPRO Men's World 11, from 2005-26
Established by FIFPRO in 2005, the World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers
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Analysis New York City FC
The Rondo: Did Jansen deserve the sack? What's next for Galaxy?
The Decision Day fallout has started, with managers being fired and plenty of discussion as to what comes next.
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Analysis WSL
USWNT Abroad: Yohannes scores, Thompson struggles to spark CFC
Lily Yohannes scores, Sam Coffey finds her rhythm and Phallon Tullis-Joyce shines again as Alyssa Thompson seeks a spark and Emily Fox stays steady for Arsenal.
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Analysis Haiti vs USA
Balogun needs a USMNT reset after Monaco frustration
A failed Everton move and limited minutes at Monaco have stalled the striker’s World Cup momentum. His USMNT return offers a timely chance to rebuild it.
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Analysis Inter Miami CF vs Charlotte FC
Winners & Losers: Nashville make history, managers get the sack
Decision Day itself might not have been the most gripping thing, but records were set and some big franchises missed out on the playoffs.
Analysis Women's football
A snapshot of every FIFPRO Women's World 11, from 2015-26
The FIFPRO World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers
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ICONS: Jari Litmanen - the Finnish phenom who conquered Europe
A Champions League winner in 1995, the forward went on to represent Liverpool and Barcelona while delighting fans around the continent
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Analysis USA
Americans Abroad: Pulisic scores again, but Reyna suffers knock
There were goals from American stars in Italy, France, England and Germany ahead of the final international break of 2026.
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Analysis Manchester City
What Man City's charges mean for the rest of the City Football Group
The Premier League giants may be CFG's flagship club, but the Abu Dhabi-based holding company also owns or co-owns nine other teams across the globe
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Analysis Nashville SC
Decision Day Roundup: Is Vanney's time up after Galaxy collapse?
Nashville head into the playoffs on a historic high, while the Galaxy’s capitulation raises questions over Greg Vanney’s future and Miami’s defensive flaws give their rivals hope.
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Opinion J. Gabriel
Gabriel taking a huge risk joining Real's developmental graveyard
The gifted teenager is facing the toughest possible path to senior football after opting to start a new life in the Spanish capital
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Champions League AC Milan
AC Milan & the greatest team never to win the Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti's Rossoneri may have ultimately gained revenge over Liverpool for 'The Miracle of Istanbul', but the team beaten in Turkey was even stronger than the side that triumphed in Athens in 2007
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Analysis Nashville SC
The Rondo: Will the Galaxy or Sounders miss the playoffs?
A points record within reach, seasons on the brink and star names under pressure: GOAL’s writers debate who will rise - and who could fall - on MLS Decision Day.
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Rebel United Brazil
REBELS: Zico - the Brazil icon who took on the establishment
The Brazilian is adored for his goals and free kicks, but his fight for players' rights and bid to reform FIFA reveal a rebel beyond the pitch.