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Analysis England
How new Lioness Potter earned her England stripes
Lexi Potter has been able to count Keira Walsh as her No.1 fan for a while now and it appears England boss Sarina Wiegman is equally impressed after calling the 20-year-old up to the Lionesses squad for the first time
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Analysis Manchester City
Man City guilty-verdict sanctions could change English football forever
The eight-time Premier League champions being found guilty of financial breaches will have colossal repercussions
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Analysis M. Olise
Michael Olise: From academy struggles to world-class winger
The Frenchman came through adversity in the early stages of his career, and is now one of the most complete attackers in the game
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Opinion C. Ronaldo
Ronaldo should ditch Portugal cheerleading role & call it a day
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been more of a hindrance than a help in his national team's colours for a good four years, and it appears his days as a guaranteed starter are finally over
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Women's football WSL
How the WSL became the go-to league for world-class superstars
Summer transfers for Alexia Putellas, Mapi Leon and Ona Batlle have added three more elite talents to the English top-flight, moves which only confirm the already popular belief that the WSL is the best women's league in the world
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Player ratings USA
USMNT ratings: Albert makes history as Hall and Berhalter shine
Albert became the USMNT’s youngest scorer in the modern era as Hall scored again and Berhalter powered a 4-2 comeback win over Chile.
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Analysis USA
USWNT's winners and losers: Sanchez, Triple Espresso in, Shaw out
Emma Hayes names 26 players for the USWNT’s October tests against Spain, with final looks before qualifying and questions around Jaedyn Shaw and Naomi Girma.
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Opinion England
Shock Kelly & Toone omissions prove Wiegman's capable of tough love
Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone are Lionesses icons and have been key figures of the team's success under Sarina Wiegman, but neither were included in Tuesday's squad ahead of England's crucial Women's World Cup qualifier against Greece
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Legacy Champions League
Sixteen seconds in Munich: The Dortmund goal that broke Juve's hearts
The one-club man came off the bench to score the goal that put the German side out of sight in Munich as they overpowered the reigning European champions
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Women's football A. Russo
The rise of Russo: How Arsenal & England's No.9 became world-class
Already first-choice centre-forward for club and country by the age of 24, it is the work Russo has done in the three years since that has allowed her to elevate and become truly elite
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Analysis World Cup
Why are there so few world-class players in the Premier League?
England's top flight is the richest domestic competition on the planet and yet it still struggles to attract attackers at the peak of their powers
NWSL Gotham FC
NWSL Power Ranks: Gotham FC's Shaw makes history
Angel City stunned Washington and Kansas City scored four, while Chicago Stars, Racing Louisville and Bay FC saw their playoff hopes come to an end.

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USA Women's football
USWNT Abroad: Alyssa Thompson saves the day for Chelsea
The U.S. women's national team (UWSNT) are approaching a camp ahead of their friendlies against Spain, so this past weekend proved to be one of the last weekends of WSL and French Ligue 1 action that the Americans will have before the next call in.
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Analysis Major League Soccer
Winners and Losers: Miami's woes continue despite Messi's form
A late-night sacking added extra drama to an otherwise intriguing week in Major League Soccer.
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Analysis USA
'That's a kid that wants to be here' - Hall focused on USMNT
Social media continues to debate the teenager's international future, but Saturday's goal was a reminder of why he's a player worth the hype.
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Analysis Champions League
GOAL's World-Class Club: Football's exclusive brotherhood
Every year, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances
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Women's football Women's Champions League
GOAL's World-Class Club: Football's most elite women's players
Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances
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Analysis Nashville SC
MLS Roundup: Are Nashville SC the best MLS side ever?
The international break saw some much-changed MLS squads go head-to-head - and brought some interesting results
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Lifestyle FC Udinese
Udinese & the fight for relevance in ultra-competitive Serie A
The club from the tiny city in north-east Italy was once among the best of the rest in Italy's top-flight, but the challenges of modern football mean they have been forced to adapt
Brazil vs Morocco Brazil
Is Spain more deserving than Morocco of hosting the 2030 World Cup final? The facts prove otherwise
The growing racism seen in Spain's stadiums lately reopens the hot-button issue
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Analysis USA
Ellis' dream USMNT debut started with a bold Reyna prediction
A hometown goal was only part of the story for the 19-year-old forward, whose bond with Reyna offers a glimpse of the welcoming culture Mauricio Pochettino wants to build.
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Player ratings USA vs Peru
USMNT ratings: Hall and Ellis shine as Sullivan makes history
In a game that included 11 debuts, several of the youngest newcomers made their mark in their first U.S. appearances.
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Analysis Manchester United
Cash-strapped Man Utd can forget about winning EPL title by 2028
INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe has gone to great lengths to cut costs at Old Trafford, but the club remains mired in huge debt
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Analysis Mexico vs Colombia
Mora, Lozano and Mexico's next chapter under Marquez
El Tri emerged from their home World Cup with renewed belief. Four friendlies will offer the first clues to how their new coach plans to build on it.
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Analysis L. Messi
MVP Rank: Can anyone halt Messi's pursuit of a third award?
Even if one player more or less has the award wrapped up, the MVP race remains as interesting as ever.
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Analysis USA
Youth or veterans? What USMNT XI could look like vs. Peru
An injury-hit striker pool and eight teenagers in camp give Mauricio Pochettino plenty to consider. Who gets the nod against Peru, and who will have to wait?
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USA Analysis
USMNT Rondo: Should Pochettino start Cavan Sullivan vs. Peru?
Mauricio Pochettino has picked a youthful USMNT squad, and will hope to get the most out of talented teens over the next three weeks.
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Women's football Arsenal Women
Abject Arsenal already at risk of throwing away WSL title chances
The Gunners were a popular pick for the English title after an outstanding summer transfer window, but an underwhelming start means they are already playing catch-up
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NXGN Eredivisie
NXGN: 'The Ukrainian Haaland' taking Eredivisie by storm
From Ukraine, to Germany, to the Netherlands, the 19-year-old's journey has been a frantic one, but he has now hit his stride at Utrecht
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Ireland Israel
'Stop the game!' - Why Ireland should be boycotting Israel clash
Heimir Hallgrimsson and his players have come under pressure to pull out of Sunday's fixture in Hungary because of the ongoing genocide in Palestine