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With the 30 nominees officially revealed for the Ballon d'Or, chatter as to who might actually win it is growing.

The Red Devils will face the tournament debutants at Old Trafford on matchday one, and a man who has valuable inside knowledge of the club

GOAL looks at how far the small, lake-side club has come - and analyses just how far they might yet go

The big names came to play on an eventful Wednesday night of Major League Soccer.

Barcelona opened their European campaign with a statement 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou. Lamine Yamal was the star of the show, breaking records while Raphinha and Karim Adeyemi fueled a relentless attacking display.

GOAL sat down with the Pro Bowler to discuss the beginning of his passion, his own playing career and the moments that define his love for both footballs.

EXCLUSIVE: With goals flowing and USMNT chatter growing, Cavan Sullivan tells GOAL how he found his confidence in Philadelphia - and why he's letting the future wait.

The Dutchman emerged as a promising defender but developed into an all-round attacker as he won the Ballon d'Or, European Championship and European Cup

Parma went from Serie B to winning a second UEFA Cup in the space of 10 years - before twice being plunged into financial turmoil

From a warning about arrogance to support for Folarin Balogun and an update on Noahkai Banks, Mauricio Pochettino set the tone for the USMNT's next chapter.

The Champions League gets rolling as the tournament's top teams begin their pursuit of the iconic trophy.

Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?

Defeats in the 2010 and 2012 finals gave way to his decisive strike against Borussia Dortmund and transformed the Dutchman’s career

Injuries at Chelsea mean Beever-Jones is the focal point of the attack for the time being, presenting the England star with a huge opportunity to impress ahead of next summer's World Cup

The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?

Emily Fox helped Arsenal start with a win, but Chelsea and Manchester United stumbled as USWNT stars returned to club action across England and France.

The talent is there. But as teenagers push for USMNT call-ups, Mauricio Pochettino is watching more than what they do with the ball.