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J. Altidore Leagues Cup
Why Leagues Cup hits differently for Jozy Altidore
Altidore grew up watching Liga MX before scoring 42 goals for the USMNT. He tells GOAL why that history shapes his view of Leagues Cup.
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Women's football World Cup
UEFA boycott falls flat ahead of Women's U20 World Cup
Next week, the first notable FIFA tournament since Gianni Infantino's controversial FFE proposal will kick-off, with European teams set to be involved despite threats to the contrary
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Opinion C. Ronaldo
Elite Ange has already proven he can handle whining Ronaldo
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner threw a trademark strop after being withdrawn at half-time in his latest Saudi Pro League outing, but the manager's bravery paid off
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Opinion Manchester City
Brilliant Bouaddi won't fix all of Man City's many issues
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.
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Analysis Brazil
How Romario became a global phenomenon
The diminutive Brazilian wasn't easy to handle on or off the field, but he still managed to conquer the world
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Opinion Chelsea
Why Chelsea can't win title despite EPL's best forward line
The Blues kicked-off the Xabi Alonso era in style at Craven Cottage, but the chaotic nature of Monday's game spoke to a couple of glaring issues in the squad
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Legacy Arsenal
How Arsenal's shock win vs Real sparked UCL final run
The odds were heavily stacked against the Gunners, but their bravery in the Spanish capital paid off
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Analysis Serie A
Why English players are flocking to Italy once more
The Nerazzurri have embraced a 'Three Lions' era to boost their chances of retaining their Serie A crown and re-emerging as Champions League contenders
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Major League Soccer Sporting Kansas City
SKC get aggressive in spending, Casemiro's struggles continue
One struggling MLS club got aggressive in the transfer market, while another laid some of its difficulties bare on the pitch
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D. Beckham M. Flamini
How these football stars became world-class entrepreneurs
A host of household names have significantly increased their personal wealth since hanging up their boots and joining the business world
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USA Analysis
Americans Abroad: Weah shines for OM, Musah surprises at Milan
Tim Weah impressed as Marseille captain, Yunus Musah made his case at AC Milan, and Gio Reyna endured a difficult Strasbourg debut.
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Analysis Liverpool
Weak Wirtz & awful Isak only adding to Iraola's problems
The Spaniard avoided defeat in his first game in charge but there was no papering over the cracks in his team

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Analysis Chelsea
Chelsea season preview: Alonso's Blues can spring a real surprise
The Spanish tactician's arrival and a seismic shift in the club's transfer strategy has breathed fresh life into BlueCo's ailing project at Stamford Bridge ahead of the new campaign
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Analysis Barcelona
Are Barcelona's financial problems finally over?!
The Blaugrana remain more than €1.5 billion in debt but their financial problems might soon be over
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Analysis Inter Miami CF
Miami's slide continues - despite Messi bagging goals
The Herons are struggling for form, but another MLS Cup favorite found their groove Saturday night.
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Opinion Manchester United
Man Utd's Hull humiliation shows Baleba can't come soon enough
The Red Devils' new-look midfield was run ragged in the 2-0 defeat at the MKM Stadium, highlighting the dire need for a physical presence in the centre of the park
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Analysis Manchester City
Man City season preview: Haaland under more pressure than ever
The new manager will need time to follow in Pep Guardiola's footsteps and come up with a winning formula after some devastating departures
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Analysis Liverpool
Liverpool season preview: No trophy but Iraola will get Reds firing
The Reds sacked Arne Slot after a dreadful 2025-26 campaign, but can the Basque tactician put them back on their perch?
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NXGN Brighton & Hove Albion
The 'new Lamine Yamal' appears to have arrived in the Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion paid €28 million for a player who is already being compared with Lamine Yamal.
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Analysis Major League Soccer
Why MLS’s reported playoff proposal might actually work
The new format does little for scarcity, but might bring about more competition - something the league has craved for years
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Analysis Premier League
Prem Rondo: Can Arsenal win back-to-back titles?
GOAL writers predict the champions, top five, relegated teams and biggest surprises ahead of a Premier League season filled with change.
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USA Analysis
American Abroad: Mckennie, Adams back in action
Chris Richards and Tyler Adams begin their Premier League campaigns, while Weston McKennie, Johnny Cardoso and Alex Freeman face intriguing tests elsewhere.
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NXGN Premier League
Gabriel, Madjo & the 20 EPL wonderkids aiming to break through
A new class of young stars is waiting to burst through in the English top-flight this season, with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd boasting some incredible talents
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Analysis Liverpool
What the Bezos-backed buy-in means for Liverpool
The sun may be setting on one era of ownership on Merseyside and dawning of another - but is that a good thing for the Reds?
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Analysis Manchester United
Man Utd season preview: Big trophies out of Carrick's reach
The Red Devils have not been as active in the transfer market as their main rivals, leaving the manager with a daunting mission
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F. Lampard Premier League
EXCLUSIVE: Lampard, Coventry embrace Prem underdog role
Frank Lampard exclusively tells GOAL how he has changed since his last Premier League job and why Coventry believe they can defy the odds after 25 years away.
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C. Sullivan R. Lewandowski
Cavan sees red, Lewandowski delivers in wild MLS night
The Union youngster picked up a silly red, but his act wasn't the only slightly bizarre incident in Major League Soccer's midweek slate
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Analysis Major League Soccer
From Salah replacements to tactics: How AI is changing soccer
AI can identify Mohamed Salah replacements, map injuries and project youth development. GOAL examines how soccer is using the technology - and its limits
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Analysis L. Messi
How football's biggest stars are turning to club ownership models
Investing in clubs has become something of a craze among top players in recent years as the game has undergone a commercial revolution
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Legacy Paris Saint-Germain
Luis Enrique’s PSG rebuild: From big egos to UCL kings
How Luis Enrique built a collective machine to realise PSG's Champions League dream after Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar exits