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Analysis Major League Soccer
MLS Winners and Losers: Nashville claim Supporters' Shield
With the playoff race tightening, there were some significant results across MLS.
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Analysis Manchester United
Man Utd fans must join forces to get rid of objectionable owners
Michael Carrick's position at Old Trafford is clearly untenable, but so too is that of the men that put him there
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Icons F. Cannavaro
ICONS: How Cannavaro defied the odds to win the Ballon d'Or
Twenty years ago, the legendary defender won the most prestigious individual honour in the game, completing an incredible journey that started as a ball boy watching Diego Maradona at Napoli
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Analysis
A snapshot of every FIFPRO Men's World 11, from 2005-25
Established by FIFPRO in 2005, the World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers
Opinion L. Messi
The best FIFPRO Men's World 11s ever assembled - ranked
With 2026 marking the 22nd edition of the FIFPRO Men's World 11, GOAL ranks the five best versions ever assembled
Analysis Women's football
A snapshot of every FIFPRO Women's World 11, from 2015-25
The FIFPRO World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers
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Power rankings Women's football
Ballon d'Or Feminin: Putellas primed to land her third title
The Barcelona midfielder has won each of the last three prizes - but the 2026 accolade will go to someone else at Monday's ceremony in London after Bonmati's injury-hit campaign
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Power rankings H. Kane
BDO Power Rankings: Kane & Yamal favourites for 2026 Golden Ball
The most prestigious individual prize in the game will be awarded on Monday, with a whole host of contenders in with a shot of finishing top of the pile
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Analysis Champions League
The Ballon d'Or: From little-known trophy to football's Oscar night
The very best players in the world will descend on The London Palladium on Monday as the annual event aims to bring together as many huge names as possible
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Analysis L. Yamal
Ballon d’Or Rondo: Is it finally Harry Kane’s year?
This year's edition of the sport's biggest award is one that comes with no shortage of debate and discussion
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Analysis USA
Americans Abroad: Freeman and Scally lead USMNT goal rush
GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, headlined by Freeman's big moment.
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Analysis Marseille
The rise and fall of Bernard Tapie's magnificent Marseille
The flamboyant Frenchman built one of the most exciting teams in European football history but the entire club collapsed in the most shocking of circumstances

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Analysis H. Kane
Who will win the most open - & flawed - Ballon d'Or race ever seen?
There is no runaway favourite for the most prestigious individual prize in the game ahead of it being awarded in London on Monday
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Analysis S. Roberto
'Focused on El Trafico' - Roberto fired up for clash with LAFC
The midfielder will always be associated with his immense success for his hometown club, but he hasn't lost any fire in his move to Los Angeles.
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Analysis K. Casparij
Casparij: Man City’s Ballon d’Or nominee has plenty to say
The Man City defender tells GOAL about Ballon d’Or disbelief, a lonely first year in England and why she wants her voice to bring people together.
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The big read D. Alli
Should football be worried by Dele's new streaming career?
Having been without a club for more than a year, the former Spurs midfielder has started livestreaming online - generating a very mixed reaction
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Analysis A. Mac Allister
How Iraola inspired Mac Allister back to his brilliant best
The Argentina international struggled more than most at Anfield last season, but he's in fine form ahead of a crunch clash with former club Brighton
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The big read Borussia Dortmund
Inside Dortmund's rapid rise as BVB play catch-up in women's game
Four successive promotions have helped BVB climb into the third-tier of German football, and now some major moves on and off the pitch are hoping to take them all the way to the top-flight
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Lifestyle FC N. Girma
Girma, Wilson and James help shape Nike United’s latest boots
The release of this final boot pack features the original six Nike United athletes: Lauren James, Salma Paralluelo, Sophia Wilson, Deyna Castellanos, Patri Guijarro and Naomi Girma.
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Analysis USA
Americans Abroad: Tessmann, Pulisic, Adams face big games
Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Tanner Tessmann face big games this weekend.
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Analysis USL League One
USL rebrand fuels pro-rel dream - but who’s ready for 2028?
The USL has officially announced its branding for the league as it looks to adopt a promotion-relegation system, bringing a hypothetical into reality.
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NXGN L. Brughmans
NXGN: Liverpool's £30m goalkeeper of the future
With Bayern Munich and Real Madrid eyeing a move for him, Liverpool rushed in to complete a huge transfer for the bright young goalkeeper
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Analysis Lazio
Inside Lazio's superb Serie A start amid supporter civil war
The Biancocelesti have level on points with Inter at the top of the Italian top-flight even though Stadio Olimpico sits almost empty for home games
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Analysis Tottenham Hotspur Women
Spurs have their 'sh*t together' - now to break the WSL glass ceiling
The North Londoners need to start taking points off England's 'Big Four' in order for their project to take the next big step forward
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The big read LaLiga
The Negreira Case: Spain's referee row that poisoned the Clasico rivalry
Tension between the two biggest rivals in world football are arguably at an all-time high ahead of Sunday's clash at Camp Nou
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Analysis T. Weah
What next for Weah? OM star faces fight to reclaim USMNT place
Tim Weah is finding form as Marseille captain, but with a new generation emerging, can he force his way back into Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT plans?
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Analysis Real Madrid
The Rondo: Are PSG in trouble? Should Carrick leave United?
An important week of action in the Champions League might have seen the power balance in the competition shift drastically.
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Analysis A. Griezmann
Talking Tactics: Griezmann's unfinished business fuels Orlando
Antoine Griezmann's goals, creativity and tactical intelligence have revived Orlando City's attack, giving the Lions renewed hope of silverware.
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Lifestyle FC Barcelona
The Barcelona x Spotify Clasico kit collab has become iconic
The Blaugrana have collaborated once again with the streaming service on a one-off shirt for Sunday's meeting with Real Madrid, this time handing complete creative control to irreverent rapper Tyler, The Creator
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Women's football WSL
How the WSL became the Matildas' ‘home away from home’
From Sam Kerr, Steph Catley and Alanna Kennedy to Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and Kyra Cooney-Cross, England's top-flight has become the league of choice for top talents from Down Under in recent years