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
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.
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?
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.
Gio Reyna scored his first Strasbourg goal, Ricardo Pepi kept rolling, and Joe Scally struck, but injuries took some American intrigue out of Milan's clash with Juventus.
The 16-year-old broke Freddy Adu's record and strengthened his USMNT case, while Antoine Griezmann, Josh Sargent and Breel Embolo delivered across MLS.
Andree Jeglertz's side were crowned champions of England for the first time in 10 years back in May and are now aiming to kick on and build a dynasty over the next decade
After signing the likes of Alexia Putellas and Mary Earps in the summer transfer window, London City Lionesses justified all the hype in victory over Man Utd in the WSL season opener, though the result rang alarm bells for the Red Devils
Signing players after a major tournament is difficult, but MLS clubs did little to turn the World Cup’s momentum into a meaningful rise in roster quality.
England's qualifying campaign for the 2027 Women's World Cup is officially underway. It hasn't gone how the Lionesses would've hoped thus far, with a second-placed finish in the group condemning Sarina Wiegman's side to the play-off route. But the 2023 runners-up are still expected to make the 2027 tournament, even if they are taking the scenic route.
After a transfer window that has brought Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle and more to the club, the Gunners look extremely well-placed to fight for their first domestic title since 2019
Now a regular in Chelsea's first team squads, this talented 17-year-old also happens to be a left-back, which is a position of serious need for Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses
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