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    AnalysisPremier League

    Tudor, Moyes & the 10 worst EPL managerial tenures ever

    To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

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    AnalysisWorld Cup

    Can Italy banish their demons & end World Cup woe?

    Italy are World Cup royalty. Only five-time winners Brazil have been crowned champions on more occasions than the Azzurri (four). And yet it's now 20 years since Italy last lifted the trophy. Worse still, they've failed to qualify for the past two tournaments, meaning there's an entire generation that have never seen their country even play in a World Cup.

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    AnalysisWorld Cup

    Trump, ICE & Iran: Six major concerns ahead of the World Cup

    In November, we were treated to the most exhilarating reminder possible of the magic of the World Cup. History was made in Jamaica as Curacao became the smallest nation ever to qualify by holding the Reggae Boys to a 0-0 draw in Kingston. Elsewhere in CONCACAF, Haiti managed to secure a spot at the finals for the first time in 50 years with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua - in spite of the fact that they weren't able to play any games at home because of the ongoing conflict on the Caribbean island.

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    Player ratingsPortugal

    No Ronaldo, no fun, as Portugal settle for drab scoreless draw

    Portugal were solid defensively but offered little going forward, and were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against a much-changed Mexico with Cristiano Ronaldo sidelined due to injury. Roberto Martinez's men had the majority of the ball, but little concrete to show for it. The two teams combined for three shots on target over the course of 90 forgettable minutes.

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    Winners & LosersEngland

    Props for Palmer but Foden's in the last chance saloon!

    As the paper aeroplanes took flight around Wembley Stadium early in the first half of this eventual 1-1 draw between England and Uruguay, the fans were showing that they had already lost their interest. It looked like the players were also phoning it in and some needed reminding that not only was a World Cup just around the corner, but that their place at the tournament was far from guaranteed.

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    NXGNL. Yamal

    NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

    The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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    Player ratingsManchester City Women

    Miedema stars as Man City run riot at Old Trafford

    Vivianne Miedema stole the show as Manchester City ran riot at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, humbling Manchester United in a dominant 3-0 win to take one big step towards their first Women's Super League title in 10 years. Two headers in two first half minutes from Miedema got City off to a flying start and established a comfortable lead that would never slip, as Kerstin Casparij wrapped things up after the break to move Andree Jeglertz's side 11 points clear at the top of the table.

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    NXGNEngland

    NXGN 2026: Top 20 wonderkids England fans NEED to know

    England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.

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    'Not here to give advice to Arteta!' - Guardiola snaps back at reporter

    A nonplussed Pep Guardiola dismissed a question from a reporter that related to Mikel Arteta chasing his first Premier League title as a manager, insisting that he had not attended his pre-match press conference to offer advice to the Arsenal boss. Manchester City face Leeds on Saturday evening as they look to close the gap at the top of the table to two points, with the Gunners not in action until Sunday, when they host Chelsea.

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    🎥 | Are these the transfers that would SAVE football?!

    From Marcus Rashford rocking up at Chelsea to Enzo Fernandez making the switch to Liverpool - watch as GOAL's Front Three debate some highly controversial transfer moves and whether the players involved would be good enough to break into the starting XIs of their new teams.

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    A. Mac AllisterLiverpool

    Mac Allister poses in Zidane shirt amid Madrid links

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has sparked fresh speculation regarding a potential move to Real Madrid after posing in an iconic Zinedine Zidane shirt on social media. The Argentina international, a key figure in the Reds' 2024-25 Premier League triumph, shared the image amidst a backdrop of reported interest from the Spanish giants. With his current contract at Anfield nearing its final two years, the gesture has not gone unnoticed by a fanbase already bracing for a summer of significant change.

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    C. PalmerManchester United

    Man Utd told Palmer would cost £200m as Chelsea exit door opens

    Manchester United have been told that any move for Cole Palmer would require a staggering £200 million ($265m) transfer fee. Former Chelsea and Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair believes the England international remains one of the Premier League's elite talents despite a season hampered by fitness issues. However, Sinclair suggested that failing to secure Champions League football could force the playmaker to consider his future at Stamford Bridge.

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    ArsenalChelsea

    PL responds to fierce fan backlash against VAR

    The Premier League has issued a firm defence of VAR following a damning survey by the Football Supporters Association (FSA), which revealed widespread fan dissatisfaction. Despite 75 per cent of surveyed match-goers calling for the technology to be scrapped, league officials insist the system remains vital for sporting integrity. The clash of opinions comes amid a season plagued by a documented rise in officiating errors.

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    TransfersBayern Munich

    Bayern laugh off Olise exit links

    Bayern Munich chiefs have laughed off mounting speculation linking star winger Michael Olise with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid or Liverpool. The Bundesliga giants remain adamant that their prized asset is going nowhere, pointing to his long-term security at the Allianz Arena as a definitive barrier to any exit.

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Transfer news and done deals 🤝

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    Y. MusahAC Milan

    USMNT World Cup hopeful Musah given next club transfer advice

    USMNT World Cup hopeful Yunus Musah has been given transfer advice by Massimo Ambrosini, with the AC Milan legend telling GOAL what the American midfielder needs from his next club. Musah is currently taking in a loan spell at Atalanta, but that move has not played out as planned and the versatile 23-year-old could find himself heading out of San Siro in a different direction over the summer.

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    LiverpoolNewcastle United

    Liverpool & Newcastle ready to do battle for €80m Colombia striker

    Liverpool and Newcastle United have reportedly entered a fierce battle to secure the signature of Sporting CP forward Luis Suarez ahead of the summer transfer window. The Colombian international has enjoyed a prolific campaign in Portugal, attracting elite Premier League interest following a string of dominant displays. With a significant release clause in place, any potential suitor will need to break the bank for the 28-year-old.

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Queens of football 👑

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    M. KearnsEngland

    Missy Bo Kearns announces heartbreaking miscarriage

    England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has shared the devastating news that she and her partner, Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh, have lost their baby during pregnancy. The Aston Villa star, who only recently went public with the news that the couple were expecting their first child, took to social media to express her "heavy heart" following the tragic loss.

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    Arsenal WomenA. Russo

    Slegers hails Russo leadership for Arsenal

    Manager Renee Slegers has highlighted Alessia Russo's maturing influence within the Arsenal squad following her devastating first-half performance against Tottenham. Beyond the goals, the Gunners' boss is seeing a shift in the forward’s personality and responsibility on the training pitch as the season reaches its climax.

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    C. MacarioNWSL

    San Diego Wave announce signing of USWNT's Cat Macario

    San Diego Wave signed USWNT forward Cat Macario from Chelsea, in a deal worth a total of $8 million, the club announced Friday morning. Including add ons, it is expected to be the most significant outlay for a transfer in women's soccer history. Macario spent her youth career playing for the San Diego Surf, before leaving for Europe. This will be her first time playing in NWSL.

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Superstars of the future

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    World CupL. Yamal

    Yamal & the NXGN wonderkids to watch at the World Cup

    The World Cup is now just two-and-a-half months away, with teams currently making their final preparations for the finals, while others look to book the final few spots in North America during the March international break. Once the tournament does eventually get under way, the stage will be set for a whole host of players to make themselves national heroes, including some of the most exciting youngsters in the game today.

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    Y. MoukokoBorussia Dortmund

    Youssoufa Moukoko: The fall of Dortmund's teen goal machine

    "[There’s] a young player who plays for [Borussia] Dortmund called Youssoufa Moukoko," Samuel Eto’o told GOAL when asked who he’d love to see as Barcelona’s next big signing back in October 2020. "[He’s] 15 years of age, and he’s the next top player, for me, after [Lionel] Messi. As Messi gets older, we could prepare the future of Barcelona very well."

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    EnglandWSL

    NXGN 2026: Top 10 English wonderkids in women's football

    Two England prospects have made the Women's NXGN 2026 list, but that is just scratching the surface when it comes to the talent coming through in one of the best and most successful nations in women's football. Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses have won back-to-back European Championship trophies and reached the final of the most recent World Cup, and it looks like they are set up for future success with the quality coming through the pipeline.

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    AnalysisL. Yamal

    Lamine Yamal & Lionel Messi: From baby baths to GOAT battle?

    He's only gone and done it again! A year after becoming the first player to win NXGN twice, Lamine Yamal has finished top of GOAL's annual list of the top teenagers in world football for the third time in a row. It's not as if the outcome of the 2026 vote was ever in any doubt either. Yamal is no longer just the most talented young player in the game today. He's also its most talented player, full stop.

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