MLS’s opening weekend delivered surprise results and standout performances - but also plenty of drama and controversy, even from its biggest star, Lionel Messi.

GOAL breaks down the key moments from USWNT players abroad, including Girma helping Chelsea advance in the FA Cup, and Emily Fox rolling on gracefully with Arsenal.

If they didn't know it beforehand, then Sunday's north London derby seemingly confirmed one thing for those watching on as Tottenham succumbed to Arsenal: Spurs are in a relegation battle. Igor Tudor was supposed to deliver a new-manager bounce after replacing Thomas Frank, but his side looked severely lacking in quality and, perhaps more importantly, belief as they went down 4-1 to the Gunners to leave themselves just four points above the drop zone with 11 matches to play.

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, as two major names returned from injury

442oons presents highlights from Arsenal's dominant north London derby victory over hapless Tottenham. Featuring cameos from Neymar, Thomas Frank and Dele Alli, watch as Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres dismantle Spurs to extend the Gunners' lead at the top of the Premier League table

Would Barcelona consider selling Lamine Yamal in exchange for Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha?! Is there a world where Real Madrid might consider ditching three of their star names for Erling Haaland? What about Declan Rice for Rodri AND Tijjani Reijnders? GOAL's Front Three debate a series of hypothetical football transfer trades

In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman joins Adebayo Akinfenwa to chat about his career and his journey from being released by Leeds United to appearing at a World Cup. The two-time Premier League winner also runs the rule on the current Gunners squad, his honest thoughts on Jordan Pickford, THAT Ronaldinho goal and much more.

Front Three football debates are back! Representing Spain and England respectively, Jules and Ali argue it out to determine which players should be added to a combined XI of the two international powerhouses

Arsenal forward Olivia Smith was stretchered from the field and taken to hospital when suffering a worrying head injury during the Gunners’ Women’s FA Cup clash with Bristol City. The Canadian star was rushed away for medical checks, having received lengthy treatment on the field. A full diagnosis is yet to be delivered, but Arsenal are “hopeful” that the knock is not too serious.

There were so many big names to watch at last year's Copa America Femenina. Marta's emergence out of international retirement was the major storyline going into the tournament, where stars such as Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo, Chelsea's Mayra Ramirez and Manchester City's Kerolin were also primed to shine. But these events also provide the platform for new names to rise to the fore, and that is exactly what happened with a 17-year-old sensation from Paraguay by the name of Claudia Martinez.

After winning all of the last six Women's Super League titles in succession, it's not been an easy season so far for Chelsea. The Blues are set to surrender their crown for the first time in seven years, with Manchester City sat eight points clear at the top of the table, and the negative noise around the club has only grown since the unpopular departure of Paul Green, the long-time head of women's football, was announced last week. But on Sunday, it felt like a boost of hope was injected into their season, by none other than Lauren James.

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo is eyeing a historic European showdown after the Gunners secured their spot in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals. Following a dominant aggregate victory over OH Leuven, the England star expressed her excitement for an all-London affair against domestic rivals Chelsea.

75% of teams in the 24/25 UEL knockout playoffs reached the last 16 having had a home 2nd leg. Will this phenomenon occur again this season?

Our betting expert offers their tip for Tuesday as Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge clash in the Champions League this afternoon at 17:45.

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