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    Player ratingsArgentina

    Never write Argentina off! Messi magic helps seal spot in final

    Every time Lionel Messi got near the ball, the crowd in Atlanta held its breath. It wouldn't take much to feel the room shift during the first hour or so of Argentina's clash with England, just a brief moment where the Argentinian icon drifted into enough space to maybe, perhaps, do something. As the game wore on, those moments became more tense. Down a goal late, the moments where the air left the crowd were less about anticipating magic and more about a potential reality setting in.

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    Winners & LosersWorld Cup

    Spain are going to take some stopping after France fall flat

    Against all the odds and pre-match conjecture, it is Spain who progressed to the final of the 2026 World Cup after overcoming France and their fabled forward line with alarming ease in Dallas on Tuesday. It was quite incredible just how routine the 2-0 victory was, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele all failing to show up as the tournament favourites bowed out with a whimper.

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    Player ratingsSpain

    Spain are in the final! Rodri runs the show as La Roja advance

    Spain secured their place in the 2026 World Cup final with a comprehensive 2-0 win over France on Tuesday. A penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike from Pedro Porro secured victory for La Roja during a dominant display in Dallas that will have struck fear into both England and Argentina as they prepare for their own semi-final.

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    Trades of the week: The biggest done deals of the summer

    With the transfer window having opened for many of Europe's top leagues, GOAL, in association with eToro, is your go-to resource for all the biggest done deals. Who will win the race for Ayyoub Bouaddi? Could Michael Olise end up at Real Madrid? Track all the biggest trades right here throughout the summer!

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The USMNT's World Cup is over after a 4-1 loss to Belgium, with Mauricio Pochettino's future unresolved and the Balogun red card saga still generating political fallout.

BarcelonaBarcelona

Frenkie de Jong faces up to six months out with a serious knee injury, casting a shadow over Barcelona's pre-season preparations.

Real MadridReal Madrid

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are reshaping their squad this summer, with Michael Olise the top transfer target and Vinicius Junior's contract talks hitting a stumbling block.

Manchester UnitedManchester United

Manchester United have signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this week as Michael Carrick moves quickly to reshape the midfield ahead of the new season.

LiverpoolLiverpool

Andoni Iraola has confirmed Liverpool are actively pursuing further signings after early deals for Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet, with Florian Wirtz facing pressure to deliver in his second season.

ArsenalArsenal

Arsenal face a William Saliba surgery scare after the defender limped out of France's World Cup semi-final loss to Spain, casting doubt over his availability for the new season.

ChelseaChelsea

Xabi Alonso has taken charge at Chelsea, vowing to build the team around Cole Palmer while the club moves on Garnacho and completed the £50m sale of Andrey Santos to Man Utd.

Manchester CityManchester City

Enzo Maresca begins reshaping Man City's squad this summer, with Bouaddi targeted in midfield and Foden's future uncertain amid Galatasaray interest.

U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM

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    Balogun admits USMNT were affected by 'unfortunate' red card saga

    Folarin Balogun has opened up on the "unfortunate" circumstances that saw the United States men's national team thrust into a political storm during the 2026 World Cup. The striker admitted that his team-mates were visibly affected by the outside noise after his red card suspension was sensationally overturned by FIFA, as the USMNT subsequently suffered a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

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Expert Opinion & Analysis

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    Women's footballLondon City Lionesses

    Will signing Putellas & Co. lead to long-term London City success?

    It's official: Alexia Putellas is a London City Lionesses player. Michele Kang has lured some top talent to the club since taking over during the 2023-24 season, from five-time European champion Saki Kumagai to Sweden icon Kosovare Asllani, with a world-record fee paid for Grace Geyoro just last summer, too. But Putellas is a dream signing and the biggest indication yet that this project should be taken very seriously.

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    OpinionEngland

    Bring it on! England have nothing to fear against Argentina

    It's testament to the progress that England have made over the last decade that, in the eyes of many, they will be favourites when they come up against World Cup holders Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 edition on Wednesday. Of course, a side containing the great Lionel Messi still poses an existential threat to the Three Lions' chances of ending six decades of hurt, but Thomas Tuchel's men have nothing to fear in Atalanta.

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Major League Soccer

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    How Barca love led Lewandowski to Chicago Fire

    Robert Lewandowski has officially addressed the media for the first time since completing his high-profile move to MLS with Chicago Fire. The legendary Polish striker opened up about the emotional reasons behind his decision to leave European football behind following his departure from Barcelona.

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Transfer News

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    EndrickA. Garnacho

    Roma push to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick

    Roma have rapidly accelerated their summer transfer plans with a highly ambitious swoop for Real Madrid forward Endrick. The Italian club are actively looking to build a formidable new-look attack for Gian Piero Gasperini, hoping to partner the Brazilian youngster with Premier League wingers Crysencio Summerville and Alejandro Garnacho this season.

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    MarseilleDeportivo de A Coruna

    Aubameyang closes in on surprise move to Spain

    Former Arsenal and Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly on the verge of making a surprise return to Spanish football. After finding himself sidelined at Marseille, the veteran striker is now heavily linked with a move to Deportivo La Coruna as he looks to reignite the final stages of his career with a fresh challenge in a familiar country.

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Women's Soccer

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    WSLLondon City Lionesses

    Diani follows Putellas & Earps to London City in blockbuster signing

    Kadidiatou Diani has become London City Lionesses' sixth signing of the summer, following Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps and more to a club that could be a serious threat for the Women's Super League title in just its second season in the division. Diani joins for a fee reported to be in excess of £500,000 ($670,000) from Lyon, the eight-time European champions also owned by London City owner Michele Kang.

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    Manchester United WomenWSL

    Slow summer puts United at risk of falling further behind WSL elite

    It's been a hectic summer transfer window so far in the women's game, especially in the Women's Super League. Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has landed in the division, as has one of the NWSL's brightest stars in Manaka Matsukubo, while Georgia Stanway and Mary Earps have returned and other England stars, such as Beth Mead and Niamh Charles, have also been on the move. None of these eye-catching deals, though, have involved Manchester United.

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    Arsenal WomenWSL

    Arsenal beat Barca, Man Utd & Bayern to sign highly-rated Baum

    Lisa Baum has been unveiled as Arsenal's fifth summer signing, joining for a significant six-figure fee that is reportedly a club-record sale for RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old had been linked with most of Europe's elite, including Barcelona, Lyon, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, but will instead reinforce the wide areas at Arsenal after the departure of Lionesses star Beth Mead.

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    WSLLiverpool FC Women

    Keating joins Liverpool after rejecting new Man City contract

    Lionesses goalkeeper Khiara Keating has joined Liverpool after rejecting a new contract at Manchester City. The England international found game time hard to come by last year, leading to her being left out of some of Sarina Wiegman's squads. With the Women's World Cup less than a year away, she has now chosen to move on from the club she joined aged 11 to sign for the Reds.

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