From parish teams to college dynasties, St. Louis helped shape American soccer. Now CITY SC hope to end the city's 38-year wait for U.S. Open Cup glory.
Barcelona have been dealt a significant injury blow with the news that Dani Olmo is set for a spell on the sidelines. The Spanish playmaker sustained a muscle problem during the Catalan club's 4-2 Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, and will now miss a crucial run of fixtures for Hansi Flick's side.
Liga president Javier Tebas has flatly refused to apologise to Real Madrid after comparing the club's communication strategies to those of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. The Spanish football chief dismissed demands for his immediate resignation and insisted his controversial comments were completely misinterpreted.
Cole Palmer has rediscovered his spark at Chelsea, with Blues legend Gus Poyet explaining to GOAL why the “happy” Stamford Bridge star can go on to scale the same heights as Gianfranco Zola and Eden Hazard. Palmer appeared destined to tread that path after moving to west London, but endured a testing 2025-26 campaign that saw exit talk generated.
Simon Jordan has sparked a fierce debate by suggesting that Chelsea are actually "bigger and worse offenders" than Manchester City when it comes to breaching financial regulations. The former Crystal Palace owner believes the west London club has largely escaped the level of public scrutiny and vitriol currently directed at the Etihad giants.
Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal has been slapped with a four-game suspension following a fiery clash with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. The Uruguayan was sent off after headbutting the teenager during a dramatic 5-2 defeat at the weekend.
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