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With the World Cup just nine months away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look next summer

Tensions boiled over during Argentina’s World Cup qualifier against Ecuador as Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister clashed with new Arsenal signing Piero Hincapie. The pair exchanged heated words after a late incident in stoppage time, sparking headlines both in South America and the Premier League. After the fiery exchange, Mac Allister later sent a message to his rival.

Paris Saint-Germain made a massive mistake and disrespected Gianluigi Donnarumma by forcing him out of the club, says Faouzi Ghoulam.

Thomas Tuchel has warned England’s star players that their reputations will not guarantee them a place in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. After a 5-0 qualifying win over Serbia, the German coach praised the emerging talent in the nation and vowed to make “brave decisions” to keep competition high and ensure balance in the Three Lions squad.

Ex-Tottenham and Argentina star Erik Lamela has retired from professional football after a long battle with hip injury that began when he just 22.

The Football Association has confirmed in a statement that Chelsea have been hit with 74 charges for alleged rule breaches.

Gio Reyna is confident he will be at the 2026 World Cup after joining Borussia Monchengladbach, insisting he’s ready to reach a higher level.

Former AC Milan doctor Rudy Tavana reveals Antonio Cassano nearly died of cardiac arrest in a car park but was saved by Thiago Silva’s quick action.

Michael Owen has doubled down on his Harry Kane transfer claim, saying the England captain will “regret” his move to Bayern Munich.

The Portuguese faces two massive games after the international break and thus must make the right selection calls to get his team clicking

The England star faces plenty of competition at the Gunners from Chloe Kelly, Olivia Smith and Caitlin Foord, but still has a big part to play

Adrien Rabiot has issued a lengthy farewell message to Marseille fans after his controversial summer exit in the wake of a dressing room altercation.

Gary Lineker has won the top presenter prize at the National Television Awards, just months after his 26-year spell as host of Match of the Day ended.

Ange Postecoglou has come out swinging after landing the Nottingham Forest job and claimed his teams attack only because he 'likes winning things'.

GOAL US writers evaluate the state of the USMNT after a 2-0 loss to South Korea and subsequent 2-0 victory over Japan

Kylian Mbappe has climbed another rung on French football’s ladder of greatness as the Real Madrid sensation etched his name above Thierry Henry by netting his 52nd international goal, becoming France’s second-highest scorer of all time. Only Olivier Giroud now stands between him and the ultimate record.

Christian Eriksen has headed to the Bundesliga, signing with Wolfsburg on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United at the end of his contract.

The former USMNT striker highlighted the significance of the national team's victory over Japan, noting signs of pressure on the coach

Zinedine Zidane will become the next France boss, taking over from Didier Deschamps, according to Les Bleus and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

Some players moved closer to Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup squad in September friendlies, but others now challenged

El Tri closed the September FIFA window with a 0-0 draw against Japan and a dramatic 2-2 tie with South Korea.

Ivan Toney is not ready to give up on his World Cup dream despite being left out of the latest England squad without any warning from Thomas Tuchel. Since swapping Brentford for Al-Ahli last summer, the striker has impressed in Saudi Arabia. Last season, he rattled in 23 league goals in 30 games, finishing just two shy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally, while forming a deadly strike force alongside Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez.

The fast growing sport has given a platform for ex-pros and amateurs alike to explore the beautiful game in a new way

Alexander Isak has taken a massive step closer to making his Liverpool debut after being filmed joining his new team-mates at the Red's training base.

Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann is in talks to take over third-division side 1860 Munich, with the goalkeeper aiming to bring glory back at the club.

Lionesses star Grace Clinton will not make her Man City debut against Brighton on Friday - but there is good news on Alex Greenwood's injury situation.

Arsenal defender Ben White played alongside Viktor Gyokeres at Brighton and expects the striker to be a big hit with Mikel Arteta's side.

Ivan Toney has shockingly claimed that the Saudi Pro League is "on par" with the Premier League and insisted that Al-Ahli would compete for a top four finish if they competed in the English top flight. Toney left the Premier League last summer when joining Al-Ahli from Brentford. The English forward has already won two titles in his first year in the Middle East.

Mario Gotze admitted he wants to stay at Eintracht Frankfurt beyond 2026, but the club will only revisit his future in the winter.