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When Manchester City signed Vivianne Miedema on a free transfer from Arsenal in the summer of 2024, it felt like one of the biggest coups in Women's Super League history. The Cityzens were not only signing the league's all-time top-scorer, they were also directly weakening a title rival in the process.

At the 2002 World Cup, Ronaldo arrived looking for redemption. While sporting one of the most unique haircuts in football history, the Brazil striker found exactly what he was searching for. This is ICONS - a GOAL podcast and feature series that revisits the last 10 World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing the spirit of the tournament back to life...

Omar Marmoush has fired a warning to Arsenal ahead of the Carabao Cup final, informing the Gunners that “every medal is important” to Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side have grown accustomed to picking up trophies on a regular basis in recent times, but those without a major honour at the Etihad Stadium are determined to open their collection in 2025-26.

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Argentine National Team, led by Lionel Scaloni, will be based in Kansas City for much of the competition. They will play their first match of the tournament against Algeria on June 16th in the city. Although their other two matches will be in Dallas, the Albiceleste chose Kansas City for its convenient location and climate.

U.S. men’s national team Weston McKennie’s standout January earned him Juventus’ Player of the Month award after scoring three goals in seven appearances. While his influence on the pitch continues to grow, contract negotiations remain unresolved, with Serie A rivals monitoring the midfielder’s situation closely.

James Rodriguez is reportedly nearing a deal to sign with Minnesota United, which would be a perfect short term agreement for both parties ahead of the World Cup

Fans have savaged Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland after watching Pep Guardiola's side cruise past Newcastle in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup without their Norway star's goals. Leading 2-0 from the first leg, City added to their tally courtesy of an Omar Marmoush brace and a goal from Tijjani Reijnders to secure a place in the final against Arsenal.

Manchester City ran riot against Newcastle to rubber-stamp their place in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola again rang the changes but still watched his side ease to a 3-1 win on the night to complete a 5-1 drubbing on aggregate over last year's winners. Omar Marmoush scored two quick-fire goals while Tijjani Reijnders added another in a clinical first-half display from the hosts.

Former Chelsea star Ruud Gullit feels that Liam Delap was not at all happy after starting Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal as a winger at the Emirates. Liam Rosenior deployed the striker in an unusual right-wing role but saw his Blues team struggle to trouble the Gunners defensively despite going into the game 3-2 down after the first leg.

Around 50,000 FC Koln fans were in attendance on Wednesday night to watch the club's Under-19 side take on Inter in the UEFA Youth League. The senior side are currently enduring a tough season in the Bundesliga but supporters have shown their appetite for the game by selling out the RheinEnergieStadion to watch the next generation in action against Serie A giants Inter.

Ruben Amorim's arrival at Manchester United may have inadvertently helped rivals Manchester City due to his strong relationship with director of football Hugo Viana, according to a new report. The two worked previously at Sporting and developed a close relationship before both made the move to England. Viana has been able to adapt to life with the Premier League club quickly and has played an important role in the club's recent transfers.

The non-profit organization has forged relationships with MLS and U.S. Soccer, and ahead of the World Cup sees chances to further grow

GOAL sat down with the goalkeeper to discuss 2025 challenges, 2026 hopes, and changing perceptions once again

Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson has admitted he has 'no idea' whether or not Arsenal were presented with the chance to sign Sandro Tonali by the midfielder's agent. Reports emerged on deadline day that Tonali was being monitored by the Gunners, with his representatives supposedly indicating to the Premier League leaders that a move could be negotiated.

Paul Pogba has been removed from Monaco's Champions League squad ahead of their upcoming knockout round play-off with domestic rivals Paris Saint-Germain. Pogba was included in their European roster for the first half of the season despite battling with injuries and focusing on a return to full fitness, but will sit out their tie against the reigning champions of France and Europe.

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence and posted an update on social media following reports he has gone on strike at Al-Nassr. The Portugal superstar did not feature in Al-Nassr's last league fixture against Al-Riyadh on Monday amid speculation he had refused to play after being left unhappy at the PIF's lack of transfer activity at his club compared to others owned by the fund.

Manchester United legend Wes Brown is confident that defender Harry Maguire will be offered a new contract at Old Trafford. The defender's existing deal expires at the end of the 2025-26 season but Brown says that current boss Michael Carrick will want to keep the 32-year-old centre-back at the club. Brown is also backing Maguire to continue in the starting XI after returning to fitness.

Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly looking to reunite with Raheem Sterling at Napoli. The duo won numerous trophies together at Manchester City, where they formed a close friendship and remain in touch to this day. Now, it is being claimed that Sterling could join De Bruyne at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after leaving Chelsea.

Much-maligned Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has been spotting putting his worries on the pitch aside and heading out for an evening with team-mates Leny Yoro and Senne Lammens. The Red Devils stars and their partners were spotted dining together at The Ivy in Manchester at the weekend, following a third-straight Premier League win under new boss Michael Carrick.

Michael Carrick welcomed 15-year-old attacker JJ Gabriel into Manchester United's first-team training sessions twice this week. Gabriel, nicknamed 'Kid Messi' is renowned as a social media sensation and is already exciting Red Devils fans all over the world with his highlight reels and future potential.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has responded to speculation that he is the one player Real Madrid need right now amid a difficult season for Los Blancos. The Spanish giants have already sacked manager Xabi Alonso and brought in Alvaro Arbeloa but sit second in La Liga, are out of the Copa del Rey and face a play-off against Benfica to secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

With the World Cup just five months away, GOAL takes a look at how El Tri’s squad could shape up next summer.

Former Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll has appeared in court and pleaded non-guilty to breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife Billi Mucklow. The 37-year-old, who currently plies his trade for National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge, was placed on conditional bail and is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 4 March.

Harry Kane lost to Bayern Munich team-mate Serge Gnabry in a social media challenge involving an American football. Kane, a huge fan of NFL, will undoubtedly be excited for this weekend's Super Bowl, which will see his beloved New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in California.

Fulham star Alex Iwobi has praised Kobbie Mainoo but has also revealed the Manchester United midfielder accidentally injured him during Saturday's Premier League clash between the two sides at Old Trafford. Iwobi suffered a hand injury during the game which ended in a 3-2 win for the Red Devils courtesy of substitute Benjamin Sesko's dramatic late winner.

Crystal Dunn’s retirement left teammates emotional and reflective. Her 12-year international career shaped players from Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson to Croix Bethune and Sophia Wilson.

Real Madrid have paid a heavy price for failing to replace Toni Kroos following his retirement in 2024, but then doing so was always going to be a tough task. For starters, the ex-Germany international ranks as one of the finest deep-lying playmakers of the modern era.

Noa Lang has lifted the lid on his abrupt Napoli exit, aiming a dig at Antonio Conte after claiming he was treated unfairly during his brief spell in Italy. The Dutch winger, who has joined Galatasaray on loan to save his World Cup dream, insists his relationship with the fiery manager was non-existent and hit out at the "political behaviour" behind the scenes in Naples that forced him out after just six months.

Flamengo’s sporting director has jokingly suggesting that Vinicius Junior is next on his transfer wishlist following the sensational return of Lucas Paqueta. During the playmaker’s official unveiling in Rio de Janeiro, the club chief could not resist a cheeky dig at Real Madrid regarding a future free transfer for their global superstar, hinting that the "project" to reunite the academy graduates is already on his mind.