The red card given to Folarin Balogun could ended the USMNT's run in the World Cup, but the Americans' dream continues as they refused to cave in.

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The USA and Belgium have made it to the Round of 16 in the World Cup. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

Tottenham have successfully reached an agreement to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a blockbuster transfer that could eventually reach a staggering £100 million. The Italy international is set to move to north London and become a record signing for the club, adding immense quality to a midfield undergoing a summer rebuild.

Oliver Glasner is poised to make a sensational return to the Premier League as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest. The former Crystal Palace manager will succeed Vitor Pereira at the City Ground, marking yet another managerial change for the ambitious club following a dramatic late termination of the Portuguese coach's contract ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Bayern Munich have officially announced the signing of Morocco international Ismael Saibari from PSV in a major summer deal. The 25-year-old forward, who is currently enjoying a sensational, ongoing standout campaign at the World Cup, joins the German giants on a long-term contract following his success in the Eredivisie.

Brighton have reached an agreement with Tottenham to sign highly-rated teenage defender Luka Vuskovic in a deal worth up to £50 million. The 19-year-old Croatian sensation is set to move to the Amex Stadium as the Seagulls continue their ambitious summer recruitment drive.

Sandro Tonali appears to be edging closer to a blockbuster exit from Newcastle United as Tottenham ramp up their efforts to land the Italian international. With personal terms already on the table, the north London club is prepared to break records to secure the midfielder’s signature.

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The World Cup is now just a few hours away, with teams currently making their final preparations for the tournament in North America. The stage is set for a whole host of players to make themselves national heroes, including some of the most exciting youngsters in the game today.

As 40-year-old Edin Dzeko enters the late twilight of his career, Bosnian football has a new potential superstar to carry it forward. Kerim Alajbegovic hadn't even been born when the revered striker made his international debut 19 years ago, but the pair are set to shoulder their country's hopes at the 2026 World Cup in North America this summer.

At Palmeiras, Endrick, Estevao, Luis Gulherme, Vitor Reis and Luighi became known as 'The Billion Generation' - a reference to the colossal amount of money four prodigiously gifted players were expected to generate for the Brazil club. However, it now feels as if another name should be added to that illustrious list of outstanding academy products, that of Eduardo Conceicao.

Michel Platini is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers of all time. Playmaker, assister, goal-scorer: Platini was a complete player, capable of leaving an indelible mark on world football between the late 1970s and mid-1980s. He was the perfect No.10, embodying the true essence of the shirt number both then and now.

Modernising the role of a full-back 30 years ago, Roberto Carlos undoubtedly set the benchmark. A tactical genius and a physical specimen, the Real Madrid and Brazil legend won countless trophies at club and international level, contributing bucket loads of goals and assists. No one in the past, present or future can ever claim to be his equal - he was that good.

One of the best midfielders of his era, perhaps the greatest crosser of a football ever and a free-kick taker to rival the best the game has ever produced, David Beckham was a special player to say the least. And yet due to his off-field impact, one of the sport's great champions of the past 30 years is generally forgotten when it comes to referencing the true legends of the game.

The Bosman ruling revolutionised football in 1995. It shifted the balance of power in favour of the players and accelerated the sport's professionalisation. Yet few recall the player whose case triggered this landmark decision. Part 13 of our Rebel United series.

On the pitch, Didier Drogba was a firebrand; off it, a peacemaker. The long-serving Chelsea striker played a pivotal role in the peace process in the Ivory Coast. Part 12 of our Rebel United series.

GOAL's Rebel United series focuses on players who prefer to swim against the tide, players such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic – an icon who not only disrupted the system, but also subjugated it...

Gift Orban may only be 23 years of age, but he has already spent time in five different European countries while scoring at a rate of a goal every other game. A move to an elite club likely awaits for a player who went through plenty of hardship as a child, with Orban easily one of the continent's biggest Hidden Gems...