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Greece UEFA Nations League A
Tzolis, Karetsas & the making of Greece's new golden generation
After far too long in the international footballing wilderness, a new wave of talent is giving their nation fresh hope of ending their tournament hoodoo
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Originals USA vs Mexico
Winners and Losers: Sullivan makes history as USMNT crush Mexico
Cavan Sullivan made history, Julian Hall made it three in three, and Mexico had no answers as Mauricio Pochettino’s young USMNT stormed to a 3-0 rivalry win.
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Originals
Inside EA FC 27's soundtrack and how it changes artists' lives
GOAL spoke with the artists and curator behind EA FC 27's soundtrack about FIFA nostalgia, reaching new fans and turning childhood dreams into career breakthroughs.
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Originals Portugal
The Rondo: Is Ronaldo's legacy tarnished after Portugal exit?
The first international break following the World Cup has yielded plenty of intrigue, including one of the greats' final acts in international soccer.
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USA T. Ream
'Even through the ups and downs' - USMNT say goodbye to Ream
The 38-year-old defender is stepping away from the national team, ending an illustrious 16-year career.
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USA S. Berhalter
How Berhalter became Pochettino's 'priceless' player
Pochettino believed in him before he believed in himself. A little over a year later, the Middlesbrough midfielder is helping younger U.S. teammates settle in.
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England Chelsea FC Women
How new Lioness Potter earned her England stripes
Lexi Potter has been able to count Keira Walsh as her No.1 fan for a while now and it appears England boss Sarina Wiegman is equally impressed after calling the 20-year-old up to the Lionesses squad for the first time
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Manchester City Premier League
Man City guilty-verdict sanctions could change English football forever
The eight-time Premier League champions being found guilty of financial breaches will have colossal repercussions
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M. Olise Bayern Munich
Michael Olise: From academy struggles to world-class winger
The Frenchman came through adversity in the early stages of his career, and is now one of the most complete attackers in the game
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Originals USA
USWNT's winners and losers: Sanchez, Triple Espresso in, Shaw out
Emma Hayes names 26 players for the USWNT’s October tests against Spain, with final looks before qualifying and questions around Jaedyn Shaw and Naomi Girma.
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World Cup Champions League
Why are there so few world-class players in the Premier League?
England's top flight is the richest domestic competition on the planet and yet it still struggles to attract attackers at the peak of their powers
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Originals Major League Soccer
Winners and Losers: Miami's woes continue despite Messi's form
A late-night sacking added extra drama to an otherwise intriguing week in Major League Soccer.

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USA Originals
'That's a kid that wants to be here' - Hall focused on USMNT
Social media continues to debate the teenager's international future, but Saturday's goal was a reminder of why he's a player worth the hype.
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Champions League L. Messi
GOAL's World-Class Club: Football's exclusive brotherhood
Every year, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances
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Originals Nashville SC
MLS Roundup: Are Nashville SC the best MLS side ever?
The international break saw some much-changed MLS squads go head-to-head - and brought some interesting results
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USA J. Ellis
Ellis' dream USMNT debut started with a bold Reyna prediction
A hometown goal was only part of the story for the 19-year-old forward, whose bond with Reyna offers a glimpse of the welcoming culture Mauricio Pochettino wants to build.
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Manchester United Premier League
Cash-strapped Man Utd can forget about winning EPL title by 2028
INEOS chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe has gone to great lengths to cut costs at Old Trafford, but the club remains mired in huge debt
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Originals Mexico vs Colombia
Mora, Lozano and Mexico's next chapter under Marquez
El Tri emerged from their home World Cup with renewed belief. Four friendlies will offer the first clues to how their new coach plans to build on it.
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Originals L. Messi
MVP Rank: Can anyone halt Messi's pursuit of a third award?
Even if one player more or less has the award wrapped up, the MVP race remains as interesting as ever.
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USA Originals
Youth or veterans? What USMNT XI could look like vs. Peru
An injury-hit striker pool and eight teenagers in camp give Mauricio Pochettino plenty to consider. Who gets the nod against Peru, and who will have to wait?
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USMNT Rondo: Should Pochettino start Cavan Sullivan vs. Peru?
Mauricio Pochettino has picked a youthful USMNT squad, and will hope to get the most out of talented teens over the next three weeks.
USA G. Campbell
West Brom captain Campbell gets his 'fresh start' with USMNT
After a testing first season in England and World Cup disappointment, George Campbell tells GOAL why he's ready to seize his fresh USMNT chance.
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USA M. Pochettino
Teenage call-ups and Pochettino's plan for the USMNT's future
Teenagers are training alongside their childhood heroes as Pochettino builds a player pool with the Olympics and 2030 World Cup in mind.
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Chelsea Premier League
How EPL punchline Boehly became a cautionary tale for club owners
The American arrived at Stamford Bridge with plenty of ambitious ideas, but he'd long since become an irrelevance by the time of his departure
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Originals Inter Miami CF
Kljestan on Griezmann's impact, Sullivan's rise & Messi's future
Mic'd Up: The former New York Red Bulls midfielder, who covers MLS for Apple TV, thinks clubs are more set up for the future than ever
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USA C. Sullivan
Sullivan and Musah's big chance: Five questions facing USMNT
GOAL breaks down the big talking points as the U.S. prepare for upcoming friendlies
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Real Madrid J. Mourinho
Mourinho's Madrid are already all-but out of the title race
The Portuguese continues to entertain in press conferences, but he's no longer the tactician nor the man-manager he once was
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USA Originals
Sullivan, Albert and more: Five USMNT prospects to watch in fall
GOAL takes a look at the teenagers you have to watch in this USMNT camp
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Originals Inter Miami CF
MLS Winners & Losers: Messi's Miami prove they're still contenders
Inter Miami showed why they might still be OK, Mauricio Pochettino's teenaged USMNT call-ups shine, but LAFC continue to frustrate in a compelling week of MLS
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Americans Abroad: Pulisic ends goal drought, Balogun returns
GOAL breaks down a weekend of action headlined by players not in the USMNT squad.