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This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast and feature series tracking the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This week, we revisit a moment when two clubs became one nation. In 2010, Spain ruled the world, and its crown was built in both Barcelona and Madrid. The style of one, the strength of the other, blended into the perfect mix. Sixteen years on, and as a new generation rises in Catalunya, can Barcelona now become the sole heart of La Roja?

Manchester City hoped, and may even have expected that a midfielder called Nico would transform their fortunes during the second half of last season. The man that has become key to Pep Guardiola’s side’s mid-season surge and made them contenders to pull off the quadruple is not, however, the gangly Nico Gonzalez, who was recruited from Porto for £50 million last January, but rather academy graduate Nico O’Reilly, who cost nothing at all.

Anthony Gordon's 2025-26 Champions League campaign is the greatest by any English scorer for an English club in the competition's history. That's a fact. With his four-goal haul for Newcastle in last week's 6-1 hammering of Qarabag, he broke the record for most goals scored by an Englishman for a Premier League side in a single Champions League season, taking his tally to 10 from nine games. Not even Alan Shearer managed such a number in those famous black-and-white stripes.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has revealed the gruesome injuries that he suffered when taking a heavy blow to the face during AC Milan’s Serie A clash with Parma. The England international midfielder has undergone surgery to fix a broken jaw. The former Chelsea star is now nursing serious swelling on his face, while also missing a number of teeth.

Orlando City are reportedly in talks to sign Atletico Madrid attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann, according to The Athletic. The former France captain has a long-standing interest in Major League Soccer, and the Florida club is eager to sign the former France captain before the primary transfer window shuts on March 26. Griezmann has six goals in La Liga this season.

Benjamin Sesko spoke about his self-belief after snatching a vital victory for Manchester United at Everton and gave his true feelings on still not starting a game under Michael Carrick. Sesko's strike decided a stodgy encounter at the Hill Dickinson Stadium which sent United three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United to a narrow and barely deserved 1-0 win at Everton which could be utterly priceless in their quest to finish in the Premier League's top four. The Slovenian started on the bench for the sixth game in a row but for the third time in four appearances he made all the difference, banging in the crucial goal in the 71st minute.

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has been banned from driving and fined after being caught speeding in August in Withington, according to BBC Sport. The centre-back was caught driving at 72mph by a camera in a 30mph zone in his Porsche Cayenne GTS. Yoro pleaded guilty to the offence and has now received a fine and a ban at Crewe Magistrates' Court.

MLS’s opening weekend delivered surprise results and standout performances - but also plenty of drama and controversy, even from its biggest star, Lionel Messi.

Newcastle United are set to launch plans to combine a new stadium with a city-wide regeneration project, according to The Telegraph. The Magpies are currently deciding whether to renovate their famous St James' Park home or build a new stadium. The club are also exploring ways to finance an ambitious regeneration project that would modernise the entire city centre.

Flamengo boss Filipe Luis has sought to clarify his recent comments on Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid star accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during the Champions League tie between the two sides at the Estadio da Luz. An investigation has now been opened by UEFA, while Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.

GOAL breaks down the key moments from USWNT players abroad, including Girma helping Chelsea advance in the FA Cup, and Emily Fox rolling on gracefully with Arsenal.

Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar has revealed he turned down the chance to return to Old Trafford in favour of staying at Ajax. The Dutchman spent six years at United, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League in a successful spell with the Red Devils, and has now revealed why he rejected the opportunity to come back to the club.

Manchester United have been dealt an untimely blow as a key defender was ruled out of their clash at Everton hours before kick off with a calf injury. Michael Carrick's side can tighten their hold on fourth spot in the Premier League, with a victory in their first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium set to take them three points ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres says the team feel more united following a heated meeting ahead of the north London derby win over Tottenham. The players held a discussion after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw with bottom side Wolves and responded by thrashing Spurs 4-1. The victory means Mikel Arteta's side are now five points clear at the top of the table, although second-placed Manchester City do have a game in hand.

Manchester City may be forced to make do without a key player for April's potential Premier League title decider against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side sit five points behind the Gunners in the table but do have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta's side. The two teams are also scheduled to meet again in the top flight at the Etihad in April in a game that could well decide which team are crowned champions.

Arsenal's 4-1 hammering of Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday was marred by two lengthy delays due to communication problems between the match officials. The delays at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium brought plenty of criticism in a game which saw Arsenal return to winning ways with a comfortable win that restores their five-point lead at the top of the table over Manchester City.

Wrexham's hopes of securing promotion from the Championship to the Premier League have taken a hit after it was confirmed key midfielder Ben Sheaf has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury. Phil Parkinson's side are currently sitting in sixth place in the Championship table and will be hoping to secure a place in the play-offs at the end of the campaign.

The race against time is officially on for Manuel Neuer. In a turn of events that has caught the Bundesliga by surprise, the legendary Bayern Munich shot-stopper is refusing to accept a place on the sidelines for this Saturday’s massive Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund. Despite original medical assessments suggesting a lengthy spell on the treatment table, the 39-year-old was spotted back on the grass on Monday, sparking whispers of a miracle recovery for the trip to the Signal Iduna Park.

Inter head coach Christian Chivu has pulled no punches when discussing the mental state of star defender Alessandro Bastoni ahead of their crucial Champions League second leg against Bodo/Glimt. The Nerazzurri are looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit from the first leg, but the buildup has been dominated by the fallout from a controversial incident involving Bastoni during the recent Derby d'Italia against Juventus.

Liverpool cult hero Emile Heskey believes that USMNT star Christian Pulisic could be a useful replacement for Mohamed Salah at Anfield. The American forward boasts Premier League experience from a stint at Chelsea and has starred in Italy for AC Milan. A return to England is being speculated on, with another winger potentially being required on Merseyside.

If they didn't know it beforehand, then Sunday's north London derby seemingly confirmed one thing for those watching on as Tottenham succumbed to Arsenal: Spurs are in a relegation battle. Igor Tudor was supposed to deliver a new-manager bounce after replacing Thomas Frank, but his side looked severely lacking in quality and, perhaps more importantly, belief as they went down 4-1 to the Gunners to leave themselves just four points above the drop zone with 11 matches to play.

Barcelona have finally brought an end to the transfer saga surrounding the acquisition of Ajay Tavares from Norwich City. The Blaugrana had initially reached an agreement to sign the highly-rated 16-year-old winger during the final stages of the January transfer window, but a series of bureaucratic hurdles prevented the deal from being officially announced at the time. However, those issues have now been cleared, paving the way for the starlet to begin his career in Catalonia.

Michele Di Gregorio is facing an uncertain future as the number one at the Allianz Stadium less than a year after his arrival from Monza for €18 million. A string of high-profile blunders across the last fortnight against Lazio, Inter and Como has forced the Bianconeri to reassess their options as the lack of consistency required to follow in the footsteps of legends like Dino Zoff, and Gianluigi Buffon is becoming a major concern for the club’s leadership.

No stats, just pure chaos. A 34-second clip names the greatest team built from Pep Guardiola's former players, and it just set a new bar for football debates.

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA as an investigation into the events of a Champions League clash with Real Madrid continue. The Argentine stands accused of directing racist comments at Blancos forward Vinicius Junior. He will sit out the second leg of a knockout phase play-off clash at Santiago Bernabeu.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been called out for making “very naive” comments about Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson. Hollywood co-owners in North Wales have claimed that a coach looking to deliver a record-extending fourth successive promotion has a “job for life”. There have, however, been suggestions that the Red Dragons would “outgrow” their current boss in the Premier League.

Football can be a cruel game, but few will experience a Saturday as nightmarish as former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi. The 24-year-old shot-stopper, who once walked the halls of the Spurs training ground under the watchful eyes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, found himself at the centre of a sporting catastrophe during Wellington Phoenix’s 5-0 thrashing at the hands of rivals Auckland FC.

Former Liverpool and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has fully embraced life in the Middle East, appearing in a striking promotional video to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day. The Northern Irishman, who took the reins at Al-Qadsiah in December, was filmed wearing full traditional Saudi dress and holding a rifle as part of the festivities. The holiday, which commemorates the establishment of the first Saudi state in 1727, saw the veteran tactician praising the kingdom’s heritage and its burgeoning role in the global football landscape.