Originals

GOAL breaks down the latest squad ahead of four upcoming friendlies

What awaits the men of Saudi Arabia?

Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp sparks euphoria with his first DFB squad and obviously wants to distance himself from his failed predecessor Julian Nagelsmann in every respect. A comment.

Al-Raqi faces a difficult task

Cavan Sullivan leads a wave of fresh faces into USMNT camp, but has Mauricio Pochettino struck the right balance? GOAL’s writers debate his bold selections, notable omissions and what should count as success.

Mourinho loses control: the derby could inflame the situation

RB Leipzig developed a reputation for identifying, buying and profiting off top talent, but shifts in the soccer landscape mean that this club has to think in new ways

The gap between Barcelona and Real Madrid may not lie solely in the quality of their stars or the number of their victories. There is a detail that becomes clearly apparent as matches progress, and it could turn, as the season unfolds, into a decisive weapon in the La Liga race.

With Chelsea held to a surprise draw by Aston Villa and Arsenal settling for a stalemate with newly-promoted Crystal Palace, the English top-flight already looks set for a season of shocks and upsets

Los Herculinos have made an excellent start to their first season back in La Liga for eight years, bringing back memories of their iconic team from the early 2000s

Saved Barça from a big predicament

After a season on the fringes, the 20-year-old is finding freedom at Elversberg - and hoping his Bundesliga breakthrough opens the door to a first USMNT call-up.

A far from easy task

What awaits Saudi Arabia's men?

GOAL breaks down what the U.S. squad could look like in the first camp of the 2030 cycle.

Marcel Sabitzer is playing his fourth season at Borussia Dortmund - it will be his last. The 32-year-old Austrian is now only in demand as a rotation player and was recently even deployed in attack.

Jürgen Klopp has apparently caused a minor sensation with his selection for the upcoming Nations League matches by calling up the versatile Felix Keidel to his squad. He could fill a problem position that the Germany team have been struggling with for a long time.

The Red Devils were rocked by their academy gem's shock exit request this week, which highlights the intricacies of managing young talent

Half of Real Madrid's dribbles were made by one man

The club continues to be a haven for young Brazilian players looking to launch their career in Europe despite the conflict with Russia - but how?

The Red Dragons are playing catch-up after a nightmare start to the season, with Phil Parkinson now a manager under pressure

A negative performance from the Brazilian star match after match

Chelsea's Alyssa Thompson didn't score, but the Blues put five past Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United, Emily Fox and Arsenal played to a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, and Manchester City and Sam Coffey won 4-1 against Aston Villa.

The world star is going through a tough period!

Antonio Cassano was a promise of Italian football. He is nicknamed the “Messi before Messi”, but in his career he won only two titles. Part 17 of our Rebel United series.

There is an established order when it comes to boots, but the world is changing, allowing companies like Sokito to find their place within it.

Loud music and calm on the line!

In 2028, the Champions League final will once again be held at Munich’s Allianz Arena. That is surprising only at first glance.