FEATURES

"The Leader" flies solo ahead of the start of the new season

Tough challenges

How did Barcelona beat Real Madrid to the signing of Rodri?

Rodri joining Barcelona would certainly be a slap in the face for Real Madrid, but it is not the end of the world

A deal ignites the midfield battle and puts Zubimendi before a difficult question

Fresh from their long-awaited Premier League title win, a £75m deal for the Newcastle skipper promises to be transformative for an Arsenal side who already have the opportunity to build a dynasty next season

A World Cup phone call that changed everything

Disastrous numbers in the Roshn League

An exceptional summer at Real Madrid, but has the team solved all its technical problems?

In 2024, Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or because of Rodri - and now he is set to sign, of all clubs, for Barcelona. The coup is a humiliation for Los Blancos and the next stage in the escalation of a toxic feud.

Egyptian Pharaoh's transfer raises questions

With the MLS season past its halfway point, sacking a manager can be risky business, but there are still some teams in tenuous situations

The Egyptian Pharaoh will earn a huge salary in Trabzon

The Portuguese star has been absent from "the international" for more than a month

FIFA president battles against firm European opposition

With a $780 million stadium on the way, NYCFC CEO Brad Sims tells GOAL why the club is ready to chase stars and what MLS must do to take its next step.

GOAL breaks down the latest transfer rumors involving American soccer's big names

"The leader" follows the European way

Bayern Munich have won the first serious test of this pre-season: in Hong Kong, they secured a 2-1 victory against Europa League winners Aston Villa. What stood out?

Juventus are still missing four fundamental pieces in the transfer market for a team that want to start winning again

Rodri sets the transfer market alight: he was close to the Bernabéu and ended up at the Camp Nou!

The Manchester City talisman has rejected the chance to return to his home city and is now destined for Camp Nou in what is likely to be a cut-price deal - a damning setback for the club from the Spanish capital

The list will not accommodate everyone

Will Mourinho solve the midfield conundrum that has kept Real Madrid off the podium?