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UCL knockout play-off draw: Who Real, PSG & Newcastle will face

Real Madrid will be reunited with Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League knockout play-off round, while title holders Paris Saint-Germain must overcome domestic rivals Monaco in order to reach the last-16 and Newcastle face a tough test against Qarabag. A number of European heavyweights are paying the price for failing to secure a top-eight finish in the league phase.

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'Doesn't have to run!' - Pogba tipped to make France squad

Paul Pogba is being sensationally tipped to make France’s 2026 World Cup squad, with Bacary Sagna telling GOAL why the mercurial midfielder remains in contention for selection by Didier Deschamps. Pogba is now on the books at Monaco, but remains short on match sharpness after serving an 18-month doping ban. He has 91 international caps to his name.

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Inside Pogba's failure to relaunch his career at Monaco

Paul Pogba could line up against his former club Juventus on Wednesday night for the first time since parting ways with the Italian giants under the cloud of a doping ban in 2024. If he's fit, that is, with his highly-anticipated comeback at Monaco - after more than two years out of competitive action - being hampered by niggling injuries. As his former employers come to town, Pogba finds himself at another crossroads.

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What Premier League clubs need to qualify for UCL knockout stage

The final round of league phase fixtures in the 2025-26 Champions League is finally upon us, and it promises to be the most dramatic yet. Only table toppers Arsenal and Bayern Munich have already secured automatic qualification for the round of 16, with the former boasting a 100 percent record through their first seven games, while just four clubs have been eliminated so far: Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, Villarreal and Kairat.

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Pogba backed for Wrexham transfer as step towards new career

Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba has been tipped to seal a shock transfer to Wrexham before he hangs up his boots. The 32-year-old has returned to football at Ligue 1 side Monaco, after a spell out of the game due to a doping ban, but former France and Manchester United striker Louis Saha thinks he could be a good option for Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's side.

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'I'm human too!' - Vini Jr hits back at Madrid boo boys

Vinicius Junior has issued an emotional plea to Real Madrid fans after starring in a Champions League 6-1 rout of Monaco, admitting that recent jeers at the Santiago Bernabeu have left him hurting. The Brazilian winger, who insisted "I am human too," also addressed speculation surrounding his future and the recent managerial upheaval, insisting he remains calm about a renewal despite having just over a year left on his contract.

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Monaco players blown away by 'phenomenal' Pogba in training

Monaco defender Caio Henrique has revealed that the squad are frequently left saying "damn" when watching Paul Pogba train, despite the midfielder playing just three brief appearances this season. The Brazilian opened up on the World Cup winner's "phenomenal" impact behind the scenes, insisting the former Manchester United star is ready to reach his "best level" again after his long absence from the game.

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Monaco deliver bleak Pogba update after injury setback

Monaco's CEO has admitted his frustrations over Paul Pogba's injury setbacks since the 2018 World Cup winner signed for the Ligue 1 club in June last year. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder penned a two-year contract after he completed an 18-month doping ban, but he has only managed to make three appearances for his new side due to a succession of fitness issues.

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Balogun: No USMNT player feels their place is guaranteed

Folarin Balogun says that Mauricio Pochettino has ensured that no U.S. men's national team players feel their place is guaranteed, which only makes the Monaco striker's recent goals feel all the more important. After missing much of 2025 with injury issues, Balogun returned to full fitness in the fall and has been scoring for club and country.

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Pogba thanks inspirational Ronaldo after winning comeback award

Paul Pogba has thanked former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo while accepting his Best Comeback Award at a special ceremony. The French midfielder was banned for four years after testing positive for high testosterone levels while playing for Juventus in September 2023 but after his suspension was reduced to 18 months, he made his return to football at Monaco after 811 days out of the sport.

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Pogba brutally told Zidane has more chance of France recall

Paul Pogba has been told that he has virtually no chance of making France’s World Cup squad, despite returning to action at Monaco, with Frank Leboeuf rating the former Manchester United and Juventus star as a “five per cent” shot to get the call from Didier Deschamps. A man that captured a global crown in 1998 has jokingly told GOAL that Zinedine Zidane stands as much chance of getting the nod as Pogba does.

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'Humble' Pogba hailed as 'world class' by Monaco star

Paul Pogba has been described as 'humble' and a 'world-class player' by Monaco team-mate Lamine Camara having made a fine impression since joining the club this summer. The former Manchester United and Juventus star joined the Ligue 1 side after nearly two years out of football following a doping ban, with his initial four-year suspension reduced on appeal.

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Monaco boss opens up on Pogba 'concern'

Monaco boss Sebastien Pocognoli has addressed growing concern around Paul Pogba’s stuttering comeback after again opting to rest the midfielder, insisting patience is required following his long absence from football. The Frenchman’s limited minutes since returning from a doping ban have sparked debate, but the Belgian coach remains calm about his situation.

Frequently asked questions

The US Women's team play across the year, with various breaks in the domestic soccer calendar. This combines friendlies, qualification games and major tournaments, which are held every two and four years.

The two biggest tournaments the USWNT plays in are the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic Games. Both are held in real prestige in the women's game, while the CONCACAF Women's Championship is the main continental tournament the side plays in.

The USWNT has long been one of the best teams in the world and often goes into competitions as the favorites. They've won the World Cup a total of four times, as well as picking up five Olympic Gold Medals. The team has also won the CONCACAF Women's Championship a staggering nine times.

There's an actual hall of fame regarding the USWNT, with many players having represented their country hundreds of times. Kristine Lilly is the most capped player, with a staggering 354 appearances to her name. Christine Sinclair is at second with 311. Two other players have picked up over 300 caps, Carli Lloyd (316) and Christie Pearce (311).

The fanbase for the USWNT are known as the American Outlaws (AO for short). They are the unofficial supporters group for both the women's and men's national teams.