Getty/GOALOpinionL. MessiThe best players, coaches & teams of the 21st century - rankedAs the curtain comes down on the first quarter of the 21st century, we've run through the stars who have shone most bright
GettyPlayer ratingsManchester CityKDB is back in business! City FINALLY end winless runHow the players rated as the Cityzens snapped their seven-game streak without a victory in emphatic fashion at the Etihad Stadium
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsChelseaNever write off Palmer! Stunning strike caps Chelsea winThe England international scored and assisted as Enzo Maresca's side cruised to a comfortable victory at Stamford Bridge
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsArsenalGabriel monsters Gyokeres as Odegaard & Saka run riotMikel Arteta's side struck five times in Lisbon while keeping Europe's hottest striker under wraps at the back
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsLiverpoolSalah to the rescue - again! Liverpool survive Saints scareThe in-form forward netted twice in the second half at St Mary's as Arne Slot's side moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsManchester United WomenClinton crowded out as United's unbeaten start endsMarc Skinner's side failed to muster much in attack as Guro Reiten's spot-kick proved to the difference at Kingsmeadow
Getty/GOALPower rankingsBallon d'OrBallon d'Or 2025: Salah rockets to No.1 as Mbappe & Haaland fallRodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024, so who are the main contenders to succeed the Spaniard?
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsChelseaNeto steps up as Sanchez has another Chelsea stinkerThe Portugal international fired in a stunning equaliser for Enzo Maresca's side after their goalkeeper again conceded an avoidable goal
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsChelseaThat's what they paid for! Caicedo cracker saves ChelseaEnzo Maresca's side fought back to earn a draw at Old Trafford as they missed the chance to go third in the Premier League
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsArsenal WomenRusso runs amok but Arsenal dealt another WSL blowThe Lionesses striker impressed on her return to Leigh Sports Village, but poor play from a set-piece cost the Gunners all three points
GOALPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedCasemiro rolls back the years as Ruud's Red Devils run riotUnited moved on from Erik ten Hag's sacking by flying into the League Cup quarter-finals as they saw off the Foxes
GOALAnalysisBallon d'OrThe Rondo: Despite Ballon d'Or chaos, was Rodri worthy winner?GOAL writers debate the drama of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Rodri's win and chaos surrounding soccer's marquee event
GOALPower rankingsBallon d'OrBallon d'Or Rankings: Rodri rises to No.1 amid Madrid boycottThe winner will be announced in Paris on Monday, October 28 - so which of the game's biggest stars are true contenders, and who are merely pretenders?
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsChelseaPalmer answers his & Chelsea's critics in perfect fashionThe England midfielder scored one and helped create another at Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca's side got back to winning ways in the Premier League
Getty ImagesWinners & LosersEnglandThe Kane Debate: Can't win without him, can't thrive with himThe Bayern Munich star was largely anonymous in Helsinki on his return from injury, though his team-mates did get the job done
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsEnglandGrealish gets England going as Trent proves he's undroppableLee Carsley's side secured a routine victory in Helsinki but there are still questions to ask of the Three Lions going forward
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsManchester City WomenShaw is inevitable! City's star striker earns late comeback winThe Jamaica international netted twice in the second half at Anfield to ensure Gareth Taylor's side remain on top of the table
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedStay of execution? Outstanding Evans stands tall for Ten HagThough they were far from fluent going forward, United put in a solid defensive showing to earn a point at Villa Park
Getty/GOALAnalysisBarcelonaSzczesny & six players who came back out of retirementThe former Arsenal goalkeeper is set to return to action and fill in for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen at Barcelona
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsArsenalSilky Saka produces another UCL display to savourMikel Arteta's side recorded their first continental victory of the campaign with a relatively routine win over the French champions