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The teenager is happy to have the chance to represent his country in Tokyo but his club coach Ronald Koeman is concerned by the threat of burnout

Injuries and a different type of roster set the U.S. up to play a formation that doesn't quite fit the main team

Sweden once boasted the world's best players, including USWNT icons. Its clubs were among Europe's best. But its identity has changed so much since

The Portuguese has proven in recent weeks that he can still talk the talk but, ahead of his first friendly fixture, doubts persists over his methods

The German goalkeeper has spent the last three seasons out on loan, but has joined up with Jurgen Klopp's squad for pre-season in Austria

The Argentine has taken a 50% wage cut to remain at Camp Nou, so the cash-strapped Blaugrana have to now hold up their end of the bargain

Tata Martino turned to a new face to lead El Tri's attack this summer in a move that has proven controversial for sporting and non-sporting reasons

The 23-year-old attacker joined the Reds in 2015 but this will be the first pre-season he has spent with the senior squad after seven loan spells

Manchester City's Academy boss Jason Wilcox argues in an exclusive interview with Goal that the Catalan's influence extends well beyond the Etihad

The Gunners were beaten 2-1 by Hibernian in their first pre-season friendly of the summer

A reserve for much for the tournament, the winger had been told by his captain before the final that he would make the difference in the Maracana

The former PSG and Lyon star went to four Olympic Games, winning two silver medals with one of the best international teams of all time

The 19-year-old shone on his international debut, showing off the effortless glide that has made him a rising star in MLS at Sporting Kansas City

The ex-England youth international is eager to help other players who may be struggling with their mental health after his own off-the-field battles

Gareth Southgate's side may have fallen at the final hurdle at Euro 2020, but the Three Lions' production line is showing no sign of slowing down

Empty stadiums and empty feelings have become the norm during the coronavirus pandemic, but better times lie ahead for the sport we all love

The U.S. certainly did not play at a high level in their 1-0 victory over Haiti, but several new faces shone as their tournament got under way

It's been an absolutely sensational summer of football, culminating in Italy's dramatic defeat of England, but who were the best players on show?

Once the disappointment of Sunday's penalty shootout defeat to Italy recedes, England will take stock and realise they remain on the right path

After a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium, the Three Lions missed three times from the spot to hand the Azzurri victory in the shootout

The midfielder has been outstanding at Euro 2020, converting a penalty in ice-cold fashion to eliminate Spain and earn Italy a place in the final

The Everton goalkeeper has been criticised and written off throughout his career, but one more big performance will cement his place in history

Anita Asante was part of the Lionesses team that reached the final in Euro 2009, where they faced a Germany side who had won the last four tournaments

El Tri sputtered in front of goal while seeing arguably their most dynamic attacker carted off

Angel Di Maria came up with the vital goal, but nobody did more to drive the Albiceleste to glory than their veteran captain

The U.S. will be without some big names, but this summer could still have a major impact on World Cup qualifying this fall

Italy might have a distinct advantage in the midfield battle but England's power from the bench plus their set-piece prowess could come into play

Forever ingrained into the fabric of the European Championship, the unheralded striker has fallen back into obscurity since his moment in the sun

The Manchester City forward, brought up in the shadow of the national stadium, has led England to the brink of a first trophy in 55 years