Opinion

There are plenty of new milestones to be reached across the 2017-18 campaign - Goal takes a look at some of those up for grabs

The Blues have strengthened in key areas and are much better equipped to deal with Pep Guardiola's demands, but still have work to do

The winger scored one and set up two in the Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou on an emotional night for the Brazilian side after last year's tragic air crash

The champions look under-prepared with Antonio Conte still pleading for more players and the season starting in less than a week

PSG's owners have extended their influence far and wide in the realms of sport and culture with the signing of the Brazil captain the latest example

The 19-year-old added another goal and assist to his name as he showed he's "ready for adult football," which wasn't recognised at Stamford Bridge

Fresh off winning his second Gold Cup, the defender is looking to keep up his 2017 success with Sporting Kansas City's league-best back line

The Merseysiders have the tough ask of navigating past the Bundesliga club, with the first leg away from home after the Premier League opener

The Brazil forward is on the verge of leaving the Catalan club and many fans are not wishing him well after his treatment of their team this summer

Managing his son's off-pitch affairs have made him fabulously wealthy, but he has never let Neymar down as the star has been guided to the top

The Brazilian has shown just why PSG are poised to break the transfer record to sign him, but a former record-holder is struggling at Real Madrid

The veterans remain a key part of the U.S. national team picture a year out from the World Cup, and they again showed why in the MLS All-Star game

The Merseysiders toiled against more obstructive opponents in the Audi Cup final, with Diego Simeone's men winning the tournament 5-4 on penalties

The Serbia international impressed in his first 45 minutes with his new team-mates, helping the world record signing have more influence than usual

Squeezed in among MLS matches, international competition and the European preseason, the annual showcase remains a special spectacle

From Diego Maradona to Gary Neville - Goal runs through a list of legendary figures that were simply not cut out for coaching

With the Brazilian superstar set to complete a world-record move to the Parc des Princes, we look at the options now available to Unai Emery

The Reds were at their authoritative, attacking best at the Allianz Arena, beating the Bundesliga champions 3-0 to set up a final against Atletico

With fans questioning the transfer fees being paid during this window, Goal looks back at some huge signings that failed to produce the goods

Jose Mourinho has been re-united with his former Chelsea pupil, but there are question marks over an ageing midfielder Antonio Conte was happy to sell

The Blaugrana have yet to land any top targets yet could be about to lose Neymar, while the Italians have gone on a spending spree

Despite the introduction of video refereeing and disciplinary committees, football remains a dirty game. Goal counts down its worst offenders

The Bianconeri remain the favourites for the Scudetto, but the likes of Roma and AC Milan could very well intervene

The Argentine produced a superb showing as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in Miami - and can lead them to great things even if the Brazilian moves on

The two attackers both scored in the 3-0 victory over Hertha Berlin, with fellow new acquisition Andy Robertson also impressing

Maxi Biancucchi dreamed of starring for Newell's Old Boys as a kid just like his relative, but their careers took very different paths

The defender is trying to persuade the Brazilian to stay at Camp Nou and also took a lead in talks with the club's shirt sponsor Rakuten last year

On a night when youngster Jordan Morris delivered the winning goal, it was a trio of experienced USMNT players who helped lead the Americans

After his infamous handling of Italy's 2002 World Cup loss to South Korea, the Ecuadorian's life spiralled out of control and he ended up in jail