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Despite becoming a cult hero at Euro 2020, the England international remains underrated but is now set to reach a whole other level at the Etihad

There is a sense of sorrow and disbelief hanging over Catalunya after Messi's exit from Camp Nou was confirmed on Thursday

With World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, Goal looks at which players may have forced themselves into contention for starting spots this summer

The Gunners have brought in three new arrivals so far this summer, but there is still lots of work to do before the end of the month

The two veterans each scored a pair of goals in Thursday's 4-3 win over Australia in what may have been their final appearance at a major tournament

A congested 2020-21 season played out almost completely in empty stadia had a massive effect on the quality of football seen in England's top flight

The Argentina centre-back never even saw a minute of action for the Bianconeri but has developed as a player and a person at Atalanta

The 19-year-old has shown great maturity since bursting onto the scene with Santos and stands out for his selfless play as well as his goals

Christine Sinclair’s faith in her young team-mate paid off against the U.S. women’s national team, putting Canada into the final of the Olympic Games

After being slammed by U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo for their tactics in 2016, Sweden have won plenty of plaudits at Tokyo 2020

The U.S. will fall short of their goal of a gold medal, but there is still the chance to win bronze against the Matildas

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are currently in Scotland for their second camp of the summer ahead of their final friendly against Everton

A journeyman winger whose injury problems should have seen him retire early was nonetheless turned into a lethal striker by legendary Hernan Crespo

The Guinea star has shone for the Reds during pre-season, but can he stay fit long enough to make himself a key part of Jurgen Klopp's side?

The Spanish defender came on as a substitute on his debut for Real Madrid against Celta Vigo...

The Premier League champions would have to pay record-breaking fees to land the England duo, but the massive cost involved is not a concern

The Atlanta United defender was the team's ironman and clutch goalscorer as they stunned Mexico in the tournament finale on Sunday

The 18-year-old forward has already opened his account in first-team football after leaving La Masia for his boyhood club back in January 2020

The U.S. never really got going in Japan, winning just one of five matches in regulation as they must now be content to battle for bronze

El Tri have experienced bitter disappointment twice this summer, and there will be little patience for more slip-ups

Gregg Berhalter put his faith in a different type of squad, and that faith was rewarded with bigger games on the horizon

The U.S. fell 1-0 to the Canadians in the Olympic semi-final and they must now be content to play for the bronze medal

With a host of key players yet to return after summer tournaments, a number of teenage starlets have taken their opportunity to shine in friendlies

Facing off with a nearly full-strength El Tri, the U.S. youngsters somehow pulled off the impossible for a second trophy of the summer

The Matildas are blessed with the talents of Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord and many more, but they have defied expectations at Tokyo 2020

The CONCACAF rivals brought different types of squads to this summer's tournament, but are now on a collision course once again

The U.S. will aim to maintain a 20-year unbeaten run against their neighbors to the north in Monday's Olympic semi-final

The popular fan token maker recently replaced Pirelli on the Nerazzurri shirt, provoking a heated online debate among fans

The Reds have been preparing for the new season in Austria and France, where Jurgen Klopp has been delighted by what he has seen from his players