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53 countries in 98 days! And you’d struggle to find a more spectacular backdrop to the final leg of the most momentous of trophy tours

With the new Banc of California Stadium set to open in Los Angeles on Sunday night, Goal takes a closer look at the birth of the newest MLS club.

The wonderful waterfronts of The Bund and the epic Shanghai skyline most certainly provided a backdrop befitting the most famous prize in world sports

It's been a tough season for the Belgian - but the exemplary professional knows how quickly a goalkeeper's life can turn around

The Liga MX side was perfect from the penalty spot and took home the regional crown despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg against Toronto FC

El Tecatito found the back of the net in a blowout victory, while the El Tri No. 1 had a busy day for Standard Liege

While the Arsenal and Chelsea players make the squad, there are also spots for Napoli goal hero Kalidou Koulibaly and ex-Gunner Lukas Podolski

The 21-year-old Rennes midfielder has enjoyed a breakout season and the youngster is already eyeing a dream move to Old Trafford

The former Egypt manager has been impressed with how the forward has developed since working with him

The teenager helped drive the play in an impressive win against Bayer Leverkusen

The Arsenal forward struck twice on an emotional day in north London while the Belgium international led Man City's title celebrations

The Germany international told Goal about his influences and the players who shaped him into who he is today on the pitch

The Reds were not among the fancied sides at the start of the season, but the Spaniard believes they can go all the way, just as they did in 2005

A heated Turkish Cup clash has been called off just before the hour mark following several stoppages for objects being thrown from the stands

The 25-year-old has been linked with a transfer to Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, but clearly feels at home in the principality

Madrid were heavily linked with the Spanish goalkeeper in January, but saw him turn them down to agree a new contract with Athletic Bilbao

The two midfielders each starred for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, while Olivier Giroud, Wilfried Zaha and Vincent Kompany also make it in

After a whirlwind trip around the Americas, the tour headed north to NYC to enjoy the fruits of one of the greatest cities on earth

One Mexican lifted a league trophy this weekend while another put his team in pole position to do the same

The freestyle football legend was in London to show off his tricks against the next generation of talent at Stamford Bridge

One of the most iconic venues in all of sports hosted the world's most coveted trophy on a magical evening in Mexico City

The right back made up for a questionable play early on by turning provider on his team’s opening goal

Mashuk-KMV went all out to entertain prior to a league match over the weekend, although the referee was rather nervous about his helper

After stops in Argentina, Colombia and Panama, the two-time World Cup hosts proved their credentials once again by laying on an amazing weekend

The midfielder hit a rocket off the underside of the crossbar to keep his side undefeated in Major League Soccer

The first designated player in club history scored a stellar goal in his first game for the Loons

European football's elite club competition has reached the last four, with the Reds chasing a sixth continental crown and the Blancos three in a row

The freestyler is at it again, this time showing up the young stars of the Eredivisie club with some crazy nutmegs

A fan of the Gunners since he was a kid, the midfielder never properly recovered from a knee problem sustained in 2004