Analysis

Matheus Nunes is not the first Premier League player to act out in order to secure a transfer

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored twice against Al-Shabab in another action-packed round of fixtures in the Middle East

The Nigerian striker has scored in each of his last seven league matches, after not quite doing enough at Anfield as a youngster

The Norwegian blew apart almost every opponent he faced in his astonishing debut season, and can rule English football for as long as he likes

The Belgian is despised by the supporters of his last three clubs - as well as those of Juventus - but he could become a hero at the Stadio Olimpico

In a GOAL exclusive, the striker says he never gave up on his dream despite ending up working in a fast-food restaurant after being let go by Benfica

The USMNT striker has opted to stay in Ligue 1, giving him continuity and comfort, but is that a good thing for him ahead of the Copa America?

GOAL runs through the big names still hoping to make a move before the window slams shut on September 1

The Reds showed impressive resilence to triumph at St James Park, but their backline just isn't good enough to sustain a title challenge

The Serbian shot-stopper has arrived at Stamford Bridge to compete with Robert Sanchez to become Mauricio Pochettino's No.1 - but who is he?

It has been a slow start to the season for a number of the Pro League's foreign imports, but signs are that the biggest names are back to their best

The No.10 has worked his magic in the cups but Tata Martino's side may be in a hole so big that even the GOAT won't be able to dig them out of it

Erik ten Hag's side have struck just once in their two opening Premier League games and badly need to improve in attack against Nottingham Forest

The big-name players that moved to the Middle East were expected to dominate, but things have not gone that way so far

The old rivals' shock transfers have led to debate over which league is stronger, but the two can learn from each other to change football forever

The Catalan coach once claimed the midfielder was the most talented player he'd worked with, but Foden has needed time to fully realise his potential

Chelsea's long-standing problems reared their ugly head in the hugely disappointing defeat at West Ham, but patience is needed at Stamford Bridge

The Red Devils have made a lacklustre start to the new Premier League campaign and urgently need to find a solution to their struggles in midfield

Sarina Wiegman's team may have come up just short in Australia and New Zealand, but the next generation can help them reach even greater heights

Sarina Wiegman's side may have come up short against Spain, but her injury-depleted squad adapted superbly to give hope for the future

A trophy only has the meaning that the world gives it, and the Leagues Cup took on a whole new meaning once the Argentine legend arrived in Miami

If Sarina Wiegman's side are to beat Spain and become champions of the world on Sunday, the back three will have played a huge role

Including an exciting duel between two Barcelona team-mates, GOAL looks at where Sunday's game could be won and lost.

The 19-year-old scored crucial goals against the Netherlands and Sweden to help La Roja reach Sunday's final against the Lionesses

The Japan international's move to Anfield has taken everyone by surprise - so is the 30-year-old the answer to Jurgen Klopp's midfield problem?

GOAL takes a look at the situation in Italy, a country that has seen several young Americans arrive this summer

GOAL takes a look back at the on and off-field moments and stories that defined the icon's first month in Miami

The 18-year-old recently shone at the CEE Cup in Prague, and is keen to follow in the footsteps of his footballing icon, Lionel Messi

The 46-year-old has walked away from the national team job after an embarrassing World Cup, so who should be considered to replace him?