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   AnalysisBundesliga

   10 in five games! The Stuttgart striker outscoring Haaland

   The 27-year-old has exploded onto the scene this season and is scoring at a higher rate than some of the best strikers on the planet

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   AnalysisBarcelona

   De Jong injury is a crushing blow for Barcelona

   The midfielder could face up to six weeks on the sidelines after picking up an ankle problem, meaning he will miss some crucial fixtures

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   Power rankingsUnited States

   USWNT Olympics roster: Who will be heading to Paris 2024?

   GOAL breaks down how the player pool is shaping up ahead of the summer games in Paris

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   OpinionManchester United

   Pressing machine Hannibal is Man Utd's secret weapon

   The Tunisia international is the perfect antidote to the doom surrounding Old Trafford, as his unbridled enthusiasm can give the Red Devils an edge

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   AnalysisAjax

   Inside the crisis engulfing Ajax

   One of Europe's most storied clubs is at the lowest ebb in their modern history after a series of unfortunate incidents

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   OpinionEngland

   Football needs more diversity than just Wiegman coaching men

   After reaching four successive tournament finals, the Dutchwoman has been linked with a number of top jobs in the men's game

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   OpinionManchester United

   Ugly Man Utd in danger of losing their attacking identity

   United had pitiful levels of possession and offered little in attack beyond their stunning goal at Turf Moor - they badly need a defined style of play

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   Winners & LosersUnited States

   Rodman is ready to lead the new-look USWNT

   As one generation said goodbye in the September friendlies, several young stars are ready to step in ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris

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   OpinionChelsea

   Pochettino risks being sacked if he keeps this up

   Optimism surrounding the Argentine's appointment is already at risk of dissipating - he must adjust to alleviate the pressure

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    AnalysisUnited States

    Rapinoe retires as a true American soccer icon

    The two-time World Cup winner played her final international match on Sunday after a career that has changed the game on and off the field

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    Player ratingsUnited States

    Rodman shows why she's up next as Rapinoe says goodbye

    As the U.S. women's national team said goodbye to one superstar winger in Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman showed why she may very well be next in line.

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    Winners & LosersReal Madrid

    Sorry Carlo - Bellingham isn't a left-winger!

    The Italian coach opted to start five central midfielders at the Metripolitano, but it didn't work at all as Los Blancos lost 3-1

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   Player ratingsReal Madrid

   Alaba's derby-day nightmare at heart of Madrid mess

   The ex-Bayern Munich centre-back looked lost as the Blancos' 100 percent start to the season was ended

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   Player ratingsPSG

   Kolo Muani & Ramos step up to cover for injured Mbappe

   The French champions were dominant against their most-hated rivals despite losing their star striker in the first half

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   Winners & LosersArsenal

   Rice injury a bigger blow than dropped derby points

   The England international was forced off at half-time with a back problem as Mikel Arteta's side twice threw away leads at the Emirates Stadium

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   Player ratingsArsenal

   Derby disaster for Jorginho!

   The Gunners likely would have been toasting a derby-day victory this evening, if not for a poor mistake from their substitute midfielder

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   Player ratingsLiverpool

   Majestic Mac Allister assist helps send Liverpool second

   The Reds ran out 3-1 winners at Anfield to maintain their unbeaten start to the season as Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota also found the net

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   Player ratingsChelsea

   Thiago Silva error & Gusto red pile more pressure on Poch

   The Blues remain stranded in the bottom half of the Premier League table after another defeat at Stamford Bridghe

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   AnalysisReal Madrid

   Seven reasons for Real Madrid's perfect start

   Carlo Ancelotti's side head into Sunday's derby with Atletico Madrid having won all six matches they have played in all competitions so far this term

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   Player ratingsManchester United

   Bruno is magic & is that Maldini or Jonny Evans?!

   An awesome strike from the Portuguese served up by the veteran defender gave the Red Devils a scrappy but much-needed 1-0 win at Turf Moor

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   Player ratingsBarcelona

   Lewandowski inspires one of Barca's best ever comebacks 🤯

   The Polish striker's late heroics saved Xavi's side as they overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final minutes to pull off a remarkable turnaround.

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    Player ratingsManchester City vs Nottingham Forest

    Rodri what on earth are you doing?! 🤦‍♂️

    The Spaniard lost his rag in a fiery 2-0 win but the England midfielder was utterly brilliant again as the champions earned a sixth victory in a row

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    Winners & LosersSaudi League

    Back in the title race! CR7 is flying as Neymar struggles

    The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored twice to move his side within three points of the summit after the Brazilian struggled for Al-Hilal

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    OpinionTottenham Hotspur

    Postecoglu has turned Spurs from misfits to glory-hungry stars

    The Australian coach has given Spurs supporters a reason to feel proud of their team once again - and this is only the beginning

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    OpinionArsenal

    Ramsdale's time at Arsenal is up! Arteta right to favour Raya

    The Spanish shot-stopper is an upgrade on the England international, who would be wise to start looking for a way out of Emirates Stadium

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    OpinionManchester United

    How miserable Man Utd can turn their nightmare season around

    The Red Devils have had a nightmare start to the season on almost every front but a few tweaks could see them quickly turn their fortunes around

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    OpinionCristiano Ronaldo

    Ronaldo at his clinical best as Al-Nassr down title rivals

    For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia

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    Player ratingsEngland

    Daly shines as Lionesses scrape by Scotland

    The Aston Villa striker didn't get on the scoresheet on Friday but she proved her worth up top while Alessia Russo was rested

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    Power rankingsUnited States

    USMNT in Europe Power Rankings: Pulisic leads the way

    GOAL tracks the progress of all of the key Americans in Europe throughout the 2023-24 season

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    AnalysisManchester City

    City already look unstoppable - but the title race isn't over

    Pep Guardiola's side have won every game despite facing many obstacles and have already laid down a marker in their bid for a fourth straight crown