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Everyone wants to win the World Cup, but what does the trophy actually symbolise? GOAL takes a deep dive into the meaning behind the grandest prize in football.

The numbers behind Erling Haaland's recent performances make for grim reading by his own sky-high standards. After a blistering start to the campaign that saw him net 19 times in his first 17 Premier League appearances, the goals have dried up significantly. The striker has now managed just three goals in his last 12 league outings, a run of form that has left pundits stunned.

More controversy surrounds the match between Inter and Atalanta: there appears to be a third disputed incident.

Discover the legendary names of the oldest players to ever win the World Cup with their country.

Liverpool have reportedly triggered the 12-month option to extend Alisson's contract, ensuring the Brazilian remains on Merseyside for at least another season. The 33-year-old’s previous terms were set to expire this summer, which would have made him one of the most high-profile free agents on the market. Instead, he is now under contract through to the end of the 2026-27 campaign.

The huddle, which has become a staple of Chelsea's pre-match routine, is believed to be the brainchild of Willie Isa — Chelsea's ‘cultural architect’ who was recruited from rugby league. Isa reportedly developed the ritual in conjunction with Reece James and other senior figures in the dressing room to foster a sense of collective identity and strength.

The winners and losers of the competition.

Manchester United are hoping to raise the price of Marcus Rashford's transfer to Barcelona as doubts are emerging over the initial deal struck with the Red Devils last summer. Rashford made a blistering start to his loan move after making the switch from Manchester to Spain last summer, raising the prospect of clinching a permanent move to Camp Nou for €30m (£26m/$34m).

Match statistics.

At Napoli, the question of Antonio Conte’s future is back in the spotlight: here are the latest updates

Olivia Smith and Stina Blackstenius got the goals as Arsenal beat London City Lionesses 2-0 on Sunday, a result which allowed the Gunners to move within one point of the Women's Super League's European places. With Chelsea playing in the League Cup final on Sunday, Arsenal knew the short journey across the capital presented an opportunity to close the gap and put some pressure on the third-placed Blues, and they took it, winning their seventh game in a row in comfortable fashion.

FCB does not accept the yellow card shown to the Colombian player and is lodging an appeal – even though there is little chance of success.

Manchester City's march towards the Women's Super League title was stalled somewhat on Sunday as the runaway leaders were held to a 0-0 draw by Aston Villa. Andree Jeglertz's side struggled to create chances against the most porous defence in the division, and if not for some excellent Khiara Keating saves, they may well have fallen to just a third defeat of the campaign.

Football fans will be denied a dream showdown between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal after the 2026 Finalissima between Argentina and Spain was officially cancelled. Following the forced relocation of the fixture from Qatar due to geopolitical issues, a complete breakdown in negotiations saw the Argentinian FA reject multiple UEFA proposals - including a clash at the Bernabeu - leaving the highly anticipated meeting of champions scrapped over unresolvable scheduling conflicts.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is reportedly in talks to join Serie B side Cesena in his first senior managerial role after previously serving as England's assistant coach. Cole has also spent time working alongside Frank Lampard at Everton and Wayne Rooney with Birmingham City. The 45-year-old is now ready to step out on his own.

No luck: it has not been possible to find a solution regarding the dispute over the match between the two continental champions

The manager's post-match comments in Spanish.

Alexandra Popp's special connection to Borussia Dortmund has never been a secret in the football world. Now the sensation is complete: The three-time Champions League winner is joining BVB from VfL Wolfsburg on a free transfer. The 34-year-old has signed a three-year contract in Dortmund, binding her to the club until June 30, 2029.

An ugly scene in the stands has overshadowed Everton's weekend trip to north London. Following a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, Toffees forward Thierno Barry took to social media to condemn an "unacceptable" attack on his friends in the away end, prompting a joint police investigation and vow from the club to take strict action.

The former Spurs manager is certain that his Croatian counterpart will not be making a contribution

All sorts of things happen in the Bundesliga in the match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.

Niklas Süle failed to live up to the high expectations at Borussia Dortmund. That is why the split comes as no surprise to Dietmar Hamann.

Kylian Mbappe will reportedly board the plane with the Real Madrid squad this Monday as they travel to England. Desperate to avoid just watching from the sidelines, the forward is pushing to be available for Alvaro Arbeloa in this decisive Champions League last-16 second leg against Manchester City. After missing recent action, the Frenchman is eager to help his side navigate the Etihad cauldron and secure a spot in the quarter-finals.

The Armenian midfielder picked up a knock during the match against Atalanta, and his condition will be assessed in the coming hours.

The Juventus midfielder speaks out on the issue of racism in the world of football

Something you certainly don’t see every day

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has never been one to shy away from tactical scrutiny, often acknowledging the noise surrounding his team selections. Following the stalemate at the London Stadium, the spotlight has fallen firmly on his handling of Rayan Cherki, whose impact as a substitute stood in stark contrast to the starters' output.

It will be a special evening for the Lazio defender, who is being closely watched by the Rossoneri.

Former Arsenal star and current pundit Paul Merson has delivered a blunt assessment of the challenges facing Arne Slot at Liverpool. While the former Feyenoord boss hit the ground running in the Premier League, Merson believes that the grace period afforded to him will be remarkably short if silverware does not follow. Merson suggested that without trophies, Slot risks being viewed in the same light as managers who have struggled to make a lasting impact at Tottenham Hotspur.