GOALManchester UnitedR. AmorimAshworth farce shows Man Utd in even bigger mess under Sir JimSacking the sporting director just five months after hiring him adds to the sense that the billionaire co-owner is taking the club backwards
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedR. AmorimAmorim is no miracle worker - Utd need a mega-money rebuildFortunes have yet to improve under the new manager, who delivered some much-needed home truths after another damaging defeat
GOALArsenalM. ArtetaDubbing Arteta's ruthless Arsenal 'the new Stoke' is unfairManchester United were latest team to fall victim to the Gunners' set-piece prowess, which could give them an edge in the title race
USAFEATURESThe 25 best USWNT players of the 21st century - rankedThe star power of the USWNT shines bright, fueled by world champions, Olympic medalists, pop culture icons and record-breakers
GettyTransfersLiverpoolSorry Darwin, your time is up! Liverpool must ditch Captain ChaosThe Uruguayan may be a cult hero on the Kop but it's now painfully obvious that he's not good enough for a title-chasing team
Getty/GOALL. MessiC. RonaldoThe best players, coaches & teams of the 21st century - rankedAs the curtain comes down on the first quarter of the 21st century, we've run through the stars who have shone most bright
Getty/GOALL. MessiC. RonaldoTop 25 men's players of the 21st century - rankedGOAL attempts the impossible by ranking the finest footballers of the past 25 yeas based on talent, trophies, impact and longevity...
Getty/ GOALTransfersL. DelapChelsea, Man Utd or back to City? Delap's options rankedThe 21-year-old is thriving in the Premier League and has already caught the attention of some big-hitters - but what should be his next move?
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedR. AmorimAmorim bringing back Sir Alex standards to Man UtdThe Portuguese tactician saw his team receive a reality check at the Emirates Stadium, but there were plenty of positives to take away
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedArsenalArsenal, beware - Amorim's Man Utd are no pushoversOptimism is growing at Old Trafford under the new manager, who will now be eying a major upset against the Gunners on Wednesday
Getty/GOALWomen's footballFEATURESTop 25 women's players of the 21st century - rankedIncluding world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL counts down the best players in the women's game since 2000...
Getty/GOALLiverpoolA. GordonGordon would have been a waste of £75m for LiverpoolThe England winger is a player of real star potential but, as this season has proved, Arne Slot has better options available to him at Anfield
L. MessiC. RonaldoThe five best FIFPRO Men's World 11s ever assembled - rankedWith 2024 marking the 20th edition of the FIFPRO Men's World 11, GOAL ranks the five best versions ever assembled
Getty/GOALP. GuardiolaManchester CityFinger-pointing Guardiola is morphing into MourinhoThe Catalan's recent antics are far too reminiscent of those of his arch nemesis, and he must heed the warning signs before he falls to the same fate
GOALPremier LeagueFEATURESOdegaard, Rodri & every Premier League team's true MVPTaking a moment to send our appreciation to the English top-flight's most crucial of players, rather than simply the best
Getty/GOALP. GuardiolaC. AncelottiTop 25 managers of the 21st century - rankedGOAL pays tribute to those in dugouts across the world by counting down the best tacticians of the past 25 years
GOALLiverpoolManchester CityFinish them! Liverpool must show Man City no mercyA draw would not be a bad result in the grand scheme of things, but the Reds cannot pass up the chance to heap more misery on Pep Guardiola
GOALR. JamesChelseaChelsea must stand by jewel James despite latest setbackThe Blues must stand by their club captain as he faces yet another challenge in his injury-plagued career
Getty/GOALE. HayesEnglandHayes always a better fit for the USWNT than the LionessesThe seven-time Women’s Super League champion guided the U.S. to Olympic gold this year, but could she ever enjoy such success with her homeland?
Getty/GOALManchester CityP. GuardiolaCity are a mess - they need a miracle to avoid Liverpool lossThe champions are in relegation form as they prepare for what is already shaping up to be a season-defining showdown at Anfield
Getty/GOALEnglandL. BronzeTop 25 Lionesses of the 21st century - rankedIncluding Euro 2022 champions, but also runners-up from Euro 2009 and the 2023 World Cup, GOAL ranks England's best women's players since 2000...
Getty/GOALF. LampardCoventryLampard a risk for Coventry - but he's not another RooneyThe former Chelsea and Everton boss has a huge task ahead at the Championship club, but could well rise to the challenge
Major League SoccerFEATURESNo need to compare: Playoffs show MLS stands fine on its ownThe chaos of MLS's postseason proves that soccer in the U.S. exists separate from Europe, with no need to compare
Getty/GOALChelseaE. MarescaMaresca risking Chelsea revolt over 'A' and 'B' team splitThe Italian tactician has used two entirely different line-ups in the league and cups, but there are the first signs of his approach causing issues
GOALPlayer ratingsLiverpoolBring on City! Mac Allister stars as Liverpool humble MadridThe relentless Reds sent a message to their Premier League title rivals by taking the European champions apart at Anfield
GettyReal MadridK. MbappeIt's official: Kylian Mbappe has made Real Madrid worseLos Blancos are nowhere near as good with the France captain in their side, and might just be regretting bringing him in from Paris Saint-Germain
Getty/GOALLiverpoolChampions LeagueSlot is no Rodgers: Liverpool SHOULD bench stars vs MadridThe Reds are basically guaranteed at least a Champions League play-off spot, so the focus should be on Sunday's huge clash with Manchester City
Getty/GOALChampions LeagueReal MadridRANKED: Every UCL-winning team of the 21st centuryTen different clubs have lifted Europe's most prestigious trophy since the turn of the millennium - but which side stands out above the rest?
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedA. OnanaOnana becoming Alisson's main competition for EPL's top 'keeperThe Red Devils' shot-stopper has put a poor start to life in England behind him and is thriving despite the Old Trafford chaos
Getty/GOALArsenalTransfersArsenal should be going all out to sign goal machine GyokeresMikel Arteta's side travel to Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday and will get a first-hand glimpse of the striker they truly need