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The U.S. Women's National Team will travel to face Brazil twice in June during the international window. The games will be played at two venues that will host matches in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup; Neo Química Arena in São Paulo and Arena Castelão in Fortaleza. It is the team's first time playing the As Canarinhas in the country since 2014.

Erling Haaland is being backed to smash another record, one held by Arsenal and Liverpool legends Thierry Henry and Mohamed Salah, as the Manchester City striker closes in on his third Premier League Golden Boot. Only two men have ever collected four of those prizes, but Paul Dickov has told GOAL why an unstoppable Norwegian phenomenon will go on to rewrite the history books.

Real Madrid have suffered a major setback with Eder Militao and Arda Guler both ruled out for the rest of the season. The duo suffered grade two hamstring tears, leaving Alvaro Arbeloa with a defensive crisis for the final run-in.

Manchester United have informed Bruno Fernandes he will not be sold "under any circumstances" this summer. The club has provided private assurances to the captain following earlier reports that they were open to an £80m Saudi Arabian bid.

Barcelona have released a statement to confirm that Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of season due to a hamstring injury. The Spain star suffered the issue in the action of scoring a penalty during his side's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo, with Barca issuing an update on the 18-year-old's World Cup prospects.

Paul Dickov has told GOAL that despite being unable to see Arsenal “sacking” Mikel Arteta, the Spaniard could still leave Emirates Stadium if another Premier League title falls agonisingly out of reach. Some uncomfortable questions are being asked in north London, following another collapse of sorts, with Dickov offering his take on the long-running “bottle” debate.

Chelsea's dressing room reportedly became tense during their 1-0 defeat to Manchester United. Teammates allegedly confronted Alejandro Garnacho at half-time following his poor performance against his former club.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick doesn't want to get bogged down in questions about the summer transfer window at this particular moment in time, and that's perfectly understandable. The Catalans may be presently nine points clear of Real Madrid in the Spanish title race, but there's still work to be done - possibly without an injured Lamine Yamal - and, as Flick pointed out on Tuesday, "La Liga is not an easy league."

Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of pride to his Al-Nassr team-mates after they secured a place in the AFC Champions League Two final. Kingsley Coman was the hero with a hat-trick as the Saudi side dismantled Al Ahli 5-1.

Barcelona are reportedly preparing to allow Marcus Rashford to return to Manchester United this summer following an underwhelming loan spell at Camp Nou. Despite initial interest in a permanent deal, club officials have cooled on the 28-year-old after he failed to deliver during a crucial sequence of fixtures in the Champions League and Copa del Rey.

Southampton could boast a secret weapon in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis having the ear of Roy Keane - a man that loved to slay Manchester City in his playing days. The United legend is on hand to offer words of wisdom if required, although Saints icon Shane Long has told GOAL why asking questions of the enigmatic Irishman is not always the best of ideas.

Kylian Mbappe has sparked speculation over Real Madrid's next manager after liking a post linking Jose Mourinho with a return to the Bernabeu. The "Special One" is being touted as a potential successor to Alvaro Arbeloa.

Certain staff members within Manchester United are hailing the potential of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, suggesting that the duo can be "as good as" Arsenal’s elite pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba. As the club nears Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership team are simultaneously plotting a move for Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven to bolster the backline.

William Gallas has urged Chelsea to looking at plucking a head coach from La Liga to solve their ongoing crisis. The former defender believes the Blues need a "harsh" leader to transform their young squad into winners.

Norway’s classic red returns with a modern twist for 2026 World Cup kits

Barcelona Femeni have reaffirmed their absolute supremacy in Spanish football by clinching their seventh consecutive Liga F title. A commanding 4-1 victory over city rivals Espanyol on Wednesday moved the Catalan giants into an unassailable 16-point lead at the summit, marking the club's 11th domestic league crown during a historic era of dominance.

Harry Kane once wrote a list of career goals that left Tottenham team-mates “laughing at him”, with fellow Spurs academy graduate Paul-Jose M’Poku telling GOAL who the “only person” that believed in the record-breaking striker was. In his younger years, few could have predicted what the current England captain would become. He has, however, had the last laugh and proved any doubters wrong.

Bayern Munich Women have been crowned Frauen-Bundesliga champions for the fourth consecutive season following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Union Berlin. The triumph marks a fitting domestic farewell for England international Georgia Stanway, who is set to depart the German giants this summer after playing a pivotal role in their recent era of dominance.

A brutal nickname apparently used by a Chelsea player for Liam Rosenior has been revealed following his sacking. The Blues let go of their manager on Wednesday following a string of disappointing results that leaves them at risk of missing out on Champions League football.

Gary Neville has labelled Chelsea’s owners "clueless" following the decision to sack Liam Rosenior. The former Manchester United also ridiculed the club’s policy of handing out long-term contracts, calling the strategy "laughable."

Erling Haaland was left visibly irritated during a post-match interview following Manchester City’s slender 1-0 victory against Burnley at Turf Moor. Despite scoring the decisive goal to send his side to the top of the Premier League, the Norwegian striker grew weary of repetitive questions regarding City's failure to convert more of their chances.

Morgan Rogers has been told that he can “go higher”, amid renewed transfer talk at Aston Villa, with Henri Lansbury telling GOAL why the classy England international playmaker is capable of “stepping on again”. Rogers has proved himself in the Premier League, while also gracing European competition, and could take on a new challenge outside of his homeland at some stage.

Chelsea have identified a primary target to succeed Liam Rosenior as the club's leadership explores a diverse shortlist of coaching options. Following Rosenior's dismissal on Wednesday, the Blues are searching for their fifth permanent appointment since 2022 to salvage a season currently marred by a fractured dressing room.

To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

Luis Suarez rolled back the years with a sublime volley to seal a 2-0 victory for Inter Miami against Real Salt Lake. The veteran striker combined with Rodrigo De Paul to secure three points for the Herons.

Chelsea have successfully avoided a staggering £24 million compensation payout following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior after just 104 days at the helm. While the board has faced intense scrutiny for the club's recent decline, a strategic break clause embedded within the manager's eight-year contract has saved the Blues from a massive financial hit.

Two reasons why there is “no point” in Cristiano Ronaldo returning to European football from the Saudi Pro League have been explained to GOAL by Paul-Jose M’Poku - a man who has spent time in the Middle East himself. CR7-themed transfer predictions have also been made when it comes to Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi, with plenty of gossip and rumour to be found.

Newcastle's season has unravelled; with five Premier League games remaining and in the thick of a dire run of form, the Magpies find themselves closer to the bottom three than they are to the Champions League places, and their hopes of securing any form of European football are fading fast. To make matters worse, their struggles are unfolding against the backdrop of significant upheaval behind the scenes as pressure mounts on head coach Eddie Howe.