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   OpinionLiverpool

   Right-back or midfield? Just let Trent do both!

   The debate over the England international's best position is raging once again after a match-winning performance against Fulham

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   OpinionManchester United

   Swapping Chelsea for Man Utd hasn't ended Mount's misery

   The England midfielder will miss Wednesday's meeting with his former club as he continues to struggle to make an impact at Old Trafford

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   Welcome to GOAL50: Vote for the world's best players in 2023

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   United StatesL. Messi

   Where will Messi and Pulisic begin their Copa America journeys?

   The 2024 Copa America hosting venues were announced Monday, with Argentina opening the tournament in Atlanta and the USMNT in Dallas.

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   Power rankingsManchester City

   Haaland still No.1 in City POTY race

   City have drawn their last three league games and are leaking goals by the bucket-load - so who needs to step up and who is top of the class?

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   Winners & LosersUnited States

   The USWNT-Hayes era could be seriously special!

   The U.S. swarmed their opponents in a 3-0 win, offering a small glimpse into what life will look like under their new coach

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   OpinionBarcelona

   Big-game Gundogan showing City what they're missing

   The Germany midfielder was a driving force behind Barca's win against Atletico Madrid, while Pep Guardiola's side aren't the same without him

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   NWSLC. Dunn

   USWNT's Dunn has NWSL sides flocking during free-agency

   USWNT star Crystal Dunn is set to be the subject of a bidding war between Gotham FC and Orlando Pride, while the Washington Spirit remain interested.

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   CULTUREGaming

   Football Manager 2024: How to win using positional play

10. Breaking News

    🎥 | Vinicius shares powerful anti-racism message

    Rapper Joe Fat reveals how Messi star made him a soccer fan

    WATCH: Lingard vows to 'keep pushing' amid search for next club

    Pochettino has no advice for under pressure Ten Hag

    Bellingham explains why Rooney was his biggest influence 🫡

    Edu criticises Madrid for lack of patience with Odegaard

    How Messi left Beckham unable to drive home after debut

    'Everything Ronaldo told me has been proven correct' - Morgan

    Mullin reveals he sustained spine injury in a sandpit

    Still the GOAT? Messi told how he would fare at futsal

    Arteta ranks legendary managers including Mourinho & Wenger

    Messi named TIME's 2023 Athlete of the Year 👏

    ‘Slapped arse!’ - Martial savaged in reserve keeper claim

    Guardiola claims Man City will win fourth successive title

    ‘Reality has surpassed fiction’ – Messi to make MLS history

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Videos

1. L. MessiInter Miami

   Confetti cannons galore! Inter Miami welcomes back Messi 🎉

   Lionel Messi has already flown back in Florida and was given a hero's welcome by his Inter Miami team-mates after his eighth Ballon d'Or win.

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   L. MessiArgentina

   Watch: Messi's sons join him on stage for Ballon d'Or win

   Lionel Messi was thrilled to be joined on stage by his three children after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award on Monday night.

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   Birmingham CityW. Rooney

   Rooney reveals talks with NFL legend Brady at Birmingham

   Wayne Rooney has claimed NFL legend Tom Brady is "fully involved" in Birmingham City after buying a minority stake in the Championship club.

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   W. RooneyMLS

   Rooney leaves D.C. after missing MLS playoffs

   Wayne Rooney and D.C. United have agreed to part ways just a season-and-a-half into the ex-Manchester United star's tenure as head coach.

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   Wolverhampton WanderersUnited States

   Documentary reveals how Wolves started the U.S. Soccer boom

   A new documentary will chart the untold story of how Wolverhampton Wanderers helped kickstart the U.S. soccer boom in 1967.

It's MLS time!

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   Rapper Joe Fat reveals how Messi star made him a soccer fan

   Rapper Fat Joe hailed Lionel Messi as a "culture shifter" and revealed how the Inter Miami star turned him into a soccer fan.

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   How Messi left Beckham unable to drive home after debut

   Lionel Messi left David Beckham in tears and almost unable to drive home after his match-winning debut for Inter Miami this year.

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   Still the GOAT? Messi told how he would fare at futsal

   Lionel Messi would still be “the ultimate” player were he to trade 11-a-side football for futsal, says Argentina international Lucas Tripodi.

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   Messi named TIME's 2023 Athlete of the Year 👏

   Inter Miami and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has been named TIME's 2023 Athlete of the Year.

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   ‘Reality has surpassed fiction’ – Messi to make MLS history

   Lionel Messi’s impact at Inter Miami means “reality has surpassed fiction”, with the MLS outfit now looking to make Football Money League history.

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   L. SuárezL. Messi

   Explained: Suarez knee problem that could scupper Messi reunion

   Luis Suarez has explained the knee problem that could lead to him missing out on a reunion with Lionel Messi at MLS side Inter Miami.

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   UEFA Champions LeagueT. Almada

   'I want to go to Europe now!' - Almada reveals UCL dream

   Lionel Messi's Argentina team-mate Thiago Almada has expressed his desire to play in Europe while confirming he wants to leave MLS in January.

The home of the USMNT

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   WrexhamA. Okonkwo

   Surgery & a mask! Wrexham given Okonkwo injury boost

   Wrexham’s promotion bid has been boosted by the news that Arthur Okonkwo could return to action wearing a mask after undergoing surgery.

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   WrexhamP. Mullin

   'Isn't ideal' – Mullin tells Wrexham how to take ‘step forward’

   Paul Mullin has advised Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on how they can help Wrexham to take another “big step forward”.

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   L. MessiMLS

   Messi effect! Inter Miami socials soar above NFL & NBA giants

   Lionel Messi is in the process of conquering America, with Inter Miami’s social media numbers soaring above giants from the NFL, MLB and NBA.

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   WrexhamP. Mullin

   Mullin reveals bizarre events of Lee’s first day at Wrexham

   Paul Mullin has revealed the bizarre scenes that welcomed Elliot Lee to Wrexham – with the fire brigade watering the club’s training pitch!

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   R. PepiPSV

   Pepi demoted?! USMNT striker starts for PSV second team

   USMNT star Ricardo Pepi started for the PSV second team Monday, leaving many to question if he has been demoted despite his starring role a week ago.

Must-read opinion and expert analysis

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   OpinionEngland

   Cost the team? Lionesses' Earps still one of the world's best!

   The 'keeper was distraught after conceding against the Netherlands, but Sarina Wiegman was right to dismiss the comments from her No.1

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   OpinionPremier League

   Worst EPL refereeing decisions of the season - ranked

   It's not been a good campaign for PGMOL's PR department, with top-flight officials making a string of high-profile errors

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   OpinionManchester United

   Six players who've overstayed their welcome at Man Utd

   The Red Devils have little hope of re-establishing themselves among Europe's elite until they clear out the remaining deadwood in the dressing room

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   Power rankingsLiverpool

   Liverpool POTY rankings: Trent is silencing his critics!

   The resurgent Reds are second in the Premier League table and scoring plenty of goals - but who has been his top performer to date?

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   AnalysisEngland

   Five reasons why the Lionesses can defy the odds again

   The reigning European champions face an improbable set of permutations on Tuesday night in Glasgow, but there are reasons for them to believe

This is the Premier League

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   J. Lingard

   WATCH: Lingard vows to 'keep pushing' amid search for next club

   Jesse Lingard appears to be working hard as he trains on his own while he continues to search for a new club.

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   Manchester UnitedChelsea

   Pochettino has no advice for under pressure Ten Hag

   Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says he cannot offer any advice to Erik ten Hag on how to deal with issues at Manchester United.

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   M. ØdegaardJ. Bellingham

   Edu criticises Madrid for lack of patience with Odegaard

   Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has criticised Real Madrid for their apparent lack of patience with now-Gunners midfielder Martin Odegaard.

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   Cristiano RonaldoManchester United

   'Everything Ronaldo told me has been proven correct' - Morgan

   Piers Morgan took a fresh swipe at Erik ten Hag and has slammed Manchester United for their "pathetic" stand against media criticism.

The Chaaaaaampions 🎶

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   Saudi LeagueCristiano Ronaldo

   Saudis tipped to buy the UCL & create worldwide Super League

   Saudi Arabian football chiefs have been sensationally tipped to buy the Champions League franchise and create a new worldwide Super League.

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   J. BellinghamReal Madrid

   Revealed: NFL import allowing Bellingham to play for Real

   Jude Bellingham is reportedly being allowed to play through injury at Real Madrid courtesy of a shoulder protector drafted in from the NFL.

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   UEFA Women's Champions LeagueWomen's football

   UEFA launch revamped Women's Champions League

   A new format for the Women's Champions League and the creation of a second European competition has been given the green light by UEFA.

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   Manchester UnitedPremier League

   Explained: Why Ratcliffe's Man Utd takeover hasn't been confirmed

   Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been set to takeover 25% of the Glazer family's stake in Manchester United, however, the announcement has been delayed again.

Women's Soccer

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   EnglandScotland

   Explained: Why England face conflict of interests vs Scotland

   England's Lionesses face a remarkable conflict of interests against Scotland this week, as the latter know they must lose to qualify for the Olympics.

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   United StatesH. O'Reilly

   TST launches women's division with $1M prize on the line

   The Soccer Tournament - the dubbed 7v7 World Championships - is set to return in 2024, launching a women's division with a prize of $1M on the line!

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   M. EarpsEngland

   ‘Making jokes’ – Lionesses star Earps over Netherlands howler

   Mary Earps has recovered from her howler for England against the Netherlands enough to start “making jokes about it”, Keira Walsh has revealed.

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   GermanyL. Magull

   Germany's crazy rules for the Women's World Cup

   A tour of their apartments for their World Cup base camp by Germany stars Lina Magull and Laura Freigang revealed a series of 'superfluous' rules.

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   Player ratingsUnited States

   Trinity Rodman shows Hayes she can be a USWNT matchwinner

   The United States were in control as Sophia Smith and Lindsay Horan also found the net in a comfortable 3-0 victory at the home of Inter Miami

Transfer news and done deals 🤝

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   Manchester CityC. Echeverri

   Explained: Why Man City are leading race for 'next Lionel Messi'

   Manchester City are said to be leading Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race to sign Claudio Echeverri, who has been dubbed 'the next Lionel Messi'.

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   Manchester UnitedBarcelona

   Man Utd outcast Van de Beek offers himself to Barcelona

   Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek has sensationally offered himself to Barcelona as potential cover for the injured Gavi.

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   K. MbappéPSG

   Mbappe can 'win Ballon d'Or for any team' amid Real links

   Kylian Mbappe can “win the Ballon d’Or for any team”, says Ronaldinho, with the Paris Saint-Germain forward continuing to be linked with Real Madrid.

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   ArsenalNewcastle United

   Arteta refuses to rule out Newcastle transfer for Ramsdale

   Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as refused to rule out the possibility of out-of-favour goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joining Newcastle in January.

Join the GOAL community 🗣️

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   UEFA European ChampionshipEngland

   Who will win Euro 2024?

   The draw for the tournament in Germany has been made - who are you backing to go all the way and lift the trophy?

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   Manchester UnitedA. Onana

   Should Man Utd give up on Onana & sign a new goalkeeper?

   The Cameroonian had a night to forget in the Red Devils' Champions League draw with Galatasaray - is it time Erik ten Hag found a replacement?

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   Manchester City vs LiverpoolAlisson

   Were Man City robbed by VAR?

   City supporters were absolutely furious after VAR agreed with the decision to rule out Dias' goal - but should it have stood?

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   Manchester UnitedE. ten Hag

   Ten Hag hints Man Utd don't need a new striker - is he right?

   The Red Devils boss is confident that his forward players will eventually hit the goal trail - is he right to keep the faith?

Kits, boots and football culture

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   ArtetaGaming

   Arteta ranks legendary managers including Mourinho & Wenger

   Watch Soccer Manager 2024 ambassador, Mikel Arteta, rate six of the greatest bosses of all time as he plays manager tier list with GOAL's Front Three.

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   ArtetaGaming

   Arteta shows off incredible knowledge in 'Guess the XI'

   Watch Soccer Manager 2024 ambassador, Mikel Arteta, display his football expertise as he takes on GOAL's Front Three in their 'Guess the XI' game.

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   GamingManchester City

   Football Manager 2024: How to recreate Guardiola's tactics

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   ArtetaArsenal

   Arteta trolls GOAL's Front Three in heated tic-tac-toe game

   Watch Soccer Manager 2024 ambassador, Mikel Arteta, take on Front Three's Juwon in two games of football tic-tac-toe. Who will come out on top?

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   Next Goal Wins: Director Taika Waititi on new football film

   The Oscar-winning filmmaker spoke to The Footballco Business Podcast to discuss how he created his brilliant new football film, Next Goal Wins.

Superstars of the future

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   NicoReal Madrid

   Meet Bellingham's Madrid midfield partner of the future

   The Argentina youth international bagged the winning goal for Los Blancos against Napoli, and now looks set for a bright future at the Bernabeu

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   AnalysisMilan

   Francesco Camarda: AC Milan's history-making 'hurricane'

   The striker has been generating a huge amount of excitement in Italy for some time now and looks destined to achieve great things

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   AnalysisManchester City

   Why Man City are so keen on Boca Juniors' teenage left-back

   The 19-year-old helped inspire Boca to the Copa Libertadores final and is ready to take the plunge into European football

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   Manchester UnitedAnalysis

   Why Man Utd are in for Benfica's new €100m wonderkid

   The talented teenager is already a household name at Estadio Da Luz, and could soon be on his way to Old Trafford