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   OpinionTransfers

   Madrid must move for ideal Benzema replacement Osimhen

   The Nigerian shares a deep bond with Naples and its people - but relations with his club are strained after two stupid social media posts

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   Power rankingsManchester United

   Every Man Utd loanee's season rated so far

   Mason Greenwood and Alvaro Fernandez are among five Red Devils players hoping to make an impact away from Old Trafford

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   OpinionUnited States

   USWNT star Fishel is exactly what Chelsea & Kerr need!

   Emma Hayes' side are pursuing a fifth-successive league title this season, and the young American can help massively in that, as her debut showed

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   L. MessiBarcelona

   Messi Barcelona return promise made by Inter Miami

   Inter Miami will allow Lionel Messi to take in a farewell appearance at Barcelona, with the Argentine eager to experience one more outing at Camp Nou.

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   Power rankingsPremier League

   Every EPL manager rated so far this season

   There have been plenty of surprises in the English top-flight this term, with certain coaches thrust into the limelight for good and bad reasons

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   C. PulisicUnited States

   WATCH: Pulisic shown dad's reaction to crucial goal for Milan

   Christian Pulisic was all smiles after being shown a video of his father’s relaxed reaction to the AC Milan star scoring a crucial goal against Lazio.

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   Player ratingsFEATURES

   Mudryk & Broja get the job done for Chelsea!

   The Blues looked comfortable for the most part to secure their second league win of the season

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   OpinionManchester United

   A decade of waste at Man Utd - and Zaha sums it up

   The winger was given no support in a difficult transitional year but has rebuilt his career to become a Crystal Palace icon and Galatasaray star

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   Player ratingsChelsea

   'Cheat code' James is ready to take over the WSL!

   After a breakout Women's World Cup, the mesmerising forward put in a statement performance as her side ended their opening-day hoodoo

10. Breaking News

    ‘Priceless’ Messi shirt to be sold for charity by Selena Gomez

    Insigne explains 'f*ck you' outburst at Toronto FC supporters

    Why prolific Wrexham striker Mullin is ‘second to none’

    VAR slammed for missing Vinicius karate chop on Thiago Silva

    Messi asked Ronaldo at Juve question that ‘showed rivalry’

    Real Madrid flop Hazard to return to football this month

    Earthquake rocks Naples hours before UCL clash with Madrid

    Balogun back in Henry mode with iconic goal celebration

    'Do you think I am bothered?' - Zaha snaps at Man Utd question

    Inter Miami ‘shocked’ by Messi reception from MLS rivals

    Miami put Messi in Pele bracket as Mas reveals transfer details

    ‘Winning!’ - CR7 reacts to reaching another personal milestone

    WATCH: Messi dons chef jacket to unveil Hard Rock Cafe menu

    Mudryk 'wasn't the cherry on the cake' for Chelsea - Pochettino

    First Ronaldo, then Sancho! Can Ten Hag handle ‘big stars’?

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Videos

1. L. MessiInter Miami

   'Feeling better' - Messi injury update issued by Martino

   Inter Miami boss Gerardo Martino provided an update on Lionel Messi's injury status after the Argentine missed his third straight Inter Miami game.

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   L. MessiG. Martino

   'Too risky' - Messi Cup final absence explained

   Inter Miami boss Tata Martino as revealed that he couldn't take a risk with Lionel Messi's fitness in the U.S. Open Cup final loss to Houston Dynamo.

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   United StatesG. Berhalter

   Berhalter not satisfied with USMNT despite Uzbekistan win

   Gregg Berhalter has praised the efforts of his USMNT players after their 3-0 win over Uzbekistan, but admitted there's much room for improvement.

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   Cristiano RonaldoL. Messi

   'You don't have to hate Messi' - Ronaldo

   Cristiano Ronaldo insisted that one doesn't "have to hate Lionel Messi" but admitted that he is not friends with the Argentine superstar.

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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

   ‘Priceless’ Messi shirt to be sold for charity by Selena Gomez

   A “priceless” Lionel Messi shirt has been donated to charity, with pop star Selena Gomez set to host the auction at which the jersey will be sold.

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   L. InsigneToronto

   Insigne explains 'f*ck you' outburst at Toronto FC supporters

   Former Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne has apologised for his outburst at Toronto FC supporters during a MLS clash with FC Cincinnati.

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   L. MessiCristiano Ronaldo

   Messi asked Ronaldo at Juve question that ‘showed rivalry’

   Lionel Messi asked a question of Cristiano Ronaldo following the Portuguese’s move to Juventus that “showed the rivalry”, says Kevin-Prince Boateng.

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   Inter Miami ‘shocked’ by Messi reception from MLS rivals

   Inter Miami have been “shocked” by the reception Lionel Messi has received from MLS rivals, with the Argentine looking to “change a sport” in America.

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   Miami put Messi in Pele bracket as Mas reveals transfer details

   Inter Miami president Jorge Mas put Lionel Messi in the same bracket as Pele while revealing the details of a vital 2019 transfer meeting.

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   WATCH: Messi dons chef jacket to unveil Hard Rock Cafe menu

   Lionel Messi is a man of many talents, with the Inter Miami superstar turning chef to help reveal the new kid’s menu from Hard Rock Cafe.

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   L. MessiInter Miami vs New York City

   Inter Miami are drained 'physically and mentally' - Martino

   Inter Miami are suffering from match congestion and are 'physically and mentally' drained, says head coach Tata Martino.

The home of the USMNT

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   P. MullinWrexham

   Why prolific Wrexham striker Mullin is ‘second to none’

   Paul Mullin is “second to none” when it comes to goalscoring, with Wrexham team-mate Steven Fletcher claiming the prolific striker has no weaknesses.

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   F. BalogunArsenal

   Balogun back in Henry mode with iconic goal celebration

   Folarin Balogun has graced the books at Arsenal and Monaco, just as Thierry Henry did, and has broken out an iconic goal celebration once again.

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   Messi meets America: Trailer drops with episodes coming soon

   Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami generated interest around the world, and the ‘Messi meets America’ documentary is about to air on Apple TV+.

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   USL ChampionshipSacramento Republic vs Las Vegas Lights

   WATCH: 13-year-old becomes youngest US player of all time

   Da'vian Kimbrough has made history in American soccer by becoming the youngest-ever professional player in the United States at 13 years of age.

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   WrexhamShowbiz

   WATCH: Did Ryan Reynolds invite Taylor Swift to Wrexham?

   Taylor Swift may become the next VIP guest at Wrexham, with Ryan Reynolds sharing a box with the pop superstar during an NFL game in New York.

Must-read opinion and expert analysis

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   OpinionPremier League

   VAR is useless! 10 worst decisions in Premier League history

   The technology has caused more problems than it's solved since it was brought into top-flight football

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   OpinionPremier League

   Enough is enough! It's time to ditch VAR

   The ludicrous way in which Luis Diaz's goal was disallowed on Saturday proves the officials are not competent enough to use the technology available

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   Player ratingsManchester United

   Lionesses star Daly can't stop Man Utd securing dramatic win!

   The England star broke the deadlock at Villa Park but Lucia Garcia ensured that the Manchester club didn't leave empty-handed

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   Winners & LosersSaudi League

   Neymar: From penalty zero to Al-Hilal hero

   The ex-PSG star missed from the spot in the first half against Al-Shabab, but put in a virtuoso performance thereafter to seal victory

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   Winners & LosersLiverpool

   Forget Matip's mistake - Klopp must be p*ssed off with VAR!

   The Reds suffered stoppage-time heartbreak to lose 2-1 at Tottenham after some questionable decisions by the officials.

This is the Premier League

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   ChelseaThiago Silva

   VAR slammed for missing Vinicius karate chop on Thiago Silva

   Comedian and Chelsea fan Omid Djalili made a "common assault" claim while slamming VAR for missing Carlos Vinicius' karate chop on Thiago Silva.

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   SHOPPINGTickets

   Aston Villa tickets: prices & information

   Catch Unai Emery’s men in action this season

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   SHOPPINGTickets

   How to get Brentford tickets for the 2023-24 season

   Watch Brentford live in action this season

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   Manchester UnitedW. Zaha

   'Do you think I am bothered?' - Zaha snaps at Man Utd question

   Galatasaray's Wilfried Zaha made a "build or die" admission when reflecting on his failed Manchester United stint ahead of his return to Old Trafford.

The Chaaaaaampions 🎶

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   Real MadridNapoli

   Earthquake rocks Naples hours before UCL clash with Madrid

   Naples has been rocked by a violent earthquake a matter of hours before Napoli are due to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.

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   SalzburgBarcelona

   Gloukh says a move to Barcelona failed to materialize

   RB Salzburg star Oscar Gloukh has revealed that Barcelona missed out on a chance to sign him in the January 2023 transfer window.

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   NapoliK. Kvaratskhelia

   Kvaratskhelia is back to his best! - Rudi Garcia

   Napoli coach Rudi Garcia says Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has found his confidence again and is back to his best for the Serie A champions.

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   Manchester UnitedManchester United vs Galatasaray

   Varane: Man Utd can go all the way in the Champions League

   Raphael Varane has insisted that Manchester have the "quality" to go all the way in the Champions League, despite their dire start to the season.

Women's Soccer

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   NWSLS. Smith

   Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith & the race for the 2023 NWSL Golden Boot

   USWNT star Morgan claimed the award in 2022. Who will come out on top in 2023?

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   L. JamesChelsea

   WATCH: James opens Chelsea account after red card calls ignored

   Lauren James scored a beautiful volley to open her Chelsea account for the season, although she was perhaps lucky to still be on the pitch.

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   Manchester UnitedWomen's Super League

   'So f*cking tired!' - Garcia's sweary assessment of Man Utd's win

   Lucia Garcia swore live on camera while assessing Manchester United's thrilling 2-1 win over Aston Villa in their Women's Super League opener.

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   ArsenalA. Russo

   Russo & Arsenal off to a nightmare start!

   Arsenal suffered a shock home defeat on the opening day of the Women's Super League season, as Liverpool spoiled Alessia Russo's debut.

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   Aston VillaWomen's Super League

   ‘It’s being dealt with’ – Villa women see end to shirt saga

   Rachel Corsie, captain of Aston Villa’s women’s team, claims that the controversy caused by the club’s 2023-24 home shirt is “being dealt with”.

Transfer news and done deals 🤝

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   Eintracht FrankfurtS. Giménez

   Frankfurt eye January move for Gimenez as Kolo Muani successor

   Eintracht Frankfurt are considering a January move for Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez as their search for Randal Kolo Muani's replacement continues.

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   S. McKinstryQueens Park Rangers

   McKinstry set to turn down interest from Wrexham

   Ex-Leeds United man Stuart McKinstry is set to snub Wrexham in favor of a move to Scotland, per a report.

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   BarcelonaVitor Roque

   Barca want to bring striker Roque's move forward to January

   Barcelona are planning to bring Vitor Roque to the club in January instead of July as Deco plans to travel to Brazil during next international break.

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   BarcelonaGabriel Moscardo

   Barcelona to steal Brazil wonderkid from under Chelsea's noses?

   Barcelona are eyeing a move for Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo in 2024 after Chelsea's interest in the player cooled off.

Quizzes - test your knowledge!

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   MLS

   Quiz: Only a true fan can name these MLS legends

   Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can recognise these iconic players

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   Colombia

   Quiz: Only a true fan can name these Colombia legends

   Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can recognise these iconic players

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   Chile

   Quiz: Only a true fan can name these Chile legends

   Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can recognise these iconic players

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   Germany

   Quiz: Only a true fan can name these Germany legends

   Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can recognise these iconic players

Join the GOAL community 🗣️

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   ArsenalPremier League

   Debate: Raya must start over Ramsdale for Arsenal this season

   Mikel Arteta loves competition and the Arsenal boss now has two top-class goalkeepers fighting for the No.1 jersey...

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   BarcelonaNeymar

   Debate: Barca re-signing Neymar would be a massive mistake

   The Brazilian is reportedly pushing for a return to Camp Nou, but would it be good business for the Spanish champions?

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   G. BuffonJuventus

   Debate: Buffon retires as the greatest goalkeeper of all time

   After all the rumours, Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed his retirement. Has there ever been a better goalkeeper in football history?

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   BarcelonaO. Dembélé

   Debate: Dembele debacle is an embarrassment for Barcelona

   Barcelona's attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe has backfired horribly, as they have failed in that move and are set to lose Ousmane Dembele.

Kits, boots and football culture

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   Cristiano RonaldoT. Henry

   'Wow' - Henry left stunned by Ronaldo's EA FC 24 stats

   Thierry Henry was left shocked by Cristiano Ronaldo's EA Sports FC 24 stats as the Al-Nassr star slipped to his lowest rating since FIFA 07.

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   Premier LeagueChampionship

   BBC's Football Focus under threat amid low viewing figures

   Alex Scott and Dan Walker, the current and former presenters of Football Focus, have exchanged words on social media with the show's future in doubt.

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   United StatesGaming

   The top-12 USWNT players in EA FC 24

   From Alex Morgan to Alyssa Naeher, the top-12 U.S. women's national team players in EA FC 24!

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   United StatesGaming

   The best USMNT players in EA FC 24 🙌

   From Christian Pulisic to Walker Zimmerman, here are the top-12 U.S. men's national team players in EA FC 24.

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   KITS

   'Top Boy' and Hackney Wick FC link up for 2023-24 jerseys

   One for the fashion x football crossover books

Superstars of the future

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   AnalysisUEFA Champions League

   The wonderkids set to light up the Champions League ✨

   As Europe's biggest club competition gets under way, who are the stars of the future who could shine over the course of the campaign?

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   AnalysisReal Madrid

   Inside Real Madrid recruit Endrick's tumultuous year

   Real Madrid's new marquee teenage signing hasn't enjoyed the easiest year since agreeing a deal to move to the Santiago Bernabeu

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   AnalysisPalmeiras

   David Kaua: Palmeiras teen with Champions League dreams

   The 18-year-old recently shone at the CEE Cup in Prague, and is keen to follow in the footsteps of his footballing icon, Lionel Messi

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   AnalysisPremier League

   The wonderkids to watch in the Premier League this season ✨

   There are host of talented teens looking to follow in the footsteps of Alejandro Garnacho and Evan Ferguson from last season