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   AnalysisL. Messi

   Miami have to come clean on Messi's injury status

   Not much is known about the Argentine's fitness levels, leaving many in the dark with big money at stake

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   Player ratingsReal Madrid

   Brilliant Bellingham in Ballon d'Or-winning form!

   The ex-Borussia Dortmund man scored a superb individual goal in Naples as they ran out 3-2 winners over the Italian champions

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   United StatesM. Tillman

   Ramos, meet Tillman! USMNT star draws foul to help save PSV

   PSV's hopes of making it out of the Champions League group stage may just have been saved by a last minute goal in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Sevilla.

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   Player ratingsManchester United

   Awful Onana display ruins Hojlund's dream double

   The Danish striker looked like prime Ruud van Nistelrooy but the goalkeeper played like Massimo Taibi and Erik ten Hag's team are in deep trouble

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   B. AaronsonUnion Berlin vs Sporting Braga

   What a chance to win it! Aaronson miss proves costly

   Brenden Aaronson's late missed header proved costly as Union Berlin fell to Braga in stoppage-time.

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   Player ratingsArsenal

   No Saka, no party for Arsenal attack while Raya disappoints

   Gabriel Jesus fired Mikel Arteta's side ahead but the loss of the England winger left them toothless in attack against the French minnows

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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. MessiChicago Fire vs Inter Miami

   WATCH: Messi returns! Miami star back in training after injury

   Lionel Messi has returned to full-team training with Inter Miami after missing three straight matches due to an injury picked up in September.

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   Rating every EPL manager so far

   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

10. Breaking News

    Scholes slams Varane amid defensive disasterclass

    Ten Hag replicates record that led to Solskjaer's sacking

    'We totally dominated' - Rice reacts to shock Arsenal loss

    Is Davies heading to Madrid? Agent issues update on future

    Crazy stats reveal just how good Bellingham's been this season

    Arteta admits Saka's injury is a 'worry' after Lens loss

    Hojlund emulates Haaland record after netting against Galatasaray

    Terrible news for Arsenal! Saka subbed off with an injury 😱

    WATCH: Bellingham mimics Zidane with brilliant solo goal!

    WATCH: Classic Man Utd! Zaha cancels out clinical opener

    WATCH: Neymar finishes clinically to score first goal for Al-Hilal

    Former Man Utd boss Van Gaal takes up advisory role at Ajax

    Nacho to miss El Clasico after being handed three-game ban

    Trippier reveals son is a Mbappe megafan ahead of PSG game

    Man Utd received bullets in post after Beckham's red card

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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. MessiChicago Fire

   Fans to receive $250 regardless of whether Messi plays vs Chicago

   Chicago Fire fans will receive $250 for attending their upcoming clash against Inter Miami - regardless of whether Lionel Messi plays or not.

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   L. MessiFIFA World Cup

   ‘Messi behaved very badly’ – Argentine apologised to World Cup ref

   Mateu Lahoz says Lionel Messi “behaved very badly” towards him at the 2022 World Cup, but the Argentina star has since apologised for his actions.

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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.

The home of the USMNT

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   W. McKennieT. Weah

   Father of USMNT star: Put McKennie in midfield! Weah on wing!

   Juventus have been advised to “put Weston McKennie in the midfield, Tim Weah on the wing”, with the father of one USMNT star speaking out.

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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

   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

   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+.

Must-read opinion and expert analysis

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   Power rankingsManchester United

   Rating every Man Utd loanee so far this season

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

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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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   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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   OpinionManchester United

   What on earth's happened to Marcus Rashford?!

   The England striker has scored just one goal all season and looks shorn of confidence, but Erik ten Hag needs to keep backing him

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   Player ratingsFulham vs Chelsea

   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

This is the Premier League

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   Serie ABundesliga

   Transfers LIVE: Liverpool target Neto to replace Salah

   GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from around the world

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   B. SakaArsenal

   Arteta admits Saka's injury is a 'worry' after Lens loss

   Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka's heel injury is a 'worry' after he came off in his side's 2-1 Champions League loss to Lens.

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   B. SakaArsenal

   Terrible news for Arsenal! Saka subbed off with an injury 😱

   Just after assisting Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal's opening goal, Bukayo Saka was forced off due to an injury - days before the Gunners take on Man City.

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   EnglandManchester United

   Man Utd received bullets in post after Beckham's red card

   David Beckham was the target of vile abuse from supporters after being sent off playing for England against Argentina in 1998.

The Chaaaaaampions 🎶

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   Manchester United vs GalatasarayManchester United

   Scholes slams Varane amid defensive disasterclass

   Paul Scholes lampooned Manchester United's defenders, especially Raphael Varane, after the 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League.

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   Manchester UnitedE. ten Hag

   Ten Hag replicates record that led to Solskjaer's sacking

   Manchester United's 3-2 loss to Galatasaray has seen manager Erik ten Hag repeat a record that led to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking at Old Trafford.

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   ArsenalD. Rice

   'We totally dominated' - Rice reacts to shock Arsenal loss

   Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Lens in the Champions League but Declan Rice feels his side did enough to win the game.

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   R. HøjlundE. Håland

   Hojlund emulates Haaland record after netting against Galatasaray

   Rasmus Hojlund scored for Manchester United against Galatasaray in the Champions League which saw him emulate Erling Haaland's 2019 record.

Women's Soccer

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   ArsenalS. Catley

   Arsenal's Catley appears as 'St Albans local' in bizarre interview

   Arsenal and Australia defender Steph Catley was introduced as a 'St Albans local' in an ITV segment promoting a competition with a £100k cash prize.

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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.

Transfer news and done deals 🤝

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   Real MadridBayern München

   Is Davies heading to Madrid? Agent issues update on future

   Alphonso Davies' agent opened up on his client's links to Real Madrid and revealed that the defender talks with David Alaba 'all the time'.

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   F. LampardRangers

   Lampard 'open' to taking over at Rangers following Beale sacking

   Frank Lampard is reportedly 'open' to taking charge at Rangers after Michael Beale was shown the door.

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   BarcelonaLa Liga

   Barcelona will listen to offers for all first-team players!

   Barcelona will reportedly listen to offers for all first team players as the club still finds themselves above La Liga's spending limit.

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   J. BranthwaiteEverton

   Man Utd eye shock January move for Everton's Branthwaite

   Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants to strengthen his defence when the transfer window reopens after seeing Lisandro Martinez sidelined again.

Quizzes - test your knowledge!

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   Liga MX

   Quiz: Only a true fan can name these Liga MX legends

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

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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

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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   Borussia Dortmund vs MilanC. Pulisic

   Milan sport designer Off-White outfit ahead of UCL match👀

   Milan arrived at Signal Iduna Park ahead of their UCL clash with Dortmund in style! The Rossoneri showed off their Off-White Jackets and pants combo

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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.

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