Opinion

GOAL takes a look at the history of American stars in Italy's top flight as a number of the current crop prepare to join Scudetto challengers

Vlatko Andonovski's decisions proved baffling again as the two-time reigning champion suffered its worst ever performance at the tournament

The European champions face the Super Falcons in the last 16 on Monday. Will Sarina Wiegman keep the same starting XI after a 6-1 thrashing of China?

The success of Premier League clubs' summer tours of America demonstrates just how popular a competitive game in the US could be.

As well as the England and USWNT stars, Japan are well-represented in the best XI of the tournament's opening fortnight...

The Red Devils have made a splash this summer by signing Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund - but is this their best ever window?

The Blues will have to hand over a significant sum of cash to make the move happen, but it would solve two problems at once

The Wrexham freight train is rolling into League Two this season - and they'll be taking no prisoners despite being newly-promoted

Gigi Buffon has just brought the curtain down on a glorious career - but will the Italian icon be remembered as the greatest shot-stopper in history?

Barcelona may have picked up some quality players last summer but the club has become synonymous with dreadful deals in recent years.

It was a night to remember for the European champions in Adelaide, and it was their 21-year-old superstar who stole the show again

They headed to this tournament as tournament favorites, but in this form, the U.S. may not survive the week

United have generously backed their manager in the transfer market once more and the pressure will be cranked up when the season begins

The Aston Villa star has earned the right to shine in midfield as Sarina Wiegman prepares to make a huge decision in midfield

United have had a superb window after capturing Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount and Andre Onana - but who is their best signing of the last decade?

The U.S. will likely need to make several changes as they look to avoid an unimaginable group-stage exit

The U.S. midfield is a mess at the moment with bad form and one key suspension, so what can they do to change things?

GOAL takes a look at the latest USWNT controversy and why it really shouldn't be one at all...

The Portuguese has done his best to ruin his relationship with Diego Simeone and Rojiblancos fans by publicly pushing for a move to Camp Nou

Despite further attempts to improve their economic situation, the Blaugrana remain behind their Clasico rivals when it comes to spending power

After 'El Mago' announced his retirement from football, GOAL looks back on the best moments of his magical decade at the Etihad Stadium

The Chelsea star was outstanding in Sydney on Friday as the European champions made it two wins from two at the tournament

Though their Blaugrana home kits are iconic, Barca have also delivered some tasty alternative strips over the years

The European champions will hope to put on a better display in game two after a tricky opening win over Haiti

The U.S. was outplayed for long stretches in Wellington, but did just enough to salvage a very important point

Despite claims that the France forward only has eyes for the Bernabeu, Madrid can't rest on the laurels given the size of Al-Hilal's offer

Vlatko Andonovski unleashed some surprises in his team's World Cup opener, so expect changes for the group-stage encounter

As City release their new kits for the 2023-24 season, GOAL looks back on some of their classic looks from down the years

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has reportedly been instructed to issue the forward with a contract ultimatum, which could open the door for the Red Devils