Analysis

The midfielder is back with the U.S, albeit in a limited capacity, and all eyes are on how he rebuilds his relationship with the returning head coach.

The German boss often has an excuse when things don't go the Reds' way, and can sound like a man out of touch with reality

Slowly but surely, the Blues are finally seeing a return on their £89 million investment - but the flying winger still has a long way to go

The two state-owned clubs meet in Europe's top-tier competition on Wednesday with more than just three points at stake

Four years after leaving Signal Iduna Park, the American is back for a huge Champions League match as a key player for the Rossoneri

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

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

The 24-year-old has arrived in north London from Manchester United with a bit of a point to prove after an underwhelming 2022-23 campaign

The latest jewel of the City Football Group has been a key figure in the Catalan club's unlikely rise to the summit of the Spanish top flight

The midfielder has only played one full game for the Red Devils but he has already helped them raise their game and lifted the gloom at Old Trafford

Any hope that Mauricio Pochettino's appointment would solve the Blues' problems has evaporated, but the club's issues transcend the new head coach

The Brazilian had a rapid rise from a Sao Paulo favela to a £85m transfer to Old Trafford but his career has been put on hold by serious allegations

While the Argentine lights up South Beach, the Sheffield-born striker is making waves in Hollywood as he tries to save a season

The £42m England international was supposed to relieve the pressure on the Spaniard, and now has the perfect chance to prove himself - can he take it?

The 2023-24 campaign kicks-off on Sunday, October 1, and there are plenty of big storylines to follow in the English top-flight

The coach and player have had their meeting, but there's still a lot of work to be done to rebuild the playmaker physically and mentally

The club's campaign could be all-but over by the weekend as they prepare for a cup final and season-defining league games

The "magical" and "daring" winger was promoted to the first team by Pep Guardiola just as other academy hopefuls were forced to leave the club

The 33-year-old striker has made a strong impact at Santiago Bernabeu despite the pressure on him to step into Karim Benzema's shoes

The 27-year-old has exploded onto the scene this season and is scoring at a higher rate than some of the best strikers on the planet

The midfielder could face up to six weeks on the sidelines after picking up an ankle problem, meaning he will miss some crucial fixtures

One of Europe's most storied clubs is at the lowest ebb in their modern history after a series of unfortunate incidents

The two-time World Cup winner played her final international match on Sunday after a career that has changed the game on and off the field

Carlo Ancelotti's side head into Sunday's derby with Atletico Madrid having won all six matches they have played in all competitions so far this term

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored twice to move his side within three points of the summit after the Brazilian struggled for Al-Hilal

Pep Guardiola's side have won every game despite facing many obstacles and have already laid down a marker in their bid for a fourth straight crown

The 2023 Women's World Cup runners-up return to action this week with games against Scotland and the Netherlands in Europe's new competition

GOAL takes a look at what to watch for in these two friendlies against South Africa as the U.S. begins the preparing for the Olympics and beyond

The Atletico Madrid loanee pushed for a move to Catalunya all summer long, and he couldn't have asked for a better start to life with the Blaugrana