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   Power rankingsReal Madrid

   Bellingham couldn't have made a better Madrid start

   Carlo Ancelotti's side have won all six of their matches so far, with their new midfielder having already made himself a hero at Santiago Bernabeu

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   AnalysisEngland

   Six issues for the Lionesses as Nations League begins

   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

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   OpinionChelsea

   Poch's muddled Chelsea tactics could genuinely get him sacked

   Optimism surrounding the Argentine's appointment is already at risk of dissipating - he must adjust to alleviate the pressure

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   OpinionManchester United

   Man Utd are worse than ever - but axing Ten Hag won't fix it

   The Dutch coach already appears to be on borrowed time, but the Red Devils' most glaring problems are deep-rooted

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   Player ratingsUnited States

   Ertz says farewell, but Williams steals the show for USWNT!

   Despite it being Julie Ertz's big night, Lynn Williams quietly stole the limelight with a brilliant two-goal performance.

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   LiverpoolUEFA Europa League

   Gravenberch excels as Liverpool avoid embarrassing slip up

   The midfielder was a stable presence as Jurgen Klopp's team recovered from a dodgy start in Austria.

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   AnalysisUnited States

   Seven things to watch as USWNT move on from World Cup mess

   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

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   Power rankingsUEFA Champions League

   UCL Power Rankings: Arsenal & PSG rise, Madrid & Man Utd fall

   The 2023-24 edition is under way, so which sides are best-equipped to lift the trophy at Wembley next June?

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   AnalysisBarcelona

   The perfect match: Felix's Barca 'dream' is coming true

   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

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    OpinionL. Messi

    A win, but at what cost? Messi injury has Miami in trouble

    For the remainder of the campaign, GOAL's Ryan Tolmich will be evaluating the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in the United States

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    Winners & LosersManchester United

    Onana was meant to be the solution - not the problem! 🤯

    The goalkeeper's howler deepened the manager's misery as the Red Devils made a nightmare return to the Champions League

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    Player ratingsManchester United

    Andre Onana, that was an abysmal error!

    The Cameroonian's clanger undid an excellent start by the Red Devils and sent the hosts on the path to their 4-3 victory

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   Player ratingsArsenal

   Odegaard & Saka were born for the Champions League 🤩

   The duo looked right at home as the Gunners dominated in their first top-tier European game in seven years, running out 4-0 winners

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   Player ratingsReal Madrid

   He's done it again! Bellingham gets Joselu out of jail

   The midfielder found the net in stoppage-time to secure a 1-0 win for Carlo Ancelotti's side after a frustrating evening at Santiago Bernabeu

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   AnalysisUnited States

   PSV are a Champions League must-watch for USMNT fans

   Three young American stars will head into the Champions League as a Dutch giant looks to go on a run

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   OpinionL. Messi

   Ranked: Every Messi goal for Inter Miami

   The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner rarely scores bad goals, so ranking each of his Miami strikes is not an easy task

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   Power rankingsArsenal

   Rice leads the way for Arsenal as Havertz continues to flounder

   The Gunners' two marquee summer signings have endured very different starts to life in north London

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   OpinionManchester United

   Bayern & Man Utd are miles apart - and Kane move proves it

   The Bavarians are one of the favourites to win the competition after landing the England captain while the Red Devils are a mess on and off the pitch

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   Player ratingsManchester City

   Awesome Alvarez saves City from Red Star embarrassment

   The Argentine struck two quick-fire goals to get Pep Guardiola's side back on the path to a 3-1 victory after Osman Bukari's shock opening goal

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   Player ratingsPSG

   Vitinha runs the show as PSG take down Dortmund

   The French champions' European campaign started with a 2-0 win at Parc des Princes, buoyed by a strong showing from the young midfielder

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   Player ratingsBarcelona

   Welcome to the Joao Felix show, Barcelona fans!

   The Atletico Madrid loanee scored twice and assisted another as the Blaugrana saw off the Belgian champions with a 5-0 win

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    OpinionCristiano Ronaldo

    Ronaldo endures night to forget in Champions League win

    For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia

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    Player ratingsNewcastle United

    Tonali underwhelms on Milan return as Newcastle earn draw

    The Magpies were lucky to come away with a point from their trip to San Siro

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    AnalysisManchester United

    Six things Man Utd must do to beat Bayern Munich

    The Red Devils may be dreading their visit to the Allianz Arena after a disastrous start to the season, but they can exploit the Bavarians' weaknesses

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    AnalysisUnited States

    USMNT stars out for Champions League glory

    There are 11 Americans on the books at Champions League clubs... could any of them make a deep run in this tournament?

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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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    Power rankingsPremier League

    Haaland & the Premier League players of the season so far

    The Norwegian striker is setting the standard once again in front of goal, but he's certainly not the only one lighting up the top-flight

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    AnalysisMilan

    AC Milan: Masters of Moneyball - or 'destined to fail'?

    Gerry Cardinale & Co. provoked panic at San Siro by firing Paolo Maldini and selling Sandro Tonali, and a derby defeat has only heightened the tension

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    PSLKaizer Chiefs

    'Maart doesn't even deserve to start for Amakhosi'

    South Africans tell off the Glamour Boys' midfielder who they feel shouldn't be close to the national team.

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    AnalysisPSG

    Have new-look PSG cracked the Champions League code?

    The French champions may have lost two of their iconic players over the summer, but that might have increased their chances of success in Europe