Originals

After the 7-0 win against Union Berlin, all of Bayern Munich’s attacking players had something to celebrate. All except Luis Diaz, whose goal drought continues. Bayern are now hoping one measure will help history repeat itself.

An alarm bell rings for the title holder

An early test puts the Portuguese coach in front of questions that cannot be postponed

The football world in mourning.

The romance of returning to where it all began can often be impossible to ignore, and in some cases, can serve as the perfect cap for a remarkable career

Various changes

Distinguished names

Fierce battle between everyone

The Greek head coach faces a difficult task

Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are back to full fitness and seem poised to make their impact known in Serie A this weekend.

The USMNT could use Noahkai Banks. Germany offer no easy route to the top. But the defender's decision deserves more than a search for someone to blame.

A long-awaited epic

In about a month, the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be awarded. The way favourites such as Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe are currently putting themselves in position is highly embarrassing. A commentary.

Alajbegovic’s performance for NEC prompts thoughts of the similarities and differences with Yildiz, and how the two could coexist

Who takes the penalties at Barcelona? Raphinha has the final word

The brilliant Brazilian has spearheaded a frightening start to the season for Hansi Flick's side, who look capable of blowing any opponent away

After a positional transformation and a miserable debut, the 19-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in South America

Betting sponsors are no longer allowed on the front of matchday shirts, but gambling adverts are still everywhere in the English top-flight

The France captain opens all the files

GOAL breaks down the latest squad ahead of four upcoming friendlies

What awaits the men of Saudi Arabia?

Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp sparks euphoria with his first DFB squad and obviously wants to distance himself from his failed predecessor Julian Nagelsmann in every respect. A comment.

Al-Raqi faces a difficult task

Cavan Sullivan leads a wave of fresh faces into USMNT camp, but has Mauricio Pochettino struck the right balance? GOAL’s writers debate his bold selections, notable omissions and what should count as success.

Mourinho loses control: the derby could inflame the situation

RB Leipzig developed a reputation for identifying, buying and profiting off top talent, but shifts in the soccer landscape mean that this club has to think in new ways

The gap between Barcelona and Real Madrid may not lie solely in the quality of their stars or the number of their victories. There is a detail that becomes clearly apparent as matches progress, and it could turn, as the season unfolds, into a decisive weapon in the La Liga race.

With Chelsea held to a surprise draw by Aston Villa and Arsenal settling for a stalemate with newly-promoted Crystal Palace, the English top-flight already looks set for a season of shocks and upsets

Los Herculinos have made an excellent start to their first season back in La Liga for eight years, bringing back memories of their iconic team from the early 2000s