Originals

The call-ups for the USMNT squad could happen any day now, and GOAL's writers look at the biggest storylines so far ahead of September camp.

After competing in RePlay leagues around the world, young players traveled to Mexico City, Los Angeles and New York for a once-in-a-lifetime World Cup experience.

The fan in the dark: why does television hear what the stands are denied?

Plenty of money and few answers: what is happening inside Old Trafford?

Bizarre errors are an ongoing spectacle

A talent of Arab origin shining in the Premier League sky

The Lionesses star lit up Chelsea's dominant win over Manchester United on Sunday, a sight that the Blues and England will hope can be consistently familiar in what is a huge year

Due to a mix of nostalgia and real-time excitement, collecting has become a more popular hobby than ever - and a genuine full-time career option

Enzo Maresca outfoxed Michael Carrick at Old Trafford on Sunday despite seeing his team reduced to 10 men, and brought a familiar feeling back to the city

SV Elversberg may have had to accept their first defeat in the Bundesliga against Bayern Munich, but Vincent Wagner's side gained a new fan in Vincent Kompany.

The former Spain striker looked finished in his final season at the Bernabeu, but he was revitalised by his stint in the Bundesliga

Philadelphia's stunning run continued with more Cavan Sullivan magic, while Sam Surridge's brace against Inter Miami showed Nashville SC's resilience.

Analysis of Juventus’s defeat away to Sassuolo

The AC Milan star is finally back on the field, and he's already making a difference, headlining the best of Americans playing across the pond.

The Zamalek youngsters follow the seniors' path

Lennart Karl may have scored early and Ismael Saibari impressed from the start, but Bayern struggled for a very long time against the brave promoted side SV Elversberg. Only the equaliser and a quadruple substitution woke the Munich side up. The ratings and individual assessments.

The Catalan side secured their fifth La Liga win: so how did it happen?

Spurs face a worrying attacking drought at the start of the season

Borussia Dortmund also win their fifth competitive match of the season against Paderborn, but it was the promoted side who produced the more mature display. BVB continue to win in the new season too, but with football that is limited in substance.

A battle off the pitch: order collides with chaos

Ballon d'Or picks spark controversy once again

The Uruguayan frontman struggled for consistency at Old Trafford, but endeared himself to supporters by working tremendously hard

Real Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga

Why did the Barça fans chant Joan Garcia's name after just five matches?

Real Madrid lead the way among La Liga sides in an attacking statistic

The German top-flight newcomers have made a superb start to the season, and will be out to claim the champions' scalp on Sunday