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Sam Kerr scores her first Gotham FC goal as the Bats draw Portland Thorns FC 2-2, while Sofia Cantore lifts Washington Spirit past Lindsey Heaps and Denver Summit FC 1-0. GOAL ranks all 16 NWSL teams in this week’s Power Rankings.

Return of the legend or a risky adventure?

Sacking Pirlo reopens the Azzurri's black file

Arijon Ibrahimovic is planned as Luis Diaz’s backup at Bayern Munich next season. The 20-year-old has impressed with his pace and is benefiting from developments in the transfer market.

Portugal legend faces a new reality

Dream mercato turns into a nightmare

Why has taking action become an urgent necessity?

With the World Cup still lingering in the rear view mirror, the MLS All Star game is in a precarious spot - yet it still carries something of a charm.

According to consistent media reports, VfB Stuttgart are on the verge of making a statement in the transfer market.

Arsenal are weighing up what would be one of the most sensational transfers of all time, but the odds are stacked against them in their bid to pull it off. Over the weekend, it emerged that the Gunners are considering an approach for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, while Los Blancos were, in turn, intensifying their efforts to land RB Leipzig's €120 million-plus-rated breakout talent, Yan Diomande.

The Frenchman lights the fire

Chaos in Italy: Andrea Pirlo will not become national team manager, while his backer Paolo Maldini is threatening to resign.

Around a month after his departure from Bayern Munich, Raphael Guerreiro is still without a club. There are a few vague rumours, but nothing concrete yet.

Luis Enrique may perhaps be the only manager capable of bringing out the Portuguese player’s true potential.

A hot summer transfer window after the World Cup

Adin Licina joined Juventus from Bayern Munich’s youth set-up on a free transfer in the winter. After half a year with the Under-23s, the 19-year-old attacking player is now making his first mark with the senior side.

GOAL runs down the major storylines of the week in MLS, with new stars struggling for rhythm and old ones proving their quality

Will the deal go through?

A stormy crisis engulfs Al Alami

The Real absent from the podiums

The phenomenon of ageing stars is becoming increasingly evident

Ten NWSL players, including Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga, headline WAFCON, with continental glory and 2027 World Cup qualification at stake.

Can the Spanish follow in Brazil's footsteps?

The Spain national team's door is open to Morata and Carvajal