Originals

Barça sound the alarm bells across Europe's fortresses and in La Liga

Has Laporta betrayed Barcelona's philosophy?

Barcelona opened their European campaign with a statement 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou. Lamine Yamal was the star of the show, breaking records while Raphinha and Karim Adeyemi fueled a relentless attacking display.

GOAL sat down with the Pro Bowler to discuss the beginning of his passion, his own playing career and the moments that define his love for both footballs.

Historic moments experienced by the Saudi league during the transfer window

Argentina legend expands in Spain

A tough test for the Italian coach

EXCLUSIVE: With goals flowing and USMNT chatter growing, Cavan Sullivan tells GOAL how he found his confidence in Philadelphia - and why he's letting the future wait.

The battle for the Germany goalkeeper spot is as open as it has been for a long time. Under the new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp, Borussia Dortmund loanee Diant Ramaj can suddenly also harbour justified hopes.

Joey Veerman produced his first masterstroke in Borussia Dortmund’s 3-2 win against FC Villarreal in the Champions League. He could be exactly the player Borussia Dortmund and their coach have been missing in order to play more creative and more attractive football.

The Dutchman emerged as a promising defender but developed into an all-round attacker as he won the Ballon d'Or, European Championship and European Cup

Parma went from Serie B to winning a second UEFA Cup in the space of 10 years - before twice being plunged into financial turmoil

The list was announced today

Was the Portuguese star treated unfairly?

14 faces leave the race, while the giants continue to appear

From a warning about arrogance to support for Folarin Balogun and an update on Noahkai Banks, Mauricio Pochettino set the tone for the USMNT's next chapter.

The Egyptian star was nominated six times and achieved his best positions last year

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

The Champions League gets rolling as the tournament's top teams begin their pursuit of the iconic trophy.

Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?

After three matchdays, a long injury list and an attack that is struggling: the manager’s work is decisive

Defeats in the 2010 and 2012 finals gave way to his decisive strike against Borussia Dortmund and transformed the Dutchman’s career

Injuries at Chelsea mean Beever-Jones is the focal point of the attack for the time being, presenting the England star with a huge opportunity to impress ahead of next summer's World Cup

The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?

Trial by fire for Real Madrid

Emily Fox helped Arsenal start with a win, but Chelsea and Manchester United stumbled as USWNT stars returned to club action across England and France.