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World Cup FEATURES
Everything but the soccer: Why World Cup hype feels missing
The World Cup is less than a month away, yet the tangible excitement for the biggest tournament ever is hard to find.
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World Cup FEATURES
Questionable actions: Nagelsmann has done himself a disservice
The days leading up to the squad announcement have been far from calm. National coach Julian Nagelsmann heads into the World Cup in a weakened position, having suffered a surprising decline. A commentary.
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Bundesliga FEATURES
He now needs to deliver in a different way than he has done so far. Can Kovac also handle the "new BVB"?
All things considered, BVB's season hasn't improved much on the previous two. It remains uncertain whether the platform built under Kovac is solid enough to underpin the "new BVB".
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The Neuer affair is a tragedy for Baumann and a disaster for Nagelsmann
Manuel Neuer appears set to return to the Germany squad, a move that would cast Oliver Baumann into the role of unfortunate spectator—a situation for which coach Julian Nagelsmann would bear the blame. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper's comeback would also undermine the national coach's credibility, creating a communications disaster that could have been avoided with clearer planning. An editorial.
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FEATURES USA
One month out: Five burning questions for the World Cup
There are questions to be asked about the USMNT, and plenty of storylines from top South American teams with the tournament looming.
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Fiorentina: who is Braschi? The Primavera striker starts against Genoa
The 2006-born striker is the goalscorer propelling Fiorentina's Primavera side.
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Bundesliga FEATURES
BVB, fresh off a defeat, has many wondering: does this side even look like a typical Niko Kovač team?
After BVB’s 0-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, players and staff are mostly concerned about the sporadic boos aimed at Nico Schlotterbeck. It is commendable that they are closing ranks to defend him, but this solidarity also masks a troubling drop in team morale.
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Juventus FEATURES
Padovano: "In prison, a guard told me to shove my money up my a…"
The former Juventus striker recounts his ordeal following a miscarriage of justice.
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Stefano Fiore tells CM: "That time Stam threw me into the bushes at Formello"
The former midfielder has one major regret from his career: "I missed the 2006 World Cup because of Ranieri"
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M. Marchesetti FEATURES
Marchesetti, goals in every category: "A dream come true – now I'm retiring"
The only goal in the top-flight league, scored by Frey from a Zanchetta assist.
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AC Milan F. Galli
Filippo Galli: "Berlusconi proved Tacconi and Rummenigge wrong at Milan"
The former Rossoneri defender looks back on the glory days he shared with the president.
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Italy FEATURES
Italy v Northern Ireland: the defeat in Belfast
Italy is gearing up for its World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland, an opponent that brings back bitter memories

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R. Calafiori FEATURES
Calafiori: "Blessin at Genoa used to call me an 'Italian bastard'; at Roma, I was dropped from the squad with a text message"
The Arsenal defender looks back on his time in Italy and his resurgence in Switzerland ahead of his loan move to Bologna.
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Parma Calcio 1913 L. Minotti
Minotti: "I covered for two teammates who rammed through a gate with their car"
The former Parma defender shares some anecdotes from his career.
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A. Serena G. Trapattoni
Serena: "Trapattoni didn't speak to me for over a month after I ran away from the Inter training camp"
The former striker has written an open letter to the manager who coached him first at Juventus and then at Inter.
SSC Napoli FEATURES
Fabio Esposito, from TV to football: "Maradona, my dad's friend"
The presenter talks about his passion for Napoli: "Once, I drove back from Milano Marittima in four hours just to go to the stadium"
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Atalanta Atalanta U23
Sergej Levak, Atalanta’s ‘little Milinkovic-Savic’ with the stats of a top player
Signed on a free transfer after leaving Roma, he has become a key player for the Under-23s and has already been called up by Palladino
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Real Madrid F. Valverde
2016-2026, Valverde's ten years at Real Madrid: how he became a top player
Signed by Peñarol for €5 million, he found consistency under Zidane and is now one of the best players in the world.
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Bayern Munich Champions League
Abolish or amend the rule! Bavaria's peculiarity must shake UEFA into action.
The yellow cards deliberately earned by Kimmich and Olise were a curious side note to Bayern's gala performance in Bergamo. It would be easy to prevent this from happening again. A commentary.
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O. Pietuszewski FC Porto
The story of Pietuszewski, Porto's "new Lewandowski" launched by Farioli
Born in 2008, he is one of the best young players in Europe. The Italian coach is developing his talent, and his playing is enchanting half of Europe.
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FEATURES Liverpool
Transfer Rondo: Which USMNT players helped World Cup cause?
GOAL US writers break down the transfer window, with a focus on which Americans helped their 2026 World Cup chances
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Arsenal M. Arteta
No more excuses! Gyokeres completes the Arsenal puzzle
The Gunners could spend north of £200m on new signings this summer in their quest to win a first trophy in over half a decade
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C. Palmer Chelsea
Modern Chelsea legend Palmer is combo of Lampard, Drogba & Hazard
The Blues' FIFA Club World Cup exploits have set them up for future success, with their No.10 the main man in the BlueCo project
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FIFA Club World Cup Chelsea
Chelsea dominate GOAL's Club World Cup Team of the Tournament
Enzo Maresca's men pulled off a sensational upset by routing heavy favourites Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final in New Jersey
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Arsenal Juventus
Xhaka to start? Arsenal team news & predicted XI vs Juventus
The Gunners host the Serie A giants at Emirates Stadium on Saturday night in their final game before the return of domestic action.
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Juventus G. Buffon
Juventus ultimate dream team: Zidane IN, Ronaldo OUT
Here is the greatest XI from a club that has seen its share of legends over the years
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World Cup FEATURES
Maradona was hated by some but loved by millions more
The Argentine's legend is best summed up by the fact he scored the most beautiful goal in football history just minutes after its most infamous
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African All Stars FEATURES
Revealed: Prem’s top African star in each stat category
GOAL reveal which African All-Star topped each of these critical stats categories this season
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African All Stars FEATURES
Ranking Africa's greatest Serie A winners
As Franck Kessie's AC Milan clinch the Scudetto, GOAL rank the greatest Africans to win the Italian title
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African All Stars FEATURES
Africa’s Ligue 1 Team of the Season
Who have been the continent’s star performers in the French top flight this year?