Analysis

The two-time World Cup winner played her final international match on Sunday after a career that has changed the game on and off the field

Carlo Ancelotti's side head into Sunday's derby with Atletico Madrid having won all six matches they have played in all competitions so far this term

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored twice to move his side within three points of the summit after the Brazilian struggled for Al-Hilal

Pep Guardiola's side have won every game despite facing many obstacles and have already laid down a marker in their bid for a fourth straight crown

The 2023 Women's World Cup runners-up return to action this week with games against Scotland and the Netherlands in Europe's new competition

GOAL takes a look at what to watch for in these two friendlies against South Africa as the U.S. begins the preparing for the Olympics and beyond

The Atletico Madrid loanee pushed for a move to Catalunya all summer long, and he couldn't have asked for a better start to life with the Blaugrana

Three young American stars will head into the Champions League as a Dutch giant looks to go on a run

The Red Devils may be dreading their visit to the Allianz Arena after a disastrous start to the season, but they can exploit the Bavarians' weaknesses

There are 11 Americans on the books at Champions League clubs... could any of them make a deep run in this tournament?

As Europe's biggest club competition gets under way, who are the stars of the future who could shine over the course of the campaign?

Gerry Cardinale & Co. provoked panic at San Siro by firing Paolo Maldini and selling Sandro Tonali, and a derby defeat has only heightened the tension

The French champions may have lost two of their iconic players over the summer, but that might have increased their chances of success in Europe

The forward was one of a number of Brazilians to shine after the international break, but other superstars aren't having it their own way

The Giallorossi desperately need to beat Empoli on Sunday given tension is already building at Trigoria over the strength of the squad

The club that was once run with an iron fist by Sir Alex Ferguson keeps on making headlines for all the wrong reasons

The Catalan coach opted to play without a striker just two seasons ago, but is now embracing a more old-fashioned system at the Etihad Stadium

With Carlo Ancelotti set to leave the Bernabeu this summer, the Blancos' former midfielder is putting himself in the frame to step into his shoes

Marco Asensio has been a revelation in a central role for Paris Saint-Germain, keeping big-money signing Goncalo Ramos out of the side

The troubling accusations against the Brazilian have rocked Erik ten Hag's side but the manager has a number of options in the winger's absence

Saudi Arabia's mind-boggling spending means there has been lasting intrigue in this summer's transfer window, but which deals avoided the limelight?

The young midfielder got off to a hot start with England, but that's only the beginning of the battle for his international allegiance

The midfielder's suspension represents another hammer blow for a man that has suffered one trauma after another since returning to Turin

After reaching the semi-finals against the odds last season, Arsenal's absence from the 2023-24 Women's Champions League is a serious blow

The Blues have found the net just five times in four games this season, with echoes of the goal-scoring woes that plagued them throughout 2022-23

The Herons will be shorthanded without their star man - so can his fellow Argentine step up in his absence?

The two Americans are splitting time in one position on the club level as they make their return to the international stage.

The club's investment in youth has paid off handsomely in terms of player sales and producing first-team players like Phil Foden and Rico Lewis

The legendary No.10 is heading into the final stages of his international career but his compatriots are praying he's got one more cycle in him