Getty Manchester CityJ. AlvarezCity hit the jackpot! £82m Alvarez sale sets up Pep rebuildThe Argentine gave his all on the pitch, but most of all he represents a shrewd business move which sets the Cityzens up perfectly for the future
GOALLiverpoolA. SlotSlot silencing Liverpool doubters despite no new signingsThe Reds have yet to bring in any new players but are nonetheless shaping up well ahead of the 2024-25 campaign
GOALManchester UnitedE. ten HagTen Hag counting the cost of Man Utd's worst-ever pre-seasonThe Red Devils' tour of the United States has exposed the team's many weaknesses and left the squad depleted just as things start to get serious
GOALManchester UnitedPremier LeagueVan Nistelrooy can bring Fergie-like standards back to Man UtdThe iconic former Red Devils striker is back at Old Trafford, and looks well placed to make just as big an impact as he did in his playing days
GettyBarcelonaD. OlmoCash-strapped Barcelona suffering another messy summerBarca are financially hamstrung and haven't made any big moves in the market, while their rivals continue to strengthen
Getty Manchester UnitedM. RashfordMan Utd must make more signings amid injury woesSignificant setbacks to Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund have cast a cloud over the 2024-25 season before it's even begun
GOALSummer OlympicsM. SwansonSwanson leads GOAL's Olympic Team of the Group StageTwo USWNT stars feature in GOAL's best XI after the first round at Paris 2024 was completed, with two Ballon d'Or winners grabbing spots in midfield
Getty Manchester CityEderson MoraesEderson is a City legend - but time is right for him to leaveThe No.1 has been pivotal to the Cityzens' enduring success, but his powers have been waning lately and a succession plan is already in place
GettyReal MadridEndrickAll eyes on Endrick as 'new Pele' finally makes Madrid bowThe 18-year-old has cut short his summer holidays to join up with Carlo Ancelotti's squad as he aims to make his mark early in his Blancos career
Getty D. De GeaManchester UnitedWhat does De Gea want more: Career or mega-money?The Spaniard has been out of the game for more than a year, but seems to think he should still be able to demand megabucks
GOALManchester UnitedM. MountMount deserves second chance to make or break Man Utd careerThe England international's Old Trafford career has yet to take off, and it remains to be seen if he's mentally strong enough to silence his critics
GOALChelseaV. OsimhenOsimhen-Lukaku swap would be rare stroke of Chelsea geniusThe Blues are believed to be in talks over what would be a very shrewd transfer for the Napoli hitman, but not all is as it seems
Getty Manchester CityJ. GrealishFan-favourite Grealish must raise his game to stay at CityThe midfielder has been working hard to compensate for the disappointment of last season, but the bar has been raised again at the Etihad Stadium
Getty Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueMan Utd are getting a new stadium - but they must pay for itThe Red Devils' plans to construct a world-class stadium should be celebrated - as long as the public does not end up footing the bill
GOALR. HoejlundManchester UnitedCan Hojlund handle the No.9 burden at Man Utd?The Danish frontman has been handed an iconic jersey ahead of the new season, and there will be no hiding place if he doesn't deliver
Getty Manchester UnitedCasemiroCasemiro's break hasn't helped - Man Utd must move him onThe midfielder's struggles in pedestrian pre-season friendlies do not bode well for next season with the Red Devils - but there's no easy solution
GOALChelseaT. ChalobahChalobah snub embodies 'shambolic' Chelsea ownership The homegrown defender looks set to depart Stamford Bridge despite starring in the second half of last season
GOALChelseaTransfersChelsea must beat Barca to Williams to avoid more mediocrityThe Blues are rank underdogs in the pursuit of the flying Athletic Club winger, but landing him would be a transformative statement of intent
GOALWomen's footballFEATURESGOAL's World-Class Club: Women's football's true eliteEvery summer, GOAL will publish its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances
(C)Getty ImagesSummer OlympicsT. HenryComforts of Home: Henry, France clear favorites for Paris goldLes Bleus have the most talented squad at the Summer Games, as well as the support of an expectant home crowd
GOALJ. BellinghamEnglandWorld-class Bellingham must cut out his arrogant outburstsThe 21-year-old's talent is beyond dispute, but there have long been rumours that his attitude annoys team-mates
GOALL. MessiC. RonaldoPlease, Leo, don't make the same mistake as Cristiano!The Argentine has now won three major international titles in three years, but it's clear that his body is starting to betray him
GOALChampions LeagueFEATURESGOAL's World-Class Club: Football's exclusive fraternityEvery summer, GOAL will publish its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedA. DialloMan Utd's winger conundrum: How do Sancho & Amad fit in?The Red Devils cannot afford a bad start to the 2024-25 season, and much will depend on who is selected to start on the flanks
Getty EnglandH. KaneKane needs to join Southgate in stepping aside from EnglandThe captain played through the pain barrier to help his country, but in the end he held them back and needs to step aside
Getty EnglandE. HoweHowe is the ideal Southgate replacement for EnglandThe tactician has dragged himself from the bottom of English football to dine at the top table - and it's time he got the No. 1 job
MLSInter Miami CFLos Angeles FCRanking the MLS Archive kit Collection: Miami, LAFC & moreGOAL ranks the five newest MLS kits, which serve as throwbacks to the '70s, '80s and '90s
Getty/GOALEnglandG. SouthgateSouthgate resigns: Why it's the right call after Euros failureThe Three Lions were outplayed by Spain in Berlin's showpiece event, which felt like a definitive end point for the manager
Getty/GOALEuropean ChampionshipSpainEIGHT Spain players in GOAL's Team of the EurosThe curtain has fallen on a fascinating tournament in Germany, and our all-star XI is full of the key men who helped Spain emerge triumphant
Getty ImagesCopa AmericaFEATURESCelebration to chaos: CONMEBOL made mess of Copa America The football federation's mismanagement turned a landmark moment into a foreboding summer for soccer in the U.S.