GOALR. JamesChelseaChelsea must stand by jewel James despite latest setbackThe Blues must stand by their club captain as he faces yet another challenge in his injury-plagued career
Getty/GOALE. HayesEnglandHayes always a better fit for the USWNT than the LionessesThe seven-time Women’s Super League champion guided the U.S. to Olympic gold this year, but could she ever enjoy such success with her homeland?
Getty/GOALEnglandL. BronzeTop 25 Lionesses of the 21st century - rankedIncluding Euro 2022 champions, but also runners-up from Euro 2009 and the 2023 World Cup, GOAL ranks England's best women's players since 2000...
Getty/GOALManchester CityP. GuardiolaCity are a mess - they need a miracle to avoid Liverpool lossThe champions are in relegation form as they prepare for what is already shaping up to be a season-defining showdown at Anfield
Getty/GOALF. LampardCoventryLampard a risk for Coventry - but he's not another RooneyThe former Chelsea and Everton boss has a huge task ahead at the Championship club, but could well rise to the challenge
Major League SoccerFEATURESNo need to compare: Playoffs show MLS stands fine on its ownThe chaos of MLS's postseason proves that soccer in the U.S. exists separate from Europe, with no need to compare
Getty/GOALChelseaE. MarescaMaresca risking Chelsea revolt over 'A' and 'B' team splitThe Italian tactician has used two entirely different line-ups in the league and cups, but there are the first signs of his approach causing issues
GOALPlayer ratingsLiverpoolBring on City! Mac Allister stars as Liverpool humble MadridThe relentless Reds sent a message to their Premier League title rivals by taking the European champions apart at Anfield
GettyReal MadridK. MbappeIt's official: Kylian Mbappe has made Real Madrid worseLos Blancos are nowhere near as good with the France captain in their side, and might just be regretting bringing him in from Paris Saint-Germain
Getty/GOALLiverpoolChampions LeagueSlot is no Rodgers: Liverpool SHOULD bench stars vs MadridThe Reds are basically guaranteed at least a Champions League play-off spot, so the focus should be on Sunday's huge clash with Manchester City
Getty/GOALChampions LeagueReal MadridRANKED: Every UCL-winning team of the 21st centuryTen different clubs have lifted Europe's most prestigious trophy since the turn of the millennium - but which side stands out above the rest?
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedA. OnanaOnana becoming Alisson's main competition for EPL's top 'keeperThe Red Devils' shot-stopper has put a poor start to life in England behind him and is thriving despite the Old Trafford chaos
Getty/GOALArsenalTransfersArsenal should be going all out to sign goal machine GyokeresMikel Arteta's side travel to Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday and will get a first-hand glimpse of the striker they truly need
GOAL LiverpoolM. SalahWhat are Liverpool playing at not offering Salah a new deal?!It's a joke that the Premier League leaders could lose their most valuable player for nothing - but nobody at Anfield is laughing right now
GOALManchester UnitedR. AmorimSix things Amorim learned from frustrating first Man Utd gameA number of players missed the chance to impress the new manager at Portman Road, and may lose their spots in the starting XI as a result
GOAL BarcelonaL. MessiTop 25 Barca players of the 21st century - rankedGOAL counts down the finest footballers to have lined out for the Catalan club since 2000 - based on talent, trophies, longevity and impact
Getty/GoalManchester CityP. GuardiolaSure you want to stay?! Pep faces his greatest challengeThe champions have not just lost five games in a row - they are missing the mental resilience that underpinned all their success
GOALEnglandManchester United WomenMan Utd's Clinton showing she can become a Lionesses starIn a year which has already seen the 21-year-old enjoy breakthroughs with Tottenham and England, she’s now taking the WSL by storm with the Red Devils
GOALTottenhamH. KaneTottenham's top 25 players of 21st century - rankedGOAL rules the roost over Spurs' best players during a pivotal, if mostly pot-less, point in their history from the start of the new millennium
GettyL. MessiInter Miami CFMiami must make Messi happy for what could be his final runThe Herons have no choice but to hire a head coach to keep their star man happy as he approaches what could be his last year in MLS
GettyManchester CityTransfersSix stars City should target to cure Pep's biggest headacheThe champions are still reeling from losing four games in a row, but buying a midfielder to fill their Rodri-shaped hole could get them back on track
GOALTransfersNeymarHit or miss? 25 most expensive transfers of the 21st centuryGOAL runs through the most costly deals since the turn of the millennium and judges whether they have been successes or failures
GOAL/IMAGNAtlanta UnitedOrlando CityAre Guzan, Atlanta United the MLS team of destiny in 2024?Fueled by a mix of self-confidence and good fortune, Atlanta are looking to extend this 2024 MLS postseason run long as they can
Getty EnglandT. TuchelHow England should line up once Tuchel takes chargeThe German is about to inherit one of the most talented squads in international football with one clear mission: leading them to World Cup glory
Getty/GOALEnglandH. KaneKane's class - but England need new No.9 to lead World Cup bidThe Three Lions captain is still a shining example to the younger generation, but the new manager shouldn't be building his team around him
GOAL Serie AC. RonaldoTop 25 Serie A players of the 21st century - rankedGOAL counts down the finest players to have graced Italy's top flight since 2000, based on talent, trophies, longevity and impact
GOALPremier LeagueA. SantosThe best Premier League loanees of the season so farA host of talented players have been making an impact in new surroundings this term, giving their parent clubs reason to be excited for the future
GOALM. SalahV. OsimhenTop 25 African players of the 21st century - rankedAfrica has provided the world with some of football's finest players this century, but who have been the best of the best?
USAL. DonovanTBT: Donovan, Wolff and USMNT thrash Jamaica 5-0 in 2002With a starting XI featuring Donovan, Wolff, Claudio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter, the USMNT cleared the floor of the Reggae Boyz
L. SuarezInter Miami CFShould he stay or should he go? Miami's Luis Suarez dilemmaThe legendary Uruguayan certainly has one more year left, but he would have to make sacrifices to stay in South Beach