Opinion

RB Leipzig's talisman is ready to take the next step at club level - and the Etihad Stadium is calling after a stunning summer

The Three Lions boss deserves respect after reaching a second major final, regardless of the achievement being more down to luck than judgement

There's simply no hiding the fact that the Barcelona winger is a truly special talent capable of defining an era

The Red Devils have done some poor business in the transfer market under their American owners - but which players stand out as the worst?

The Three Lions have been a tough watch in Germany, but they might just end up as European champions

The stakes couldn't be higher for Gareth Southgate and he needs to make the toughest decision of all in Dortmund - dropping his captain

The 'beautiful game' has been made to look so ugly by England and France, making a victory for the most exciting team in the tournament imperative

Gareth Southgate's No.7 is already the best-loved player in the squad and has exactly what it takes to be an all-time great

The 25-year-old has been little more than a passenger in Germany, and it may be wise for his manager to take him out of the firing line

The Real Madrid winger is yet to find his best for his country - that will need to change in Copa America quarterfinals

The midfielder had his critics during his long and successful career, but he's long since silenced each and every one of them

The Three Lions need to rethink their strategy after four dismal performances and reverting to a 5-3-2 formation could help them get their mojo back

The manager's pathetic refusal to exert any control over his captain is hurting the team's hopes of triumphing in Germany

GOAL examines how the U.S. men's national team could line up in 2026 World Cup

The Red Devils look set to take a huge gamble on the Netherlands international, who finds himself at a career crossroads

If the Three Lions' tournament history is anything to go by, they are highly likely to face a shootout in Germany, so they better be prepared

Les Bleus have made the Euro 2024 quarter-finals but not one player has yet scored from open play, making changes essential against Portugal

In the twilight of his Argentina career, the Albiceleste winger has finally won approval of his nation's faithful

Gregg Berhalter is unlikely to survive as coach after the team's embarrassing Copa America exit, and rightfully so

Los Cafeteros are out to prove their form is no fluke - and a Copa America result against Brazil would do just that

The legendary forward was determined to make the last-16 tie all about him, and his nation undoubtedly suffered as a result

The midfielder's pointed reaction was reminiscent of how the NBA legend used tiny details for motivation, but the Three Lions are hiding from reality

The Three Lions are still alive in Germany, but their last-16 victory over Slovakia only raised more questions over the manager's decision-making

Things are threatening to turn toxic for the Red Devils, with their captain having turned his back on the team's supporters in Stuttgart

Les Bleus boast a stellar squad, but they're seriously struggling to shine ahead of Sunday's last-16 showdown with Belgium

Gareth Southgate must mix things up in the knockout stage as there is no margin left for error for his underperforming side

The pre-tournament favourites bored a whole continent to tears in the group stage, and more heartbreak awaits if the manager doesn't change his ways

The Chelsea forward has the swagger and fearlessness that the Three Lions have lacked throughout their stumbling campaign in Germany

There are plenty were plenty of star performers over the past two weeks in Germany - but who makes our combined XI?