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GOAL Ameé Ruszkai OpinionSummer OlympicsUSATrinity RodmanSophia SmithMallory SwansonNaomi GirmaAlexia PutellasSpainFEATURESWomen's footballLorena LeiteGiulia GwinnBrazilGermanyManuela VanegasColombia There are four members of Emma Hayes' triumphant team in GOAL's Best XI, while one of Brazil's silver medalists also squeezes into the attack The United States women's national team might have endured a worst-ever Women's World Cup performance last summer,…

Backpage Michael Madyira South AfricaPercy TauAl Ahly SCPremier Soccer LeagueRhulani MokwenaWydad Casablanca The 30-year-old has been with the Cairo giants for three seasons now and his current contract expires in June 2025. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Tau's future has been a subject of speculation He has been linked with a…

Getty Chris Burton ChampionshipRyan LowePreston Championship side Preston North End have parted company with manager Ryan Lowe just one game into the 2024-25 season. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Preston suffered defeat on opening day Fans aired frustration with coaching team Lilywhites now heading in a new direction Article continues below

Getty Ritabrata Banerjee Raphael VaraneComoSampdoria vs ComoSampdoriaCoppa Italia Raphael Varane had a nightmare start to his journey at Como as he suffered an injury after spending just 23 minutes on the pitch on his debut. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Varane got injured on Como debut Left the pitch after just…

Getty/GOAL composite Ryan Kelly Fantasy FootballPremier LeagueMohamed SalahCole PalmerBruno Fernandes Not sure which midfielders to pick in fantasy football? GOAL takes a look at the best options. Midfielders are arguably the most important players in fantasy football and if you can pack your team with goalscoring wingers or playmakers, then you're in with a good…

Getty/GOAL Chris Burton Cristiano RonaldoSaudi Pro LeagueReal MadridManchester UnitedZinedine ZidaneDiego SimeoneJose MourinhoAl Nassr FCPortugal Cristiano Ronaldo is being backed to emulate Diego Simeone and Zinedine Zidane when making a move into management after hanging up his boots. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Portuguese still going strong at 39 No retirement date…

Backpagepix Clifton Mabasa Premier Soccer LeagueOrlando PiratesCape Town City FCAmaZulu Former Bafana Bafana international defender Mark van Heerden has decided to quit professional football.  Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Van Heerden retires from football He played the game for almost 20 years He is busy with coaching qualifications CLICK HERE TO…

Getty Ritabrata Banerjee ChelseaEnzo MarescaPremier League Enzo Maresca remains hopeful of a successful season with Chelsea despite their poor pre-season performances. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Maresca remains hopeful of succeeding with Chelsea Won just once in six pre-season friendlies Chelsea held Inter to a 1-1 draw on Sunday Article continues…

GOAL Ameé Ruszkai Power rankingsSummer OlympicsChampions LeagueSophia SmithAitana BonmatiTrinity RodmanMallory SwansonCaroline Graham HansenLindsey HoranKadidiatou DianiLauren JamesUSAEnglandBarcelonaWomen's footballNWSLWSLFEATURESTabita ChawingaLyonJamaicaMalawiParis Saint GermainFranceNorwayScotlandChelsea FC WomenSpainAlexia PutellasPortland ThornsBarbra BandaOrlando PrideZambiaAda Stolsmo HegerbergPatricia GuijarroMariona CaldenteyChicago Red StarsWashington Spirit The last three Golden Ball winners have represented Barcelona and Spain, and it looks likely that at least one of those themes…

adidas Chris Burton ArsenalPremier League Will Poulter has added a touch of Hollywood to Arsenal’s latest kit launch, with the Gunners embodying the adidas Originals collection. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below North London outfit proud of heritage Boast plenty of famous supporters Hoping to piece together another title bid