Federico Higuaín is gone, but the bigger issue remains. His treatment of a female official - and the response that followed - showed why women in soccer are still too often asked to tolerate behavior that should never be normalized.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been more of a hindrance than a help in his national team's colours for a good four years, and it appears his days as a guaranteed starter are finally over
Summer transfers for Alexia Putellas, Mapi Leon and Ona Batlle have added three more elite talents to the English top-flight, moves which only confirm the already popular belief that the WSL is the best women's league in the world
Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone are Lionesses icons and have been key figures of the team's success under Sarina Wiegman, but neither were included in Tuesday's squad ahead of England's crucial Women's World Cup qualifier against Greece
With widespread frustration still lingering in the air after a huge missed opportunity at the World Cup, the manager has some serious questions to answer
The Hungarian midfielder added another incredible strike to his highlight reel in last week's Carabao Cup victory as he continues to revive the lost art of the long-range goal
Enzo Maresca outfoxed Michael Carrick at Old Trafford on Sunday despite seeing his team reduced to 10 men, and brought a familiar feeling back to the city
France's record-breaking captain doesn't deserve to be crowned the best player in the world, despite having the backing of his new manager at Real Madrid
The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
The completion of big-money deals became a near-daily occurrence between June and September, but which of the continent's most powerful clubs spent most wisely?
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner threw a trademark strop after being withdrawn at half-time in his latest Saudi Pro League outing, but the manager's bravery paid off
The Blues kicked-off the Xabi Alonso era in style at Craven Cottage, but the chaotic nature of Monday's game spoke to a couple of glaring issues in the squad
The Red Devils' new-look midfield was run ragged in the 2-0 defeat at the MKM Stadium, highlighting the dire need for a physical presence in the centre of the park
The England striker has long been on the radar of the INEOS bosses at Old Trafford, and they should pounce on his uncertain contract situation before the summer window slams shut
The new manager has a host of issues to address after a humiliating afternoon at the Principality Stadium that saw the Premier League champions run riot
With the 2026-27 Premier League campaign about to get underway, GOAL counts down the leading contenders for the Golden Boot, including current holder Erling Haaland.
After a raft of new arrivals, the Blues and their new manager have plenty of work to do in what remains of the transfer window to cut down their bloated squad, with plenty of big-name players facing an uncertain future.
The England international is set to join the Red Devils' pre-season camp with a view to becoming a key member of the team again, but that decision should not be taken lightly
The former Manchester City man is set to join up with Luis Enrique's back-to-back European champions, and will once again face intense competition for a starting berth
Fresh from their long-awaited Premier League title win, a £75m deal for the Newcastle skipper promises to be transformative for an Arsenal side who already have the opportunity to build a dynasty next season
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