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D. Kochen USA
'The Giver' and the goalkeeper: Diego Kochen's USMNT story
From learning alongside Barcelona's stars to living on his own in Denmark, the 20-year-old goalkeeper tells GOAL about the experiences shaping his life on and off the field.
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Originals USA
USWNT Abroad: Coffey wins vs. Arsenal, Tullis-Joyce shines
Sam Coffey's Man City beat Emily Fox's Arsenal, Alyssa Thompson shines for Chelsea, Naomi Girma is injured in training and Phallon Tullis-Joyce shuts out Liverpool.
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Originals FC Cincinnati
Wirtz, Evander and soccer’s growing tart cherry juice habit
Tart cherry juice has become a staple in the NFL, Premier League and MLS. Nutritionists explain its appeal for athletes seeking better recovery, better sleep and an extra edge.
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L. Messi Argentina
Life after Messi: Who will be Argentina's next No.10?
Finding a worthy successor for the Barcelona icon will be a daunting task for La Albiceleste, but there are some promising candidates
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Originals K. Mbappe
Even Mourinho failed to tame him: Mbappé puts Real Madrid in a crisis with the fans
A decisive confrontation after the French rebellion?
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USA C. Sullivan
'A warrior' - Sullivan's USMNT moment better than he imagined
At 17, Cavan Sullivan became the USMNT's youngest scorer with a daring chip against Mexico, earning Pochettino's praise and giving fans a glimpse of what comes next.
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Augsburg vs Bayern Munich Augsburg
How Bayern Munich won the Olise bet and the Premier League giants lost it
The French star has proven to be a successful signing for the Bavarian giants.
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Greece UEFA Nations League A
Tzolis, Karetsas & the making of Greece's new golden generation
After far too long in the international footballing wilderness, a new wave of talent is giving their nation fresh hope of ending their tournament hoodoo
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Originals USA vs Mexico
Winners and Losers: Sullivan makes history as USMNT crush Mexico
Cavan Sullivan made history, Julian Hall made it three in three, and Mexico had no answers as Mauricio Pochettino’s young USMNT stormed to a 3-0 rivalry win.
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Originals G. Donis
Between genius and arrogance: will Guardiola's mindset spoil Donis's successes with the Saudi national team?
The Greek coach in danger
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Originals G. Donis
A turning point: Saudi Arabia between Renard's hole and Donis's predicament!
A pivotal summit
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Premier Soccer League Orlando Pirates
Rele and Mpho: the football bromance we never knew we needed!
Both players have been speaking to the media this week and revealing they share a brotherly bond that goes beyond football. And, according to columnist Lerato Mkhondo, it is exactly the football bromance we all needed to know about.

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Originals
Inside EA FC 27's soundtrack and how it changes artists' lives
GOAL spoke with the artists and curator behind EA FC 27's soundtrack about FIFA nostalgia, reaching new fans and turning childhood dreams into career breakthroughs.
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Originals Portugal
The Rondo: Is Ronaldo's legacy tarnished after Portugal exit?
The first international break following the World Cup has yielded plenty of intrigue, including one of the greats' final acts in international soccer.
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Originals Saudi Arabia vs Qatar
Saudi Arabia v Qatar: a Gulf classic that could spark fireworks!
A fiery clash anticipated
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Originals C. Ronaldo
A shock across continents: has Jesus written the end of Ronaldo with Al-Nassr?
A major blow!
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USA T. Ream
'Even through the ups and downs' - USMNT say goodbye to Ream
The 38-year-old defender is stepping away from the national team, ending an illustrious 16-year career.
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Spain vs Czechia Spain
A volcanic revolution that scorched the giants: how has Spain dominated world football over a quarter of a century?
Spanish football has seized the global throne on all fronts
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USA S. Berhalter
How Berhalter became Pochettino's 'priceless' player
Pochettino believed in him before he believed in himself. A little over a year later, the Middlesbrough midfielder is helping younger U.S. teammates settle in.
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England Chelsea FC Women
How new Lioness Potter earned her England stripes
Lexi Potter has been able to count Keira Walsh as her No.1 fan for a while now and it appears England boss Sarina Wiegman is equally impressed after calling the 20-year-old up to the Lionesses squad for the first time
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Manchester City Premier League
Man City guilty-verdict sanctions could change English football forever
The eight-time Premier League champions being found guilty of financial breaches will have colossal repercussions
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M. Olise Bayern Munich
Michael Olise: From academy struggles to world-class winger
The Frenchman came through adversity in the early stages of his career, and is now one of the most complete attackers in the game
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Originals USA
USWNT's winners and losers: Sanchez, Triple Espresso in, Shaw out
Emma Hayes names 26 players for the USWNT’s October tests against Spain, with final looks before qualifying and questions around Jaedyn Shaw and Naomi Girma.
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World Cup Champions League
Why are there so few world-class players in the Premier League?
England's top flight is the richest domestic competition on the planet and yet it still struggles to attract attackers at the peak of their powers
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Originals Major League Soccer
Winners and Losers: Miami's woes continue despite Messi's form
A late-night sacking added extra drama to an otherwise intriguing week in Major League Soccer.
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USA Originals
'That's a kid that wants to be here' - Hall focused on USMNT
Social media continues to debate the teenager's international future, but Saturday's goal was a reminder of why he's a player worth the hype.
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Champions League L. Messi
GOAL's World-Class Club: Football's exclusive brotherhood
Every year, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances
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South Africa P. Mosimane
Let’s just support coach Pitso Mosimane!
I’m glad Coach Jingles' return to Bafana Bafana was marked by an impressive victory over Guinea in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. It makes it a little easier for me to clear my chest says columnist Lerato Mkhondo.
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Originals Nashville SC
MLS Roundup: Are Nashville SC the best MLS side ever?
The international break saw some much-changed MLS squads go head-to-head - and brought some interesting results
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USA J. Ellis
Ellis' dream USMNT debut started with a bold Reyna prediction
A hometown goal was only part of the story for the 19-year-old forward, whose bond with Reyna offers a glimpse of the welcoming culture Mauricio Pochettino wants to build.