Getty/GOALOpinionBallon d'OrMessi, Girma & the biggest 2024 Ballon d'Or snubsWhile all the players who were named as Golden Ball nominees were deserving of their place, there were others who had decent claims to a spot, too
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsArsenalThat's COLD, Trossard! Super-sub comes to Arsenal's rescueThe Belgian stepped off the bench to open the scoring at Villa Park and ensure the Gunners made it two wins from two to start the season
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersChelseaMaresca already has an almighty Chelsea mess to deal withThe Blues went down 2-0 at Stamford Bridge as they barely laid a glove on the defending champions following another tumultuous summer
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester CityHaaland looks hungry for another Golden Boot!Pep Guardiola's side barely needed to get out of second gear at Stamford Bridge as they ran out easy winners on the opening weekend of the season
GOALNXGNPremier League26 NXGN wonderkids set to take the Premier League by stormAfter Kobbie Mainoo enjoyed a breakout campaign last term, there are a host of talented teenagers who look likely to thrive this time around
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsNetherlandsGakpo leads Dutch to England semi as Turkey fairy-tale endsThe Liverpool forward forced the decisive own goal from Mert Muldur as Ronald Koeman's side came from behind to secure victory
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsFranceFrance march on but Mbappe & Griezmann flop againDidier Deschamps' side are still to score a goal from open play in Germany, but they are into the semi-finals after a penalty shootout victory
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsBelgiumHas anyone seen Lukaku?! Striker flops again as KDB neuteredJan Vertonghen's unfortunate own goal proved the difference in Dusseldorf as Domenico Tedesco's side suffered another disappointing tournament exit
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsBelgiumBelgium through but lifeless Lukaku looks off the paceDomenico Tedesco's side edged into the knockout rounds as runners-up in Group E, but they looked anything but challengers in Stuttgart
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsNetherlandsMalen disaster-class defines dreadful Dutch displayThe Oranje succumbed to a deserved 3-2 defeat in Berlin that means they finish third in Group D and now face a tough path to the final
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsGermanyFullkrug to the rescue after Gundogan & Tah toil for GermanyJulian Nagelsmann's side were not at their best in Frankfurt, but got the result they needed to ensure they finished atop Group A
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsSpainIf Yamal doesn't get you, Williams will! Spain seal last-16 spotThe Athletic Club star put in a virtuoso performance down the left-hand side and played a hand in Riccardo Calafiori's own goal that settled the game
GOALNXGNCopa AmericaEndrick & the NXGN wonderkids to watch at Copa AmericaSome seriously talented teenagers will be looking to set the tournament alight this summer in the United States
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsNetherlandsWeghorst to the rescue! Super-sub saves Dutch & dismal DepayThe former Manchester United striker came off the bench to net the winner as Ronald Koeman's side came from behind in Hamburg to secure victory
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsGermanyMagic Musiala & wizard Wirtz light up Euros openerJulian Nagelsmann's side ran riot on Friday as Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can also got on the scoresheet
GOALNXGNEuropean ChampionshipMainoo & the NXGN wonderkids set to shine at Euro 2024Some seriously talented teenagers are looking to announce themselves to the world as they prepare for this summer's tournament in Germany
Getty/GOALAnalysisEnglandEngland's 26-man squad who WON'T be at the EurosEither due to injury, poor form or just being overlooked, Gareth Southgate has left a whole heap of talented players at home this summer
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsArsenalTireless Trossard & superb Saliba carry off-colour ArsenalMikel Arteta's side were not at their best at Old Trafford, but held out under second-half pressure to keep Manchester City honest.
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsChelseaGallagher drives Chelsea comeback on Palmer off-nightThe Blues came back from being 2-0 down at the break to keep their slim hopes of European qualification alive with a point at Villa Park.
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsChelseaNo Palmer, no point: Chelsea stars should be embarrassedMauricio Pochettino's side were missing their top scorer in north London, but that was no excuse for how they surrendered on Tuesday