GOAL OpinionL. MessiThe best players, coaches & teams of the 21st century - rankedAs the curtain comes down on the first quarter of the 21st century, we have been running through the stars who have shone most bright
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsChelseaNeto steps up as Sanchez has another Chelsea stinkerThe Portugal international fired in a stunning equaliser for Enzo Maresca's side after their goalkeeper again conceded an avoidable goal
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsChelseaThat's what they paid for! Caicedo cracker saves ChelseaEnzo Maresca's side fought back to earn a draw at Old Trafford as they missed the chance to go third in the Premier League
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsArsenal WomenRusso runs amok but Arsenal dealt another WSL blowThe Lionesses striker impressed on her return to Leigh Sports Village, but poor play from a set-piece cost the Gunners all three points
GOALPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedCasemiro rolls back the years as Ruud's Red Devils run riotUnited moved on from Erik ten Hag's sacking by flying into the League Cup quarter-finals as they saw off the Foxes
GOALPower rankingsBallon d'OrBallon d'Or 2025: Will Barca stars ruin Vini's revenge tour?Rodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024, so who are the main contenders to succeed the Spaniard?
GOALAnalysisBallon d'OrThe Rondo: Despite Ballon d'Or chaos, was Rodri worthy winner?GOAL writers debate the drama of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Rodri's win and chaos surrounding soccer's marquee event
GOALPower rankingsBallon d'OrBallon d'Or Rankings: Rodri rises to No.1 amid Madrid boycottThe winner will be announced in Paris on Monday, October 28 - so which of the game's biggest stars are true contenders, and who are merely pretenders?
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsChelseaPalmer answers his & Chelsea's critics in perfect fashionThe England midfielder scored one and helped create another at Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca's side got back to winning ways in the Premier League
Getty ImagesWinners & LosersEnglandThe Kane Debate: Can't win without him, can't thrive with himThe Bayern Munich star was largely anonymous in Helsinki on his return from injury, though his team-mates did get the job done
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsEnglandGrealish gets England going as Trent proves he's undroppableLee Carsley's side secured a routine victory in Helsinki but there are still questions to ask of the Three Lions going forward
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsManchester City WomenShaw is inevitable! City's star striker earns late comeback winThe Jamaica international netted twice in the second half at Anfield to ensure Gareth Taylor's side remain on top of the table
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedStay of execution? Outstanding Evans stands tall for Ten HagThough they were far from fluent going forward, United put in a solid defensive showing to earn a point at Villa Park
Getty/GOALAnalysisBarcelonaSzczesny & six players who came back out of retirementThe former Arsenal goalkeeper is set to return to action and fill in for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen at Barcelona
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsArsenalSilky Saka produces another UCL display to savourMikel Arteta's side recorded their first continental victory of the campaign with a relatively routine win over the French champions
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsLiverpoolSalah sends Liverpool top despite disappointing displayThe Egyptian netted the winner from the penalty spot at Molineux as Arne Slot's side made it five wins from six to start the season
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedEriksen goes from hero to zero - but Rashford is undroppableThe Red Devils were held at home by the Dutch side as their Danish midfielder opened the scoring, only to be robbed of possession for the equaliser
Getty ImagesWinners & LosersPremier LeagueRodri's injury - not Stones' strike - the real title-race twistPep Guardiola's side may have rescued a point at the death against the Gunners, but the loss of the midfielder could prove hugely damaging long-term
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester CityStones to the rescue! Super-sub gets City out of jailPep Guardiola's side earned a point deep in stoppage-time after banging down the door throughout the second half against the 10-man Gunners
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsArsenalRidiculous Raya saves Arsenal as Martinelli misfiresThe Spain shot-stopper produced a remarkable double-save to keep out Mateo Retegui in what proved to be the key moment in Thursday's stalemate