Opinion

The Blues are rank underdogs in the pursuit of the flying Athletic Club winger, but landing him would be a transformative statement of intent

Every summer, GOAL will publish its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

Les Bleus have the most talented squad at the Summer Games, as well as the support of an expectant home crowd

The Argentine has now won three major international titles in three years, but it's clear that his body is starting to betray him

The 21-year-old's talent is beyond dispute, but there have long been rumours that his attitude annoys team-mates

Every summer, GOAL will publish its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

The Red Devils cannot afford a bad start to the 2024-25 season, and much will depend on who is selected to start on the flanks

The captain played through the pain barrier to help his country, but in the end he held them back and needs to step aside

The tactician has dragged himself from the bottom of English football to dine at the top table - and it's time he got the No. 1 job

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The Three Lions were outplayed by Spain in Berlin's showpiece event, which felt like a definitive end point for the manager

The curtain has fallen on a fascinating tournament in Germany, and our all-star XI is full of the key men who helped Spain emerge triumphant

The football federation's mismanagement turned a landmark moment into a foreboding summer for soccer in the U.S.

The Three Lions' captain was the biggest disappointment of all, but the level of talent emerging in all areas means the future should be bright

The tournament has provided a stage for two young guns to explode into mainstream consciousness

The divisive England coach has united a nation behind his team just in time for the European Championship final against Spain

The Real Madrid superstar is one of a number of high-profile players to miss out on inclusion but there is room for the game's next superstar...

The Aston Villa striker is far more mobile than the captain and must start if the Three Lions are to stand a chance of beating La Roja

The annual prize nearly always goes to goal-scorers, but Manchester City's team player warrants belated individual recognition

RB Leipzig's talisman is ready to take the next step at club level - and the Etihad Stadium is calling after a stunning summer

The 17-year-old failed to make an impact at his first major international tournament as the Selecao crashed out in the quarter-finals

The Three Lions boss deserves respect after reaching a second major final, regardless of the achievement being more down to luck than judgement

There's simply no hiding the fact that the Barcelona winger is a truly special talent capable of defining an era

The Three Lions have been a tough watch in Germany, but they might just end up as European champions

The stakes couldn't be higher for Gareth Southgate and he needs to make the toughest decision of all in Dortmund - dropping his captain

The 'beautiful game' has been made to look so ugly by England and France, making a victory for the most exciting team in the tournament imperative

Gareth Southgate's No.7 is already the best-loved player in the squad and has exactly what it takes to be an all-time great

The 25-year-old has been little more than a passenger in Germany, and it may be wise for his manager to take him out of the firing line

The Real Madrid winger is yet to find his best for his country - that will need to change in Copa America quarterfinals