Opinion

With Atletico Madrid having finally got rid of their record signing, GOAL selects the costliest mistakes ever made...

The German's enforced exit proves that the Blaugrana remain beset by financial problems - four years after Josep Maria Bartomeu's resignation

The Norwegian is ahead of schedule in his mission to out-score the two greats of the modern game after a refreshing summer away from the game

Another summer of huge spending has left the Blues facing some big decisions over a raft of first-team stars

Los Blancos were held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca in their opening La Liga match of the season in what was a frustrating evening for their forwards

The Blues' owners could earned some rare praise for taking a strong stance against racism but they instead chose to reward it

Enzo Maresca left the ex-Manchester City star out of his first Premier League squad, and a parting of ways may now be best for all concerned

Manchester City are chasing a fifth-successive title, so can anyone edge out Pep Guardiola's side, and who will secure Champions League qualification?

Our writers and editors have put their heads together to come up with where each team will finish in the upcoming campaign

Can the newly-promoted clubs stave off the threat of an immediate return to the Championship? And if they do, who will slip into the bottom three?

As Esme Morgan, Jess Carter and Katie Zelem prepare to feature in the top league in the U.S., GOAL judges the English stars who have done it before

There are no guarantees that the France captain's dream move to the Spanish capital will be an overwhelming success

The transfer window has seen plenty of comings and goings across the English top-flight, but which new arrival will have the biggest impact?

The Blues could be about to spend north of £100 million ($128m) on the two Portuguese attackers in what would be another serious transfer misstep

Blockbuster deals have been in short supply in the current market, with most top clubs spending smart instead of big

After Manchester United recorded their worst-ever finish last season, which team is best placed to perform below expectations this time around?

The once-beloved academy graduate appears to be stuck in a rut, and no longer deserves a guaranteed spot in the Red Devils' line up

There are four members of Emma Hayes' triumphant team in GOAL's Best XI, while one of Brazil's silver medalists also squeezes into the attack

After Aston Villa crashed the top four last season, which team is best placed to perform above expectations in the coming months?

While hope springs eternal heading into a new campaign, there are a number of coaches who will need to avoid a slow start to stay in employment

The Manchester City marksman has finished as the top scorer in each of the past two seasons, so can anyone keep him from a three-peat?

The competition is fading in significance at home, but a move across the pond could give it a lease of new life

The midfielder has been forced out of the club he has been a part of for 16 years as the Blues' soul continues to be picked apart piece by piece

The Argentine gave his all on the pitch, but most of all he represents a shrewd business move which sets the Cityzens up perfectly for the future

The Reds have yet to bring in any new players but are nonetheless shaping up well ahead of the 2024-25 campaign

The Red Devils' tour of the United States has exposed the team's many weaknesses and left the squad depleted just as things start to get serious

The iconic former Red Devils striker is back at Old Trafford, and looks well placed to make just as big an impact as he did in his playing days

Barca are financially hamstrung and haven't made any big moves in the market, while their rivals continue to strengthen

Significant setbacks to Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund have cast a cloud over the 2024-25 season before it's even begun