Opinion

The Portuguese tactician saw his team receive a reality check at the Emirates Stadium, but there were plenty of positives to take away

Optimism is growing at Old Trafford under the new manager, who will now be eying a major upset against the Gunners on Wednesday

The England winger is a player of real star potential but, as this season has proved, Arne Slot has better options available to him at Anfield

Including world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL counts down the best players in the women's game since 2000...

With 2024 marking the 20th edition of the FIFPRO Men's World 11, GOAL ranks the five best versions ever assembled

The Catalan's recent antics are far too reminiscent of those of his arch nemesis, and he must heed the warning signs before he falls to the same fate

Taking a moment to send our appreciation to the English top-flight's most crucial of players, rather than simply the best

GOAL pays tribute to those in dugouts across the world by counting down the best tacticians of the past 25 years

A draw would not be a bad result in the grand scheme of things, but the Reds cannot pass up the chance to heap more misery on Pep Guardiola

The Blues must stand by their club captain as he faces yet another challenge in his injury-plagued career

The seven-time Women’s Super League champion guided the U.S. to Olympic gold this year, but could she ever enjoy such success with her homeland?

The former Chelsea and Everton boss has a huge task ahead at the Championship club, but could well rise to the challenge

Including Euro 2022 champions, but also runners-up from Euro 2009 and the 2023 World Cup, GOAL ranks England's best women's players since 2000...

The champions are in relegation form as they prepare for what is already shaping up to be a season-defining showdown at Anfield

The chaos of MLS's postseason proves that soccer in the U.S. exists separate from Europe, with no need to compare

The Italian tactician has used two entirely different line-ups in the league and cups, but there are the first signs of his approach causing issues

The relentless Reds sent a message to their Premier League title rivals by taking the European champions apart at Anfield

Los Blancos are nowhere near as good with the France captain in their side, and might just be regretting bringing him in from Paris Saint-Germain

The Reds are basically guaranteed at least a Champions League play-off spot, so the focus should be on Sunday's huge clash with Manchester City

Ten different clubs have lifted Europe's most prestigious trophy since the turn of the millennium - but which side stands out above the rest?

The Red Devils' shot-stopper has put a poor start to life in England behind him and is thriving despite the Old Trafford chaos

Mikel Arteta's side travel to Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday and will get a first-hand glimpse of the striker they truly need

It's a joke that the Premier League leaders could lose their most valuable player for nothing - but nobody at Anfield is laughing right now

A number of players missed the chance to impress the new manager at Portman Road, and may lose their spots in the starting XI as a result

GOAL counts down the finest footballers to have lined out for the Catalan club since 2000 - based on talent, trophies, longevity and impact

The champions have not just lost five games in a row - they are missing the mental resilience that underpinned all their success

In a year which has already seen the 21-year-old enjoy breakthroughs with Tottenham and England, she’s now taking the WSL by storm with the Red Devils

GOAL rules the roost over Spurs' best players during a pivotal, if mostly pot-less, point in their history from the start of the new millennium

The Herons have no choice but to hire a head coach to keep their star man happy as he approaches what could be his last year in MLS