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1. Yamal isn't Barca's new Messi - but comparisons are fair
   The Spain wonderkid has opened the new season in spectacular fashion, and the sky is the limit if he doesn't get carried away with his own hype
2. Post-Hayes Chelsea face fight to maintain WSL superiority
   The five-time defending champions face a fight to maintain their superiority within the English game under their new coach
3. Haaland finally misfires as Man City draw a UCL blank
   The Norwegian hitman had little luck getting on the ball as the Serie A side held out for a hard-earned point in a repeat of the 2023 final
4. Russo goes missing as Hacken punish Arsenal in UWCL upset
   A shock 1-0 defeat against the Swedes has left Jonas Eidevall's side needing to come from behind in the second leg
5. Miedema nets first Man City goal but Park steals the show in Paris
   Mary Fowler and Chloe Kelly were also on the scoresheet as Gareth Taylor's side all-but-secured their return to the UWCL proper after three years away
6. Transfers LIVE: Chelsea ready to offload Mudryk in January
   GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from around the world
7. Konate & Van Dijk lead from the front in Liverpool comeback
   The centre-backs proved too much to handle in the opposition penalty area as the Reds picked up a win at San Siro
8. Rudiger to the rescue! Madrid & Mbappe labour to UCL win
   The defending European champions scraped a 3-1 win after turning in another middling performance at Santiago Bernabeu

Must-read opinion and expert analysis

1. 
   TBT: Remember Lloyd's hat-trick in USWNT World Cup final?
   In the summer of 2015 against Japan, Carli Lloyd scored the fastest hat-trick in World Cup history
2. MLS MVP rankings: Benteke, Puig make a case and Messi's back
   2024 MLS MVP voting will open in the coming weeks, and here are the top candidates entering the homestretch
3. 
   Worst case to World-Class? Prolific Pulisic nears that status
   The winger is scoring goals for fun, but can Pulisic become America’s first ‘World-Class’ men's player?
4. Horan, Fox, Albert and other USWNT stars to watch abroad
   USWNT have eight players representing European teams for what is set to be a thrilling 2024-25 campaign
5. 'Shut those voices up'- Wed Convo with resilient Zack Steffen
   GOAL sat down with the American goalkeeper to discuss his toughest moments, and why he has high hopes for the future

This is the Premier League

1. Ten Hag's double injury update on Hojlund and Mount
   Erik ten Hag says he will ease Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount back into the fold at Manchester United after both returned to training.
2. 📽️ | Martial receives welcome from thousands of AEK fans
   Anthony Martial has signed with Greek side AEK Athens and the former Manchester United was given a grand welcome by fans as he landed in Greece.
3. Cooper insists Leicester have 'proof' VAR was WRONG
   Leicester City boss Steve Cooper claims that the club have "proof" that VAR did not work correctly during their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
4. 'She may just blow one day' - Goodman warned about Kilner
   The Kyle Walker, Annie Kilner and Lauryn Goodman saga seems to be no closer to an end, as Goodman has been warned Kilner could 'blow one day'.

Transfer news and done deals 🤝

1. Chelsea make loan decision on Estevao Willian
   Chelsea have decided not to loan out Estevao Willian when he joins the club from Palmeiras next summer.
2. No starts & 62 PL mins – Will Darwin mull over Liverpool exit?
   Darwin Nunez has made no starts under Arne Slot, and seen only 62 minutes of Premier League football, so could he start to consider a Liverpool exit?
3. Chelsea prepared to offload £88m flop Mudryk in January
   Chelsea could part ways with Mykhailo Mudryk in January as Marseille show interest in signing the winger.
4. AC Milan considering axing Fonseca as they shortlist replacements
   AC Milan already considering parting ways with manager Paulo Fonseca as they have started looking for alternative candidates.

Video

1. Nathan Tella proves he's a football quiz master 🧠
   Bayer Leverkusen star Nathan Tella takes on Front Three content creator Ali Mallah in an intense Trivia Path challenge
2. WATCH: GOAL's Front Three take on new Trivia Path challenge
   GOAL's Front Three are back with their Trivia Path quiz, but can David beat special guest Fiago in their latest chaotic challenge?
3. 'Boom!' - Nathan Tella vs Front Three in Tic Tac Toe
   Bayer Leverkusen star Nathan Tella joins the Front Three family to try his luck at Football Tic Tac Toe!
4. Luke Shaw & Front Three go head-to-head!
   Man Utd and England left-back Luke Shaw takes on Front Three's Juwon and Ali in a series of Football Tic Tac Toe challenges
5. Ivan Toney makes BIG Lionel Messi penalty claim 👀
   The Brentford forward, and team-mate Rico Henry, chatted with GOAL and HD Cutz during an episode of The LineUp.

Queens of football 👑

1. 'My dream' - Bronze reveals ambition after joining Chelsea
   Lionesses star Lucy Bronze has revealed her true ambition following her move to Chelsea as she prepares for her return to the Women's Super League.
2. Hampton opens up on battle with Earps to be Lionesses' No.1
   Lionesses star Hannah Hampton has opened up on the battle with Mary Earps to be England's No.1, after seeing more opportunities under Sarina Wiegman.
3. 📽️ | Luiz mobbed while watching Lehmann & Juve face Earps
   Douglas Luiz was mobbed by Juventus supporters while attending a Women’s Champions League fixture featuring Alisha Lehmann and Mary Earps.
4. Man City visa blunder forces Shaw to miss UCL qualifier
   Manchester City will be without Khadija Shaw for their Champions League qualifier against Paris FC due to a visa blunder.
5. Lionesses star Earps raring to go ahead of new season with PSG
   Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps has made it clear she is raring to go for the new season with Paris Saint-Germain.

Superstars of the future

1. 25 NXGN wonderkids to watch in the Champions League
   A number of young players have made a name for themselves in Europe's premier club competition, and the latest batch could be the best yet
2. 'Liverpool's Pogba' can become a star under Slot
   The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has already made history at Anfield - now the goal is for him to become a first-team regular
3. NXGN 20 for 2034: Wonderkids set to shine at Saudi World Cup
   GOAL takes a look at 20 highly-rated wonderkids who could thrive at the 2034 World Cup, which Saudi Arabia is bidding to host
4. Why Man City are tracking Portugal & Sporting's teen star
   The 17-year-old is making a big impact at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, and could be bound for the Premier League if he stays on his current trajectory

The Chaaaaaampions 🎶

1. Henry hides his face after Abdo's embarrassing mistake
   Thierry Henry had to hid his face behind his notes after Kate Abdo made an embarrassing mistake while hosting CBS Sports' Champions League show.
2. Man City facing catastrophic ban from ALL competitions
   Manchester City are reportedly facing the catastrophic threat of being banned from all competitions if they are found guilty of FFP breaches.
3. Akanji reveals major problem with Man City's new Oasis kit
   Manuel Akanji revealed a major problem with Manchester City's new Oasis tribute kit after their Champions League stalemate with Inter.
4. Kane's Bayern transfer defended despite ongoing trophy curse
   Harry Kane was right to join Bayern Munich even though he failed to win a trophy in his first season with the Bavarian giants, Sergio Aguero has said.

Kits, boots and football culture

1. Miami's Messi & Suarez top MLS jersey sales for 2024
   2024 MLS kit sales numbers have been released, and Miami's superstars stand alone at the top.
2. Soccer cleats: latest releases in 2024
   Shop the best soccer cleat releases of the year in one place
3. Barcelona 2024-25 kits: Third jersey out now! 🟢⚪
   Everything you need to know about the new Barcelona kits for the 2024-25 season.
4. EA FC 25 USMNT player ratings: Pulisic gets major upgrade
   Check out the top-rated U.S. mens national team players for your EA FC 25 squads
5. EA FC 25 USWNT player ratings: Smith, Swanson lead group
   After claiming Olympic glory in Paris, the USWNT boast some high-rated cards in EA FC 25