USWNT star Mia Fishel has made the best possible start to her time at Chelsea, with a brilliant header netted on her debut against Tottenham.
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Players from eventual winners Spain, beaten finalists England and three other nations make it into GOAL's best XI from the last month Down Under
Spain were crowned champions of the world on Sunday to conclude what was a truly brilliant Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. With giants like Brazil, Germany and Canada crashing out in the group stages, while underdogs such as Morocco, Jamaica and South Africa made the last 16, it was certainly one of the best tournaments this competition has given us.
There were some exceptional individual performances along the way, too, in all areas of the park, with so many different styles and systems on show Down Under making it all the more interesting.
But who are the 11 players that have made GOAL's World Cup Team of the Tournament?…
Brazil were stunned by an incisive Senegal in a friendly in Portugal, as the unfancied African side ran out 3-2 winners.
Brazil opened the scoring after just 11 minutes, as West Ham's Lucas Paqueta rose to head home Vinicius Jr's brilliant cross.
However, the South American giants saw their lead swiftly extinguished, with Habib Diallo scoring a superb volley after Joelinton had failed to clear his lines.
Marquinhos then handed Senegal a shock lead, as he inadvertently turned a cross into his own goal, and Sadio Mane added a third with a stunning strike from the corner of the box.
Marquinhos managed to get one in the right net, too, turning home from a corner to make it 3-2, but it wasn't enough. Mane added a fourth from the penalty spot late on after Ederson brought down Nicolas Jackson.
GOAL rates Brazil's players from Estadio Jose Alvalade in Portugal.
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Everything you need to know about the new Manchester United kits for 2023-24
Manchester United and adidas continue their partnership in 2023-24, with the Red Devils set to don a new look for the upcoming season. Having previously produced Man Utd gear throughout the 1980s into the early 1990s, the adidas logo returned to Old Trafford in 2015 and both parties will be eager to see success on the field.
The German sportswear giant has produced a variety of unique styles for the Stretford End faithful over the past eight seasons, with a number of retro throwbacks and fresh designs rolled out. While the iconic red home shirt has remained mostly familiar, adidas have experimented with a number of eye-catching away and third kits during the course of their partnership.
The Manchester United 2023-24 home kit was unveiled by adidas on June 27 following a sneak peek at Glastonbury by Manchester-born rapper Aitch.
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The crowd erupted with excitement as they caught a glimpse of the striking red design, representing the iconic colors of the club. This surprise appearance by Aitch wearing the new jersey is heightening the anticipation among football fans for the latest release, along with celebrating the union of sports, art, and culture.
The all-new Manchester United 2023-24 away kit was then later unveiled by adidas on July 24, this jersey, in particular, nods back to the club's early years, reviving the iconic vertical stripes that were last seen two decades ago.
The Manchester United 2023-24 third kit followed with its release on August 8, unveiled in a promotional video featuring Roy Keane.
So, what new kits will Manchester United wear in 2023-24? GOAL takes a look at the jerseys that will be worn by Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and co., including rumours and leaks, plus how to buy them online.
The Premier League champions have had a dream season, but it will be the last hurrah for several players, even if City are reluctant to let some leave
Manchester City face a smaller rebuilding job than any other team in the Premier League this summer. They are on the brink of winning the treble and their substitutes bench is better than the starting XI of many other clubs in the division.
But Pep Guardiola has not achieved everything in his career by standing still, and he is already planning for the future. The likes of Kalvin Phillips and Sergio Gomez have little prospect of staying in the team, while City face a battle to keep Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva at the club.
GOAL analyses who City should keep hold of, who they should send out on loan and who they should cash in on this summer…
Glasgow Rangers fans are gutted after it was revealed Alfredo Morelos has agreed terms with Porto ahead of a move to the Portuguese outfit.
Morelos has been a fantastic forward for the Gers since signing for the club in 2017 – he has managed 94 goals in 182 games for them (Transfermarkt). However, he has been regularly linked with a move away from the club, and he has admitted he wants to play in a more competitive league in the future (Goal.com).
Given he also said more recently that his dream is to play in the Premier League (Radio Caracol), it is therefore a little surprising that he appears to be on his way to Porto. As per Antena 1, Porto have agreed terms with the Colombia international, and the Portuguese outlet is positive the 25-year-old will soon make the switch.
The fans were gutted at the prospect of losing their star man, and they took to social media platform Twitter to share their thoughts.
“Seen a couple things about Morelos to Porto and I feel like I’ve just watched my bird cheat on me, feel sick”
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“If Morelos is away to Porto, I’ll genuinely greet.”
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“Morelos will be missed if the Porto move goes through. He will forever be loved by the Rangers support. If the money is right then we can’t grumble with what he’s given to the club, he deserves his chance to explore and try further his career”
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“Fab tell me if Morelos to Porto is true i’m going to cry”
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“Nothing but good to say for Morelos if he is leaving. Porto is probably the correct level he should be going to if he wants to further his career. It’s going to be a very sad day if it does happen but he’s done all we could ever ask for. King.”
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“NO”
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In other news, Rangers fans rage at this 21/22 reveal.
Wrexham clinched the National League title and sealed promotion to League Two on Saturday – and they're going all-out with celebrations.
One of the most entertaining stories in football over the last few seasons took another turn as Hollywood-backed Wrexham sealed promotion into the Football League for the first time since 2008. The subjects of the docuseries Welcome to Wrexham have electrified their local community while bringing an unprecedented level of global interest to a lower-division club.
The squad managed by Phil Parkinson and carefully assembled by co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds following their 2020 takeover finally got over the line and lifted the National League title in exceptional style, pulling together a record-breaking campaign.
Below, GOAL has rounded up some of the best bits from the Red Dragons' well-deserved celebrations after they recorded a 3-1 win against Boreham Wood to secure their place in League Two.
The Brazilian helped redeem himself with a superb goal in the 4-1 win over Real Betis while Bruno Fernandes also did himself proud.
This was a night to heal the wounds of Anfield and two of the biggest scapegoats from the 7-0 mauling on Merseyside came out swinging against Real Betis.
Antony was electrifying down the right wing and scored a brilliant goal which put United in command again after they had gifted Betis a way back into the game, when Ayoze Perez's controversial goal cancelled out Marcus Rashford's opening strike.
Bruno Fernandes, meanwhile, showed he can indeed be an inspiring captain as well as a talismanic presence in midfield.
The Portuguese topped his performance off with a goal before Wout Weghorst made amends for a series of misses by scoring the fourth goal.
However, David de Gea looked very uncomfortable on the ball and the visiting Spanish fans soured the evening by throwing objects at United supporters.
GOAL breaks down the winners & losers from Old Trafford.
The Reds have already signed Cody Gakpo from PSV, but who could follow him through the door at Anfield?
It looks as if the January transfer window is going to be a busy one for Liverpool.
With the Cody Gakpo deal done, the Reds’ business is well underway as Jurgen Klopp looks to strengthen his squad for what looks like being a tense race for Champions League qualification.
Liverpool currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, but will be hoping to see their form pick up considerably in the second half of the campaign, and the arrival of some new faces in January could aid that process considerably.
But who might be on the agenda? GOAL takes a look at some potential targets for Klopp’s side…
Mohamed Salah was among those on target as Jurgen Klopp's side finished their Dubai Super Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over AC Milan
Darwin Nunez made a goalscoring return to action as Liverpool finished their Dubai Super Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over AC Milan.
The Uruguay international netted twice after replacing Roberto Firmino for the final half hour at the Al-Maktoum Stadium, on a night when both Mohamed Salah and Thiago Alcantara were also on target.
Salah gave the Reds a fifth-minute lead, finishing off after fine work from Joel Matip, but Alexis Saelemaekers' low strike drew the Serie A champions level.
Thiago restored Liverpool's advantage before half-time, arrowing a fine effort into the bottom corner from 25 yards, and Jurgen Klopp's side continued to dominate despite a raft of second-half changes.
One of them was Nunez, and he wrapped up the game in the final eight minutes, first converting coolly after a brilliant pass from fellow sub Bobby Clark, and then finishing from close range after good play from another teenage starlet, Ben Doak.
The game won, Liverpool then missed the chance to add a bonus point to their tally as they were beaten 4-3 in a penalty shootout, with Kostas Tsimikas and Naby Keita both denied from the spot.
Here, GOAL runs through the winners and losers from the Reds' final warm-up game before the season resumes…