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Man Utd youngster Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Remember the name, Alejandro Garnacho!

Erik ten Hag's side looked to be heading for a demoralising draw after letting an early lead slip away until the 18-year-old popped up at the death to slide a brilliant winner past goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

Christian Eriksen had opened the scoring after just 14 minutes, netting for the first time for the Red Devils since arriving on a free transfer in the summer.

However, Dan James returned to haunt his former team after the break. The Wales international came off the bench and looked set to break visitors' hearts by nipping in and beating David De Gea from close range.

Indeed Fulham looked the stronger team in the closing stages but were undone in the dying minutes. Garnacho swapped passes with Eriksen and then produced a composed finish to snatch all three points.

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Alejandro Garnacho

Man Utd had looked a little toothless in attack throughout the game but the arrival of the Argentine in the second half brought a pace and energy that had been severely lacking. Garnacho wanted a penalty within minutes of his arrival but saw his appeals turned down. However, he still managed to steal all of the headlines by scoring a late winner. Garnacho showed off his pace to start the move, combined well with Eriksen, and then still had the presence of mind to supply a precise finish.

Christian Eriksen:

The Dane scored his first Man Utd goal after 14 minutes to put the Red Devils ahead at Craven Cottage. A good move ended with Bruno Fernandes’ pass taking a nick on its way to the far post where Eriksen slid in to make it 1-0. That’s now 150 career goals for Eriksen, 53 in the Premier League, and he also becomes the first Dane to score for Man Utd since goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel netted against FC Rotor Volgograd in 1995. Eriksen looked a little tired in the second half but had the intelligence to combine with Garnacho for the winner.

Dan James:

The winger scored his first goal of the season in the second half to make it 1-1 almost immediately after coming off the bench. James arrived in the 58th minute and two minutes later he had found the back of the net. The visitors were caught out on the break when Tom Cairney picked out the substitute and he bundled the ball past David De Gea from close range. James chose not to celebrate but you can bet he was thrilled to net against his former club.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka:

The writing looks to be very much on the wall for Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Man Utd after he was left out of the squad against Fulham. Erik ten Hag was without Diogo Dalot due to suspension but still did not feel the need to turn to Wan-Bissaka. The Dutchman instead used left-back Tyrrell Malacia on the right which seems to suggest Wan-Bissaka really has no place in the manager’s plans at Man Utd.

Tyrell Malacia

The 23-year-old played out of position at right-back and really struggled. Willian had the beating of the youngster throughout the first half, and Fulham repeatedly targeted that flank. He was then nowhere to be seen when Dan James made it 1-1 and it was a surprise to see him last the 90 minutes. Erik ten Hag did have other options on the bench but opted to keep on Malacia at right-back for the whole match.

Harry Maguire:

The centre-back did not see a minute of action at Craven Cottage despite Man Utd being without Dalot and Raphael Varane to injury. Ten Hag instead partnered Lisandro Martinez with Victor Lindelof and opted to put Malacia at right-back. Maguire was spotted warming up in the first half as Malacia struggled but Ten Hag kept faith with the Dutchman. The manager's selection decisions highlight just how far down the pecking order the England international has fallen at Man Utd.

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David de Gea (7/10): Two good saves from Carlos Vinicius and Tim Ream at the start of the second half but couldn't do much about the goal.

Tyrrell Malacia (3/10): The left-back was played out of position on the right and it showed as Fulham targeted his flank. Looked a weak link, really struggled against Willian.

Victor Lindelof (6/10): A better showing from the Swede who had his hands full but coped well.

Lisandro Martinez (8/10): Another excellent showing from the Argentina international.

Luke Shaw (7/10): Did well defensively and put plenty of quality balls into the Fulham penalty area.

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Casemiro (7/10): Won the ball in midfield to set up the goal and looked a cut above in the middle of the park.

Christian Eriksen (8/10): Slid in at the far post to open the scoring but should have added a second just before half-time. Set up Garnacho for the winner.

The 22-year-old has scored just 12 goals at club level and yet Chelsea have just made the winger one of the most expensive players in history…

Shakhtar Donetsk president Rinat Akhmetov had "mixed feelings" about selling Mykhailo Mudryk. On one hand, he wanted to hold on such a talented young player "in order to win European trophies". On the other, how could he possibly turn down an £89 million ($109m) package for an unproven 22-year-old with just 65 senior appearances under his belt?

Indeed, even in a world in which the transfer market has long since gone mad, this deal has made everyone sit up and take notice.

Remember, it wasn't just Chelsea who were willing to pay £62m ($76m) up front for Mudryk, Arsenal had also agreed an identical initial fee with Shakhtar.

And yet this is a player that so few pundits and supporters have ever seen play. So, who is Mykhailo Mudryk and is he really worth such an incredible fee?

GOAL has the lowdown on the Ukrainian and his remarkably rapid rise to the top…

Where it all began

Mudryk was born in Krasnohrad but began his footballing career in nearby Kharkiv, joining Metalist in 2010.

He was just nine at the time and suffered from insomnia. However, everything changed when his grandmother gave him a prayer card of Archangel Michael. Mudryk has been a devout Christian ever since, as underlined by several religious tattoos, the most prominent of which sits on his neck and reads 'Only Jesus'.

His faith in both God and his own ability has fuelled his football career.

He spent four years at Metalist before joining Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, where he began to establish himself as one of Ukrainian football's most exciting under-age stars. Indeed, it came as no surprise when he was snapped up by Shakhtar in 2016.

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Two years after arriving at Shakhtar, Mudryk made his first senior appearance in a Ukrainian Cup match against Olimpik Donetsk, handed his professional debut at 17 by then-coach Paulo Fonseca.

However, it was clear that this was a raw talent not quite ready for the first team, and Mudryk was loaned to Arsenal Kyiv for the second half of the 2018-19 campaign.

He returned to make his first Ukrainian League appearance for Shaktar the following season, but went back out on loan in 2020, this time joining Desna Chernihiv. It was only after returning for a second time that Mudryk really began to make an impact.

Indeed, he made 19 appearances and scored two goals before the 2021-22 season was cut short because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last March. He had played particularly well in Shakhtar's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the group stage of the Champions League, effectively announcing himself to the rest of Europe, and drawing a round of applause from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd in the process, after tormenting Dani Carvajal with an exhilarating exhibition of his pace and trickery.

There was even talk of a Premier League transfer during the summer, with the likes of Everton and Brentford expressing an interest in his services. However, Mudryk was already targeting a transfer to a top team.

"With all due respect, I will definitely not be moving to Brentford," he told . "They're a mid-table Premier League side that doesn't compete in European cups. For me, the most important thing is the Champions League."

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The reason for the sudden interest among Europe's elite was Mudryk's improvement during the first half of the current campaign, particularly in terms of his finishing. Despite the constant praise for his skillset, there had been reservations before the season began over his end product.

However, he's now added goals to his game, netting 10 times in all competitions before the break for the World Cup – and thrice in the group stage of the Champions League – as well as contributing nine assists.

The feeling was, then, at both Chelsea and Arsenal, that they couldn't afford to wait any longer to make their move, given Mudryk's value was only likely to increase between now and the end of 2022-23.

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What first grabs your attention is Mudryk's incredible pace. There was no quicker player on show in the group stage of this season's Champions League. Literally. He clocked a top speed of 36.6 km/h – a figure only matched by Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele. What's more, Mudryk believes that he can run even faster. He is confident that he can hit 40 km/h.

Mudryk is also wonderfully agile, which can be at least partially attributed to the fact that his mother only agreed to let him take up football as a child if he also did dance lessons.

Then there's the fact that he often looks as comfortable striking the ball with his left foot as he does his right.

It is this combination of pace, nimbleness and two-footedness which makes him a nightmare for defenders in one-v-one situations, as he is capable of racing away in either direction.

As the English top-flight prepares to return after the World Cup, GOAL picks the best combined XI from the opening months of the campaign

We've reached the (not-quite) halfway point of the 2022-23 Premier League, and as the English top-flight returns following the break for the World Cup, it's easy to forget some of the fascinating storylines that were being played out over the autumn.

Are Arsenal really title contenders? How are Newcastle already challenging for the top four? And is Erling Haaland a cyborg?

The season has also seen some new Premier League faces take the division by storm, while some of the more established names have taken their game to new heights.

GOAL has included a blend of both for our Team of the Season so far…

Getty ImagesGK: Nick Pope (Newcastle)

Newcastle could have easily stuck with Martin Dubravka this summer, who enjoyed a strong end to the 2021-22 season.

However, Burnley's relegation provided them with an golden opportunity to snap up one of the Premier League's most underappreciated goalkeepers at a knockdown price.

Since sealing his £10 million ($11.5m) move to St James' Park, Pope has helped the Magpies register one of the best defensive records in the Premier League.

He has also addressed a key criticism that has been levelled at him in recent years. In the past, Pope has been accused of being unable to play with his feet and sweep up long passes. However, this season, no goalkeeper comes close to the amount of defensive actions he's completed outside the penalty area. Just call him Nick Neuer.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Kieran Trippier (Newcastle)

Another example of Newcastle's smart recruitment since their takeover, Kieran Trippier just edges out the imperious Ben White for GOAL's Team of the Season so far.

The right-back has bounced back strongly from the metatarsal injury that saw him miss a decent portion of the previous campaign, notching goals and assists at a very impressive rate for a defender.

More than that, his experience and leadership have been vital in helping the Magpies see out several mightily-impressive results this season. He has also been handed the role of de-facto captain in the absence of Jamaal Lascelles.

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Arsenal fans had to wait an eternity to see William Saliba pull on the red shirt, and he has not hesitated in making up for lost time.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Frenchman has been the best defender in the league so far, combining near-perfection on the ball with a reading of the game the defies his relatively-tender years.

He's even chipped in with some goals, nodding home to make the breakthrough against Brentford and also adding some gloss to the scoreline in the Gunners' victory over Bournemouth.

Still only 21, the sky's the limit for Saliba, who is seeing his patience rewarded this season. And to think, there's was even talk of Arsenal parting ways with him in the not-so-distant past…

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Lisandro Martinez has only been in the Premier League for a matter of months, but his redemption arc is already complete.

After a sloppy display on his debut against Brighton, the pundits were quick to stick the knife in, with Jamie Carragher infamously quipping that short kings like him would never make it in England.

'The Butcher' did not let this negativity affect him though, and has since gone on to calm things down at the heart of the Manchester United defence.

He may not have been perfect since joining from Ajax, but the bouncebackability he's shown deserves massive credit.

The Gunners lost both William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu to injury before suffering a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Sporting CP.

Arsenal are out of Europe, but the true cost of this penalty shootout defeat against Sporting CP may not be known for some while yet.

How Mikel Arteta’s side respond to such a demoralising and energy-sapping loss will be crucial, with the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace looming large on Sunday.

They have to somehow pick themselves up and go again, because they can’t afford to let this defeat derail their title bid at such a crucial stage of the season.

But with Takehiro Tomiyasu and William Saliba going off injured before half-time against Sporting, the knock-on effects of this bruising encounter could be huge for the Gunners.

They will look back at their performance with real regret. They had the chance to put the tie to bed when Granit Xhaka gave them an early lead, but they failed to kill the visitors off and were made to pay the penalty.

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Pedro Goncalves' stunning long-range goal deservedly drew Sporting level and then Antonio Adan’s heroics were enough to send the Portuguese champions through, with the keeper pulling off several fine saves in extra-time before making the crucial stop in the penalty shootout to deny Gabriel Martinelli and send his side through.

GOAL breaks down the winners & losers from Emirates Stadium…

Getty ImagesWINNER: Pedro Goncalves

Sometimes you see a goal that just takes the breath away and this was one of those occasions.

Granit Xhaka’s pass to Jorginho was not the best, but there seemed to be nothing on when the loose ball fell into the path of Pedro Goncalves.

But the vision that he showed to spot Aaron Ramsdale off his line was remarkable, as was the ability he demonstrated to lob the backpedalling keeper perfectly from just inside the Arsenal half.

It was a quite stunning goal from Goncalves, one that will be shown for years to come.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesLOSER: Fabio Vieira

Arsenal’s Portuguese playmaker was impressive in last week’s first leg, but he had a real off night in the return fixture in north London.

Perhaps he was trying too hard to impress his fellow countrymen, but very little that he tried came off during a performance which got worse as the game wore on.

Vieira has been looking much more at home in recent weeks and has been having more and more influence on games, but this was not a night where he took a step back in terms of his progress.

With Martin Odegaard only named on the bench, this was a big opportunity for Vieira to stamp his authority on a game from a creative point of view.

It was one he couldn’t take, however, and it was no surprise when Odegaard eventually replaced him.

WINNER: Antonio Adan

The Sporting keeper was the hero of the night for the visitors.

While Goncalves’ goal will steal the headlines, the visitors would have been heading home disappointed had it not been for their keeper’s extra-time heroics.

First, he pushed Leandro Trossard’s shot onto the post after the Arsenal forward had raced clean through. Then, he made two excellent stops in quick succession to deny Gabriel Magalhaes from successive set-piece situations in the closing stages.

To top it all off, Adan made the crucial save in the shootout, guessing right to keep out Martinelli’s weak effort, paving the way for Nuno Santos to score the decisive penalty.

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Getty ImagesLOSER: Arsenal's injured duo

Arsenal celebrations in the aftermath of Xhaka’s goal were quickly cut short by the sight of Saliba limping off.

The French centre-back has been a hugely influential player this season, starting every single Premier League game for Mikel Arteta’s side.

So, the prospect of him potentially facing a spell on the sidelines would be a massive blow at this crucial stage of the season.

And the injury was made even worse as it came on the back of Takehiro Tomiyasu being replaced just a short time earlier.

The extent of both injuries will become clearer over the coming days, but Tomiyasu was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and Mikel Arteta admitted the problem appeared to be a serious one.

As long as Ben White stays fit, a long lay-off for the Japan international would at least be manageable, but losing Saliba would represent a significant problem.

Arsenal do at least have the international break coming up, which could limit the amount of games he could miss, but it was still a very worrying sight.

The centre-back partnership of Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes has been the bedrock of Arsenal’s defence all season and the last thing Arteta would want would be for that to be broken up now.

Carlo Ancelotti's much-changed side slipped to a 2-0 defeat in San Sebastian, leaving Barcelona within touching distance of winning La Liga

Eder Militao's second-half error, followed by a sending-off for Dani Carvajal, led Real Madrid to a 2-0 defeat against Champions League hopefuls Real Sociedad in San Sebastian on Tuesday.

La Real enjoyed a more convincing first half, putting pressure on a much-changed Madrid line up. Martin Zubimendi came the closest to breaking the deadlock, with the Barcelona transfer target rattling the bar from five yards out after mistiming his effort.

They capitalised on that pressure early in the second half, as Militao's wayward pass fell to the feet of Take Kubo, who couldn't miss against his former club.

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Madrid's evening got even more difficult after Carvajal was given his marching orders for an admittedly soft second yellow with 30 minutes to play, and the hosts grabbed a second to put things beyond doubt late on, as substitute Ander Barrenetxea drifted inside Lucas Vazquez and fired the ball into the bottom corner.

Los Blancos have nothing else to play for in La Liga. Barcelona have the title all-but wrapped up, and there is only a slim chance that Madrid will finish below second place. Attention, then, turns to their Champions League semi-final with Manchester City, and if this is all a warm up, it's not a particularly convincing one.

GOAL rates Real Madrid's players from Estadio de Anoeta…

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Thibaut Courtois (5/10):

Made one excellent save to keep the game tied at 0-0 in the first half. Perhaps shouldn't have been beaten at his near post for the second goal.

Dani Carvajal (5/10):

Sent off in the second half for picking up two yellows in quick succession. Was struggling until then.

Eder Militao (4/10):

Appeared to pick up a knock in the first half, but played through it. Would perhaps have been better off exiting the game, as he played Kubo in for La Real's opener.

Antonio Rudiger (6/10):

Struggled to deal with the powerful Sorloth. Some of his passing was woeful.

Nacho (5/10):

Given a nightmarish evening by Kubo. Looked tired by the end of things.

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Dani Ceballos (4/10):

Lost the most duels on the pitch, didn't create a single chance. One of his worst performances of the season.

Aurelien Tchouameni (6/10):

Some nice touches and measured distribution, but was never given the time on the ball to be expressive.

Toni Kroos (6/10):

Passed efficiently, as per usual. Forced a smart save in the second half. Sacrificed for a right-back after Carvajal was sent off.

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Marco Asensio (5/10):

Keeps following standout showings with disappearing acts. Does he deserve a new contract?

Mariano Diaz (5/10):

Touched the ball 13 times in 58 disappointing minutes.

Rodrygo (7/10):

Completed eight dribbles, but was ineffective around the goal in an unfamiliar right-wing position.

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Alvaro Rodriguez (6/10):

A straight swap for Mariano. More mobile up front, but couldn't change things.

Lucas Vazquez (5/10):

Brought on for right-back cover after Carvajal was sent off. Lost for the home side's second.

Sergio Arribas (N/A):

Made his second appearance of the season to chase a lost cause.

Carlo Ancelotti (4/10):

His hand was largely forced by a series of injuries and suspensions, but Ancelotti didn't get the best out of a heavily-rotated side. The midfield trio of Kroos, Tchouameni and Ceballos, in particular, was disappointing. At the other end, Madrid were simply ineffective without Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema. It's easy to wonder if the manager could have made more drastic changes, but he was predictable, and Madrid suffered for it.

GOAL assesses the best performers and biggest disappointments in a season to remember for Erik ten Hag's side

Manchester United got back to where they feel they belong this season, or at least closer to it. Erik ten Hag has overseen the club's instant return to the Champions League and delivered a first trophy in six years during his first campaign in charge.

He also ensured the team were competitive in all competitions, reaching the final of the FA Cup and doing themselves proud in their narrow defeat by Manchester City, while making it to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, beating Barcelona on the way.

There have also been some wonderful individual performances. Marcus Rashford has had the best season of his life, Bruno Fernandes has been remarkably consistent while Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro have been wonderful new signings.

There have also been a few shockers – we're looking at you David de Gea – and some horrendous defeats, such as the 7-0 thrashing by Liverpool and the shock 4-0 beating by Brentford. But overall it has been a positive season that fans will look back on fondly.

GOAL rates United's players after an eventful and exciting campaign…

Getty 28Jack Butland – N/A

Didn't play a minute of football after joining on loan from Crystal Palace in January.

AdvertisementGetty Images27Donny van de Beek – 2/10

The midfielder had had a torrid two seasons at the club and it was no case of third time lucky. He got very limited action despite having the best moments of his career under Ten Hag at Ajax, and just when it looked like he could get more regular football after the World Cup, he suffered a season-ending knee injury against Bournemouth.

Getty Images26Anthony Elanga – 3/10

Given very few opportunities after breaking through to the first team last season, but when he did get a chance he struggled to make an impact, scoring no goals and providing only two assists in 10 matches in all competitions.

He is likely to leave either on loan or permanently in the summer, which is a shame considering all the excitement around him last year.

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Getty Images25Martin Dubravka – 3/10

Made just two appearances in a United shirt in the Carabao Cup before being recalled from his loan by Newcastle. That meant he was cup-tied and not allowed to play in the final against the Red Devils, but did at least earn a winners' medal.

The Caribbean minnows have overcome many obstacles to make it to their first senior global tournament, and they could spring a surprise or two

Eight teams are playing in their first Women's World Cup this summer, but none have a more miraculous story then Haiti. Since President Jovenel Moise was assassinated in 2021, violent gangs have seized control of the country, with an unelected government unable to calm the situation. There has been a sharp rise in violent crime, murder and kidnapping, with the country's calls for assistance falling on deaf ears across the international community.

Most recently, the UN revealed that due to a lack of funding, their food relief programme would be unable to assist as many as 100,000 people in the nation's capital, Port-au-Prince. It is a truly catastrophic situation, only exacerbated by recent natural disasters, and it deserves more attention.

Haitian football has endured a difficult period recently too. In November 2020, FA president Yves Jean-Bart was removed from his post amid allegations of sexual abuse. Jean-Bart denies any wrongdoing.

Haiti's performance at the tournament won't solve these crises, but their mere presence in Australia and New Zealand will be a much-needed symbol of pride for those back home. As midfielder Ruthny Mathurin has put it, the squad are fighting to make people realise that "some people like the country still. Some people fight for it."

Les Grenadieres' World Cup kicks-off against European champions England on July 22 in Brisbane. It will be the biggest game of the players' lives and they'll be desperate to put in a good showing.

FIFAA long road to get here

Haiti's route to Australia and New Zealand began in February with the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship. The tournament, which has been won by the United States in all but two of its 11 iterations, acted as World Cup qualifiers for the confederation.

To make it to the CONCACAF W Championship proper, Haiti had to top a group containing Cuba, Honduras, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the British Virgin Islands. They duly obliged, winning each of their four qualification games and racking up a 44 goal difference.

The next stage of the tournament was less straightforward. Haiti were placed in Group A, where they faced daunting matches against the U.S. and Jamaica – both of which they lost heavily.

However, a third-placed finish was secured courtesy of an outstanding 3-0 victory over hosts Mexico. Roselord Borgella got them off to a flying start with an early penalty, before Nerilia Mondesir also netted from the spot in the 67th minute. Sherly Jeudy then added some gloss to the scoreline shortly after Mexico had Greta Espinoza sent off.

This result ensured Haiti's progression to the inter-confederation play-offs. The semi-final draw was kind, with Les Grenadieres romping to a 4-0 victory over Senegal. This set up a winner-takes-all meeting with Chile in Auckland back in February – and it was a dramatic affair.

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The South Americans went into the tie as favourites and thought they'd taken the lead when Daniele Zamora met Yessenia Lopez's free-kick, but the forward's poked effort trickled past the post.

Instead, it would be Haiti who took the lead, with Melchie Dumornay bursting through on goal on the stroke of half-time and producing a wondrous finish into the top corner. The underdogs were far from comfortable in the second half, but defended gallantly and had the chance to rubber-stamp the victory in the 88th minute when they were awarded a penalty.

However, captain Nerilia Mondesir saw her spot kick saved, sparking fears that Haiti were going to let it slip – particularly when Chile struck the crossbar a few minutes later.

Dumornay had other ideas, though. Set free by a clever reverse pass from Mondesir, the Lyon star finished precisely to spark wild celebrations from her team-mates. Maia Jose Rojas' goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time made it slightly less comfortable than it could have been, but in the end it didn't matter. Haiti were going to the World Cup.

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No prizes for guessing who Haiti's World Cup hopes hinge on. NXGN 2022 winner Dumornay has been tipped to become one of the best players in the world for some time, and this summer she completed a marquee move to Lyon.

Before deciding on the French champions, as many as 50 clubs were interested in signing the wonderkid – a good indication of just how highly she is rated around the world.

Dumornay is best described as the complete midfielder. Despite her tender age, she dominates her opponents physically with driving runs, but is also an exquisite technician. Her footballing intelligence is off the charts toom and a move to Lyon, where she'll get to test herself against some of Europe's best on a regular basis, is only going to make her a better player.

She demonstrated her importance to Haiti throughout qualification, but particularly in that decisive Chile game. The fact she barely celebrated the goal that took her nation to the World Cup also speaks to her supreme confidence. She knows how good she is, and she's ready to take the World Cup by storm.

Coach Nicolas Delepine agrees, telling recently: "'When there's not much at all between teams, you're looking for her to do something. There are other stars in the side alongside her who can pop up and get her the ball, so that she can be the difference. She's also one of those players who makes her team-mates play better."

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Look the part for this summer's blockbuster football matches

You can't beat a summer football tournament, and this year has no shortage of fantastic football action, with the 2023 Women's World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand.

👕 Shop the Nike National Team kit collection

Nike unveiled their National Team kit collection earlier in the year, and the brand worked closely with each federation to thoughtfully design its respective kits. They all are Inspired by each country's distinct identities and diverse communities, with intricate details and unique colours and patterns.

If you're looking forward to supporting your team loud and proud, there's nothing like an official team jersey to show where your allegiance lies. Nike is sponsoring some of the biggest national sides in the tournament, including the World Cup holders, the USA and the current European champions, England.

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The USA are looking favourite to retain their title, but other contenders have fielded strong squads like Spain, France and Brazil. England, who have lost several players due to injury before the tournament, still have some strong players in their midst and could surprise a few doubters.

So, whether you're having a chilled-out World Cup and watching at home, hosting amazing watch parties, or visiting the pub for an old-fashioned vibe with friends and family – we look at all of the Nike federation kits so that you can support your national side in style.

Shop: Nike's National Team kit collection

Australia's National Women's World Cup kits celebrate its diverse country and community. The typography for both kits is a new and custom look, reflecting a modern twist on their traditional numbers. The home kit features a created-by-hand acrylic pour and marbling pattern, illustrating Australia's diverse country and culture as well as the transformation and dedication of the national team over time. The turquoise away kit looks to the future and represents a vibrant, energetic, and forward-thinking nation.

Inspired by the Amazon, the Brazil National Team Collection weaves together a distinct look through a tropical foliage pattern. The yellow home kit highlights the beautiful Amazon ecosystem through the pattern’s knit textures. The blue away kit plays into the landscape’s deep, bright jungle colours. The away kit carries through a variation of the tropical foliage pattern, this time appearing on the sleeves. 

The Canada National Team Collection focuses on the country’s traditional red and white. The red and black home kit features a bold evolution of their iconic geometric maple leaf design, while the away kit highlights the tean's traditional red and white look. 

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China’s National Team Collection shines a spotlight on China’s traditional colours of red and yellow, a combination deeply rooted in China’s identity and culture. The home kit is inspired by the iconic  symbol, a traditional Chinese stylized cloud associated with good luck and good fortune. The away kit features a bright yellow hue, the second of their traditional colours. 

The China kit is currently unavailable to buy in the UK, USA or Australia.

Christian Pulisic is reportedly set to be dropped to the bench by AC Milan for their 2023-24 Champions League opener against Newcastle.

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American started the season brightlyStruggled in derby disasterCould lose place for Magpies meetingWHAT HAPPENED?

The United States international is among those set to pay the price for failing to make an impact in a humiliating 5-1 derby defeat to arch-rivals Inter. Change is on the cards on the back of that disastrous display in Serie A.

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According to , Stefano Pioli has spent the 24 hours after suffering a humbling setback against the Nerazzurri mulling over his options. He is expected to tinker with his starting XI for a home date with Newcastle on Tuesday.

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Pulisic is said to be among those under threat, with the USMNT star set to be denied an early reunion with Premier League opponents that he faced on a regular basis across four years at Chelsea. He may figure at some point against the Magpies, but it is claimed that Nigeria international winger Samuel Chukwueze is poised to get the nod on the right wing.

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Fikayo Tomori, who was suspended against Inter, is set to slot back in as Simon Kjaer drops out. Pulisic will be disappointed if he does find himself on the bench, with the 24-year-old having scored in back-to-back Serie A games at the start of the season.

The Inter defender scored an unlikely brace as Didier Deschamps' charges came from behind to defeat the Scots 4-1

France were forced to come from behind but eventually ran out comfortable 4-1 winners as they saw off Scotland on Tuesday night in Lille.

The Scots took a shock lead through Billy Gilmour but it was France who were the masters of their own downfall, as Eduardo Camavinga inexplicably passed the ball to his opponent in the six-yard box, allowing him to shoot under no pressure.

Benjamin Pavard, though, restored parity with a superb header at the front post from a curling Antoine Griezmann corner. The defender then added an unlikely second with another brave header, getting on the end of a clever Kylian Mbappe delivery from the left flank. Mbappe was then on the scoresheet himself, netting from the penalty spot after Olivier Giroud was fouled by Liam Cooper in the area.

In the second half, France dominated proceedings once more, and substitute Kingsley Coman added a fourth with a vicious volley after Griezmann hit the bar from close range.

GOAL rates France's players from Stade Pierre-Mauroy…

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Mike Maignan (6/10):

Had no chance with Gilmour's goal. Always had full command of his area and made a good save from Armstrong late on to keep the score at 4-1.

Jonathan Clauss (5/10):

His distribution left something to be desired but he was solid enough defensively down the right flank, even if he was never really tested.

Benjamin Pavard (8/10):

Scored an excellent header to level proceedings and then scored the second, heading in Mbappe's clever cross. Sprayed the ball around from centre-back too in a virtuoso performance.

Ibrahima Konate (7/10):

Comfortable and composed at centre-back, dealing with Scotland's aerial threat with little fuss.

Theo Hernandez (6/10):

Got up and down the left flank and was never in any danger. A solid outing.

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Antoine Griezmann (7/10):

Superb delivery from a corner to allow Pavard to level things up. Hit the bar before Coman's goal. An orchestrator's performance, keeping the ball moving. Subbed late on.

Aurelien Tchouameni (6/10):

A superb range of passing, and was always open to receive the ball. Never really pressed, but did what he needed to do efficiently.

Eduardo Camavinga (4/10):

Made a truly inexplicable error to gift Gilmour his goal, literally passing the ball to his Scotland counterpart in the six-yard box. Steady otherwise, keeping the ball moving, but such mistakes cannot be afforded in competitive fixtures.

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Ousmane Dembele (5/10):

Some good runs when he had the chance to show his pace but struggled to truly impact the game in the final third. Replaced by Coman in the second half.

Olivier Giroud (7/10):

Won the penalty after Liam Cooper pulled him down in the area. A constant outlet, holding the ball up with supreme confidence, even if he didn't have many goal-scoring chances himself. Replaced by Marcus Thuram on the hour.

Kylian Mbappe (8/10):

Provided the ball for Pavard's second goal, then scored from the penalty spot to make it 3-1. Terrified the Scotland defence whenever he had the ball, and while he couldn't score from open play, this was a bustling, skilful performance.

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Marcus Thuram (5/10):

On for Giroud. Crashed the ball against the crossbar when sent through by Coman but he probably should have scored.

Kingsley Coman (8/10):

Replaced Dembele. Scored a wonderful goal, firing a vicious volley in off the crossbar after Griezmann missed from close range. Sent Thuram away with a great ball but he could only hit the bar. As good a cameo as you'll see.

Youssouf Fofana (6/10):

Replaced Griezmann. Always looked to play the ball forward.

Boubacar Kamara (6/10):

On for Tchouameni. Much like the man he replaced, kept the ball moving and didn't need to do much more.

Randal Kolo Muani (N/A):

On for Mbappe for the final few minutes.

Castello Lukeba (N/A):

Made his debut for France as a late sub.

Didier Deschamps (8/10):

Deschamps got this pretty much spot on; France dominated, he was able to rest some key players given the scoreline, and Les Bleus are starting to look ominous ahead of Euro 2024. A good night's work.