goal
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Xavi's corner set up the winner for Puyol in the 2010 semi-final against Germany, while Iniesta fired home the most famous goal in Spain's history to bring them trophy glory.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We know the administration has a stated goal of lowering long term rates,” said Jay Barry, head of global rates strategy at JPMorgan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
He’s been quieter in the World Cup, with just a goal in seven games, but Spain has never lost a match he’s played in, going 21-0-6.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Fed wants to see inflation slow quickly toward its 2% goal.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Down the court to the Pink Floyd goal.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
After a tournament where England's attack relied almost exclusively on Kane - he has six goals along with Jude Bellingham - what are they going to do when their all-time record goalscorer retires?
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Manchester City have 16-year-old Scotland youth international Caelan Cadamarteri, who has scored bundles of goals and qualifies for England through his father, former Everton forward Danny.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Their compensation can hinge on meeting certain milestones, such as scoring a certain number of goals, which can make their income streams less predictable than a regular paycheck.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, 39, is arguably the greatest player in World Cup history, having played more games, scored more goals and collected more assists than anyone who has gone before him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
They ball up their fists and state their goals out loud.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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