goals

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Heading that team is Thor-like striker Erling Haaland, a three-time Premier League scoring champion for Manchester City, who has more goals for club and country than Messi or Ronaldo had at the age of 25.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite a club form of 42 goals in 44 appearances for Real Madrid, Mbappe has scored one goal in his past four international appearances.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Even if you believe in the goals, none of them is rationally achievable within the traditional investor’s horizon of a few years or even a few decades, much less within your lifetime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He scored five goals and provided three assists in Frankfurt's first five Bundesliga games of last season, only for hamstring injuries to limit his involvement through the winter.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But she’s always there to help you set goals and achieve them.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles