1. Can Ratcliffe turn Man Utd around after two years to forget?

    "To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility." Those the words of Sir Jim Ratcliffe upon purchasing his 27.7 percent stake in the Red Devils in February 2024. "This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top of English, European and world football, with world-class facilities for our fans."

  2. Red-hot Toney must be England's Kane back-up at World Cup

    There has been heated debate over who should play back-up to Harry Kane for England at the World Cup this summer, but in truth the answer is becoming increasingly obvious. There is only one striker who can hold a candle to the Three Lions captain this season, and it is one who is operating out of sight and out of mind in Saudi Arabia, where he has eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo.

  3. Arsenal, beware! Most dramatic EPL title collapses ever

    After watching Premier League leaders Arsenal be held to a 2-2 draw by basement boys Wolves on Wednesday, former Gunner Alan Smith admitted, "That word 'bottle' will be used quite a bit in the next few days." And with good cause. Having blown a two-goal lead at Molineux against one of the weakest teams England's top-flight has ever seen, the obvious question now is whether Mikel Arteta's men are also going to throw away the title.

  4. ICONS: Fabio Grosso - Italy's unlikely World Cup hero

    Back in the summer of 2006, a few nights transformed Fabio Grosso from an outsider to an Italian national hero. From his decisive left-footed strike against Germany to his perfect penalty in Berlin, Grosso’s is an incredible story of humility, courage, and destiny that took him from the fields of Serie C2 to the World Cup final. This is ICONS - a GOAL podcast and feature series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament back to life.

  5. Arsenal are cracking up! Raya rush of blood proves disastrous

    Arsenal slipped up again in the Premier League title race as a late Tom Edozie strike helped Wolves claim a dramatic 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Bukayo Saka headed the Gunners ahead early on before Piero Hincapie doubled their lead shortly after half-time. Hugo Bueno's stunner made it a nervy final 20 minutes for Mikel Arteta's side before a calamitous mistake from David Raya allowed Edozie to equalise courtesy of a ricochet off Riccardo Calafiori.

  6. Russo & Mariona ensure Arsenal set up Chelsea UWCL tie

    Goals from Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey ensured Arsenal's safe passage through to the Women's Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, as the Gunners scrapped to a 3-1 victory at home to OH Leuven, and a 7-1 win on aggregate, in extremely challenging conditions. The rain and wind made this a difficult game for both sides, but the quality of the defending European champions eventually shone through as they set up a clash in the last eight with London rivals Chelsea.

  7. Hypocrite Mourinho hit new low with Vinicius racism row reaction

    Did Gianluca Prestianni racially abuse Vinicius Junior at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night? We don't know. Not yet at least. And that's mainly because the Argentine very deliberately covered his mouth with his shirt as he exchanged words with Vinicius after being inexplicably enraged by the Brazilian celebrating his 50th-minute goal with a little dance in front of the corner flag.

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Transfer news and done deals 🤝

  1. Alvarez reveals transfer stance as Arsenal eye move

    Arsenal have assembled a squad with the intention to compete on all fronts this season, but the club will already be planning for the summer transfer window. The Gunners will hope to be recruiting from a position of power as gaffer Mikel Arteta aims to steer the team towards silverware this term, with his side leading the Premier League and their attention now shifts to the north London derby on Sunday.

  2. Man Utd probe move for Barca defender

    Manchester United have identified Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde as the primary solution to their long-standing left-back issues. However, the Red Devils face a significant battle to land the Spanish international, with Serie A giants Inter also monitoring his situation ahead of a potential summer bidding war for a player who still holds a vital role in Hansi Flick's team.

  3. EPL transfer? USMNT star McKennie can 'make any team better'

    Weston McKennie endured a tough time when suffering relegation out of the Premier League during a forgettable loan spell with Leeds in 2023, but the United States international may not be finished with the English top-flight. Former USMNT star Tab Ramos has told GOAL why the versatile Juventus midfielder would “make any team better” ahead of potentially hitting free agency this summer.

  4. Senesi's preferred move revealed as Bournemouth exit looms

    The race for Bournemouth’s defensive lynchpin Marcos Senesi is reaching fever pitch as the Argentine international approaches the final months of his contract. While the Cherries have benefited from his rugged performances in the Premier League, the 28-year-old appears increasingly likely to seek a new challenge as a free agent this summer. With his contract set to expire, Senesi has become one of the most coveted cut-price options on the market, attracting interest from across Europe’s top five leagues.

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  1. 'Be nice if we scored more!' - Slot demands improvement from forwards

    Arne Slot has told Liverpool's attacking players it would "be nice" if they started scoring more goals to make winning matches "more simple". The Reds secured a narrow 1-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday night to keep themselves in the hunt for a top-four finish, and while the Dutchman was pleased with the result, he's urged the Merseysiders to be more clinical.

  2. 🎥 | Seaman talks Arsenal title hopes, rejecting Man Utd & more

    In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman joins Adebayo Akinfenwa to chat about his career and his journey from being released by Leeds United to appearing at a World Cup. The two-time Premier League winner also runs the rule on the current Gunners squad, his honest thoughts on Jordan Pickford, THAT Ronaldinho goal and much more.

  3. 🎥 | GOAL's Front Three vs West Ham in ultimate quiz showdown

    Will West Ham get the better of GOAL's Front Three? We sent Yani 'Big Yarns' Ourabah to east London to battle Hammers stars Crysencio Summerville and Jean-Clair Todibo in a series of football quiz challenges. Win against BOTH the winger and centre-back for the chance to meet captain Jarrod Bowen in the final! See how Yani gets on by clicking the play button above ⬆️

This is the Premier League

  1. 'Choking again' - Morgan calls out Arsenal for Wolves collapse

    Piers Morgan led the Arsenal fury on social media on Wednesday night after Mikel Arteta's side squandered a 2-0 lead at Wolves to draw in the 94th minute with the Premier League's bottom side at Molineux. Gunners fan Morgan fumed that his side are "choking again" as they failed to extend their lead over Manchester City, who could go to within two points of the summit if they win their game in hand.

Queens of football 👑

  1. Russo relishing Arsenal-Chelsea showdown in UWCL

    Arsenal forward Alessia Russo is eyeing a historic European showdown after the Gunners secured their spot in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals. Following a dominant aggregate victory over OH Leuven, the England star expressed her excitement for an all-London affair against domestic rivals Chelsea.

  2. Lionesses legend Kelly can still salvage injury-hit season

    Coming into the 2025-26 season, few - if any - were carrying the kind of momentum that Chloe Kelly was. She was the Lionesses' hero in the summer, scoring the penalty that delivered the 2025 European Championship title after also enjoying huge moments in the quarter-and-semi-finals to get England into that title-deciding clash with Spain. With a permanent move to Arsenal secured after all that, having helped the Gunners win the Champions League in May while on loan, Kelly felt primed for a huge season.

  3. Rodman, Heaps in, Macario out as Hayes names SheBelieves roster

    U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes named a 26-player roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, marking her second edition of the tournament in charge. The squad features the return of nearly all U.S.-based players abroad, with Chelsea forward Catarina Macario the lone notable absence and no uncapped players included.

  4. Wiegman confident 'no update' on her future won't 'distract' Lionesses

    Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman is confident that the topic of her future with the team will not be a distraction as England begin their bid to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Wiegman, who has overseen back-to-back European Championship triumphs with the Lionesses, is under contract until the end of next year's tournament and says there is "no update" on any renewal, but that it is not a situation that she believes is concerning her staff or players right now.

  5. Key duo ruled out of Lionesses' first World Cup qualifiers

    Hannah Hampton, Leah Williamson, Alex Greenwood and Lauren James are all back in the England squad after missing the Lionesses' final camp of 2025 due to injury, dealing Sarina Wiegman's side a real boost as they cope with some new absentees ahead of the start of qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup. England are without four members of the Euro 2025-winning squad for the upcoming window, including Ella Toone and Beth Mead.

Superstars of the future

  1. Ex-Madrid forward's son earning interest from Europe's elite

    Robinho Jr only turned 18 in December, but he has already broken into the senior team at Santos, where he is now rubbing shoulders with Brazil's all-time record goal-scorer, Neymar. The teenager is already attracting transfer interest from a host of top European clubs, partly because of his ability, but also due to the footballing legacy of his father.

  2. Why Italy are desperate to cap Atalanta's new wonderkid

    Honest Ahanor is just 17 years old - and yet on Sunday he started his fifth successive game for Atalanta, against Como. Unfortunately, Ahanor's afternoon came to an abrupt end - and quite literally by his own hand. Just eight minutes into the game at Sinigaglia, the defender was involved in an innocuous, off-the-ball clash with Maxi Perrone, who shamelessly collapsed to the ground as if Ahanor had struck him in the face.

  3. Why Chelsea fought off Man Utd & Liverpool to sign teen Alao

    Another transfer window and another highly-rated prospect is on their way to Chelsea. The club's youth policy has struck again, with the west Londoners landing 17-year-old full-back Yisa Alao from financially troubled Sheffield Wednesday. Despite his very limited experience at senior level, the teenager provoked a transfer tug-of-war between three Premier League giants, but it is the Blues who have emerged victorious.

The Chaaaaaampions 🎶

  1. Furious Inter blame Martinez injury on Bodo/Glimt pitch

    Inter have been left furious regarding the playing conditions at the Aspmyra Stadion following their 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt. The Nerazzurri are incensed after club captain Lautaro Martinez sustained a calf injury on a surface they described as unfit for professional football, especially as they had complained to UEFA about the surface before the game.

  2. Mourinho accused of 'gaslighting' Vinicius over Benfica chaos

    Anti-racism charity Kick It Out has accused Benfica manager Jose Mourinho of 'gaslighting' Vinicius Junior following a controversial Champions League encounter. The fallout stems from Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory in Lisbon, where the Brazilian superstar reported being racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Amidst the tension, Mourinho suggested that the forward’s own behaviour and exuberant goal celebration had "incited" the hostile atmosphere and provoked the opposition players.

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Hall of Fame

  1. Shevchenko social

    Hall of Fame: How Shevchenko became a Milan legend

    For a particular generation of AC Milan fans, those who grew up in the early 2000s, one name stands out above any other. Andriy Shevchenko combined technical skill with a ruthlessness in front of goal that made him one of the best strikers the game has ever seen, a Ballon d'Or winner and a worthy entrant into GOAL's Hall of Fame...

  2. Hall of Fame: How Platini became 'The King'

    Michel Platini is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers of all time. Playmaker, assister, goal-scorer: Platini was a complete player, capable of leaving an indelible mark on world football between the late 1970s and mid-1980s. He was the perfect No.10, embodying the true essence of the shirt number both then and now.

  3. Hall of fame Roberto Carlos

    Hall of Fame: Roberto Carlos - the greatest full-back in history

    Modernising the role of a full-back 30 years ago, Roberto Carlos undoubtedly set the benchmark. A tactical genius and a physical specimen, the Real Madrid and Brazil legend won countless trophies at club and international level, contributing bucket loads of goals and assists. No one in the past, present or future can ever claim to be his equal - he was that good.

  4. Hall of Fame: Why Beckham is such an underrated player

    One of the best midfielders of his era, perhaps the greatest crosser of a football ever and a free-kick taker to rival the best the game has ever produced, David Beckham was a special player to say the least. And yet due to his off-field impact, one of the sport's great champions of the past 30 years is generally forgotten when it comes to referencing the true legends of the game.

Rebel United

  1. Mario Basler

    Rebel United: Bayern icon who got drunk before the UCL final

    Teddy Sheringham. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. "Football, bloody hell!" The 1999 Champions League final is one of the greatest dramas in the history of Bayern Munich. The German giants led for a long time in Barcelona before Manchester United snatched the trophy they thought was theirs in stoppage time. But according to one member of the Bayern team, he actually won that final. "Actually, I'm a Champions League winner," claims the latest member of GOAL's Rebel United, Mario Basler.

  2. George Best

    Rebel United: George Best - Man Utd's 'fifth Beatle'

    In 1969, at the age of 23, George Best wanted to focus solely on the essentials. Just football, just his job. So he turned his back on his two other great passions, alcohol and women. His sobering conclusion: "It was the worst 20 minutes of my life." A Manchester United legend, that quote sums up Bet's rebellious attitude towards football, and life in general.

Hidden Gems FC

  1. Hidden Gems FC: Roefs' rise to Premier League star

    Robin Roefs' story reads like a fairy tale. The 22-year-old goalkeeper is only in his second season as a first-choice shot-stopper, and yet he is already considered one of the better No.1s in the Premier League. A place in the Netherlands' starting line-up at the World Cup is now not out of the question for the latest of GOAL's Hidden Gems.

  2. Hidden Gems FC: The rise of N'Golo Kante

    On September 15, 2018, N'Golo Kante walked off the Stamford Bridge pitch, satisfied. As was often the case, the Frenchman had just covered every blade of grass over the course of the 90 minutes. And, as was so often the case, he was not one of the major speaking points at full-time. Not right away, at least.

  3. Hidden Gems FC: Drogba, Toni & football's top 10 late bloomers

    Anyone that manages to carve out a career for themselves in professional football is ridiculously talented. The standard at the highest level is just so high that it is simply impossible to 'fake it 'til you make it'. However, not everyone is as prodigiously gifted as Lionel Messi or Lamine Yamal. Your average player will require some time to get to grips with the rigours of the elite game.