With over a decade of experience in football journalism, Tegar has been with GOAL since 2010 and has contributed to other major sports media outlets such as Fox Sports, ESPN, and Ballball. His lifelong passion for the game was ignited back in 1998 when Ronaldo shed his famous tears, and following a memorable childhood encounter with legendary Indonesian left-back Aji Santoso while clutching a plastic football.
Although he majored in business, his childhood love for reading sports newspapers and tabloids ultimately paved his way into a professional career in sports journalism. Tegar built his career from the ground up—starting as an intern writing articles from his dorm room to eventually covering prestigious tournaments, most notably the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Today, he takes great pride in crafting in-depth, creative stories about the football world, which includes conducting interviews with prominent figures like Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati.
The annual debate has officially ignited as EA Sports unveils the top-rated stars for the upcoming FC 27. In a move that reflects the shifting power dynamics of world football, two of the game’s most lethal marksmen are set to share the throne when the new title launches this September. While familiar faces remain at the summit, the latest data reveal has sent shockwaves through the community due to several high-profile upgrades and some surprisingly harsh downgrades for Premier League icons.
A mystery ticket-holder in Quincy, Illinois, is sitting on a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot — enough to smash Neymar's world-record $244m transfer fee to PSG four times over, or cover nearly all of the 2026 summer window's biggest deals with the cash option alone.
Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly weighing a Premier League move for Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito, who scored nine goals in Serie A and the Champions League last season, though a new contract at the reigning Italian champions looks more likely.
Cristiano Ronaldo captioned his latest Instagram post "My toys" - but what exactly is parked inside the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's garage? The Al-Nassr captain gave fans a glimpse of his multi-million-euro car fleet as his post-World Cup break winds down.
It means even more because I support City" - Sacha Lewis has opened up on the emotion of signing her first Manchester City contract. The homegrown defender's rise from Under-14 recruit to first-team regular caps a breakthrough campaign that included a Player of the Season award.
Aleksandar Stankovic delivered a standout performance during Inter's pre-season penalty shootout victory over Manchester City in Hong Kong. Head coach Cristian Chivu praised the young midfielder's display while also highlighting the club's remaining summer transfer priorities.
Croatian supporters have declared their all-time greatest player a "national hero," a "football genius," and even a god, and they're not ready to say goodbye just yet.
Cristiano Ronaldo is an all-time great. But this World Cup belongs to the present, and fans are making a compelling, hilarious case that Raphinha is the right call.
An Arsenal fan has refused to swap Declan Rice for legendary midfielders such as Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, or even the trio of Xavi, Andrés Iniesta and Sergio Busquets.
The next generation of global superstars is heading to Qatar! From the shock absence of defending champions Portugal to the return of heavyweights like Brazil, Argentina, and Spain, here is everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup groups, dates, and venues.
A fan has his say! One sharp football mind delivers a masterclass in selection: A balanced, ruthless lineup built for 2026 dominance. You may not agree with every name, but you can’t ignore the logic.
Faced with choosing between Arsenal’s homegrown star Bukayo Saka and the legendary Eden Hazard, this fan hesitated, smiled, and then spoke from the heart. His unexpected answer reveals the unbreakable bond between supporters and their club heroes.
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