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Foden is a lucky boy - but Trent still can't win over Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his England squad for this month's friendlies at home to Uruguay and Japan. These fixtures will be the final two chances for the German to examine his squad in detail before the end of the club season, and he's gone a bit rogue in how he's decided on his roster, naming an expanded 35-player selection but effectively splitting the team in two.
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Analysis M. Arteta
How Arteta turned sizzling Arsenal-City rivalry on its head
The last time Manchester City and Arsenal faced each other in the League Cup final, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta sat side by side in the Wembley dugout as head coach and assistant before celebrating as their City team destroyed the Gunners 3-0 and claimed the first of piece of silverware of the former's time in England. The rampant win only crystalized the widening gap between the two clubs.
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NXGN Roma
Roma's €25m teen who is earning Osimhen comparisons
Roma's acquisition of Robinio Vaz from Marseille on January 14 was considered quite the coup for the Serie A side. The Frenchman was still only at 18 at the time of the €25 million (£21.5m/$29m) transfer from Stade Velodrome to Stadio Olimpico, with Lamine Yamal the only player younger than Vaz to have scored at least four goals in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues this season to that point.
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C. Ronaldo Portugal
No Ronaldo & Silva! Martinez reveals why Portugal icons miss out
Roberto Martinez has named a Portugal squad missing the iconic duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva for the upcoming international fixtures. The Selecao boss has opted for a mix of caution and experimentation as he prepares his side for the road to the 2026 World Cup.
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West Ham Premier League
West Ham told why unpopular London Stadium is an ‘amazing place’
When West Ham left Upton Park things were never going to be the same, but ex-Hammers striker Marlon Harewood has told GOAL why the London Stadium can still be an “amazing place”. Many disgruntled fans, of the home and away variety, have failed to take the former Olympic venue into their hearts. It does, however, tick many important boxes for an ambitious East End outfit.
SSC Napoli
SSC Napoli Cagliari vs SSC Napoli
Naples, Manna: "Nothing is up for discussion with Conte. McTominay? There’s no fuss about it"
Comments from Napoli’s sporting director just a few hours before the match against Cagliari.
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I. Konate Liverpool
Liverpool condemn 'vile and abhorrent racist abuse' aimed at Konate
Liverpool have issued a scathing response following targeted attacks against their French centre-back Ibrahima Konate. The club is demanding immediate accountability from social media platforms to protect players from dehumanizing online hate.
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Spain Argentina
De la Fuente defends Spain in Finalissima debacle
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has broken his silence to defend the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) amid fallout from the collapsed Finalissima between La Roja and Argentina, with the manager placing responsibility for the fixture's collapse on the South American nation. The match, which would have pitted the European champions against the world champions, never materialised despite months of planning.
Bundesliga Transfers
El Mala’s departure would trigger a windfall
If Said El Mala were indeed to leave 1. FC Köln for the Premier League, it would be their arch-rivals, of all teams, who would stand to benefit.
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Urbig on reaching the quarter-finals following his DFB nomination
Jonas Urbig in a mixed interview after reaching the quarter-finals against Atalanta Bergamo.
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This is how Kane outwitted Sportiello
In a mixed interview following their quarter-final victory over Atalanta Bergamo, Harry Kane reveals a little penalty trick.
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This is how Kane outwitted Atalanta goalkeeper Sportiello
In a mixed interview following their quarter-final victory over Atalanta Bergamo, Harry Kane reveals a little penalty trick.
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Urbig on reaching the quarter-finals following his DFB nomination
Jonas Urbig in a mixed interview after reaching the quarter-finals against Atalanta Bergamo.
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This is how Kane outwitted Sportiello
In a mixed interview following their quarter-final victory over Atalanta Bergamo, Harry Kane reveals a little penalty trick.

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BDO Power Rankings: Haaland plummets as Kane keeps foot down
With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.
Super League Thun
It’s been 70 years since that last happened! The newly promoted side are on the verge of their first title
As a newly promoted side, FC Thun are on the verge of winning the Swiss championship. The squad includes two club legends in key roles – and Marco Bürki as the defensive linchpin.
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Analysis Chelsea FC Women
Meet Lexi Potter: Chelsea's Stanway-esque teen star
When Emma Hayes' time at Chelsea was coming to a well-publicised end in the final few months of the 2023-24 season, ahead of her move to the United States to take over its iconic national team, the revered manager took a moment in one of her final press conferences to ponder what the Blues' team might look like in the future, given the progress being made in the women's youth set-up and the work being done to try bridge the gap between the academy and the first team.
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Analysis L. Messi
Champions Cup exit ends Miami's dream season before it begins
Inter Miami were supposed to be among the favorites for a CONCACAF Champions Cup they pledged to win, but their Nashville loss is a total embarrassment.
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Parma Calcio 1913 L. Minotti
Minotti: "I covered for two teammates who rammed through a gate with their car"
The former Parma defender shares some anecdotes from his career.

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UEFA & Liverpool launch investigation into Lang injury
UEFA and Liverpool have launched an investigation into the advertising hoarding that left Noa Lang requiring surgery after the Dutch winger suffered a serious injury to his right thumb during Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night. Lang was involved in a collision with the pitchside boards in the latter stages of the loss and had to be stretchered off.
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M. Sarr Chelsea
Rosenior sure Sarr will learn from costly mistake against PSG
Liam Rosenior has thrown his support behind Mamadou Sarr after the defender’s high-profile error during Chelsea’s Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues boss insisted the experience will be the making of the 20-year-old.
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V. Osimhen Galatasaray
Galatasaray duo show off battle scars following Liverpool clash
Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night proved painful in more ways than one, with both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang ending up in hospital after the 4-0 defeat that sent Liverpool through to the quarter-finals. In the aftermath, the two attackers have since been making light of their shared misfortune, with Lang posting an Instagram story showing the pair on a video call together, both sporting bandaged limbs.
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H. Kane Bayern Munich
Kane & Bayern tipped to beat Real Madrid in UCL
Two of German football's legendary faces have thrown their weight behind Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid, with Lothar Matthaus going as far as to tip Vincent Kompany's side to win the treble this season. The Bavarians have been formidable with Harry Kane leading the line this season, and are being heavily backed to collect a haul of silverware.

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World Cup Australia
Women's World Cup 2027: Full list of qualified teams
GOAL tracks all the qualification campaigns for the 2027 Women's World Cup, breaking down which teams have qualified and which nations could soon join them
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Bundesliga L. Graewe
Fascinating insights from an Eintracht star
International player Lisanne Gräwe made her debut in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga at the age of 17. Yet she had almost given up on her football career very early on.
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Analysis Manchester City Women
Keating must take rare City chance to stake Lionesses claim
Less than two years ago, Khiara Keating appeared to have the world at her feet. Aged 19, she emerged as Manchester City's starting goalkeeper, won her first senior England call-up and, at the end of the 2023-24 season, became the youngest player ever to win the Women's Super League Golden Glove. And yet, on Sunday, she made just her third league appearance of the current season, having been left out of the Lionesses senior squad last month due to a lack of game time.
C. Macario Chelsea FC Women
Macario leaves Chelsea for record San Diego deal
Catarina Macario is set to make history by leaving Chelsea to join the San Diego Wave in the National Women's Soccer League. This groundbreaking transfer is reported to be the most lucrative contract ever signed in women's professional football, signalling a massive shift in the sport's financial landscape and bringing the American international back to where her career began.