Opinion

Football's brightest prospects don't always live up to the hype, with it sometimes difficult to deal with the pressures that come with such talent

The German coach is already building towards winning the biggest prize in 2026 and not looking any further ahead - but what if the plan doesn't work?

The Barcelona winger is already doing things in the professional game that demand comparison with Lionel Messi and Pele

The England defender has arguably been the best performer in the Women's Super League this season, and she is now looking to replicate that in Europe

The Reds may be 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League, but it's clear they need to seriously strengthen their squad this summer

The annual NXGN lists are back for another year, highlighting 50 of the most incredible talents to have been born on or after January 1, 2006

The annual NXGN lists are back for another year, highlighting 25 of the most incredible female talents to have been born on or after January 1, 2006

The 24-year-old has regressed since being crowned the best player in English football, and will now have to prove his worth all over again

Arne Slot's side arrive a Wembley on a low after a devastating European exit - but can always count on their skipper to step up to the mark

The Magpies boss will start feeling the heat soon if he doesn't produce something tangible at St James' Park, with expectations at an all-time high

It might not be the way the coach dreamt his side would play, but he must keep dancing with the devil to take his team to the final in Bilbao

The German coach is set to announce his picks on Friday for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia

The Argentina international has scored seven times in this season's tournament - and his conversion rate is ridiculous

The Cityzens' change of coach five days before the League Cup final, and just before four meetings with Chelsea, could be more harmful than helpful

The Portuguese playmaker continues to lead by example at Old Trafford, and deserves far more respect for his influence

It's extremely likely the club's trophy drought will reach the five-year mark, with questions being asked over the manager and his mentality

The German is set to name his inaugural squad for his first two games in charge and should consider giving these previous call-ups another shot

The Cityzens are a long-shot to finish in the top three now, but there is still success on the cards in three major cup competitions

As Wednesday's heist at Parc des Princes proved, the Reds' reserves could be decisive in the closing stages of the campaign

There is arguably no more exciting player to watch in the world right now than the Germany international lighting up the BayArena

The Red Devils' target of reclaiming their crown by 2028 is far too optimistic, but there is a path the club can take towards eventually achieving it

The Spaniard has been plagued by fitness problems in recent years, but he's in incredible shape and top form at the moment

The Reds may be 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but they could unquestionably do with a striker like the Swede

The Cityzens' greatest ever player was put through the wringer against Liverpool and it is hard to see how he can compete at the highest level again

The rotten Red Devils look worse than ever under the Portuguese tactician, but he's shown real bravery in dire circumstances

Despite missing star players, Olympic disappointment and the distraction of the Luis Rubiales case, La Roja remain a force to be reckoned with

Some of England, Scotland and Wales' finest footballers are plying their trade in mainland Europe and beyond this season

GOAL counts down the most remarkable campaigns we've seen from a single player in England's top flight since 1992-93

Mikel Arteta's skipper has failed to build on the hype of last season as their 2024-25 campaign threatens to go out with a whimper.