A consortium featuring former Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has received regulatory approval to acquire a shareholding in Northampton Town. The Independent Football Regulator and EFL cleared the deal as the League Two side aim to wipe out debt following relegation.
Emi Martinez is still in the process of finding his feet at Chelsea, but Robert Huth has told GOAL why the World Cup-winning goalkeeper’s “win at all costs” mentality will ultimately serve the Blues well. The Argentina international has been taken to Stamford Bridge as an upgrade on Robert Sanchez, as he boasts the kind of “character” that his shot-stopping predecessor lacked.
Ezri Konsa has expressed his delight after making a winning home debut for Arsenal in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea. The summer signing proved to be a vital addition to the backline as the Gunners overturned an early deficit to secure all three points in a high-octane London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
Botafogo have advanced negotiations to sign former Ajax and Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech until 2027. The Moroccan star is set to follow in the footsteps of non-American icons Clarence Seedorf, Keisuke Honda, and Salomon Kalou after squad members helped revive stalled transfer talks.
Kevin De Bruyne is inline to make his first Napoli start as Massimiliano Allegri's side host Arsenal in the Champions League. The Belgian playmaker boasts an incredible career record against the Gunners, giving Napoli a major boost following their recent defeat to Inter Milan.
Michael Carrick admitted Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Everton felt like a defeat after conceding a 96th-minute equaliser at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Red Devils manager defended his team's start to the season despite dropping vital points away from home on Merseyside.
Mikel Arteta has sent a clear message to the rest of the Premier League, insisting his Arsenal side are capable of surpassing the levels that saw them crowned champions last season. The Gunners maintained their perfect start to the new campaign with a resilient comeback victory against London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
Cristiano Ronaldo transitioning into the Hollywood movie industry cannot be ruled out, Shaka Hislop has told GOAL, even if the Portuguese GOAT finds himself operating as “Vinnie Jones’ sidekick”. At 41 years of age, the Al-Nassr superstar is heading towards retirement and speculation is rife regarding what he will do next - with it possible that the big screen awaits.
Peter Schmeichel has heaped praise on Martin Odegaard following Arsenal's thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over London rivals Chelsea. The Manchester United legend highlighted the Norwegian's unmatched quality, claiming no other team in the Premier League possesses a player of his calibre.
Fenerbahce captain Milan Skriniar issued a firm wake-up call to his team-mates following a 2-1 derby defeat against Besiktas. Despite opening the scoring at the Chobani Stadium, Skriniar admitted Fenerbahce left too much space open defensively and must improve before facing Roma in the Champions League.
Dusan Vlahovic scored the winning goal as Besiktas completed a 2-1 comeback victory over Fenerbahce in the Trendyol Super Lig derby. Following his match-winning display, the Serbian striker praised captain Orkun Kokcu for providing a 'Messi-like' assist at Kadikoy.
A fiery Derby d'Italia reunion between former Serie A rivals Dusan Vlahovic and Milan Skriniar headlined Besiktas's dramatic 2-1 victory over Fenerbahce. The former Juventus and Inter Milan adversaries clashed in Kadikoy before Vlahovic struck the winning goal for the visitors.
Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal defender Gabriel was incredibly fortunate to avoid a red card for kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the head. The controversial incident occurred early in a fiery London derby, leaving pundits completely stunned after VAR failed to intervene.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has lauded his side's resilience after the Gunners overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea. The win at the Emirates Stadium ensures Mikel Arteta's men maintain their perfect start to the new Premier League campaign.
Fortuna Sittard manager Danny Buijs has barred midfielder Mohamed Ihattaren from speaking to the media following a stellar performance against ADO Den Haag. Despite scoring twice and providing an assist, Buijs insists the playmaker must keep his world small and focus solely on football.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty, so will the Real Madrid right-back figure for England again during the German tactician’s tenure? Ex-Three Lions defender Stephen Warnock has attempted to answer that question for GOAL, with his fellow Merseyside native being advised to brace himself for more bad news.
Xabi Alonso has confessed to making a costly error regarding Moises Caicedo following Chelsea's narrow Premier League defeat against Arsenal. The Blues boss admitted he rushed the influential midfielder back to action too quickly against Brighton, resulting in another frustrating setback.
Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha maintained his immaculate defensive record for Colo-Colo by keeping a clean sheet on his Chilean top-flight debut against Huachipato. The 40-year-old goalkeeper produced an assured display in southern Chile to ensure Los Albos extended their commanding lead at the summit of the Primera Division table.
Arsenal's search for a clinical number nine was the primary talking point of the summer transfer window, with several high-profile names linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium. While the Gunners eventually opted for a different path, it has emerged that Chelsea star Joao Pedro was firmly on their radar before a final decision was made by the club's hierarchy.
Enzo Maresca will, as successor to Pep Guardiola, be under immediate pressure to deliver trophies in 2026-27, Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL. The Italian tactician has made a bright start to his reign at the Etihad Stadium, but a man that once played Premier League football in that venue is not convinced that the 46-year-old will be a “successful Manchester City manager”.
Valencia legend Santiago Canizares has urged supporters to completely empty Mestalla in an effort to humiliate majority owner Peter Lim into selling the struggling club. Following a crushing 5-0 home defeat against Barcelona, the former goalkeeper stressed that sustained social pressure is the only remaining option to rescue the Spanish giants.
Barcelona star Pedri has rubbished claims that he cannot thrive alongside new signing Rodri after the pair orchestrated a dominant 5-0 victory over Valencia. The Spanish duo provided the platform for a fourth consecutive La Liga win, leaving the Blaugrana three points clear at the top of the table.
Arsenal secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in a dramatic Premier League London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Despite Morgan Rogers giving the visitors a shock early lead and VAR controversially denying Riccardo Calafiori, goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard sealed the win.
Furious Valencia supporters gathered outside Mestalla on Sunday to protest against club owner Peter Lim and label their squad "mercenaries" following a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Barcelona. The heavy home thrashing condemned Los Che to their third successive La Liga loss, leaving the Spanish giants stranded at the very bottom of the table.
Luciano Spalletti has refused to criticise the match officials following a controversial incident involving Randal Kolo Muani during Juventus' clash with Milan. The Bianconeri boss defended referee Maurizio Mariani, insisting that soft contacts should not be given as fouls in modern football.
AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim candidly admitted his side did not deserve maximum points following a dramatic 1-1 draw with Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. The Rossoneri surrendered their perfect start to the Serie A campaign after Federico Gatti headed in a stoppage-time equaliser, cancelling out Alphadjo Cisse's opportunistic strike.
Former Barcelona winger Cristian Tello has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35 following a career spanning 512 matches across six countries. The La Masia graduate, who enjoyed notable spells with Real Betis and Porto, called time on his playing days after a brief stint with UAE third-tier side Palm City FC.
Jamie Vardy has set his sights on steering Burnley back on track after finalising a free transfer to Turf Moor until the end of the 2026-27 season. The 39-year-old striker is determined to use his extensive experience to lift the winless Clarets off the foot of the Championship table and reward the passionate backing of the club's supporters.
Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr brushed off opposition mind games after making Eredivisie history with a sensational two-penalty haul against SC Cambuur. The 31-year-old shot-stopper stepped up twice from the spot to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw for his 10-man side, including an equaliser in the 101st minute to cap an unforgettable performance.
