đBio:Â Soham has been living and breathing football stories for almost a decade, carving his path as a news and SEO writer with an instinct for the big moments. Armed with an MA (Honours) in Sports Journalism from Symbiosis International University, he knew early on that his future wouldnât be on the pitch but behind the pen, shaping narratives about the game he adores. He joined GOAL in 2017 and has since made his mark covering the Indian Super League, I-League, and the Indian national team. Based in Kolkata, where football is a religion, he grew up watching Bhaichung Bhutia scoring goals for fun in India, before falling head over heels for Real Madrid, a club that now dictates the rhythm of his everyday life.âœMy Football Story:Â It all began back in 2002. A cricket bat in hand, ready to step out, but then the skies opened up. The rain kept me indoors, and that twist of fate led me to the sofa, beside my father, who had a football match on TV. Little did I know at the time but it was the World Cup final: Brazil vs Germany. Forget the goals â what grabbed my imagination was Ronaldoâs haircut and his iconic celebration. From there, cricket slowly faded and football fever took over. By my teenage years, I was sneaking out of bed at 1am to watch the Champions League - fair to say I was hooked for life.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has been dropped by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers but the likes of Adam Wharton and Djed Spence have earned a call-up. The Three Lions face Andorra at Villa Park on September 6 before travelling to Serbia on September 9, and Tuchel has taken a brave call by omitting the star right-back.
Nottingham Forest star, Elliot Anderson, is reportedly set for a surprise England call-up as Thomas Tuchel looks to reward his fine form. The midfielder, who starred in Englandâs Under-21 European Championship triumph earlier this summer, has been tipped for greatness by Forest staff, and his rapid ascent now looks set to earn its biggest reward yet.
A body language expert claimed that Ruben Amorim seemed to be "in a state of shock" as he might feel "sabotaged" by the Manchester United players after a dismal defeat to Grimsby Town. The Portuguese arrived at Old Trafford brimming with confidence. But after a catastrophic Carabao Cup defeat, he has been left crestfallen.
Manchester United's transfer stance on Kobbie Mainoo has been revealed after reported transfer enquiries from Tottenham. The 20-year-old midfielder, once hailed as one of Old Traffordâs brightest prospects, has slipped down the pecking order under head coach Ruben Amorim. It has been said that the academy graduate is now looking to secure regular minutes elsewhere.
Jon Dahl Tomasson has drafted Alexander Isak into his squad for Sweden's first set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite his continued Newcastle exile. Isak has yet to feature this season for the Magpies as he pushes for a transfer to Liverpool, raising questions over his fitness and readiness. But Tomasson believes the strikerâs quality is too good to ignore.
Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira has admitted that "every player has a price" as Newcastle chase a deal for Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Magpies have submitted a new bid for the Norwegian striker, who scored twice to help Wolves beat West Ham 3-2 in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo has modelled Al-Nassr's eye-catching new away kit for the 2025-26 season, with Joao Felix & Sadio Mane also starring in the club's official unveiling video. The trio, who together form one of the Saudi Pro Leagueâs most glamorous front lines, showcased the new adidas creation in a dramatic reveal that immediately had fans scrambling to declare it one of the sharpest kits of the season.
Chelsea have reportedly received a Champions League boost as suspended Mykhailo Mudryk's wages will not be budgeted under UEFA rules. The Ukrainian winger, who has been unavailable since failing an anti-doping test last December, was already struggling to justify the ÂŁ56 million ($75m) fee that lured him from Shakhtar Donetsk. However, his enforced absence could prove crucial in allowing Chelsea to register all of their big-money summer recruits for Europe's elite competition.
Harry Maguire has insisted Man Utd's new ÂŁ74 million ($99m) striker Benjamin Sesko "will cause a lot of defenders problems" despite getting off to a slow start at Old Trafford. Sesko has been thrust into the glare of Premier League expectations, but the early signs have sparked more questions than celebrations.
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has issued an apology for his furious outburst at a West Ham fan after his team's Carabao Cup defeat to Wolves. The Hammers threw away a lead to lose 3-2 in the second round tie, piling more misery on under pressure head coach Graham Potter.
Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes has admitted he is "really missing" Alexander Isak and claims the squad still has "hope to get their best player back". The Swedish striker was absent again on Monday night as Eddie Howeâs men crashed to a late 3-2 defeat against Liverpool, who are reportedly determined to prise him away from St James' Park before the transfer window shuts.
Chelsea are reportedly exploring a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, having already established contact with the player's entourage. Fermin has firmly established himself as a prominent figure at Barcelona under Hansi Flick, and helped the club win a domestic treble last season. Chelsea are now interested in bringing Fermin to Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca seeks to bolster his attacking ranks.
Antonyâs turbulent spell at Manchester United looks to be drawing to a close, with it reported that Real Betis have reached an agreement in principle to bring the winger back to Spain. The Brazilian has been frozen out under United boss Ruben Amorim, who wasted no time in signalling that the 25-year-old had no role in his long-term project at Old Trafford.
Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen has dropped a stinging verdict on Matthijs de Ligt, claiming the Dutch centre-half looks too "heavy". Meulensteen, who worked under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, believes De Ligt must urgently rediscover his sharpness if he is to cement himself as the defensive rock United so desperately need.
Premier League legend Peter Schmeichel is "absolutely sure" that Alexander Isak will complete his record transfer to Liverpool with Newcastle no longer "holding off". For weeks, the story has dominated headlines, with Isak refusing to play for Newcastle again in order to force the move through.
Patrick Dorgu has stunningly claimed that Manchester United are "aiming to win the Premier League" despite their winless start to 2025-26 campaign. His comments come in the wake of a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage, leaving the Red Devils without a victory after their opening two games. United opened their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Bruno Guimaraes believes Anthony Gordon "wanted to help too much" which led to his red card during Newcastle's loss to Liverpool. On the stroke of half-time, Gordon lunged clumsily into Virgil van Dijkâs right leg from behind, leaving the Liverpool captain in pain. What initially looked like a yellow-card offence was swiftly upgraded to a straight red after VAR intervention, leaving Eddie Howeâs side fighting an uphill battle.
Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal on a long-term contract, snubbing Tottenham in the process. Arsenal will now negotiate a fee with Leverkusen for the Ecuadorian centre-back as they bid to hijack another Spurs transfer following the capture of Eberechi Eze.
Arsenal star Kai Havertz has been ruled out of the latest Germany squad due to a knee injury. The 26-year-old will not feature in Septemberâs World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland, with fears raised that he could face surgery.