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Ex-Chelsea star Joe Cole has taken aim at football's administrators, claiming that the over-saturation of the football calendar is putting stars at heightened injury risk, and diluting the quality of the overall product. Cole pointed towards PSG and Chelsea's current injury problems, as well Rodri's persistent fitness issues and Lamine Yamal's concerns, as examples of players being 'flogged for financial reasons'.

Harry Maguire's ongoing legal troubles in Greece may finally be resolved almost five years after his arrest and original conviction. His retrial is scheduled to start on Wednesday. This is the fourth attempt to restart proceedings, after his original conviction for assaulting a police officer and attempted bribery was automatically quashed under appeal Greek law.

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso revealed the details of his phone call with former World Cup-winning team-mate Fabio Cannavaro, who was appointed as the new head coach of the Uzbekistan national team earlier this week. The former midfielder had a cheeky dig at the Ballon d'Or winner for taking over a side that has already qualified for the World Cup while the Azzurri are "stuck in the trenches" in the battle to secure a place.

Thomas Tuchel is among those to have been left stunned by Harry Kane’s tumble to 13th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or standings, with the England manager admitting that one of the most fearsome strikers on the planet “should be higher” than that. The prolific Bayern Munich frontman, who remains in red-hot form this season, failed to make the top 10 as Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele walked off with the Golden Ball.

Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on his relationship with Real Madrid team-mate Vinicius Junior, claiming that the media outlets are responsible for the speculation about the duo not getting along. The Frenchman believes that publications "sell a lot of papers" by spreading false narratives about their dynamic, adding that he has absolutely no issues with Vini Jr.

Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock endured an embarrassing motoring gaffe when seeing his £200,000 Porsche run out of petrol on a roundabout. The Magpies star required support from passers by before getting his luxury car running again, with the ex-England U21 international admitting that he would be "f*cking pushing it" if it were not for the assistance of others.

Victoria Beckham has opened doors to the property empire that she owns alongside husband David. The former Spice Girls singer is starring in a new Netflix documentary. David featured in his own back in 2023, on the same streaming service, with the Beckhams welcoming cameras into their world once again. Fans are being given a look inside some luxurious mansions and penthouses, which are said to come with a combined price tag of £111 million ($147m).

David Beckham has caught a stray from wife Victoria, with the Manchester United and England legend seeing it pointed out to him that he "hasn't got his knighthood yet". The former Three Lions captain, who is now a co-owner of MLS side Inter Miami, is preparing to become a Sir. His partner, in a new documentary series for Netflix, has explained why she is not being referred to as 'Lady Victoria'.

Christian Pulisic has been told why he is world-class, with USMNT colleague Tyler Adams claiming that "an American is the best player in Serie A". Pulisic has earned that billing at AC Milan, with personal bests being posted in Italy while becoming a talismanic presence at San Siro. There is the promise of even more to come, with the hard-working forward considered to form part of the global elite.

James Franklin is owed an enormous buyout amount after firing from Penn State.

Brian Callahan has been fired as head coach of the Titans after a disastrous 1-5 start to the 2025 season

England legend Paul Gascoigne has lifted the lid on his struggles with alcoholism in a heartbreaking television interview, in which he admitted that he still sometimes drinks. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers star became a legend during his playing days, but since retirement, he has been engaged in a high-profile battle with his own demons.

Jude Bellingham has been likened to Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard, with Danny Murphy saying in an exclusive chat with GOAL that any concerns regarding the Real Madrid superstar’s character are “nonsense”. Bellingham has faced a few uncomfortable questions on the back of being left out of the latest England squad, with Thomas Tuchel talking up the need for harmony in his ranks.

Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, appears to have picked up a few tips from the Inter Miami superstar. The former Navy SEAL has shown that he boasts finishing skills of his own, with a stunning volley being fired into the top corner. Unlike Messi, who is usually pretty reserved after hitting the back of the net, Cheuko indulged in a wild celebration after registering a scorching strike.

Alisha Lehmann has added her voice to the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, with the Switzerland international making her choice. Lehmann, who is now playing her club football in Italy for Como Women, has also aired her admiration for Ballon d’Or Feminin winner Alexia Putellas and admitted that she remains a big fan of the Premier League.

Werder Bremen forward Medina Desic has issued a public apology after celebrating her side’s Frauen Bundesliga derby win against Hamburg by holding up a provocative fan sign featuring a poop emoji and their rivals' crest. The 32-year-old admitted the incident was the result of a “moment of euphoria” and insisted she did not intend to insult or provoke anyone.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta is under fresh scrutiny after former presidential candidate Victor Font accused the club of concealing €80 million (£67m/$87m) in losses and mismanaging key projects. Font has urged for elections “as soon as possible,” reigniting tensions ahead of the 2026 race and questioning the transparency of the current regime.

Match of the Day pundit and former Premier League star Ashley Williams has refuted claims that he abused a linesman at a recent Under-15s children's football match where his son played at Bromley FC. Reports state that he threatened the linesman and offered to 'take it outside'. Video footage depicts a confrontation involving Williams at the match. Williams denies he made any threats.

The harrowing details of an attack on Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal's father have been released, as witness accounts detail the moment that Mounir Nasraoui was stabbed multiple times during an altercation after he was confronted in a car park. The perpetrators have claimed that they were acting in self defence and so Nasraoui was taken in for questioning, where he told his side of the story to go alongside witness statements of the event.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are reportedly chasing Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora, while David Beckham's Inter Miami are also considering a swoop. At just 17 years old, Mora has already set tongues wagging across global football. The Club Tijuana sensation broke into the senior team in 2024, has clocked up 41 appearances, bagged seven goals and two assists, and even made his full international debut for Mexico’s national team.

Ex-Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has claimed he feared going bankrupt during his playing days, despite being handsomely paid throughout his glittering career. Bale won a staggering 20 major trophies as an electric winger and is widely considered to be one of Britain’s best-ever footballers, yet even he still had anxieties over the prospect of somehow blowing away all his money.

Alisha Lehmann left her Switzerland team-mate disgusted as the Como star revealed her favourite cheat meal. The Switzerland women's team released a video on Instagram of players and coaches sharing their favourite guilty pleasure foods on camera. Former Arsenal star Johan Djourou, who is on the coaching staff of the national team, also shared his favourite.

Wilfried Zaha has launched a scathing attack on Jean-Phillipe Mateta, branding claims from his former Crystal Palace team-mate “disgusting”. The Ivory Coast international has not taken kindly to seeing a French forward that he once shared a dressing room with make comments that could be interpreted as him being a “bully”, with Zaha eager to get his side of the story across.

Lamine Yamal may be Barcelona’s brightest star, but not everyone believes he understands the true weight he carries. Former Barca defender Inigo Martinez, who once served as a “father figure” in the dressing room, has warned that the teenage prodigy’s brilliance might mask the immense expectations placed on him. From shared moments on the pitch to candid insights, Martinez offers a blunt view of the club’s growing dependence on its youngest hope.

FIFA has hinted that U.S. President Donald Trump would have the authority to strip cities of 2026 World Cup hosting rights if they are considered to pose too much of a safety risk. A global gathering of elite sporting talent is due to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer. As things stand, 11 venues across the USA are due to welcome fans from around the globe to their front door.

Italian giants AC Milan are reportedly furious after star forward Christian Pulisic sustained an injury while on international duty with the United States during a friendly against Australia. The USMNT captain was forced off the pitch in the 30th minute after appearing to suffer a hamstring injury. Milan are said to be frustrated that Pulisic was risked in the match, especially considering he had played only 17 minutes as a substitute in the team’s previous friendly against Ecuador.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop has detailed the savage, and very short, meeting that he tried to arrange with Erik ten Hag - only to be left standing alone in a corridor wondering "what the f*ck do I do now". A brutal verbal volley was delivered in Bishop’s direction when he attempted to speak with the Red Devils’ Dutch coach about his contract situation.

Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, showed off his insane takedown skills in a 1v1 challenge against YouTuber Jeremy Lynch. A former Navy SEAL and martial arts expert, he’s been by Messi’s side since the Argentine legend landed in Miami in 2023. When Messi made the shock switch to Major League Soccer, Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham insisted that the 2022 World Cup winner needed personal security, and Cheuko would be the man.