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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on his commitment to see Iran compete in the 2026 World Cup, despite the escalating military conflict involving the United States. Speaking during a surprise appearance at a friendly match in Turkey, the governing body's chief dismissed suggestions that the team might be relocated or withdrawn from the tournament.

Towering Czechia goalkeeper Radek Vitek is determined to return to Manchester United and fight Senne Lammens for a starting role, explicitly rejecting the idea of sitting on the bench. The stopper is currently on loan at Bristol City.

Former Manchester United defender Gerard Pique has completely ruled out the possibility of becoming the club's manager in the future. The Spaniard cited the demanding daily routine and the necessity of managing massive egos as the main reasons he has no interest in replacing interim boss Michael Carrick, preferring instead to stay entirely disconnected from the sport's coaching side.

Tottenham Hotspur are bracing themselves for a significant departure this summer as reports emerge that first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has agreed on the terms of an exit. The Italian international has been one of the few bright sparks in a turbulent period for the club, but it appears his future lies away from North London.

How will tiebreakers work at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The tournament is moving ever closer, with teams preparing to enter the group stages before embarking on their bid for glory. Here, GOAL breaks down how tie-breakers work, how group stage points are decided, and everything you need to know ahead of the big kick-off.

How many substitutions are allowed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? "Super-subs" have often played key roles in teams winning the biggest trophies in the game but when exactly can teams make substitutions? How many substitution windows are there in each fixture? GOAL runs you through everything you need to know.

Which goalkeepers have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award across the history of the competition? The award was introduced for the 1994 tournament, meaning plenty of iconic goalkeepers, including the likes of Gordon Banks and the initially eponymous Lev Yashin, missed out on the individual award. GOAL has everything you need to know about the award handed to the standout stopper at any single tournament.

We’ve got three Scotland vs Ivory Coast predictions as the two sides face off in an international friendly on Tuesday, 31 March.

Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager in a desperate bid to stave off relegation from the Premier League. Spurs sit 17th in the Premier League table and are just one point above the drop zone with seven games of the season remaining.

The Wisconsin-born soccer coach was headed to the top before he had his life turned upside down by a rare condition that saw him lose his hands and part of his feet. But he has rediscovered his purpose through soccer - and now has big aspirations.

So here we are again, Tottenham Hotspur. Seven games into the Igor Tudor reign that was supposed to save Spurs from relegation, they look more doomed than ever before. They are one point outside the Premier League's bottom three and are the only side without a win in the top-flight in 2026. Every time they seem to have turned a corner, a new disaster is waiting for them just ahead.

With just one place at the World Cup up for grabs, we’ve got three Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy predictions for their play-off final on Tuesday.

Sam Allardyce has sent a clear message to Harry Maguire, suggesting the Manchester United defender should think twice about representing England at the upcoming World Cup. The former Three Lions boss believes Thomas Tuchel was unnecessarily blunt regarding Maguire's standing in the defensive pecking order.

Gerard Pique has criticised the current Manchester United squad, insisting that the players must start taking responsibility for their poor performances instead of constantly blaming their managers. The former Barcelona defender highlighted the club's massive financial outlay on transfers, questioning if they truly possess the quality to win major trophies.

We’ve got three Kosovo vs Turkey predictions for this decisive World Cup play-off in Pristina on Tuesday, 31 March.

We’ve got three Czech Republic vs Denmark predictions for this World Cup qualifying play-off final on Tuesday, 31 March.

Manchester United's mid-season trip to Ireland has caused chaos for one of the giants of Irish sport as GAA side Armagh were forced to abandon plans to train at the same facility. Michael Carrick's side are due to spend four days in Ireland from April 6 as part of a team building exercise ahead of their final seven games of the Premier League season.

Jermain Defoe proved he is just as sharp off the pitch as he was on it during a brilliant game of 'higher or lower'. The legendary Premier League striker was tested on his knowledge of the all-time scoring charts, and he left everyone stunned by effortlessly recalling Frank Lampard's exact goal tally and correctly placing icons like Robbie Fowler, Andy Cole and Michael Owen.

It seems that attacking midfielder Jonas Hofmann and runners-up Bayer Leverkusen will part ways at the end of the coming season.

Manchester United find themselves in a precarious position regarding the future of Andre Onana, with the goalkeeper’s contract set to pose a significant financial hurdle this summer. Despite the club's resurgence under Michael Carrick, a return to Europe's elite competition will trigger a substantial spike in the Cameroonian's wages.

A spot at the 2026 World Cup is on the line, and we’ve got three Sweden vs Poland predictions for their play-off final clash on Tuesday, 31 March.

adidas have reawakened the beasts and given us a big dollop of noughties nostalgia by rebooting the iconic Y-3 F50 Tunit Beast Pack, 20 years on from its original release.

After a 36-year wait, Argentina returned to the summit of world football with their 2022 World Cup triumph in Qatar. Though he didn’t feature, Sergio Aguero told GOAL it remains one of the greatest moments of his life, while backing the current squad to carry that same hunger, identity, and competitive edge into the 2026 tournament.

Yan Diomande’s performances have caught the eye of Europe’s top clubs. But rather than letting him leave straight away, RB Leipzig are planning a shrewd move to keep their star player for the time being.

Former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow believes that the Reds are agreeing to let Mohamed Salah leave as a free agent as they discovered there “wasn’t a market” for the 33-year-old Egyptian. Despite his exploits across nine seasons in England, Salah is not considered to be of the Cristiano Ronaldo mould and would have found it difficult to find a suitor willing to part with a big-money transfer fee.

Manchester United flop Antony has rejoined his Real Madrid team-mates in full training at Ciudad Deportiva after a period of individual recovery. The Brazilian winger is now fighting to be fit for the crucial upcoming La Liga clash against Espanyol as Manuel Pellegrini’s side chase European football.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has moved to de-escalate tensions following a controversial interview in which he appeared to leave the door open for a move to Real Madrid. The Ballon d'Or winner’s admission that one "cannot turn down the best clubs in the world" led to accusations of disloyalty from fans online. However, the Spaniard has now insisted that his words were stripped of their vital context.

Morgan Rogers has been warned against a transfer to the “graveyard” that Manchester United have become, with the Aston Villa playmaker also being advised to ignore any interest shown by Chelsea. The 23-year-old England international has become one of the Premier League’s most sought-after talents. Dean Saunders believes Rogers’ ongoing development would be best served in his current surroundings.

Napoli have released a scathing official statement after Romelu Lukaku failed to report back to training following the international break. The Belgian striker remains in his homeland despite club orders, leaving the Partenopei hierarchy considering drastic disciplinary measures.