Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley has explained penalty-saving secrets to GOAL, revealing how he would go about trying to thwart Bruno Fernandes and Ivan Toney. Water bottles adorned with advice and instructions have become all the rage in modern football, but do they really make much of a difference in a battle of wills from 12 yards?
Niko Kovac has jumped to the defense of Nico Schlotterbeck after the defender was forced to debunk "false" reports regarding a contract extension. The Borussia Dortmund boss insists the player has done nothing wrong by clarifying his future amidst intense media speculation.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reinforced Lamine Yamal’s powerful anti-racism message following the "intolerable" Islamophobic chants that marred Spain’s recent friendly against Egypt. The 18-year-old winger, a practising Muslim, expressed his disgust after spectators at RCDE Stadium aimed derogatory songs at his faith, prompting a formal investigation by local Catalan police.
Liverpool have been dealt a staggering blow ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, with Alisson Becker ruled out for a significant period. Arne Slot confirmed the Brazilian goalkeeper faces a race against time to feature again this term, though the Reds have been handed a double boost with the return of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak.
Chelsea have taken a hardline stance against Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine midfielder officially dropped from the squad following a series of controversial comments regarding his future. Manager Liam Rosenior confirmed the decision ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, suggesting the vice-captain’s public flirtation with Real Madrid has forced the club’s hand.
Uli Hoeness has claimed that Harry Kane could be worth more than Alexander Isak in the open transfer market, with Brad Friedel telling GOAL that the Bayern Munich striker would represent value for money at £500 million ($662m). That tongue-in-cheek assessment has been delivered as questions continue to be asked of how much longer the prolific England captain will spend at the Allianz Arena.
Jonas Urbig has addressed the prospect of becoming Bayern Munich’s permanent number one as Manuel Neuer approaches a definitive decision regarding his potential retirement. The 22-year-old, who joined the Rekordmeister from Koln in January 2025, has emerged as the leading candidate to inherit the gloves from the iconic captain whose contract expires this summer.
Jesse Lingard made history on Wednesday night by becoming the first Englishman to play in the Brazilian top flight. Despite a difficult night for Corinthians at the Maracana, the former Manchester United star expressed his pride after finally making his long-awaited debut in South America.
Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres has opened the door to a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabeu, admitting he would be delighted to reunite with Real Madrid. The former Castilla starlet has flourished in the Bundesliga since his summer move, prompting the Spanish giants to monitor his progress closely ahead of a potential cut-price repatriation.
A move to Manchester City forms part of Cavan Sullivan’s sporting destiny, and Freddy Adu has told GOAL why the teenage wonderkid will one day “crack the starting line-up for a Premier League team”. For now, there is still much work for the exciting 16-year-old to do when it comes to unlocking full potential in his game. If he can achieve that, then the top-flight in England should be illuminated at some point in the not too distant future.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has confirmed Harry Kane will miss the Bundesliga trip to Freiburg this weekend. The England captain is struggling with an ankle injury, leaving the German side sweating over his fitness for the Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has addressed the situation surrounding Jude Bellingham’s fitness after the midfielder returned from international duty without playing a single minute for England. Despite being called up by Thomas Tuchel for the recent friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, the 22-year-old was managed cautiously following his recent recovery from a significant hamstring injury.
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