In light of last year’s momentous events, FC Bayern are looking ahead to the upcoming international break with concern – but also with a touch of historical grandeur.
Arsenal legend Theo Walcott has issued a heartfelt warning to Gunners starlet Max Dowman regarding a potential fast-track into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. The 16-year-old forward has become the talk of the Premier League after a historic goalscoring breakthrough under Mikel Arteta. However, Walcott believes that accepting a place on the plane for the 2026 World Cup could hinder the youngster's long-term development.
Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus has weighed in on the intensifying rumours suggesting Jadon Sancho could return to Signal Iduna Park for a third time. The 26-year-old winger is currently enduring a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa while his parent club, Manchester United, prepare to cut ties with the England international this summer.
FC Bayern has been based on Säbener Straße for 77 years. As the club has grown, so too have its facilities, transforming from simple huts into a hotel reminiscent of those in Dubai. Is the next major refurbishment on the horizon?
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has hit out at the standard of officiating following her side's 3-1 Women's Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss to Arsenal. Despite a spectacular Lauren James effort, the Blues were undone by a ruthless Gunners side at the Emirates. Bompastor insists her team "deserved better" after seeing a crucial goal disallowed, leaving them with a mountain to climb in next week's return leg.
Certain numbers capture the imagination more than others, with Manchester United star Matheus Cunha picking his perfect 10 after inheriting that iconic jersey at Old Trafford. The Brazil international was, while speaking to GOAL, able to narrow his choice down to a shortlist of two - with a Red Devils legend and World Cup-winning countryman getting the nod.
Mohamed Salah has called time on his Liverpool career. On Tuesday evening, the Egyptian King posted an emotional video on social media confirming he will depart Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing an end to a legendary nine-year stay on Merseyside. Now, the Premier League champions must look to the future.
Andy Robertson has led the dressing room tributes to Mohamed Salah after the legendary forward confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. The Scottish defender, who joined the club in the same summer as the Egyptian, described his team-mate's mentality as "second to none" in a poignant social media post.
Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has sparked a fresh debate by ranking Mohamed Salah ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the pantheon of Premier League legends. Following the announcement that the Egyptian forward will leave Anfield this summer, the Sky Sports pundit hailed Salah as a "generational talent" whose consistent output has redefined modern attacking standards. Carragher believes only Thierry Henry now stands above the Liverpool icon in the history of the competition's overseas stars.
And then there were 35. Thomas Tuchel's decision to name an expanded squad of players that will be split into two for England's final two games on home soil before the World Cup was the latest sign that the German is taking a very different approach to his predecessors as he bids to become the first coach since Alf Ramsey to win a trophy with the Three Lions.
When Sydney Schertenleib sat in front of the national media last summer, before playing in her first European Championship for hosts Switzerland at the age of 18, and declared that her "biggest goal" was to win the Ballon d'Or one day, some may have rolled their eyes.
During an interview with Sky Sports in October 2024, Trent Alexander-Arnold was asked about his remaining career goals and whether he would rather win another Champions League, become Liverpool captain, lift a trophy with England or win the Ballon d'Or. The right-back went with the latter, the most unrealistic - and unimportant - option.
Manchester United's season is likely to be defined by events in the next eight days. The Red Devils have enjoyed some real highs this year, reaching a Women's Champions League quarter-final on their main draw debut and a first League Cup final, but if Marc Skinner's side don't get some big results over the course of this next week, they could have very little to show for their efforts.
He's only gone and done it again! A year after becoming the first player to win NXGN twice, Lamine Yamal has finished top of GOAL's annual list of the top teenagers in world football for the third time in a row. It's not as if the outcome of the 2026 vote was ever in any doubt either. Yamal is no longer just the most talented young player in the game today. He's also its most talented player, full stop.
NFL legend and Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady could be set for a sensational crossover into the world of professional wrestling. The seven-time Super Bowl winner is reportedly in negotiations with WWE for a high-profile appearance at WrestleMania 42 following a heated public exchange with Logan Paul.
Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will bring his legendary nine-year stay at Anfield to an end this summer after reaching a unique financial settlement with Liverpool. The Egyptian forward has reportedly agreed to waive the final £20 million year of his contract to facilitate a free transfer at the end of the season. This emotional departure marks the conclusion of one of the most prolific individual eras in the history of the Premier League.
Achraf Hakimi remains fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain as he aims to secure the second Champions League title of his career, his agent says. Despite persistent speculation linking the Moroccan international with a sensational return to Real Madrid, his representative has moved to clarify the defender's immediate future at the Parc des Princes.
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has openly admitted he is utterly astounded by the rapid development of his teenage team-mate Lamine Yamal. The French international firmly believes the wider footballing world still underestimates the sheer magnitude of what the 18-year-old winger is achieving week in, week out at the absolute pinnacle of European football.
Mohamed Salah's representative has issued a strong warning to the media and fans following the forward's shock announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. Ramy Abbas firmly shut down the growing rumours regarding the Egyptian's next destination, making it clear that no decision has been made yet as the 33-year-old prepares for an emotional Anfield exit.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified former Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Monchengladbach boss Adi Hutter as a leading candidate to take the reins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The north London club is currently navigating a period of immense instability both on and off the pitch following a string of poor results.
Romelu Lukaku has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Belgium squad for their international friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The experienced Napoli striker is recovering from a long-term hamstring injury and has chosen to stay in Italy to focus on regaining his full fitness ahead of this summer's highly anticipated World Cup tournament.
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