Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye has launched a scathing attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after seeing his nation sensationally stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title. The Everton veteran described the ruling as "ridiculous" following a controversial appeal board decision that awarded the trophy to Morocco. Despite the off-field drama, Gueye insists the Lions of Teranga remain the rightful champions of the continent.
An interview with Simon Pytlick is causing quite a stir. Is the Dane set to join Füchse Berlin ahead of schedule? The HBL transfer record could be broken.
Michael Owen has cast doubt over Benjamin Sesko’s long-term future as Manchester United’s primary centre-forward, despite the Slovenian's recent resurgence under Michael Carrick. The former England striker believes the £74 million signing lacks the elite quality required to anchor a sustained Premier League title challenge. While Sesko’s form has improved significantly in recent weeks, Owen insists an "upgrade" will be necessary if the Red Devils want to return to the summit of English football.
Nathan Ake has dropped a big hint that he could leave Manchester City in the summer transfer window. The Netherlands defender is under contract until 2027, but suggested his future may lie away from the Etihad Stadium after helping the club win the 2026 Carabao Cup final.
Sacramento Republic of the USL Championship announced Tuesday morning that their long-planned soccer-specific stadium will seat more than 20,000 fans. The club first broke ground on the stadium in August 2025, but did not commit to an exact capacity. Their new stadium comes amid a wave of new arenas being built by USL Championship clubs ahead of a planned Division 1 league.
Deontay Wilder's former trainer Malik Scott has opened the door to coaching Arsenal legend Thierry Henry for a potential boxing debut. However, the husband of CBS Sports presenter Kate Scott has firmly ruled out working with Manchester United icon Roy Keane.
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has backed Frank Lampard for a third managerial stint at Chelsea as pressure mounts on current boss Liam Rosenior. The former Chelsea midfielder has revitalised his coaching reputation in the Championship, leading Coventry City toward a long-awaited Premier League return. Butt believes Lampard’s evolution as a coach makes him the ideal candidate to steady the ship at Stamford Bridge.
Christian Pulisic has reached double figures again on the goal front for AC Milan this season, but the USMNT star has gone 12 games without finding the target and has drawn a complete blank since the turn of the calendar year. The American forward remains a talismanic presence for the Rossoneri, but club legend Massimo Ambrosini has told GOAL why end product has dried up in 2026.
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt reportedly remains optimistic about returning to the pitch before the 2025-26 Premier League campaign concludes on May 24. Despite initial fears that his season was over, the Dutchman is making progress in his recovery from a complex back issue.
Cristian Romero has issued a rallying cry to Tottenham supporters, promising to give "200 per cent" in the club's final seven matches to avoid a historic Premier League relegation. Following a demoralising 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, Spurs have slumped to 17th in the table. The captain has called for unity as the north London club faces its most significant survival test since 1977.
Aston Villa are being backed to complete a memorable double in 2026, with Champions League qualification being secured through their Premier League standing and a first trophy win in 30 years. Former Villans defender Richard Dunne has told GOAL how landing major silverware and finishing strongly in top-flight competition can help to keep Unai Emery on board.
YouTube superstar KSI has escalated a feud with Wealdstone after Sak Hassan featured in the Baller League UK for a second consecutive week. The National League side expressed fury over the winger's participation, but Prime FC responded with a provocative pre-match stunt.
There are rumours from the Premier League that Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor has attracted interest. Lotito, however, is unwilling to let him go and is demanding a high transfer fee.
Benjamin Sesko’s representative has hit out at the "super-sub" label currently attached to the Manchester United forward. Despite a prolific start to 2026 as mainly an impact player from the bench, Elvis Basanovic insists the Slovenian is a complete striker who deserves more respect.
Italy is once again fearing for its World Cup hopes; the pressure on the four-time world champions is immense ahead of the decisive matches for one of the last places.
Barcelona maintained their four-point lead at the summit of La Liga with a gritty 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, but the match was partially overshadowed by a moment of apparent friction between Lamine Yamal and Hansi Flick. Yamal was visibly angry after being withdrawn in the closing stages of the game at the Spotify Camp Nou. This rare show of dissent from the 18-year-old has sparked immediate debate regarding the dynamic between the manager and his star pupil.
Sampdoria’s sporting director had offered D’Angelo a lucrative contract, but the call from Spezia and the victory over Avellino threw a spanner in the works
Anthony Gordon has caused a stir by claiming that rivals Sunderland are "not a very good team" compared to Newcastle, following the Magpies' disappointing derby defeat at St James' Park. Despite scoring the opener, Gordon was powerless as the Black Cats staged a second-half comeback to secure a 2-1 victory and a league double over Eddie Howe's side.
Could there be a Bruno trade at Manchester United this summer as club captain Fernandes heads for the exits and Brazilian star Guimaraes arrives from Newcastle? Questions continue to be asked of how long Fernandes will stick around at Old Trafford, but former Red Devils and Magpies striker Michael Owen has told GOAL why any thoughts of replacing the Portuguese playmaker should be shelved.
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