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GOAL writers predict the World Cup Golden Ball winner

It's so close we can almost taste it. The 2026 World Cup is now just days away, with the best players from around the globe descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for what promises to be a superb summer of football. While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in late-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for five-and-a-half weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.

Sorry, Cristiano - Bruno is Portugal's most important player!

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes showed why he's Portugal's most important player going into this summer's World Cup in North America by starring in a 2-1 friendly win over Chile in Lisbon on Saturday evening that featured a stupid red card for winger Rafael Leao and a worryingly ineffective display from Seleccao skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Man Utd chief hints at uncertainty over Bruno Fernandes future

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has refused to entirely rule out a summer departure for club captain Bruno Fernandes. While the Red Devils are determined to retain their influential playmaker, the Portuguese midfielder's mixed messages regarding his long-term future have sparked fresh speculation over his career at Old Trafford.

Fernandes makes Man Utd trophy admission

Bruno Fernandes has admitted that his trophy haul at Manchester United has fallen short of his initial expectations since arriving at Old Trafford. Despite winning the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, the Portuguese playmaker remains determined to lead the Red Devils back to the pinnacle of English football.

Be like Bruno! Why Baleba would be ‘good signing’ for Man Utd

Manchester United are in the market for midfield reinforcements, and Eric Djemba-Djemba has explained to GOAL why Brighton star Carlos Baleba would be a “good signing” for the Red Devils. A man that once operated in the engine room at Old Trafford has also explained where his fellow Cameroonian can improve, with Bruno Fernandes being used as a source of inspiration.

RANKED: Top 50 players of the European season

The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.

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‘Record not broken’ - Fernandes told 21st ‘assist’ doesn’t count

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes appeared to have written his name into the Premier League history books on the final day of the season against Brighton. However, his milestone 21st assist has been met with fierce scrutiny from a former officiating chief who claims the record remains intact.

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Guardiola used Fernandes video to set elite Man City standards

Pep Guardiola explicitly showed a clip of Bruno Fernandes complaining to his Manchester City squad to clearly demonstrate unacceptable on-pitch behaviour. As the manager prepares to depart after a historic decade, this strict demand for unity explains the elite culture that secured 20 trophies and successfully prevented toxic friction within the team.

Revealed: Why stunning Fernandes to Spurs transfer move collapsed

Bruno Fernandes has revealed he came “very close” to joining Tottenham before eventually signing for Manchester United in 2020. The Portugal international also addressed recent criticism from Roy Keane during a candid podcast appearance.

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'A donkey thinks he's a lion' - Keane hits back at Fernandes amid Man Utd feud

Roy Keane has intensified his public war of words with Bruno Fernandes by posting a stinging message on social media. The Manchester United legend appears to have responded directly to the Portuguese midfielder’s claims that he had been dishonest in his assessment of the player's recent performances.

GOAL's Premier League Team of the Season

And there we have it: another Premier League season is in the books. It was a campaign that delivered at both ends of the table, with both the title race and the desperate fight for survival going right down to the wire in a nerve-shredding conclusion for fans of Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and West Ham. Ultimately, it was the Gunners who tasted glory for the first time in 22 long years, while the Hammers suffered the heartbreak of relegation on the final day.

RANKED: Top 50 players of the Premier League season

And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.

Bruno accuses Keane of 'lying' as he hits back at Man Utd legend's criticism

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has launched a stinging rebuttal against Roy Keane, accusing the club legend of "lying" during a recent televised rant. The dispute stems from Keane's scathing assessment of the Portuguese midfielder's conduct while chasing the Premier League assists record during the final weeks of the season.

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Biggest winners & losers of the Premier League season

The 2025-26 Premier League campaign drew to a tense conclusion on Sunday, as Tottenham scraped past Everton to consign West Ham to relegation in spite of a 3-0 victory over Leeds United. Meanwhile, in the north-east of England, Sunderland sensationally defeated Chelsea to secure a place in the Europa League, while simultaneously preventing the Club World Cup winners from qualifying for any form of continental competition next term.

Carrick makes big statement on Fernandes' future at Man Utd

Michael Carrick has expressed total confidence that Bruno Fernandes will remain at Manchester United following a record-breaking campaign for the Portuguese playmaker. The Red Devils captain provided a goal and an assist in a 3-0 victory over Brighton on the final day, having driven their run to a third-place Premier League finish and a return to the Champions League.

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