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Jurgen Klopp has thrown his support behind Germany's Florian Wirtz to become one of the defining figures of the upcoming World Cup in North America. The former Liverpool boss believes his compatriot has already proven his mettle during a challenging debut campaign at Anfield and possesses all the attributes to dominate on the global stage.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke could reportedly be sidelined for the remainder of the Premier League season. The England international suffered a hamstring injury during the weekend victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, leaving Roberto De Zerbi with a mounting availability crisis in the middle of a relegation battle.

Harry Kane has etched his name further into the history books after breaking a long-standing Champions League record previously held by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Despite Bayern Munich falling to a narrow 5-4 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in a pulsating semi-final first leg, the England captain’s personal landmark provided a silver lining for the German giants.

Arsenal are about to experience a whole new level of pressure. After wrestling their teetering Premier League title chase back on course with a much-needed victory over Newcastle, the Gunners are now preparing to enter Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano cauldron in the Champions League semi-finals. However, while the prospect of a domestic and European double is tantalising, head coach Mikel Arteta must see the bigger picture.

GOAL sits down with former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina to discuss Colombia’s new generation, his place within it, and the weight of expectation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Tottenham have been told how many points they have to get from their remaining four fixtures in order to avoid relegation out of the Premier League, with Louis Saha telling GOAL why “terrible” decisions are to blame for surprising struggles in north London. Spurs are sweating on their top-flight status heading into the closing stages of what has been a disastrous campaign.

Coventry are back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, with GOAL being told why the likes of Aston Villa, Everton and Brighton will struggle to compete with Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard on the transfer front. Established top-flight outfits may have more money to spend, but Joe Cole believes a “marquee name” at the CBS Arena will help to attract the kind of talent that may prove out of reach to others.

Manchester United are being linked with Bruno Guimaraes, Elliot Anderson and Aurelien Tchouameni, with Louis Saha telling GOAL who the “better fit” from that trio would be. More big money is set to be spent by the Red Devils in the next transfer window as a natural successor to Casemiro is sought in the Old Trafford engine room. Raids on Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Real Madrid have been mooted.

Cole Palmer has seen a return to his Manchester roots with United speculated on, and Joe Cole has told GOAL what a potential summer departure from Chelsea will be “dependent” on. The England international playmaker has cut a frustrated figure at times this season, with Champions League qualification seemingly destined to fall out of reach for those at Stamford Bridge.

GOAL sat down with the USMNT midfielder to talk about how life changes, the importance of wellness and what makes a World Cup moment so special.

Cristiano Ronaldo played alongside Michael Carrick at Manchester United, so would the Portuguese GOAT consider a return to Old Trafford if asked to tread that path by the Red Devils’ current boss? Louis Saha, another former colleague of CR7 at the so-called ‘Theatre of Dreams’, has explained to GOAL why record-chasing and bench duty will figure in any future planning from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Liverpool have been advised on how to ensure that Rio Ngumoha continues to play with no fear, with Joe Cole answering wonderkid development and Mohamed Salah replacement questions during an exclusive interview with GOAL. The Reds will have attacking voids to fill at the start of the 2026-27 campaign, but they have been warned against lumping too much pressure on 17-year-old shoulders.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has addressed reports linking Julian Alvarez with a summer move to Arsenal, acknowledging that the Gunners are among the elite clubs monitoring the Argentine forward. Speaking ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg against the Premier League leaders, Simeone admitted it is "normal" for his star striker to be targeted by Europe’s top sides.

Manchester United are set to secure the long-term future of midfield starlet Kobbie Mainoo, reaching a full agreement over a lucrative new contract at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old is set to sign a bumper deal that reflects his status as a cornerstone of the club's engine room under Michael Carrick.

Manchester City defender John Stones has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on an iconic 10-year stint at the Etihad Stadium. The England international will depart as a free agent this summer following a decade that saw him redefine the role of a modern central defender under Pep Guardiola.

Michael Owen has called on Manchester United to offer Rasmus Hojlund a lifeline at Old Trafford, insisting the Danish striker has not been given a proper chance to succeed. The former United forward believes the 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at Napoli, could be a revelation in the functioning system currently being implemented by interim boss Michael Carrick.

Arsenal face a significant defensive setback as Jurrien Timber missed the final training session ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg encounter against Atletico Madrid. With Kai Havertz also set to be absent following a knock against Newcastle, Mikel Arteta must navigate a growing injury list for the clash at the Wanda Metropolitano. However, the Gunners have been handed a boost with the return of three key stars.