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EPL or UCL? Top 26-27 trophy pick from Arsenal ‘Invincible’

Arsenal have ended their long wait for Premier League title glory, with ‘Invincibles’ squad member Jeremie Aliadiere telling GOAL that Champions League success will now become more of a priority for the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s side reached the final of that competition last season, but north London is still waiting on a historic first European Cup triumph.

Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid 2025-26

‘Devastated & fuming’ - Mbappe desperate to emulate Ronaldo

Kylian Mbappe will have been left “devastated” and “fuming” at his trophy failings with Real Madrid and France, Jeremie Aliadiere has told GOAL, with the ‘Galactico’ forward desperate to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League-winning department. That prestigious European prize has remained elusive to a man who is now the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history.

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BDO Power Rankings: Has Yamal done enough to usurp Kane?

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

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'Fine us!' - Como president defies UEFA financial rules

Como president Mirwan Suwarso has outlined an audacious vision for the Serie A side, aiming to transform them into a major sports tourism destination. As the club prepare for a historic Champions League campaign, Suwarso is holding firm on player valuations and taking a highly rebellious stance against UEFA's financial rules, inviting fines to achieve his lofty goals.

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Chelsea youngster set for surprise Champions League loan

Chelsea winger Jesse Derry is on the verge of completing a season-long loan move to Portuguese giants Sporting CP, shortly after agreeing a new contract at Stamford Bridge. The highly rated teenager enjoyed a promising breakthrough campaign in London last season and will now look to gain valuable first-team experience and continue his rapid development in the Champions League.

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'Counts as nine!' - Mourinho jokes about invincible ‘title’

José Mourinho has joked, during an exclusive appearance on the Beast Mode On Podcast, that he considers an ‘Invincibles’ campaign with Benfica in 2025-26 to be his ninth league title. No silverware was secured in Lisbon at the end of an unbeaten season, but the newly-appointed Real Madrid manager is rightly proud of an achievement that few clubs at the highest level can claim to have emulated.

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Why Mbappe vs Haaland hasn't reached Messi-Ronaldo levels

Kylian Mbappe versus Erling Haaland was billed as the next great footballing rivalry to follow Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's two decades of dominance, but as the France and Norway superstars prepare to go head to head at the 2026 World Cup, it's fair to say that their individual tussle has yet to really take off in the way many people expected.

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Platini files criminal complaint against FIFA president

Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint in Paris against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of active influence peddling and spreading false accusations linked to the events that ended his FIFA presidency bid in 2015. The former UEFA chief is also targeting two former FIFA officials as he seeks to clear his name and pursue accountability.

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Real Madrid ask UEFA to strip Barca of titles

Real Madrid have sensationally called for Barcelona to be stripped of their historic titles as the fallout from the Negreira scandal reaches a definitive breaking point. Following his dominant re-election victory, Florentino Perez has taken the offensive by submitting an extensive legal dossier to UEFA's headquarters.

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Man City furious as Madrid candidate says Haaland's 'agreed' move

The race for the Real Madrid presidency has taken a sensational turn after candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed that Erling Haaland has already agreed to a move to the Bernabeu. In a high-stakes election battle against long-serving incumbent Florentino Perez, the 37-year-old entrepreneur has staked his entire campaign on bringing the Manchester City superstar to the Spanish capital.

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Saka gets his own Disney+ documentary after incredible Arsenal season

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is set to star in an exclusive new Disney+ documentary, offering fans a unique behind-the-scenes look at his life. Following the Gunners' historic Premier League title victory, the highly anticipated film features club legend Thierry Henry and explores the incredible personal support system that has driven the 24-year-old to the very top of world football.

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Saliba's World Cup hopes alive as France boss issues update

France head coach Didier Deschamps has provided a major boost regarding the fitness of Arsenal defender William Saliba ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Despite suffering a back issue following a gruelling Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, the centre-back has avoided serious injury, though he faces a mental challenge to recover from the heart-breaking loss.

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Gabriel shirt sales soar 350% after Champions League penalty miss

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has seen a remarkable 350 per cent surge in his shirt sales following his crucial penalty miss against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Despite the heartbreak of the shootout defeat, the Gunners' fanbase has rallied behind the centre-back, making his name the most requested on replica kits.

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Greenwood could make CL return as Turkish club enters race

Mason Greenwood could be set for a swift return to Europe's elite club competition after emerging as the absolute priority transfer target for both rival presidential candidates at Fenerbahce. The 24-year-old former Manchester United forward looks increasingly likely to leave French club Marseille this summer, with a potential move to Turkey offering another crack at the Champions League.

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Lineker names three teams better than Arsenal

Gary Lineker has offered a blunt assessment of Arsenal’s standing in European football following their heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite Mikel Arteta leading the Gunners to a historic Premier League title, the former England striker believes they still lag behind three continental heavyweights when it comes to pure entertainment.