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Barcelona secured the La Liga title with a 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid, but it was Lamine Yamal who stole the spotlight after reigniting his feud with Jude Bellingham on social media.

Manchester City are ready to flex their financial muscle to secure the services of German sensation Kennet Eichhorn. Pep Guardiola has identified the record-breaking teenager as a priority target with a unique development path already mapped out.

Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil has sensationally targeted club owners BlueCo, accusing the consortium that also owns Chelsea of undermining his squad through poor recruitment and a failing internal culture. The former Wolves boss did not hold back after a series of disappointing results, claiming the hierarchy actively weakened the side during the January transfer window.

Wojciech Szczesny has revealed that his mind was firmly on former club Arsenal even as Barcelona prepared for one of the biggest games in world football. The Polish goalkeeper admitted he was preoccupied with the Gunners' Premier League clash while his team-mates focused on their title-deciding El Clasico against Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho has outlined two conditions Real Madrid must guarantee before he will agree to return to the Bernabeu as head coach. The Spanish giants have reportedly turned to the Portuguese manager amid their search for a new leader to steady the ship following a rocky season.

The LA Galaxy got a timely victory, and Inter Miami continued their strong road form in another compelling week of MLS.

Nico Williams has received incredibly positive news regarding the hamstring injury sustained during Athletic Club's recent clash with Valencia. While initial fears suggested the winger could miss the upcoming World Cup, medical tests have confirmed he should be fit in time for the tournament in North America.

Max Eberl is facing a fight for his future at Bayern Munich as the club’s supervisory board prepares to scrutinise his performance. Despite the German giants' staggering performances this season, the director of sport has reportedly drawn ire from senior figures for his approach to high-level negotiations.

Lionel Scaloni has officially unveiled Argentina's massive 55-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup, headlined by legendary captain Lionel Messi. As the Albiceleste prepare to defend their global crown in North America, the manager has mixed established icons with rising stars from the Premier League and beyond. However, the announcement has caused a stir across the footballing world as several high-profile names, including a 40-cap Serie A veteran, found themselves entirely omitted from the longlist.

Chelsea have identified Xabi Alonso as the primary candidate to take over at Stamford Bridge following a period of significant instability in the dugout. The former Real Madrid head coach is reportedly open to the move, marking a potential shift in the club's strategy regarding managerial influence over recruitment.

James Rodriguez says he has no intention of retiring after representing Colombia at this summer's World Cup. Reports had said that the veteran midfielder would call it quits after the upcoming tournament, but Rodriguez, who started the MLS season with Minnesota United on a short-term deal, says he expects to play on.

Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Hansi Flick over a contract extension. The German coach is set to pledge his future to the club after guiding them to a second successive La Liga title, with celebrations in Catalonia underway after a 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid on Sunday.

Memphis Depay has represented the likes of Manchester United and Barcelona, while earning 108 caps for the Netherlands, but he has never truly starred for an elite club. Rene Meulensteen has explained to GOAL why the lack of a Bruno Fernandes-esque quality has prevented his fellow Dutchman - who is now in Brazil with Corinthians - from unlocking full potential.

Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard appears to be facing a personal crisis off the pitch as his wife, Laura Hilven, has removed all traces of the Belgian international from her social media accounts. The shocking digital wipeout comes at a critical juncture for the Gunners as they hunt for a historic Premier League and Champions League double.

Harry Maguire has tipped Manchester United youngster Leny Yoro to become an "all-time great". The England international has been blown away by the Frenchman's impact at Old Trafford following his high-profile move from Lille in 2024, and believes he has the potential to go down as a legend.

Beth Mead will leave Arsenal when her contract expires this summer, the club has announced. The England star joined the Gunners back in 2017 and will depart as an icon, having helped them win six major honours, including the Champions League, during her productive nine-year stay. She is not the only player fans will be able to bid farewell to at Arsenal's final home game of the season this week, either, with two more departures also confirmed.

Tensions reached a breaking point at the London Stadium on Sunday as footage emerged showing West Ham fans forcibly ejecting suspected Arsenal supporters from the home stands. The incident occurred during a high-stakes Premier League encounter that saw the Gunners tighten their grip on the title race with a 1-0 win, while the Hammers plummeted deeper into relegation trouble.

Antony has continued his remarkable career resurgence at Real Betis by matching a leading La Liga mark for the season set by Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe. The Brazilian winger found the net again in Betis' 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad, proving that his difficult spell at Manchester United is now firmly in the rearview mirror.

Axel Disasi formed part of the infamous Chelsea “bomb squad” under Enzo Maresca, and was loaned out by Liam Rosenior, but the French defender has been told that his parent club will be “looking back at him”. That is the opinion of former Blues star Glen Johnson, who has told GOAL that a stint at West Ham could earn Disasi a fresh start at Stamford Bridge under a new boss.

The history of football is littered with fateful moments that convince you a certain outcome is a foregone conclusion, and we can now add Arsenal's seismic victory over West Ham to that long list. The Gunners required a late goal and probably the most contentious Premier League VAR review of all time to battle past the relegation-threatened Hammers in a ridiculously dramatic conclusion to the London derby. Surely, SURELY it is going to be their year?!

Brendan Rodgers has opened up on the touching history behind his viral post-match embrace with Cristiano Ronaldo. While the headlines focused on a significant result in the Saudi Pro League title race on May 3, a moment of warmth between the Al-Qadsiah boss and the Al-Nassr captain on the pitch drew plenty of curiosity from fans worldwide.

Hansi Flick has set his sights on Champions League glory after guiding Barcelona to a second consecutive La Liga title with a clinical 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. In a night defined by both professional triumph and immense personal heartbreak, the German tactician made a bold promise regarding the club's future in continental competition.

Pep Guardiola has backed Jeremy Doku to become one of the premier wingers in world football, placing him in the same bracket as Vinicius Junior and Lamine Yamal. The Belgian forward has hit a purple patch at the perfect time for Manchester City, finding the net in three consecutive games as the Premier League title race nears its conclusion.

Marcus Rashford has officially fulfilled his promise to the Barcelona faithful, delivering the Liga title after a campaign that saw the Manchester United loanee reinvent himself at the Camp Nou. The former Blaugrana manager Ronald Koeman has waded into the discussion surrounding Rashford's future, insisting the club would be "insane" to let the forward return to Old Trafford.

Tony Dorigo has explained to GOAL why Leeds are likely to spend on another striker in the summer transfer window of 2026, with the Whites being warned against “standing still”. Shrewd recruitment on the back of securing promotion into the Premier League has ensured that top-flight football will remain at Elland Road next season, but more business is required in key areas of the field.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has expressed serious doubts over Dejan Kulusevski's ability to represent Sweden at the upcoming World Cup. Despite the winger's public determination to recover from a long-term knee injury, his club boss admits it is difficult to see him featuring in the tournament after such a lengthy spell on the sidelines. De Zerbi also delivered an update on Richarlison's fitness ahead of Spurs' crucial Premier League clash with Leeds.

Lionel Messi has thrown his weight behind former team-mate Neymar, insisting the Santos superstar "deserves" to be part of Brazil's World Cup squad despite his recent struggles with injury. The Inter Miami captain described his close friend as a "very special" talent who remains one of the finest players on the planet.

Liverpool have released first-look images of a permanent memorial dedicated to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, following the tragic death of the pair last year. The tribute, set to be situated on 97 Avenue outside Anfield, serves as a lasting testament to the Portuguese forward's impact on the club and the deep bond he shared with his sibling.

Mason Greenwood is being tipped to attract interest from “quite a few clubs” as exit doors begin to swing open at Marseille, with Chris Waddle telling GOAL why the ex-Manchester United forward has been a “definite success” in France. The one-cap England international moved to Stade Velodrome in the summer of 2024 and has delivered under immense pressure.