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Former Chelsea midfielder Denis Zakaria has revealed that he actively encouraged Lamine Camara to turn down a high-profile move to Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window. The Monaco star emerged as a primary target for the Blues as they searched for a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, but a deal famously collapsed at the final hour. However, the Blues are expected to return for the Senegal international in January, with Premier League rivals Liverpool also monitoring his situation.
Mikel Arteta has no intention of letting Noni Madueke leave Arsenal during the January transfer window despite his lack of Premier League minutes. The English winger is attracting interest from top European clubs, but the Gunners are ready to block any mid-season departure.
Liam Delap has been told what he “needs” in order to become Harry Kane’s successor in the England national team, with Bobby Zamora admitting to GOAL that replacing an “extremely special” striker will be almost impossible. Following his big-money transfer from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, 23-year-old frontman Delap is hoping to prove himself deserving of a chance to lead the Three Lions’ attacking unit.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has dismissed suggestions that his side were expected to easily thrash Marseille after a hard-fought 2-1 away victory. The Portugal international insisted the reigning champions fully deserved their win while praising the resilience of their fierce rivals in a fiercely contested Le Classique.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has expressed major concern over the fitness of Benjamin Sesko after the striker was forced to miss the Premier League clash with Fulham. The Slovenian forward is struggling with a recurring shin issue that previously plagued his start to life at Old Trafford.
Zinedine Zidane will receive a bespoke and enhanced security detail for his tenure as manager of the France national team. The 1998 World Cup winner requires unprecedented protection to manage the intense fanaticism surrounding his return to Les Bleus following Didier Deschamps' departure.
Real Madrid's official media channel has launched a scathing attack on refereeing standards in Spain following a chaotic 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. The broadcaster did not hold back, suggesting a coordinated agenda against Los Blancos and even questioning the official's previous interactions with Barcelona stars.
Dominik Szoboszlai is on the “right path” to inherit captaincy duties at Liverpool and become “Steven Gerrard’s successor”, Reds icon Vladimir Smicer has told GOAL. The all-action Hungarian midfielder, who shares many qualities with a legendary No.8 from the not too distant past, has signed a new contract at Anfield and committed his future to Premier League giants.
After losing stars like Alexia Putellas, Salma Paralluelo and Ona Batlle this summer, the defending European champions are again aiming to defy the doubters and tap into the talent of La Masia to remain a continental force
La Liga's Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) has reportedly acknowledged a massive error during Atletico Madrid's fiery 2-1 derby victory over Real Madrid, after match official Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias and the VAR team failed to punish Lee Kang-in for a brutal challenge that left Federico Valverde with severe ankle trauma.
Gary Neville has urged Michael Carrick to stop protecting his Manchester United players following a dismal 1-1 draw against Fulham. The former defender branded the team's performance a "disgrace" and warned that the new manager could soon find himself under intense pressure.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes the Premier League title momentum has shifted towards Manchester City following Arsenal's shock defeat to Brighton. The Frenchman insists the Cityzens are now the strongest team in the league due to their vast experience and frightening midfield creativity.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has jumped to the defence of Florian Wirtz following a scathing assessment from club legend Jamie Carragher. Despite a difficult afternoon at the Vitality Stadium, the Reds boss insists his marquee summer signing played a vital role in securing a hard-fought victory.
Marseille supporters have voiced their intense frustration with American owner Frank McCourt following a disastrous start to the season that culminated in a bitter defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Fans unfurled hostile banners mocking his ambitious ten-year plan as the crisis at the Stade Velodrome deepens.
Yasin Ayari boasts the potential to follow in Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro and Carlos Baleba’s footsteps by becoming the next big-money sale at Brighton, Bobby Zamora has told GOAL, with the Swedish midfielder considered to be an “incredible” talent. While agreeing a new contract with the 22-year-old remains a top priority for now, interest is expected to be shown in upcoming transfer windows.
Erling Haaland achieved a unique piece of Premier League history by scoring against Sunderland to complete his full set of top-flight opponents. Manchester City ultimately triumphed in a wild eight-goal thriller that also featured a remarkable, yet ultimately fruitless, hat-trick from Brian Brobbey.
Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer is expected to pull out of the England squad for the upcoming international break, dealing a significant blow to Thomas Tuchel’s plans. Despite the German coach recently demanding that the playmaker justify his selection following a controversial World Cup omission, the 24-year-old looks set to prioritise his long-term fitness.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick found himself in the firing line on Sunday as traveling supporters voiced their frustration at Craven Cottage. Despite a late rescue act from Matheus Cunha, the tactical choices of the Red Devils boss became the main talking point of a stuttering afternoon in West London.
Liverpool did not sign a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah during the summer transfer window of 2026, after seeing the ‘Egyptian King’ leave as a free agent, with Danny Murphy explaining to GOAL why the Reds decided against spending precious funds for the sake of it. Additions were made to the attacking ranks at Anfield, but none of those drafted in are considered to be natural right wingers.
Juventus released a stern statement condemning sections of their support who disrupted a minute of silence honouring Italian football icon Sandro Mazzola ahead of Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta. The pre-match tribute was marred when fans in the Curva Sud turned away and chanted, prompting swift rebukes from both the club and opposing manager Maurizio Sarri.
Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has delivered a stinging assessment of his side's heavy defeat at Brighton, claiming the performance was not worthy of their status as the reigning champions. The Gunners saw their perfect start to the Premier League campaign go up in smoke at the Amex Stadium as Mikel Arteta’s men were comfortably beaten 3-0 by the Seagulls.
Lionel Messi continued his phenomenal scoring run with a trademark free-kick, but Inter Miami were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against San Diego FC. New manager Kily Gonzalez was left frustrated by his team's defensive errors as the Herons missed the chance to climb up the Eastern Conference table.
Tottenham are reportedly preparing a massive January move for Morgan Gibbs-White despite a staggering £125 million valuation. Roberto De Zerbi is eager to inject some much-needed creativity into his struggling side, but prising the midfielder away from Nottingham Forest will be incredibly difficult.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lauded the rapid development of Jeremy Jacquet after the young defender played a pivotal role in the Reds' narrow 1-0 win over Bournemouth. The 21-year-old’s commanding display capped off a dream week that also saw him receive his maiden senior call-up to the French national team.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has moved to shut down Matheus Cunha's suggestion that his squad is struggling with fitness levels following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Fulham. The Red Devils required a late intervention to avoid another defeat in what has become their most difficult opening to a Premier League campaign in over a decade.
Maurizio Sarri has launched a sensational attack on the use of VAR in Serie A, suggesting the technology should be scrapped entirely following a controversial afternoon in Turin. The Atalanta boss was left fuming after his side were denied a penalty during their 2-0 defeat to Juventus, marking a third consecutive loss for the Bergamo outfit.
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick admitted the upcoming international break has arrived at an inconvenient moment after continuing his red-hot form against RB Leipzig on Sunday. The Czech forward netted for a fourth consecutive Bundesliga match to inspire a 2-0 victory but expressed frustration that domestic momentum must now be paused.
Marseille manager Bruno Genesio questioned his squad's maturity after an agonising 2-1 home defeat to bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain, which left the club languishing in the Ligue 1 relegation zone. The French tactician expressed deep frustration at recurring mental lapses at the Velodrome, as OM suffered their fourth defeat across five league matches.
Sevilla boss Luis Garcia pulled no punches following Saturday's defeat, branding Raphinha's Ballon d'Or snub an absolute joke. The Brazilian forward maintained his dazzling form by firing home a sublime hat-trick to seal a 3-1 victory for Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, taking his sensational tally for the campaign to 14 strikes in all competitions.