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England star explains why he KNEW Tuchel would drop him

Ollie Watkins has revealed he expected to be left out of the England squad for March's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Aston Villa striker has struggled for form throughout the 2025-26 season so far but has bounced back with recent goals against West Ham United and Lille and could yet be included in the Three Lions' roster for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

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‘Always a risk’ - Martinez transfer prediction made by ex-Villan

Emi Martinez appeared destined to leave Aston Villa in the summer of 2025, only to end up staying put, but could the World Cup-winning goalkeeper finally get his move 12 months on? The enigmatic Argentina international has remained an important part of Unai Emery’s plans in the West Midlands, but Emile Heskey has told GOAL why a sale is likely to be agreed in the next transfer window.

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Sancho linked with stunning Dortmund return

Borussia Dortmund are exploring a sensational third stint for Jadon Sancho as his Manchester United contract reaches its conclusion this June. The Bundesliga giants are optimistic about luring the 25-year-old back to Germany, provided he accepts a significant reduction in his current £300,000-a-week wages. Having struggled for consistency since leaving Germany in 2021, Sancho could now look to revive his career in familiar surroundings.

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‘They’ll be knocking on the door’ - Rogers transfer prediction

Aston Villa legend Andy Gray has told GOAL why domestic, and potentially continental rivals will be “knocking on the door” for Morgan Rogers during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old playmaker has seen his stock soar, to the point that he could be a starter for England at the 2026 World Cup. Chelsea and Manchester United are among those to have already been credited with interest.

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Carrick sends Man Utd strong message on Fernandes future

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has urged the club to keep hold of captain Bruno Fernandes this summer, despite lingering doubts over the Portuguese playmaker's long-term future. Following a crucial victory over Aston Villa, Carrick addressed the speculation surrounding his star's potential future and praised his excellent form for the Red Devils.

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'Far better options' - Keane tells Man Utd NOT to appoint Carrick

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has strongly advised his old club against appointing interim boss Michael Carrick as their permanent manager. Despite acknowledging his impressive start and recent winning streak, the outspoken pundit believes the Old Trafford hierarchy must look elsewhere, insisting there are far superior candidates available for the demanding role.

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Carrick reacts as Rooney backs him for permanent Man Utd job

Interim Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed growing calls for him to take the job on a permanent basis, describing the speculation as "only noise," following a crucial 3-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa. The win prompted club legend Wayne Rooney to publicly endorse his former team-mate for the full-time managerial role at Old Trafford.

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Carrick talks Casemiro's future after Man Utd fans urge him to stay

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has addressed the growing clamour for Casemiro to remain at Old Trafford for another season. Another stellar performance from the Brazilian against Aston Villa saw supporters chant for the midfielder to stay past the end of the season. The club have previously announced he will leave in the summer when his contract expires.

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Fernandes breaks Beckham's assist record at Man Utd

Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes has created more history at Manchester United. By providing two assists in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, he surpassed David Beckham's mark of 15 to reach 16 assists, setting a new Premier League single-season club record. This vital victory also represents a massive step forward in United's quest to secure Champions League qualification.

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Assist-king Bruno leads the way in crucial Man Utd win

Bruno Fernandes made history by inspiring Manchester United to a 3-1 win over Aston Villa as they homed in on a return to the Champions League. The Red Devils captain recorded his 15th and 16th assists of the season as United saw off fellow top-four contenders Villa and tightened their grip on third place, opening up a three-point gap with Unai Emery's side.

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Carrick praises Sancho & hints at unlikely stay

Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has refused to shut the door on a potential Old Trafford return for Jadon Sancho. The winger, currently rebuilding his reputation during a loan spell at Aston Villa, has struggled to find consistency since his big-money move from the Bundesliga. However, Carrick, who worked with the England international during his initial stint on the coaching staff, insists the quality that prompted United to sign him remains despite his recent exile from the first-team picture.

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Luiz moves on from Lehmann with model daughter of Arsenal icon

Douglas Luiz appears to have moved on from Alisha Lehmann, after seeing their relationship brought to a close in 2025, with the Aston Villa midfielder being romantically linked to the daughter of Arsenal legend Edu. The Brazil international has been spotted getting cosy with 19-year-old model and influencer Duda Gaspar, with their relationship seemingly being made public on social media.

Aston Villa v Chelsea - Premier League

Palmer mocks Villa star's celebration & breaks unwanted record

Cole Palmer took centre stage both on and off the pitch as Chelsea secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park. The Blues talisman poked fun at Amadou Onana’s viral 'three points in the pocket' celebration while simultaneously shattering a statistical hoodoo that had followed him for over 100 Premier League appearances.

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Rosenior reveals true feelings about Joao Pedro's 'tap-ins'

Chelsea moved within three points of the Champions League places after a dominant 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday night, inspired by a sensational hat-trick from Joao Pedro. Despite falling behind early at Villa Park, the Blues showed remarkable resilience to dismantle their top-four rivals and leave boss Liam Rosenior elated with the performance.

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Premier League sides learn Betis' asking price for high-flying winger

Abde Ezzalzouli has taken a definitive step forward in his development at Real Betis, evolving into a much more complete and consistent attacking threat this season. Abde has added a clinical edge to his game that has scouts across Europe redrawing their reports. This development has sparked interest from several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle, Aston Villa, West Ham and Everton all keen on the winger. Napoli also has him on their radar.

Frequently asked questions

Il Napoli è nato il 25 agosto 1926 grazie all'industriale napoletano Giorgio Ascarelli, primo presidente del club partenopeo. Club a sua volta frutto di una modifica statutaria del Football club Internazionale Naples nato nel 1922.

Aurelio De Laurentiis è il presidente e proprietario del Napoli. Imprenditore e produttore cinematografico, ha acquistato il Napoli Soccer nel 2004 in C1, per poi riacquistare la denominazione SSC Napoli nel 2006 dopo la promozione in Serie B.

Il Napoli gioca le sue partite casalinghe allo Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, rinominato così in seguito alla scomparsa del più grande giocatore azzurro di tutti i tempi. L'impianto era precedentemente noto come Stadio San Paolo.

Lo Stadio del Napoli, Diego Armando Maradona, può contenere 54.726 persone. L'impianto degli azzurri è uno dei più grandi d'Italia per capienza, dopo San Siro, l'Olimpico e il San Nicola di Bari.

Il Napoli ha vinto tre Scudetti durante la sua storia, di cui il primo solamente nel 1987. Il secondo titolo è arrivato nel 1990 sempre con Maradona come protagonista, mentre nel 2023 si è festeggiato il terzo campionato di Serie A vinto.

Il Napoli ha vinto l'Europa League nel 1989, all'epoca chiamata Coppa UEFA. Si tratta dell'unico trofeo europeo e internazionale conquistato dalla squadra partenopea durante la sua storia.

Oltre ai tre Scudetti e all'Europa League, il Napoli ha in bacheca altri otto titoli, principalmente Coppa Italia: il totale di trofei vinti è dunque di dodici.

Nonostante il Napoli sia azzurro e bianco, il primo colore domina nelle maglie e nei colori sociali. L'azzurro richiama in particolare la tonalità del mare cittadino.

Inizialmente il simbolo del Napoli era un asino, ma dopo il primo deludente periodo in massima serie, nel 1926, i tifosi cominciarono ad evidenziare come il club fosse malandato come un asino, e in particolare l'asino di Fechella. Questi era un ambulante che girava per la città con un povero, sfruttato, asino sfinito dal lavoro.

Dries Mertens è il massimo marcatore nella storia del Napoli. Il giocatore belga ha segnato 148 goal in nove stagioni come attaccante tuttofare dei partenopei.

Marek Hamsik è il giocatore con più partite giocate in maglia Napoli. Il centrocampista slovacco ha fatto parte della squadra partenopea per 12 stagioni, per un totale di 520 gare.

I giocatori del Napoli sono chiamati azzurri per il colore della maglia, ma anche partenopei. In antichità la città era chiamata Parthenope in onore di una delle sirene dell'Odissea di Omero, che secondo la leggenda, dopo il suicidio per l'insensibilità di Ulisse al suo canto, sarebbe arrivata al fiume Sebeto, che un tempo bagnava Napoli.

Bruno Pesaola è l'allenatore con più panchine alla guida del Napoli. Come tecnico degli azzurri ha vinto una Coppa Italia, a fronte di otto stagioni passate in città.

Durante la sua storia il Napoli ha quasi sempre giocato in Serie A, ma non sono mancate le stagioni nelle serie inferiori. In particolare i partenopei hanno vissuto 12 annate in Serie B e 2 in Serie C.

Nel 2004/2005 e nel 2005/2006 il Napoli ha giocato in Serie C. All'epoca in Serie B, la squadra partenopea venne retrocessa dopo il fallimento della società in seguito a una grave crisi finanziaria.