đBio:Â Soham has been living and breathing football stories for almost a decade, carving his path as a news and SEO writer with an instinct for the big moments. Armed with an MA (Honours) in Sports Journalism from Symbiosis International University, he knew early on that his future wouldnât be on the pitch but behind the pen, shaping narratives about the game he adores. He joined GOAL in 2017 and has since made his mark covering the Indian Super League, I-League, and the Indian national team. Based in Kolkata, where football is a religion, he grew up watching Bhaichung Bhutia scoring goals for fun in India, before falling head over heels for Real Madrid, a club that now dictates the rhythm of his everyday life.âœMy Football Story:Â It all began back in 2002. A cricket bat in hand, ready to step out, but then the skies opened up. The rain kept me indoors, and that twist of fate led me to the sofa, beside my father, who had a football match on TV. Little did I know at the time but it was the World Cup final: Brazil vs Germany. Forget the goals â what grabbed my imagination was Ronaldoâs haircut and his iconic celebration. From there, cricket slowly faded and football fever took over. By my teenage years, I was sneaking out of bed at 1am to watch the Champions League - fair to say I was hooked for life.
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Manchester Unitedâs academy has seen its fair share of special talents, but even by their lofty standards, Joseph Junior âJJâ Gabriel is breaking the mould as Ruben Amorim called the 14-year-old "Kid Messi" into first-team training at Carrington. The London-born forward earned the nickname since he first lit up YouTube clips five years ago, dazzling with mazy dribbles and outrageous goals.
Marc Guehi did little to calm transfer links to Liverpool after Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Fredrikstad on Thursday night. The 25-year-old England defender, who has just under a year left on his current deal, is valued at around ÂŁ45 million by the south London club. But with Guehi potentially walking away for nothing next summer, the Premier League champions are determined not to overpay.
Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze is heading to Arsenal in a blockbuster ÂŁ67.5 million deal, and manager Oliver Glasner has made no attempt to hide his fury at how the saga has unfolded, leaving them with little time to find a replacement. The England international pulled out of Thursday nightâs historic 1-0 Conference League play-off victory over Fredrikstad just hours before kick-off, with Glasner admitting he was blindsided by the timing.
A foundation created in Diogo Jotaâs name has come under fire after shocking revelations that it allegedly has no connection to the late footballerâs family, Liverpool Football Club, or many of the organisations it publicly claimed to be working with. The âDiogo Jota Foundationâ has been accepting donations since just three days after the Portuguese forwardâs tragic death, with the website claiming to have raised nearly ÂŁ50,000.
Tottenham have reportedly shifted their focus to AS Monacoâs rising star Maghnes Akliouche after Arsenal hijacked their move for Eberechi Eze in brutal fashion. The deal, which Spurs insiders believed was all but wrapped up, was snatched away at the eleventh hour, plunging them into chaos and igniting fury among already restless supporters.
Jadon Sancho's agents are reportedly demanding a massive fee to facilitate a move to AS Roma. The Manchester United winger, 25, is expected to walk away from Old Trafford before the window slams shut, but the tug-of-war over his signature has taken a fiery twist.
Manchester Unitedâs sweeping revolution under Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken another bold step, with the club confirming the appointment of Stephen Torpey as their new academy director. The highly respected coach, who has built a reputation for shaping some of Englandâs brightest young stars, joins from Brentford but is best known for his near-decade of service at Manchester City.
Fabian Hurzeler shared a major update on Julio Enciso's potential Brighton exit. Chelsea's ownership group, BlueCo, have launched another raid on Brighton to snap up Enciso, the 21-year-old Paraguayan forward once tipped as one of the Premier Leagueâs brightest young stars.
Newcastle United could reportedly bid to sign Inter star Francesco Pio Esposito if Alexander Isak gate crashes his way out of St. James' Park to Liverpool. The Merseyside club are preparing to crank up the pressure on the Magpies with an eye-watering ÂŁ130 million offer for Isak. The Reds already had a colossal ÂŁ110m bid thrown back at them earlier this summer, but they are convinced that upping the ante will finally do the job.
Former England skipper Stuart Pearce has sensationally declared Arsenalâs teenage sensation Myles Lewis-Skelly as the best left-back in the Premier League. The 18-year-old only made his full Premier League debut in December, yet in a matter of months, he is already being spoken of in the same breath as some of the divisionâs best defenders.
Manchester United have been keeping tabs on Brightonâs midfield powerhouse Carlos Baleba all summer, but a reported sell-on clause in his contract is being viewed as a major stumbling block to thrash out a transfer deal. At just 21, the Cameroonian has already caught the eye with his fierce tackling, lung-busting runs, and fearless energy at the heart of the Seagullsâ engine room. But Unitedâs admiration has quickly collided with harsh financial reality.
Rasmus Hojlundâs anticipated loan switch to AC Milan is hanging by a thread, with the Italian giants reportedly closing in on Bayer Leverkusenâs Victor Boniface instead. The 22-year-old Danish striker had been poised for a season-long loan to the San Siro after falling down the pecking order at Manchester United following the clubâs signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta reportedly met with Eberechi Eze a month before sensationally swooping to snatch the Crystal Palace ace right out of Tottenhamâs grasp in a blockbuster ÂŁ68 million ($91m) raid. The move, which comes just days after Kai Havertz was ruled out with a knee injury, has sent shockwaves through North London, leaving Spurs supporters fuming over another missed target.
History was made at the Maracana on Tuesday night as Fluminenseâs veteran goalkeeper Fabio broke England icon Peter Shilton's record for the most competitive appearances in world football. The 44-year-old Brazilian reached an astonishing 1,391 official matches when he lined up against America de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana, helping his side to a 2-0 win that only added to the occasionâs magic.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is reportedly set for another period on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury. The 26-year-old Germany international was notably absent from an open training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning, sparking fears of a serious setback.
Wayne Rooney has claimed that Manchester United "would be crazy" not to swoop for Champions League winner Gianluigi Donnarumma before the summer transfer deadline. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper is expected to leave the club and Rooney hopes United can win the race for his signature.
Mohamed Salah has surprisingly claimed that Liverpool are not the "favourites" for the 2025-26 Premier League title. Despite the Reds securing a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth in their opener, Salah has admitted that one of their main rivals has a "really good chance" of beating them to the trophy.
Victor Osimhen reportedly made a personal phone call to a Manchester City star in a bid to help Galatasaray secure their third major summer signing. Galatasaray are have already lured Osimhen away from Napoli and Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich, and are now focused on adding a defender and a goalkeeper to their ranks before they register their squad for the upcoming Champions League campaign.
Liverpool will reportedly table a mega new Alexander Isak transfer bid, with the Newcastle striker having been frozen out by manager Eddie Howe. After an initial offer of ÂŁ110 million ($149m) was rejected earlier in the transfer window, Liverpool are ready to return with an even bigger bid of ÂŁ130m ($176m) after their Premier League showdown against Newcastle at St. Jamesâ Park on Monday.
Xabi Alonso has explained why he left Manchester City transfer target Rodrygo on the bench in Real Madrid's narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their La Liga opener on Tuesday evening. It was an underwhelming performance from Los Blancos, who edged the contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe penalty.