Europe's most powerful domestic competitions have formed a united front to demand a total overhaul of how FIFA is governed. The Premier League, La Liga, the Bundesliga, and Serie A issued a scathing joint assessment of Gianni Infantino's leadership following a series of high-profile controversies.
Chelsea have been formally charged by the Football Association following allegations of discriminatory chanting during their West London derby victory over Fulham earlier this season. The governing body is investigating reports of sectarian abuse that occurred during the match at Craven Cottage in August.
Manchester City are facing an unprecedented crisis after being found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League for alleged financial breaches. The verdict follows a long-running investigation into the club's business dealings, leaving the citizens at risk of severe sporting and financial sanctions.
Is Harry Maguire destined to remain stuck on 66 caps as his England career is brought to a close? Former Three Lions defender Des Walker has told GOAL that may be the case, with others rising above the Manchester United centre-half in the international pecking order. Thomas Tuchel has favoured alternative options across much of his stint as England manager.
Hugh Jackman joining Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady in the Championship’s A-list stakeholder group will help to make the Football League even “more entertaining”, ex-Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant has told GOAL. The Wolverine actor, who is good friends with the ownership team at Wrexham, has revealed that he is in talks with Norwich regarding potential investment opportunities.
Alejandro Garnacho has been told that the overhead kick brilliance which once made him a player of such promise at Manchester United is still there, with Carlton Cole suggesting to GOAL that the Aston Villa loanee may have become caught up in his own hype. The Argentina international is considered to have wandered into the Premier League’s last-chance saloon.
Barcelona sporting director Deco denied any concrete interest in the sought-after 15-year-old JJ Gabriel of Manchester United, who wants to leave, at the Portugal Football Summit.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has explained to GOAL the “only way” that fellow Dutchman Brian Brobbey ends up at Manchester United. The Netherlands international striker continues to impress in the Premier League for Sunderland and has seen a big-money transfer to Old Trafford mooted. The Red Devils are still crying out for a reliable No.9 to lead the line for them.
Dele Alli serves as a warning to Jadon Sancho of what can happen when a promising career goes off the rails, former Aston Villa star Ray Houghton has told GOAL. Having struggled for a spark at Manchester United, Chelsea and Villa, England international Sancho is now a free agent. Fellow former Three Lions star Dele finds himself in a similar position, and has done so for over 12 months.
Brighton midfielder Chema Andres has enjoyed a blistering start to life on the south coast following his summer arrival from the Bundesliga. The Spanish youngster scored his first goal for the Seagulls during an emphatic 3-0 victory against Arsenal, admitting that he cannot resist constantly rewatching footage sent over by his family and friends.
Manchester United have reportedly made initial contact with Antonio Conte as they prepare for life after Michael Carrick. The Red Devils have endured a dismal start to the 2026-27 season, prompting club chiefs to line up the experienced Italian manager should they decide to make a change.
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has offered warm praise for Manchester United rival Senne Lammens ahead of their Nations League showdown in Rome. However, the Italian stopper insists he hopes the Belgian goalkeeper's progress holds off until after Friday night's crucial international battle at the Stadio Olimpico.
Xabi Alonso has boldly claimed that Chelsea striker Joao Pedro can be likened to one-time Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ Karim Benzema. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink agrees with that assessment, and the former Blues star has explained - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - four qualities that the Brazil international shares with the legendary French goalscorer.
Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu admitted the squad were left frustrated after falling to a narrow 1-0 Nations League defeat against Portugal in Lisbon. Craig Bellamy's men battled determinedly throughout the contest but were undone by Joao Felix's deflected first-half strike, leaving the Leeds United star calling for higher standards going forward.
Federico Chiesa came incredibly close to leaving Liverpool for Inter during the summer transfer window, according to new reports. A potential return to Serie A ultimately collapsed due to a broken transfer domino effect involving Roma, leaving the frozen-out forward stranded on Merseyside.
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