Granit Xhaka has officially withdrawn from the Switzerland national team squad after admitting to the fraudulent acquisition of a Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The Sunderland captain, who was playing for Arsenal at the time of the incident in 2022, described the decision as a "mistake" and will now face a legal inquiry in his homeland.
The Premier League have announced a raft of television fixture changes for November, significantly altering the schedules for both Arsenal and Liverpool. Key domestic matchups, including the Merseyside derby and a heavyweight clash between the Gunners and Manchester City, have been rescheduled as broadcasters finalise their selections for a pivotal month of action.
Jadon Sancho still finds himself without a club following his release by Manchester United, with the England international being surprisingly snubbed after hitting free agency. His last competitive action came during a loan spell at Aston Villa, with Ray Houghton explaining to GOAL what the important questions are that the 26-year-old winger must find answers to.
Liverpool legend Ray Houghton has boldly predicted during an exclusive interview with GOAL that Alexander Isak will score 20-plus goals for the Reds this season. The two-time First Division title winner has also explained why the £125 million ($167m) striker looks different in 2026-27 - having endured a four-goal flop during his debut campaign at Anfield.
Jose Mourinho paid a bitter price with Real in the derby against Atletico Madrid. After the 2-1 defeat, L'Equipe reveal the devastating disarray at Los Blancos.
Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki has expressed his excitement ahead of Zinedine Zidane’s highly anticipated debut as France manager. The 23-year-old is relishing the opportunity to link up with the legendary coach during the international break.
Southampton are bracing for a fresh legal battle this week as coach Tonda Eckert faces a Football Association misconduct hearing following the explosive Spygate scandal. The club is already reeling from historic sanctions that cost them a shot at the Premier League, but the governing body could yet impose further penalties on the individuals involved.
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