Kylian Mbappe has detailed the extraordinary lengths Liverpool went to in 2017 as they tried to convince him to move to Anfield. Despite his mother falling in love with the club and urging him to sign, the French superstar ultimately opted to joins Paris Saint-Germain.
Joao Pedro has become one of the Premier League’s best strikers, in the eyes of Carlton Cole, with the former Chelsea frontman explaining to GOAL why the man filling the fabled No.9 shirt at Stamford Bridge can get into “high double figures” on the goal front. The Brazilian forward has already found the target on three occasions in the 2026-27 campaign.
Waldemar Anton is in absolutely top form at league leaders Borussia Dortmund and is among the statistically best players in the Bundesliga. The BVB centre-back has all the attributes that are essential for Jürgen Klopp’s vision of the future Germany team.
Franco Mastantuono has admitted that the upcoming international break will be an emotional period for the Argentina national team as they prepare to say goodbye to Lionel Messi. The 19-year-old talent, who is currently rediscovering his best form in Serie A, described the legendary number 10 as a national hero whose absence will be deeply felt by the entire country.
On the “Beidfüßig” podcast by the portal “Wettbasis”, the former Germany international Max Kruse delivered fundamental criticism of Joshua Kimmich’s leadership role in the Germany team.
Andrea Stramaccioni commented to La Gazzetta dello Sport on the tactical changes seen in AC Milan against Lecce and explained what Ruben Amorim asks of his team
Andy Robertson has lifted the lid on the unique pressures faced by Trent Alexander-Arnold during their time together at Anfield, suggesting his former teammate suffered due to his nationality. The Scotsman, who now plies his trade for Tottenham, believes the English media and fanbase held the Real Madrid right-back to a different standard.
Kylian Mbappe has been told he should “never talk about the Ballon d’Or”, with fellow World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf telling GOAL why the Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ is coming across as selfish when compared to in-form Barcelona star Raphinha. Mbappe has been talking up his claims to the most prestigious of Golden Balls, but is expected to miss out again in 2026.
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Younes Ebnoutalib has revealed that a personal intervention from Jurgen Klopp was the deciding factor in his choice to represent Germany over Morocco. The 23-year-old, who has enjoyed a blistering start to the domestic season, admitted that the lure of working with the former Liverpool manager made the decision straightforward despite interest from the Atlas Lions.
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