Santos superstar Neymar endured a rare moment to forget on Monday night after missing a president's penalty during Furia's Kings Cup Brazil victory over Dibrados. Despite seeing his left-footed effort saved in Guarulhos, the Brazilian forward later joked about assembling a seven-a-side superteam with his current club colleagues in 2030.
Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez has revealed that omitting in-form Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor was his toughest selection call for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. Despite Taylor shining at the summit of Serie A, returning stars and intense competition in midfield pushed him out of the squad.
Leeds are being backed to sign a “third number nine” in the January transfer window, with Jermaine Beckford telling GOAL why “extra competition” for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha would be useful. The Whites have been relying heavily on their England international frontman, but will get another opportunity to reinforce their ranks early in 2027.
Barcelona have made a fresh enquiry regarding the availability of Bayern Munich centre-back Jonathan Tah ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. The reigning La Liga champions are actively searching the market for a seasoned defender to play alongside teenage prodigy Pau Cubarsi at the heart of their backline.
Netherlands have suffered a major double blow ahead of their crucial Nations League fixtures as Virgil van Dijk and Brian Brobbey have withdrawn from the squad. The Dutch football association confirmed neither player is fit to feature despite turning out for their respective clubs on Sunday.
Bayern Munich goalkeeping icon Sepp Maier has urged veteran shot-stopper Manuel Neuer to hang up his gloves at the end of the 2026-27 campaign. The advice comes after the 40-year-old suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Mainz.
Harry Kane is the “GOAT of our generation” but still sits behind England’s “true heroes” of 1966, Micah Richards has told GOAL. The Three Lions’ current skipper is poised to make more history when winning his 126th cap, having already scored 91 goals for his country, and has become a Ballon d’Or winner. He is, however, lacking a trophy win at international level.
Sunday's dismal defeat to Sunderland has sounded some serious alarm bells, with the Blues only making stuttering progress under their new manager so far
Newly appointed Santos chief executive Neymar Sr has indicated that his superstar son is set to remain with the Brazilian club for the 2027 campaign. With the 34-year-old forward's current deal expiring in December, the board intends to move proactively to secure his services beyond the end of this year.
Croatia head coach Slaven Bilic, alongside players Josip Misic and Simun Hrgovic, has previewed their crucial UEFA Nations League fixtures against England and the Czech Republic. The squad assemble seeking redemption after a previous defeat to the Three Lions.
Michael Carrick is facing the sack at Manchester United following a disastrous start to the Premier League season that has left the club battling relegation. The Old Trafford hierarchy have reportedly identified United States coach Mauricio Pochettino as their primary target to spark a revival.
Former Manchester City assistant coach Carlos Vicens has been appointed as the new manager of Ligue 1 outfit Lyon just three weeks after being dismissed by Portuguese club Braga. The 43-year-old Spaniard steps into the Groupama Stadium dugout to succeed Paulo Fonseca, who departed last week to take charge of boyhood side Sporting CP.
