Barcelona's famed La Masia academy has produced yet another gem in Xavi Espart, who has quickly established himself as a key figure under Hansi Flick. The versatile youngster has now opened up about his meteoric rise at the Camp Nou and his burning desire to represent the senior Spanish national team.
Former Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak is proving that there is indeed life after professional football, though his retirement looks nothing like the typical golf-course routine. The Poland international has embarked on a staggering global odyssey, trading his boots for a backpack in a quest to visit every single country on the planet.
A new era is dawning for the German national team as Jurgen Klopp prepares for his debut in the dugout, but the debate over who will guard the sticks is already heating up. While Marc-Andre ter Stegen has finally been handed the starting role he has long craved, the shadow of Bayern Munich prodigy Jonas Urbig is looming large.
Trent Alexander-Arnold deserves plenty of “praise” for earning an England recall, Emile Heskey has told GOAL, with the Real Madrid defender choosing to remain quiet when being snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty. The German tactician is not the first international coach to overlook Alexander-Arnold, but the former Liverpool star has mastered the art of biting his tongue.
Since his abrupt departure from Borussia Dortmund last January, Aaron Anselmino has been going through a difficult time. At present, too, the 21-year-old centre-back is completely out of favour at his parent club Chelsea.
AC Milan are preparing to offer star midfielder Adrien Rabiot a brand new long-term contract extension to keep him at San Siro until 2030. Rossoneri owner Gerry Cardinale will personally oversee the negotiations in October to secure the Frenchman's future on a potential 'forever' deal.
Jude Bellingham has finally got his hands on his World Cup Bronze Boot, though the Real Madrid superstar admitted he was completely unaware the trophy even existed. The 23-year-old was one of the standout performers in North America, leading the charge for the Three Lions as they secured their best finish at the tournament in six decades.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti sent a direct message to Chelsea regarding starlet Estevao ahead of their international friendly against Australia down under. The Italian manager insisted he will select the teenager regardless of his playing time at Stamford Bridge before cheekily leaking his entire starting line-up.
Anthony Gordon has delivered his verdict on the heated race for the Ballon d'Or, identifying Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal and England captain Harry Kane as the two primary frontrunners for football's most prestigious individual accolade. The winger, who recently completed a high-profile move to the Catalan giants, believes both players have put forward historic cases to be crowned the world's best.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for a culture of respect and dialogue following the kickoff of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah. The football chief addressed proposed FIFA reforms while praising the host nation as the regional tournament got underway.
Tennis superstar and lifelong Madridista Carlos Alcaraz has delivered a blunt assessment of Real Madrid’s difficult start to the season under Jose Mourinho. The multi-time Grand Slam champion confessed to feeling a sense of unease while watching his beloved club struggle for consistency in the early stages of the La Liga campaign.
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has proposed a hilarious solution to solve the club's 2026 Ballon d'Or dilemma. The reigning award winner has heaped praise on his attacking team-mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, claiming the Georgian winger deserves to take home this year's ultimate individual honour.
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