Replacing Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Rodri was always going to be a thankless task for Manchester City, but Micah Richards has explained to GOAL how £116 million ($155m) midfielder Elliot Anderson has set about aiding that process. The classy England international has settled quickly at the Etihad Stadium, silencing any early doubters in the process.
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has hailed Josh King as the "pride" of the club after the teenage midfielder was handed a shock maiden call-up to the England senior squad. The 19-year-old academy graduate has been selected by Thomas Tuchel for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, marking a historic rise for the Craven Cottage starlet.
Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp has praised his core midfield trio of Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Tom Bischof. Despite navigating a challenging period with Bayern Munich, Klopp insisted the 'Bayern block' has delivered exceptional performances for the national team.
Jose Mourinho has offered a hilariously blunt assessment of the upcoming Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. The Real Madrid boss admitted he would ideally prefer both of his title rivals to lose this weekend as he prepares his side for a tough trip to Valencia.
Thomas Tuchel has sent shockwaves through the England camp by handing a maiden senior call-up to Jobe Bellingham for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Borussia Dortmund starlet joins his brother Jude in a squad that notably lacks Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer, as the German head coach begins to stamp his authority on the Three Lions' selection process.
Aaron Danks has opened up on his unexpected stint as Bayern Munich's acting head coach following Vincent Kompany's recent health scare. The English assistant remains unbeaten since taking charge but admits he is desperately looking forward to the upcoming international break.
The road to Wembley has officially received a vibrant makeover as Mitre pulls back the curtain on the match balls for 2026-27 FA Cup campaign. Combining decades of heritage with cutting-edge flight technology, the new designs aim to capture the unique spirit of the world's most famous domestic cup competition.
Real Madrid are closing in on one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football, and they have Jude Bellingham to thank for tipping the scales in their favour. The Spanish giants have emerged as the clear frontrunners for Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, navigating a crowded field of elite suitors.
Michael Ball has told GOAL that he felt “sorry” for Derek McInnes after seeing a close friend endure a tough start to his reign at Rangers, but an 11-game unbeaten run - which has included a couple of Old Firm derby wins - has talk of title challenges beginning to build again. Major silverware is back on the cards, with a place in the Scottish League Cup final already being secured.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham has earned his first senior England call-up for November's UEFA Nations League ties against Croatia and Spain. The 21-year-old joins older brother Jude Bellingham, placing the duo on the brink of joining an exclusive list of Three Lions siblings.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that right-back Achraf Hakimi will be rested until the upcoming international break, missing the weekend clash against Troyes. Manager Luis Enrique continues his trend of rotating key players to keep the squad fresh for a demanding domestic schedule.
Harry Kane has officially committed his long-term future to Bayern Munich by putting pen to paper on a massive contract extension at the Allianz Arena. The England captain is set to become the highest-paid player in German football history as the Bavarian giants pull out all the stops to retain their talisman.
Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez has named his 25-man squad for crucial UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and Germany. Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong makes his long-awaited international return after recovering from injury, while several key players miss out through physical issues.
