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Tottenham stars Wilson Odobert and Kolo Muani were involved in a car accident on the busy M25 motorway in Hertfordshire on Tuesday afternoon, head coach Thomas Frank has confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after midday, between the busy junctions 24 and 25, just a day before the pivotal Champions League clash. The car involved was Kolo Muani's, with Odobert following behind as they travelled to the airport for their flight to Germany.

The United Soccer League revealed the name of its new Division One setup Tuesday morning, announcing that it will be called "USL Premier", with a targeted start date of 2028. The new top division, which was first revealed nearly 12 months ago, will sit atop a three-tiered structure that also includes the pre-existing USL Championship and USL League One.

Despite reported interest from Spain, Real Salt Lake plan to keep hold of Diego Luna through the summer, sources tell GOAL. The club views Luna as a key part of both its present and future, even with attention building abroad ahead of the World Cup. Sources add that RSL has yet to receive any formal offers for the 22-year-old midfielder, who made his USMNT breakthrough in 2025.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted he will likely use a midfielder as a centre-back for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Qarabag due to a shortage of options. The Reds will secure an automatic spot in the last 16 with victory at Anfield, though will have to put together a makeshift lineup due to various injury concerns.

The eagerly anticipated Champions League clash between Benfica and Real Madrid has been intensified by the pre-match comments of Jose Mourinho, who confirmed he has not offered any specific advice to his former player and current Los Blancos boss, Alvaro Arbeloa. The match at the Estadio da Luz is critical for both sides, with Benfica needing a win to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.

GOAL writers debate the state of the USWNT after an impressive 6-0 rout of Paraguay - with plenty more challenges to come for Emma Hayes and Co.

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana could make a sensational return to former club Inter during the summer 2026 window, a new report has claimed. Onana is currently on loan at Trabzonspor, but he is not expected to remain at the Turkish Super Lig side beyond the end of the season and so the player is trying to find other suitors.

Scott McTominay has expressed his immense pride regarding Michael Carrick's successful start as head coach of Manchester United, following impressive wins over Manchester City and Arsenal. Napoli star McTominay has stated he has "so much love and respect" for his former coach and wished him nothing but the best during his second stint in charge at Old Trafford.

Only six clubs have been eliminated from the Europa League so far. Backing plenty of goals could be the smart move on the final matchday.

City cut the deficit to Arsenal from seven points to four. However, their xG and xGA data indicate they may already be overperforming this season.

Our expert offers his best Napoli vs Chelsea predictions and betting tips, with a win vital for the Champions League aspirations of both teams.

We’ve got three Benfica vs Real Madrid predictions for this Matchday 8 showdown in the Champions League on Wednesday, 29 January.

We have three PSG vs Newcastle predictions as they meet in the Champions League on Wednesday, 29 January.

How strong is Bryan Mbeumo and Leny Yoro's ball knowledge? Representing GOAL's Front Three, Big Yarns goes head-to-head with the Manchester United duo in a set of football trivia challenges, in association with adidas. Watch the full video above to find out who wins!

Antonio Conte has sent a bitter warning to Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti after he claimed Napoli were the 'former Italian champions'. Juve defeated Napoli 3-0 in Serie A on Sunday, but a war of words between the two head coaches has extended into this week, with Conte using his pre-match press conference prior to Wednesday's Champions League clash with Chelsea to hit out at his rival.

Three Man City vs Galatasaray predictions for their Champions League clash on Wednesday night, including value on the player assist bet.

It’s Champions League time again. We’ve got three Liverpool vs Qarabag predictions for their clash on Thursday, 29 January.

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has dismissed comparisons between teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and club legend Lionel Messi, labelling such talk as "crazy" and urging for the young forward to be allowed to forge his own path. Speaking ahead of the crucial Champions League clash with Copenhagen, Olmo stressed the immense pressure that comes with being likened to arguably the greatest player in history.

We’ve got three Barcelona vs FC Copenhagen predictions for this Champions League encounter at Camp Nou on Thursday, 29 January.

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.

Three Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham predictions for their Champions League clash on Wednesday night, including value bets on the number of goals.

Pep Guardiola has insisted he has "never, ever" criticised referees in his 10 years in charge at Manchester City following his outburst at Premier League official Farai Hallam. The Spaniard has come under fire for comments made about Hallam after his refusal to award a penalty to City in their 2-0 win over Wolves, although Guardiola has gone on the defensive and, albeit issuing an apology, has doubled down on his assessment of the debutant ref's performance.

We’ve got three Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal predictions for this Champions League game as the initial phase concludes on Wednesday, 28 January.

Rio Ferdinand has accused fellow Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville of showing “unbelievable disrespect” to the Red Devils’ interim manager, Michael Carrick. The former England international has overseen back-to-back wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, leading to calls for him to be handed the reins on a permanent basis. Not everybody associated with the Premier League heavyweights shares that opinion.

Pep Guardiola apologised to Farai Hallam for his pointed remarks at the official on the weekend but insisted he was justified in pointing out the many instances in which big refereeing decisions have gone against Manchester City. Hallam opted against giving City a penalty for handball in Saturday's match with Wolves despite being asked to review the play by VAR.

We’ve got three Atletico Madrid vs Bodo/Glimt predictions for this Champions League matchday eight clash in Spain on Wednesday, 29 January.

Paul Scholes claims Michael Carrick could be in line to take charge at Tottenham when his interim spell at Manchester United concludes. The Red Devils legend believes his former team-mate is unlikely to land the Old Trafford job permanently despite a stunning start, but suggests his impressive impact could see him replace the under-fire Thomas Frank at Spurs instead.

Douglas Luiz is set for a sensational return to Aston Villa after agreeing a loan deal until the end of the season. The move will see his nightmare spell at Nottingham Forest cut short, with Unai Emery beating Chelsea to the signing of the Juventus midfielder. The Brazilian has agreed terms to help cover a midfield injury crisis at Villa Park, with the deal including an option to make the transfer permanent next summer.

Work has been completed on what could become Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s retirement home, with a stunning €25 million (£22m/$30m) mansion - which is considered to be the “biggest” in Portugal - boasting a spa, private cinema and views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is yet to be determined whether CR7 will actually move into the property.