1. City on the brink: Has Pep lost his magic touch?

    With Manchester City trailing Real Madrid 3-0 ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, you might have assumed Pep Guardiola would spend the day before the game at the Etihad Stadium running through tactical instructions with his squad or delivering motivational messages to help them overhaul this daunting deficit against the kings of European football. You would certainly not have imagined the coach would give his players a day off.

  2. Dowman & Ngumoha are too special for Tuchel to ignore

    Thomas Tuchel will name his England squad for the March internationals on Friday, with the Three Lions reconvening for the final time before the end of the 2025-26 club season. This, effectively, will be the last chance for those on the fringes of the squad to impress without immediate fear of losing their World Cup place. But it will also be Tuchel's last opportunity to experiment with systems and players he thinks could help win the trophy.

  3. LEGACY: Canada's World Cup rebirth

    This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. Today we dive into how Canada stopped waiting for permission, learned to believe again, and transformed a World Cup dream into a defining moment - with an even bigger stage now waiting for them on home soil.

  4. League Cup triumph shows bruised Chelsea remain a force

    Winners win trophies. That was the simple message that Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor gave her players before Sunday’s League Cup final. It clearly got through, too, because her Blues put on a performance of champions to beat Manchester United and win the first silverware of the season, while sending a message to the rest of England - and Europe - that, despite a disappointing campaign so far, they are still a huge threat.

  5. Umbro are kings of English football nostalgia

    Umbro are testament to carving out your niche. The storied British brand may have lost ground to sportswear powerhouses like Nike and adidas in the modern era - a result of limited finances and a hostile market - but they remain undefeated as purveyors of pure English football nostalgia. Their new 'Home' collection for spring/summer 2026 is another reflection of that fact.

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  1. Slot facing 'really difficult' task to win back Liverpool fans - Carragher

    Jamie Carragher has warned Arne Slot that he faces a "really difficult" task to regain the trust of the Liverpool faithful. The Reds legend noted a palpable change in the Anfield atmosphere as supporters vented their frustrations during a disappointing draw with Tottenham. With Liverpool in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification, the pressure is mounting on Slot to prove he can steer the club through this turbulent period.

  2. Walker claims media 'overstepped mark' with Goodman coverage

    Kyle Walker believes the national media have “overstepped the mark” when it comes to coverage of his affair with Lauryn Goodman. The former Tottenham and Manchester City defender has fathered two children with the ex-Love Island contestant, and admits to wrongdoing, but has been left disappointed at seeing his wife Annie Kilner hounded by the paparazzi.

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  1. Robert Lewandowski

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    Robert Lewandowski is reportedly ready to slash his wages to remain at Barcelona as he enters the twilight of his career. Despite lucrative interest from MLS and the Saudi Pro League, the Polish icon is said to be prioritising his family’s comfort in Catalonia and wants a contract extension at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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