Manchester United appear to have taken the next step in their Old Trafford regeneration plan. In 2025, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe announced a bold initiative to build an ambitious new 100,000-seater stadium on the same site as the current ground. After months of silence on this topic, the Red Devils have provided an update on this gigantic operation.
Chelsea have been slapped with a £150,000 fine by the Football Association after a water bottle was thrown towards the Aston Villa dugout in their Stamford Bridge clash. The object was hurled at Villa's coaches during their 2-1 win at the Blues in late December. The west London team decided against contesting the charge and now they have received a hefty punishment for this "dangerous act".
Michael Carrick has confirmed he played no role in Manchester United's decision to release Casemiro at the end of the season. The Brazilian's contract with the Red Devils will expire at the end of the campaign and the club has confirmed he will not extend his stay at Old Trafford. Speaking in a pre-match press conference before United's clash with Arsenal, interim manager Carrick admitted Casemiro is "desperate" to finish on a high.
The man who rained on Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's Wembley parade has spoken about his winning goal for Bromley against Wrexham in the FA Trophy. Before the Welsh side's three straight promotions, they were battling it out in the National League and not everything was going their way. Phil Parkinson's side were the favourites to lift the trophy but a certain player had other ideas.
Arsenal have confirmed Ethan Nwaneri's loan move to Marseille for the rest of the season. The 18-year-old has been limited to 12 appearances for the Gunners this term, leading to speculation he would move elsewhere in search of game time. Now, the Hale End graduate will link up with Roberto De Zerbi's side until the summer in the hope of finding his feet again.
Trinity Rodman returns to club and country roster, Gisele Thompson has a chance to solidify herself as an outside back, goalkeeper pool gets clearer, and five keys for the USWNT as they take on Paraguay to open up play in the new year.
Brooklyn Beckham’s former youth team coach at Queens Park Rangers has added his voice to the debate regarding how controlling ex-England captain Sir David and Spice Girls star Victoria can be when it comes to their children. Brooklyn has taken to speaking out against his famous parents following a family feud, with a “strange dynamic” admission now being made.
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confessed that the club’s ongoing contract standoff with Vinicius Junior is completely out of his hands, despite expressing his desperate hope that the Brazilian superstar remains at the Bernabeu. The future of the Ballon d'Or contender remains uncertain, with the forward’s representatives currently in the capital, yet fresh speculation over a lucrative exit refuses to disappear.
Former Arsenal star Bacary Sagna has told GOAL, during an exclusive interview, that Arsenal can win both the Premier League and Champions League this season. The north London giants are hoping to make history in 2025-26, but Sagna - who also represented Manchester City in his playing days - has warned that Pep Guardiola “will not let go” in a bid to chase the Gunners down.
Arsenal have reportedly begun exploring a sensational summer swoop for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, less than a year after breaking the bank for Viktor Gyokeres. Sporting director Andrea Berta is leveraging his deep connections at the Spanish club to gauge the possibility of bringing the Argentine World Cup winner back to the Premier League, despite the Gunners’ current record signing still finding his feet in north London.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has dampened excitement regarding potential January arrivals, admitting he expects the winter window to remain quiet at Anfield despite a mounting injury list. While the Reds boss confirmed the club remains open to "opportunities" if the right profile becomes available, he conceded that the squad is likely to remain unchanged as they push for Champions League qualification in the second half of the campaign.
Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers has revealed how he took inspiration from the “no-care attitude” of former Manchester United stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba. The 23-year-old is now an enigmatic playmaker in his own right, capable of match-altering brilliance, and has a regular role with England at the 2026 World Cup in his sights.
Arsenal defender Ben White has expanded his portfolio off the pitch by becoming a key investor in a high-end luxury travel company. The 28-year-old, who is currently battling to reclaim his starting spot in Mikel Arteta’s side, has put his money into London-based executive chauffeur business OUNO.
USMNT star Brenden Aaronson is considered to be enjoying the best spell of his career, as the American playmaker finally cracks the Premier League at Leeds. He is, however, approaching the final year of his contract at Elland Road and Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why a World Cup summer will deliver some huge transfer decisions in West Yorkshire.
Alvaro Arbeloa has navigated a turbulent start to life in the Real Madrid dugout, with details emerging of a significant tactical and cultural shift from the Xabi Alonso era. Reports from the Spanish capital reveal that the dressing room has responded positively to Arbeloa’s "direct" methods, while a hostile reception from the Bernabeu has had the unexpected consequence of uniting a fractured squad following their Copa del Rey humiliation.
adidas have ramped up their movements ahead of the 2026 World Cup with a new promotional film featuring some absolute icons of their Predator silo. The German sportswear giant launched the playful Predator vs F50 campaign earlier in January, with the two sets of boots getting a fresh paintjob for the occasion. Now, legendary members of Team Predator are telling fans it's 'time to choose'.
England legend John Barnes has leapt to the defence of Jude Bellingham, dismissing recent criticism of the Real Madrid star’s off-pitch lifestyle as "exaggerated" and insisting that the midfielder’s behaviour is not a cause for concern. The former Liverpool winger believes that the scrutiny surrounding Bellingham’s social life is merely a by-product of a dip in form, predicting that the noise will vanish the moment the 22-year-old returns to his prolific best.
Harry Kane enjoyed being reunited with former Tottenham team-mate Toby Alderweireld following his latest Champions League outing for Bayern Munich, despite being reminded that he was once billed as a “one-season wonder” in English football. Kane has proved to be much more than that, with remarkable standards being maintained in domestic and continental competition.
Vincent Kompany has jokingly admitted that viral videos of his explosive dressing room tirades have left him on shaky ground as a parent, with his children having watched the X-rated clips on YouTube. The Bayern Munich boss revealed he has tried to tone down his language since moving to Germany, but warned his squad that he is still capable of losing his cool if he detects one specific attitude problem within the camp.
It was not long ago that it looked like Casemiro would be leaving Manchester United in disgrace, ushered out the back door and out of European football for good, consigned to history as one of the club's worst transfer errors. Instead, he is set to leave with his head held high, showing that, contrary to Jamie Carragher's brutal assessment, the football never left him after all.
Manchester United have been told that Benjamin Sesko is not the striker that they need right now, despite investing £74 million ($100m) in the Slovenia international. Red Devils legend Teddy Sheringham has told GOAL why Harry Kane should have been taken to Old Trafford several years ago, with Premier League heavyweights still crying out for a reliable and proven No.9.
Tottenham have launched a shock move to sign Andy Robertson immediately, abandoning plans to wait for his contract to expire in June. Head coach Thomas Frank is facing a defensive crisis in north London and has pushed to secure the Liverpool veteran now, with amicable negotiations advancing quickly as the Scotland captain seeks regular football ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Jadon Sancho has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at his former Manchester United bosses after finally opening his account for Aston Villa. The winger, who scored the winner against Fenerbahce on Thursday night, heaped praise on Unai Emery for giving him a manager who finally "believes" in him. It comes after a turbulent conclusion to his Old Trafford career where he was frozen out by both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.
Cristiano Ronaldo is again being backed to break into Hollywood once the day comes to hang up record-shattering boots as a footballing GOAT. At 40 years of age, the Portuguese superstar has already dipped his toe into the movie industry. He could fully take the plunge at some stage, with fellow ex-Manchester United star Giuseppe Rossi billing CR7 as a perfect Joker for the Batman franchise.
Michael Carrick has wasted no time stamping his authority on Manchester United, implementing six key behind-the-scenes changes that have already highlighted the shortcomings of his predecessor, Ruben Amorim. From matchday routines to academy integration, the interim boss has impressed both players and staff in his first week, culminating in a morale-boosting derby victory over Manchester City and a clear shift in culture at Carrington.
The identity of Alisha Lehmann’s new boyfriend has been revealed, with the Swiss forward - who has returned to the WSL with Leicester City - stepping out with Love Island and Baller League star Montel McKenzie. The pair have worked together in six-a-side competition, allowing romance to blossom, and their budding relationship has now been made public.
Chelsea icon Eden Hazard has officially swapped goals for grapes, embarking on a surprising new career venture as a winemaker. The 35-year-old former winger, who dazzled the Premier League for seven years with his electrifying dribbling, has teamed up with Italian wine tycoon Fabio Cordella to launch his own signature range of reds and whites. It marks a sophisticated pivot for the Belgian ace, who has largely kept a low profile since hanging up his boots in 2023.
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal are on the verge of making history and could even surpass Manchester United’s legendary 1999 treble winners. Ahead of the clash at the Emirates, the Liverpool legend claims Mikel Arteta has the tools to win a quadruple, arguing that the Gunners are in a far stronger position now than Sir Alex Ferguson’s side were at this stage of their historic campaign.