Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has pulled no punches when reflecting on his time playing alongside Carlos Tevez at Old Trafford. Despite their success as a strike duo, the former England captain has sensationally labelled the Argentine forward an "absolute disgrace" during daily sessions at Carrington.
Moises Caicedo’s injury-enforced absence is akin to Chelsea “losing John Terry or Gianfranco Zola”, former Blues star Frank Leboeuf has told GOAL. The all-action Ecuadorian midfielder is considered to be crucial to the collective cause at Stamford Bridge, with only 14 minutes of game time being taken in at the start of the 2026-27 campaign.
Erling Haaland has been reportedly granted a period of emergency rest by Manchester City after returning from international duty in a state described as "thoroughly spent." The prolific forward asked to be substituted during Norway’s defeat to Portugal, leading to fears of muscle fatigue just as the Etihad giants prepare for a massive showdown against Liverpool amid financial charges guilty verdict.
Bruno Fernandes has become a talismanic presence for Manchester United in the middle of the park, but can the Portuguese playmaker be likened to Red Devils legend Paul Scholes? Anderson, who once played alongside a superstar graduate from the Class of ‘92, has told GOAL why an 11-time Premier League title winner remains a “different level” to the current captain at Old Trafford.
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has opened up on his decision to swap Aston Villa for Chelsea, admitting that a painful international defeat sparked his desire for a fresh start. The veteran goalkeeper secured a bargain move to Stamford Bridge following a summer of major upheaval for both club and country.
Chelsea star Morgan Rogers has revealed that England manager Thomas Tuchel was far from satisfied with his performance during the Three Lions' Nations League victory over Czechia. Despite providing a crucial assist for captain Harry Kane, the former Aston Villa man admitted he received a stern look from the touchline following a series of misplaced deliveries.
Manchester United are taking definitive action to solve their ongoing ticket touting crisis by creating a brand-new specialist role at Old Trafford. The club have faced significant backlash from supporters recently over ticketing issues, prompting the hierarchy to intensify their efforts to protect genuine fans and aim to eradicate the illegal resale market.
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been handed an eight-point driving penalty and a financial fine after being caught driving his luxury £160,000 supercar without a valid licence or insurance near the club's training ground. The incident places Caicedo just four points away from a potential ban, adding off-field drama to his current struggles with injury in the ongoing season.
Manchester City are facing intense pressure from rival Premier League clubs who are demanding harsh retrospective punishments following their guilty verdict for financial breaches. Competitors are actively pushing for multi-season points deductions, extended transfer bans, and even stripping City of their past titles to protect the league's integrity.
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has boldly claimed that the Premier League must be completely disbanded and reformed. Following the ongoing financial scandal involving Manchester City, Jordan believes that the competition's current financial and ownership rules are incredibly outdated and no longer fit for purpose in the modern era of state-backed football clubs.
In the latest instalment of GOAL’s ‘Brits Abroad’ series, a man that represented FC United of Manchester, passed through the USA and Tasmania before ending up in Southeast Asia talks rubbing shoulders with royalty, spicy food and what to do in Brunei
England will require a suitable heir to Harry Kane’s goalscoring crown to step up at some point, so could Liam Delap be that man? Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker has told GOAL why a 10-goal debut campaign at the City Ground could help the burly frontman to stake his claim to a first senior call-up and put him next in line for the most iconic of No.9 shirts.
Former Arsenal playmaker Andrey Arshavin believes Lionel Messi deserves to collect the 2026 Ballon d'Or following his heroic exploits for club and country. The Russian icon feels handing the Inter Miami talisman another golden ball would offer a poetic conclusion to his career at the highest level, citing his talismanic run to the World Cup final.
Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro labelled his senior international debut "amazing" after helping France overturn a deficit to defeat Belgium 4-1 on Monday night. The 20-year-old produced an assured display at the Stade de France to mark his bow, winning all nine of his duels as Zinedine Zidane's side preserved their unbeaten Nations League run.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly plotting an ambitious move to sign Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in the upcoming summer transfer window. Diego Simeone has been a long-time admirer of the Portuguese midfielder, but securing his signature will require fighting off fierce competition and navigating strict financial demands.
Bayern Munich have reportedly identified Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope as a shock target ahead of next summer's transfer window. The Bundesliga giants are scouring the market for a seasoned deputy to support incoming first-choice Jonas Urbig once Manuel Neuer hangs up his boots, with the 34-year-old emerging on their shortlist.
Jamie Carragher has demanded the Premier League hand Manchester City a severe, multi-year punishment following their shock guilty verdict. The former Liverpool defender insists massive sanctions must be imposed before the end of this season to prevent the current title race from becoming a complete sham.
Steven Gerrard has candidly admitted that the biggest regret of his legendary playing career was the timing of his departure from Anfield. The former Liverpool captain revealed he would have sacrificed almost anything to have played under Jurgen Klopp had he known the German manager was set to arrive just months after his exit.
Liverpool have been handed a significant fitness concern after Jeremy Jacquet was surprisingly omitted from the France starting lineup for their Nations League showdown against Belgium. The young centre-back, who has been a revelation at Anfield this season, was forced to watch from the sidelines as a Manchester United rival took his place on the international stage.
Noni Madueke is facing a crossroads in his Arsenal career just one year after his big-money move from Chelsea. The England international has seen his playing time restricted at the Emirates Stadium, prompting several of Europe's heavyweights to put him on their radar ahead of the January window.
Tottenham Hotspur prospect Yang Min-hyeok has found himself at the centre of a national controversy following South Korea's recent success at the Asian Games. Despite helping his country secure a gold medal on the pitch, the young winger's post-match comments regarding military service exemptions have sparked a significant backlash back home.
The race to be crowned the best young player in world football has reached its final stage following the announcement of the 25-man shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award. Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed current holder Desire Doue after a sensational year for club and country.
Tottenham Hotspur face an anxious wait over the fitness of Micky van de Ven following an injury scare during the international break. The central defender picked up a hand injury during the Netherlands' recent Nations League victory over Serbia, sparking fears he could miss the upcoming Premier League trip to Old Trafford.
Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is set to appear in court following a high-speed incident involving his luxury Lamborghini Urus. The 32-year-old shot-stopper was reportedly pursued by police after a driving manoeuvre nearly resulted in a multi-car collision near his home in Cheshire.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has provided a detailed update on Ezri Konsa after the defender was forced to withdraw from the Three Lions squad ahead of their Nations League clash with Czechia. The Arsenal centre-back has returned to London to begin treatment on two separate fitness concerns, leaving Mikel Arteta sweating over his availability for the upcoming Premier League restart.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told GOAL why Leeds were right to take a calculated transfer “risk” on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and explained when the Whites will be able to start dreaming about European qualification. For now, their talismanic No.9 remains on international duty with England - as he fills back-up duties behind record-shattering captain Harry Kane.
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