Arne Slot has backed Mohamed Salah to add two more trophies to his cabinet before leaving Liverpool. The Reds boss insists the Egyptian "completely deserves" the glowing tributes following his shock announcement that his time at Anfield will come to an end this summer.
Löw has been out of a coaching job for five years. Now, of all times, he is set to return to the touchline for the World Cup. But it is unlikely that this will actually happen.
The Italian national team has been plunged further into a leadership crisis following the confirmed resignation of head coach Gennaro Gattuso. His departure completes a total collapse of the Azzurri hierarchy, following the exits of delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina after a devastating play-off defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina confirmed Italy's third consecutive World Cup absence.
Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley has explained penalty-saving secrets to GOAL, revealing how he would go about trying to thwart Bruno Fernandes and Ivan Toney. Water bottles adorned with advice and instructions have become all the rage in modern football, but do they really make much of a difference in a battle of wills from 12 yards?
Niko Kovac has jumped to the defense of Nico Schlotterbeck after the defender was forced to debunk "false" reports regarding a contract extension. The Borussia Dortmund boss insists the player has done nothing wrong by clarifying his future amidst intense media speculation.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reinforced Lamine Yamal’s powerful anti-racism message following the "intolerable" Islamophobic chants that marred Spain’s recent friendly against Egypt. The 18-year-old winger, a practising Muslim, expressed his disgust after spectators at RCDE Stadium aimed derogatory songs at his faith, prompting a formal investigation by local Catalan police.
Liverpool have been dealt a staggering blow ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, with Alisson Becker ruled out for a significant period. Arne Slot confirmed the Brazilian goalkeeper faces a race against time to feature again this term, though the Reds have been handed a double boost with the return of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak.
Chelsea have taken a hardline stance against Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine midfielder officially dropped from the squad following a series of controversial comments regarding his future. Manager Liam Rosenior confirmed the decision ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, suggesting the vice-captain’s public flirtation with Real Madrid has forced the club’s hand.
Uli Hoeness has claimed that Harry Kane could be worth more than Alexander Isak in the open transfer market, with Brad Friedel telling GOAL that the Bayern Munich striker would represent value for money at £500 million ($662m). That tongue-in-cheek assessment has been delivered as questions continue to be asked of how much longer the prolific England captain will spend at the Allianz Arena.