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De Zerbi's 'Latin temperament' may cause problems, says Spurs legend

Tottenham legend Teddy Sheringham has expressed serious reservations about Roberto De Zerbi’s suitability for the club as they navigate a treacherous relegation battle. While admitting he admires the former Brighton boss, the iconic striker fears a clash of character could hinder the North London side's survival hopes.

Mignolet (38) is retiring at the end of this season and has already announced his plans for the future

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Police arrest man for racist abuse towards Sunderland's Geertruida

Northumbria Police have confirmed the arrest of a 45-year-old man from Gateshead following allegations of racist abuse directed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida. The shocking incident took place during the fiercely contested Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United at St James' Park last month, triggering the league's strict on-field anti-discrimination protocols.

Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Chelsea lead as PL clubs spend record £460m on agents

The staggering financial scale of the Premier League has been laid bare once again as official figures reveal top-flight clubs spent a record-breaking £460 million on agent fees over the last year, with Chelsea emerging as the league’s biggest spender. The total fees spent by Premier League clubs represents a 13 per cent increase on the previous 12 months.

Instant reality check for De Zerbi as Spurs hit with major injury blow

Roberto De Zerbi has barely had time to unpack his bags at Hotspur Way before being slapped with a brutal reality check. The newly-appointed Tottenham boss, tasked with saving the club from a humiliating descent into the Championship, is already grappling with a mounting injury crisis that has claimed yet another key starter.

NXGN 2026: Top 20 wonderkids England fans NEED to know

England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.

Premier League: from Manchester United to Newcastle, 11 teams in the running for three Champions League places

Gordon claims Sunderland 'not a very good team' compared to Newcastle

Anthony Gordon has caused a stir by claiming that rivals Sunderland are "not a very good team" compared to Newcastle, following the Magpies' disappointing derby defeat at St James' Park. Despite scoring the opener, Gordon was powerless as the Black Cats staged a second-half comeback to secure a 2-1 victory and a league double over Eddie Howe's side.

NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

Newcastle United v Brentford - Premier League

Guimaraes forced to isolate after being diagnosed with illness

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has revealed he has been forced to isolate due to illness. The Brazilian is currently sidelined through injury but travelled with the team to Barcelona in midweek to cheer on his side in their Champions League last 16 clash against Hansi Flick's side at Camp Nou. Guimaraes had been hoping to attend the Tyne-Wear derby but has been forced to stay away.

'Pathetic, weak, lazy' - Shearer slams Newcastle after derby loss

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has unleashed a scathing critique of the Magpies following their demoralising 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals Sunderland. The Premier League's all-time record goalscorer did not hold back after witnessing a second-half collapse that saw Eddie Howe's side surrender a 1-0 lead at St James' Park as the Black Cats celebrated another win over their bitter rivals.

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Tyne-Wear derby marred by alleged racist abuse of Geertruida

The latest instalment of the Tyne-Wear derby was halted early in the second half following allegations of racist abuse being aimed in the direction of Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida. It is claimed that the Netherlands international was subjected to discriminatory taunts by members of the crowd - with those of a Newcastle persuasion considered to have been responsible.

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📽️ | Fights break out in ugly scenes before Tyne-Wear derby

Fights broke out among supporters in the vicinity of St James’ Park ahead of Newcastle’s derby date with arch-rivals Sunderland. Two old adversaries are locking horns again in Premier League competition and there was always going to be an edge to proceedings, with local bragging rights at stake alongside precious points, but some fans allowed passions to get the better of them.

Newcastle United vs Sunderland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland, as well as kick-off time and team news

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Premier League

Howe slams 'disrespectful' Guimaraes to Man Utd talk

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has vehemently dismissed reports claiming that Bruno Guimaraes is in "advanced talks" to join Manchester United. Howe expressed visible frustration over the timing of these rumors, as the ninth-placed Magpies fight to secure a European spot for next season.

‘Rice wouldn’t have an issue’ - Shock pick for PFA POTY

Declan Rice is considered to be a leading contender for the 2025-26 PFA Player of the Year award, but Sunderland legend Don Goodman says the Arsenal midfielder “wouldn’t have an issue” with missing out to Granit Xhaka. One former Gunners star remains in the running to pip a current Premier League title contender to the most prestigious of individual accolades.

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FA Cup quarter-final draw: Date, time, teams, live stream

Sixteen teams will be whittled down to a final eight as the race for English football's most prestigious domestic cup prize heats up - here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming draw

Port Vale v Sunderland - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Port Vale stun Sunderland in massive FA Cup upset

The magic of the FA Cup was on full display at Vale Park on Sunday as League One strugglers Port Vale pulled off a monumental giant-killing. Despite sitting at the very bottom of the third tier, the Valiants defied a gap of 57 places in the football pyramid to eliminate Premier League side Sunderland with a gritty 1-0 victory.

How to buy Premier League 2025/26 tickets

Want to secure a seat to one of the most established football leagues in the world? Here's exactly how much it will cost you and where to buy tickets

Charlton Athletic v Wrexham AFC - Sky Bet Championship

Liverpool and Wrexham to clash in USA tour

Wrexham’s incredible rise under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is set for its next blockbuster chapter. The Championship outfit have announced a return to the United States for a high-profile pre-season tour in the summer of 2026. In a significant step up in competition, the Red Dragons will test themselves against three big names in English football, headlined by a mouth-watering clash against Premier League giants Liverpool.

Leeds vs Sunderland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between Leeds and Sunderland, as well as kick-off time and team news

Bournemouth vs Sunderland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Sunderland, as well as kick-off time and team news

Guide to the FA Cup fifth-round draw

Guide to the FA Cup fifth round draw, including when it is, how to watch it live, the teams involved and more

Sunderland vs Liverpool: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between Sunderland and Liverpool, as well as kick-off time and team news

Arteta claims nine-point gap at PL summit means 'nothing'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists that the club's current nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League table means "nothing" as the Gunners attempt to end a title drought that stretches back to 2004. The north London club beat Sunderland 3-0 at the Emirates to extend their lead over second-placed Manchester City.

Arsenal vs Sunderland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland, as well as kick-off time and team news

Frequently asked questions

: Der Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e. V. Dortmund wurde am 19. Dezember 1909 in Dortmund gegründet.
: Die Lizenzfußballabteilung des BVB ist seit 1999 als Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA aus dem Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. ausgegliedert und börsennotiert. Aktionäre mit höheren Anteilen sind beispielsweise die Sponsoren Evonic, Signal Iduna und Puma. Die Kontrolle über den Verein behält allerdings die Komplementär-GmbH Borussia Dortmund Geschäftsführungs-GmbH, die dem Verein weiterhin zu 100 Prozent gehört.
: Das Stadion heißt seit Dezember 2005 offiziell Signal-Iduna-Park, wird allerdings häufig noch Westfalenstadion genannt - der frühere Name.
: Der Signal-Iduna-Park ist mit einer Kapazität von 81.365 Fans bei nationalen Spielen eines der größten Fußballstadien Europas. Bei internationalen Partien, wenn Steh- zu Sitzplätzen umgewandelt werden müssen, passen rund 66.000 Menschen in das Stadion.
: Borussia Dortmund hat in der Vereinsgeschichte insgesamt 22 Titel gewonnen, darunter auch einmal die Königsklasse: Im Jahr 1997 schlug der BVB im Finale Juventus Turin mit 3:1.
: Die Dortmunder haben neben fünf DFB-Pokalsiegen auch die nationale Meisterschaft häufig gewonnen. Mit acht Titeln sind sie der dritterfolgreichste Klub nach dem 1. FC Nürnberg (9 Meisterschaften) und dem FC Bayern München (34 Meisterschaften).
: Die meisten Pflichtspiele im BVB-Trikot hat Michael Zorc absolviert (562 Partien von 1981 bis 1998), gefolgt von Mats Hummels (508 Einsätze zwischen 2008 und 2024).
: Toptorschütze der Borussia ist Adi Preißler mit 177 Toren in 278 Einsätzen in den 40er- und 50er-Jahren. Knapp hinter ihm liegt Marco Reus mit 170 Buden.
: Der BVB hatte zahlreiche prominente Spieler in seinen Reihen, beispielsweise Matthias Sammer, Michael Zorc, Lars Ricken, Karl-Heinz Riedle, Jürgen Kohler, Stefan Reuter, Dede, Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland oder Mats Hummels.
: Auch an der Seitenlinie standen einige prominente Namen. Unter Ottmar Hitzfeld gewann der Klub neben Meisterschaften in 1997 die Champions League, auch unter Jürgen Klopp (u.a. 2x Meisterschaft, 2x DFB-Pokal), Thomas Tuchel (DFB-Pokal) und Matthias Sammer (Meisterschaft) sammelte Dortmund einige Trophäen.
: Spitznamen hat Borussia Dortmund einige. Die Abkürzung "BVB" ist die gängigste Bezeichnung, auch "die Schwarz-Gelben" und "die Borussen" fallen oft.

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