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  1. Mourinho return to cost Madrid €15m

    Jose Mourinho has reached an agreement to return to Real Madrid on a three-year contract, but the move has been complicated by a significant financial development. While 'the Special One' is set for a sensational second stint at the Bernabeu, the timing of the deal has seen his release clause more than double.

  2. Conceicao leaves Al-Ittihad

    Sergio Conceicao is set to leave Al-Ittihad after a short-lived tenure in the Saudi Pro League. The former Porto boss reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract after losing the fierce league title race to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, concluding a frustrating campaign that saw the Jeddah-based giants fall short of their lofty expectations.

  3. Milan sack Allegri after UCL failure as he prepares for Napoli job

    AC Milan have taken the drastic step of sacking head coach Massimiliano Allegri following a disastrous conclusion to the Serie A campaign. The Rossoneri hierarchy acted swiftly on Monday after the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League was confirmed on the final matchday. It has already been reported that he is set to replace Antonio Conte as Napoli coach.

  4. Spurs admit transfer failings after survival

    Tottenham chairman Peter Charrington has issued a remarkably candid apology to supporters, admitting that footballing success had been sidelined at the club before their brush with a historic relegation. The London side only secured their Premier League status on the final day of the season with a 1-0 win over Everton, bringing an end to a chaotic campaign that saw the departure of long-term executive Daniel Levy.

  5. Allegri becomes surprise frontrunner for Napoli job

    Napoli have identified AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri as the leading candidate to take over the vacancy at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The Partenopei are searching for a high-profile appointment to lead a new era following the confirmed departure of Antonio Conte. The sacking of Allegri by Milan on Monday suggests that a shake-up is on the cards.

  6. American dream? Doubts cast over Messi & Ronaldo GOAT union

    Doubts have been cast over whether a stunning GOAT union could take place in the United States as Cristiano Ronaldo joins eternal rival Lionel Messi in MLS. Philippe Senderos has told GOAL that two all-time greats remain on “different paths”, but the American game is being backed to create its own superstars as “football culture” continues to grow.

  7. Golden Generation: Owen names stars that improve 2026 England

    Michael Owen has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, picked two players from England’s ‘Golden Generation’ that would improve the Three Lions’ class of 2026 and aid their bid for World Cup glory. The ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker has also debated whether Harry Kane and Declan Rice could oust the likes of Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard from an iconic team of the past.

  8. Rooney hails Gyokeres as signing of season

    Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney has officially named Viktor Gyokeres as the Premier League's signing of the season following Arsenal's historic title win. The former striker believes the Swedish international provided the clinical edge necessary to finally push Mikel Arteta's side over the finish line.