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Wayne Rooney has expressed his shock after Trent Alexander-Arnold was omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s latest 35-man England squad. The Real Madrid defender is a high-profile absentee for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, leading the former Manchester United captain to suggest a deeper issue. Rooney sparked controversy by questioning if the snub is a tactical move to dismantle a perceived "clique" involving Jude Bellingham.

At the age of 18, Ricardo Pepi simply wasn’t ready for the Bundesliga. The forward has since come into his own – but a €40 million transfer fell through at the last minute.

Gary Neville was seen shushing a Manchester City supporter after being targeted by inane and witless jeers from the stands during Sunday's Carabao Cup final. The former Manchester United and England defender was at Wembley Stadium to co-commentate on City's victory over Arsenal as Nico O'Reilly scored a brace but was forced to engage with one fan who attempted to rile him up.

The Spanish manager is leaving the French club.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to dismiss interim manager Igor Tudor after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest. The result has left the north London club languishing in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Club hierarchy now view the upcoming international break as the "perfect opportunity" to accelerate their search for a permanent successor to stabilise a season in freefall.

The Kwasniok chapter has come to an end in Cologne. Much to the delight of Supertalent El Mala, perhaps?

Nottingham Forest’s surge to third in the Premier League table as a newly-promoted club “will never happen again”, Mark Crossley has told GOAL, with that achievement deserving greater recognition. The Reds, alongside Newcastle, boast the record for highest finish secured immediately after stepping into the big time since a bold new era for English football was embraced in 1992.

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a daring summer raid for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as they look to solve their long-standing left-back issues. The 19-year-old Hale End graduate has struggled for consistent minutes at the Emirates Stadium this season after falling behind Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori in the pecking order. Consequently, the Red Devils have identified the versatile defender as a primary target for the upcoming transfer window.

The Liverpool striker has left the training camp immediately: he has been ruled out

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrated Real Madrid's victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday night and posted a cryptic update on his England future on Instagram after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's latest Three Lions squad. The right-back, who has endured a stuttering international career, is facing a battle to be included for the 2026 World Cup despite enjoying a more productive second half of the season.

Roma have won, but their manager is keeping quiet – officially because he’s lost his voice. But according to *La Gazzetta*, there’s more to it than that.

Manager Gattuso will speak at a press conference today ahead of the first training session.

A tough spell for the Juventus captain, who found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after missing a penalty against Sassuolo

Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted to being "intentionally unfair" after leaving superstars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham on the bench for Real Madrid's thrilling 3-2 derby victory over Atletico Madrid. Despite declaring both players fully fit before the clash, the head coach opted for a cautious approach following their recent injury lay-offs. The decision sparked debate at the Bernabeu as Los Blancos continue their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

As in November, the manager will not be with the team when training resumes, as he will be taking some time out to recharge his batteries ahead of the crucial clash with Milan.

Mason Greenwood will serve a suspension in Ligue 1 after picking up his fifth domestic yellow card of the season in Marseille's 2-1 defeat to Lille on Sunday night. The English forward was angered after a strong challenge wiped him out, leading to a mass confrontation between the two sets of players. Greenwood was booked and had to be replaced in the 18th minute, with Marseille now worried about a potential injury.

The Bianconeri have no doubts: Spalletti will renew his contract and stay, but the transfer window will depend on whether they qualify for the Champions League

After a total of just over 21 years at BVB, Sebastian Kehl is bidding farewell to Borussia Dortmund. What will be remembered about Kehl the sporting director? A look back.

Emi Martinez appeared destined to leave Aston Villa in the summer of 2025, only to end up staying put, but could the World Cup-winning goalkeeper finally get his move 12 months on? The enigmatic Argentina international has remained an important part of Unai Emery’s plans in the West Midlands, but Emile Heskey has told GOAL why a sale is likely to be agreed in the next transfer window.

Manchester City beat Arsenal in the first final of the English football season, with Pep Guardiola schooling former apprentice Mikel Arteta to secure the Carabao Cup at Wembley on Sunday. The contest was decided by two second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, who twice crept into the Gunners’ box effectively unmarked to score from a pair of almost identical crosses.

Beth Mead's clever reverse pass and Stina Blackstenius' clinical finish will forever be etched in the minds of Arsenal fans as the move that delivered the Gunners an incredible Champions League title in 2025. The north London side were huge underdogs against three-time winners Barcelona, but they fought hard and found a way to get the better of the Catalans in Lisbon last May, capping a European run for the ages.

Two Brentford first-team stars were reportedly left bloodied after rushing to the aid of a victim being targeted in an alleged racially motivated assault. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in south-west London as the players were returning from the Bees' latest Premier League fixture.

The Rossoneri striker will not be travelling to join his national team and will continue his recovery from injury in Italy

The Nerazzurri were held up in Florence too: Milan have closed the gap from 10 points to 6, while Napoli have narrowed the gap from 14 points to 7.

Real Madrid have again criticised the state of refereeing in La Liga after star midfielder Federico Valverde was sent off during Sunday night's 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan was handed a straight red card for a cynical trip on Alex Baena and will now serve a two-game domestic suspension, ruling him out of the upcoming clashes with Mallorca and Girona after the international break.

Another managerial change is on the cards for the Ligurian club.

Bergonzi agrees that the Fiorentina defender should be penalised for his challenge in the box.

Harry Kane, Michael Olise and the rest are the talk of the town given Bayern Munich’s successful run. Stefan Effenberg, however, specifically highlights other players. News and rumours about FCB.

Following Sebastian Kehl’s departure from BVB, new details are coming to light. Were there irreconcilable differences within the club’s management? News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.