Newly-appointed Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has revealed, while speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, that he once took a pain-killing injection in a bid to prove a point to one of his own injured players. That resulted in the mystery player telling the ex-Chelsea head coach that he was "crazy" as he still refused to go ahead with the jab.
José Mourinho has opened up on his shock sacking by Tottenham a matter of days before the 2021 League Cup final, with the Portuguese revealing in an exclusive interview on the Beast Mode On Podcast that his threat to bench Heung-min Son immediately prior to a showpiece occasion at Wembley may have played some part in the decision to let him go.
Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia has called on his former club to make a move for Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The former Red Devils captain believes the defender possesses the unique personality required to thrive at Old Trafford despite his deep-rooted ties to rivals Liverpool.
Barcelona icon Alexia Putellas has reportedly reached an agreement to join London City Lionesses following her departure from the Catalan giants. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to move to the Women's Super League after a legendary 14-year spell in Spain.
Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Neymar's enduring passion for the game, likening the veteran forward's enthusiasm to that of a young boy following his return to action at the 2026 World Cup. The Santos star made his long-awaited international comeback as a second-half substitute during Brazil's commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland in Miami.
Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, José Mourinho has backed Cristiano Ronaldo and his native Portugal to stake a serious claim for World Cup glory, while ranking England among the favourites. Having recently returned to Real Madrid for a second spell in charge at the Bernabeu, Mourinho has also explained why he is hoping to see Madrid's star names suffer early exits from FIFA's flagship event in North America.
José Mourinho has expressed his delight that Lionel Messi was able to win a World Cup to add the only major trophy he was missing to his enviable collection. The Argentina captain propelled his nation to global glory in Qatar in 2022, and is now looking to repeat the feat in North America, with Lionel Scaloni's side expected to go deep in the competition once again.
Borussia Dortmund have reportedly established a massive €100 million asking price for Felix Nmecha as interest from the Premier League continues to mount ahead of a future release clause becoming active. The 25-year-old German star has become a primary target for several clubs following his standout World Cup performances.
Former Watford midfielder Pierre Dwomoh has been hit with an 11-match suspension by the Football Association following a series of racist incidents involving an Under-21 team-mate. The governing body described the player’s actions as "completely unacceptable" after he targeted a fellow professional with heritage-based slurs during training ground warm-ups.
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has insisted he is "not crying" over his shock omission from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad following a challenging, injury-hit campaign. The 24-year-old is instead shifting his focus entirely toward a rare, head-clearing summer break in Ibiza to fully recharge ahead of the new season.
José Mourinho has set the record straight regarding rumours that he is preparing for a fire sale at Real Madrid that will see a number of influential players exit the Bernabeu in the summer window. Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, Mourinho felt he needed to address press reports that suggested star names would be moved on after alleged issues in previous regimes.
New Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast as he exclusively discusses his sensational return to the Liga giants, the World Cup and whether England can finally end 60 years of hurt, and some of the joyous, and panful, experiences he's had in management to date. Mourinho also chats openly about his time at Tottenham, and the controversial nature of his sacking just days before the League Cup final, among many other intriguing topics in a must-see episode of the award-winning podcast.
Arsenal have officially secured the long-term future of Piero Hincapie, confirming that the Ecuador international has joined the club on a permanent basis. During a superb loan spell from Bayer Leverkusen, the defender established himself as a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s backline during a historic season for the Gunners.
The global football landscape is set for another major shake-up as FIFA moves closer to an expanded 48-team Club World Cup. A landmark joint venture with the European Football Clubs (EFC) lobby group is expected to pave the way for more Premier League heavyweights to join the lucrative competition.
Celtic have handed Martin O’Neill a permanent contract, on the back of their Scottish Premiership and Cup double, with Kenny Miller telling GOAL why the evergreen 74-year-old remains the perfect candidate to fill the most demanding of roles. The former Hoops striker has explained the crucial qualities that remain at Parkhead after a shrewd decision on the coaching front was made.
Dayot Upamecano has detailed his tactical blueprint to nullify the immense threat of Erling Haaland ahead of a highly anticipated World Cup showdown. The French defender faces his ultimate test of the international tournament in Boston as Les Bleus square off against an in-form Norway side.
Steve Clarke has conceded that Scotland are "probably going home" following a demoralising 3-0 defeat to Brazil in their final World Cup group stage match. The Tartan Army were outclassed by Carlo Ancelotti’s side in Miami, leaving their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time in their history hanging by the thinnest of threads.
Italy have turned back to a familiar face to rescue the national team from its deepest crisis in decades. Antonio Conte is set to return to the Azzurri dugout with a mandate to restore pride and ensure the four-time world champions finally return to the global stage.
Real Madrid are prepared to officially inform Como of their firm intention to activate the bargain €9m buy-back clause for midfield sensation Nico Paz. The Spanish titans then plan to immediately offer the highly rated playmaker back to the Italian outfit for a staggering premium, exploiting his skyrocketing value after a stunning season.
June 25, 1982 was, according to The Times, "the day that sportsmanship died". What was expected to be a fiercely competitive fixture between West Germany and Austria became a 'non-aggression pact' between two teams who effectively stopped playing during the second half of their World Cup group game in Gijon to ensure that both progressed to the second round.
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has admitted that captain Alphonso Davies was never truly ready to play in the crucial 2-1 World Cup defeat to Switzerland, revealing he used the superstar as a "decoy" to disrupt the opposition's preparations. Despite the pre-match comments, the Bayern Munich man remained an unused substitute as the Canucks fell to second place in Group B.
West Ham were once known as the “Academy of Football”, but former Hammers boss Harry Redknapp has told GOAL why “something has to be done” about the lack of exciting youngsters breaking through at top Premier League clubs. Chelsea and Liverpool are considered to form part of that problem, with Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman proving to be a break from the norm at present.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dropped an intriguing hint regarding a potential return to the managerial dugout in the future. The German tactician carefully sidestepped direct questions regarding whether Spanish giants Real Madrid had ever presented a concrete career option for him.
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