Santos head coach Cuca has jumped to the defence of Neymar following a frustrating display in the Copa do Brasil, albeit while admitting the superstar forward was "a bit below par" during their 0-0 stalemate against Cortiba. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain man’s performance compounded another difficult evening for the Brazilian side, who have managed just one win in their last six outings, and Cuca has confirmed he won't play in their next fixture.
Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has expressed his deep devastation after the club confirmed he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. The 18-year-old winger saw his season cut short following a hamstring injury sustained during the Blaugrana's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Wednesday night.
Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he would like to return to Tottenham in the future. The current United States men's national team head coach remains one of the most beloved figures in Spurs' recent history after a transformative five-year spell at the club between 2014 and 2019.
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt another setback in their battle against Premier League relegation with Destiny Udogie emerging as a fresh injury doubt. The Italy international's fitness is now a major concern for manager Roberto De Zerbi ahead of a crucial trip to face Wolves at Molineux on Saturday.
Nicolas Jackson appears destined for a return to Chelsea this summer as the Bayern Munich leadership reportedly leans against making his loan deal permanent. Despite proving himself as a reliable deputy to Harry Kane and earning the trust of manager Vincent Kompany, the financial implications of a long-term deal look set to end his time in Bavaria.
Bernardo Silva has officially cemented his status as a Manchester City icon by surpassing David Silva to become the player with the most wins in the club’s Premier League history. The Portuguese midfielder reached the historic milestone during City’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley on Wednesday night.
Manchester City are reportedly weighing up a sensational summer move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. City are searching for reinforcements in the heart of the engine room and while Fernandez remains a key figure at Stamford Bridge, the club's interest could test Chelsea's resolve during the upcoming transfer window.
Arsenal hoped that Viktor Gyokeres would be the final piece in their Premier League title-winning puzzle, but Paul Dickov has told GOAL why the Gunners are still in need of an Erling Haaland-esque No.9. A player of that ilk has been sought at Emirates Stadium for some time, with the lack of a prolific striker considered to have contributed significantly to near misses on the domestic coronation front.
Arsenal have reportedly reignited their pursuit of Real Madrid sensation Arda Guler as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his creative options. The Gunners previously failed with an approach in 2025 but are testing the waters again this summer. However, the North London side face a battle to convince the player to swap Madrid for London.
The U.S. Women's National Team will travel to face Brazil twice in June during the international window. The games will be played at two venues that will host matches in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup; Neo Química Arena in São Paulo and Arena Castelão in Fortaleza. It is the team's first time playing the As Canarinhas in the country since 2014.
Erling Haaland is being backed to smash another record, one held by Arsenal and Liverpool legends Thierry Henry and Mohamed Salah, as the Manchester City striker closes in on his third Premier League Golden Boot. Only two men have ever collected four of those prizes, but Paul Dickov has told GOAL why an unstoppable Norwegian phenomenon will go on to rewrite the history books.
Real Madrid have suffered a major setback with Eder Militao and Arda Guler both ruled out for the rest of the season. The duo suffered grade two hamstring tears, leaving Alvaro Arbeloa with a defensive crisis for the final run-in.
Manchester United have informed Bruno Fernandes he will not be sold "under any circumstances" this summer. The club has provided private assurances to the captain following earlier reports that they were open to an £80m Saudi Arabian bid.
Barcelona have released a statement to confirm that Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of season due to a hamstring injury. The Spain star suffered the issue in the action of scoring a penalty during his side's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo, with Barca issuing an update on the 18-year-old's World Cup prospects.
Paul Dickov has told GOAL that despite being unable to see Arsenal “sacking” Mikel Arteta, the Spaniard could still leave Emirates Stadium if another Premier League title falls agonisingly out of reach. Some uncomfortable questions are being asked in north London, following another collapse of sorts, with Dickov offering his take on the long-running “bottle” debate.
Chelsea's dressing room reportedly became tense during their 1-0 defeat to Manchester United. Teammates allegedly confronted Alejandro Garnacho at half-time following his poor performance against his former club.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick doesn't want to get bogged down in questions about the summer transfer window at this particular moment in time, and that's perfectly understandable. The Catalans may be presently nine points clear of Real Madrid in the Spanish title race, but there's still work to be done - possibly without an injured Lamine Yamal - and, as Flick pointed out on Tuesday, "La Liga is not an easy league."
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of pride to his Al-Nassr team-mates after they secured a place in the AFC Champions League Two final. Kingsley Coman was the hero with a hat-trick as the Saudi side dismantled Al Ahli 5-1.
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to allow Marcus Rashford to return to Manchester United this summer following an underwhelming loan spell at Camp Nou. Despite initial interest in a permanent deal, club officials have cooled on the 28-year-old after he failed to deliver during a crucial sequence of fixtures in the Champions League and Copa del Rey.
Southampton could boast a secret weapon in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis having the ear of Roy Keane - a man that loved to slay Manchester City in his playing days. The United legend is on hand to offer words of wisdom if required, although Saints icon Shane Long has told GOAL why asking questions of the enigmatic Irishman is not always the best of ideas.
Kylian Mbappe has sparked speculation over Real Madrid's next manager after liking a post linking Jose Mourinho with a return to the Bernabeu. The "Special One" is being touted as a potential successor to Alvaro Arbeloa.
Certain staff members within Manchester United are hailing the potential of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, suggesting that the duo can be "as good as" Arsenal’s elite pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba. As the club nears Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership team are simultaneously plotting a move for Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven to bolster the backline.
William Gallas has urged Chelsea to looking at plucking a head coach from La Liga to solve their ongoing crisis. The former defender believes the Blues need a "harsh" leader to transform their young squad into winners.
Barcelona Femeni have reaffirmed their absolute supremacy in Spanish football by clinching their seventh consecutive Liga F title. A commanding 4-1 victory over city rivals Espanyol on Wednesday moved the Catalan giants into an unassailable 16-point lead at the summit, marking the club's 11th domestic league crown during a historic era of dominance.
Harry Kane once wrote a list of career goals that left Tottenham team-mates “laughing at him”, with fellow Spurs academy graduate Paul-Jose M’Poku telling GOAL who the “only person” that believed in the record-breaking striker was. In his younger years, few could have predicted what the current England captain would become. He has, however, had the last laugh and proved any doubters wrong.
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