1. Foden is a lucky boy - but Trent still can't win over Tuchel

    Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his England squad for this month's friendlies at home to Uruguay and Japan. These fixtures will be the final two chances for the German to examine his squad in detail before the end of the club season, and he's gone a bit rogue in how he's decided on his roster, naming an expanded 35-player selection but effectively splitting the team in two.

  2. How Arteta turned sizzling Arsenal-City rivalry on its head

    The last time Manchester City and Arsenal faced each other in the League Cup final, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta sat side by side in the Wembley dugout as head coach and assistant before celebrating as their City team destroyed the Gunners 3-0 and claimed the first of piece of silverware of the former's time in England. The rampant win only crystalized the widening gap between the two clubs.

  3. Roma's €25m teen who is earning Osimhen comparisons

    Roma's acquisition of Robinio Vaz from Marseille on January 14 was considered quite the coup for the Serie A side. The Frenchman was still only at 18 at the time of the €25 million (£21.5m/$29m) transfer from Stade Velodrome to Stadio Olimpico, with Lamine Yamal the only player younger than Vaz to have scored at least four goals in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues this season to that point.

  4. Why Nike x Jordan's Brazil collab is a seismic moment

    We already knew Nike had built something special through their Jordan Brand and Paris Saint-Germain collaboration, with the 'Jumpman' logo replacing the 'Swoosh' on the French giants’ shirts for the past eight years - but they've entered another stratosphere after linking up with the Brazilian federation.

  5. Meet Lexi Potter: Chelsea's Stanway-esque teen star

    When Emma Hayes' time at Chelsea was coming to a well-publicised end in the final few months of the 2023-24 season, ahead of her move to the United States to take over its iconic national team, the revered manager took a moment in one of her final press conferences to ponder what the Blues' team might look like in the future, given the progress being made in the women's youth set-up and the work being done to try bridge the gap between the academy and the first team.

  6. Man Utd MUST upgrade full-backs to go to next level

    Michael Carrick instantly solved one of Manchester United's biggest problems from the Ruben Amorim era by simply playing Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot in their natural positions. The full-backs have started all nine games under the former Red Devils midfielder, playing their part in the coach's astonishing run of seven victories, one draw and one defeat thus far.

  7. Salah goes from zero to hero while Szoboszlai stars again

    Liverpool cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield. Arne Slot's side made up for last week's 1-0 defeat in Turkey with a dominant showing in front of their own supporters. Dominik Szoboszlai was once again in inspirational form for the Reds, while Mohamed Salah also played a starring role despite missing a penalty in the first half.

  8. ICONS: Why Germany wore red in 7-1 Brazil thrashing

    In the summer of 2014, Germany didn’t just win the World Cup on Brazilian soil - they left behind one of the most powerful and unexpected symbols of unity football has ever seen. Beyond the unforgettable 7–1 semi-final victory over the hosts, a match that shocked the world, a red and black jersey came to represent something deeper than victory or defeat: respect, empathy, and an unlikely bond between two footballing nations. This is Icons, a GOAL feature and podcast series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament back to life.

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Premier League

  1. Alisson out for Liverpool vs Brighton clash

    Liverpool will be without the services of Alisson Becker for Saturday’s early kick-off against Brighton. The 33-year-old shot-stopper did not travel with the rest of the Reds squad to the South Coast, dealing a significant blow to Arne Slot’s plans as they look to keep up their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

  2. Tudor hoping for 'nice surprise' with Kudus & Maddison

    Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has revealed he is hoping for a "nice surprise" when it comes to the availability of James Maddison and Mohammed Kudus before the end of the season. The two first-team stars are nursing long-term injury issues but, with Spurs locked in a serious relegation battle, Tudor has revealed they may well boost the north London club's survival hopes before the campaign is out.

  3. Man Utd 'close' to agreeing new deals with key duo

    Manchester United are finalising new deals for Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire. Under Michael Carrick’s leadership, the club is moving fast to reward key performers and solidify a squad currently sitting third in the Premier League. This resurgence marks a tactical shift, securing both a rising prodigy and a veteran leader for the long term.

  4. Kinsky set for remarkable Spurs return after Vicario blow

    Tottenham have been dealt a major injury blow as the club have confirmed that Guglielmo Vicario is set to undergo surgery on a hernia injury. The stopper will be available for this weekend's relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest but will then go under the knife, and is likely to miss at least two vital Premier League fixtures, within which he will likely be replaced by Antonin Kinsky.

  5. West Ham told why unpopular London Stadium is an ‘amazing place’

    When West Ham left Upton Park things were never going to be the same, but ex-Hammers striker Marlon Harewood has told GOAL why the London Stadium can still be an “amazing place”. Many disgruntled fans, of the home and away variety, have failed to take the former Olympic venue into their hearts. It does, however, tick many important boxes for an ambitious East End outfit.

  6. Wrong choice? Ugarte gets Utd exit advice after Chelsea snub

    Manuel Ugarte has been advised to leave Manchester United in the next transfer window, with Gus Poyet still disappointed that his fellow Uruguayan snubbed a move to Chelsea. A switch to Old Trafford has not played out as planned for the South American midfielder, with Poyet telling GOAL why the 24-year-old finds himself entering a career-defining “big summer”.

  7. Slot rules Salah out of Liverpool clash

    Liverpool have been dealt a significant setback as head coach Arne Slot confirmed Mohamed Salah will miss the upcoming trip to Brighton. The Egyptian forward sustained an injury during midweek Champions League action against Galatasaray, leaving the Reds to find a new attacking solution for the weekend.

Primera División

  1. Valverde confirms he will leave Athletic Club

    Ernesto Valverde has announced he will leave Athletic Club at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on an incredible tenure with the Basque club that has spanned three separate spells in the dugout and six seasons as a player. The 60-year-old made the announcement in a short video, where he also confirmed he will remain in charge until the end of the season.

  2. BDO Power Rankings: Haaland plummets as Kane keeps foot down

    With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.

  3. Atleti eye Greenwood transfer

    Atletico Madrid are exploring a summer move for Marseille star Mason Greenwood as they prepare for a potential overhaul of their attacking options. Diego Simeone is reportedly keen on the forward, who previously excelled in La Liga during a loan spell with Getafe.

UEFA Champions League

  1. UEFA & Liverpool launch investigation into Lang injury

    UEFA and Liverpool have launched an investigation into the advertising hoarding that left Noa Lang requiring surgery after the Dutch winger suffered a serious injury to his right thumb during Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night. Lang was involved in a collision with the pitchside boards in the latter stages of the loss and had to be stretchered off.

  2. Galatasaray duo show off battle scars following Liverpool clash

    Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night proved painful in more ways than one, with both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang ending up in hospital after the 4-0 defeat that sent Liverpool through to the quarter-finals. In the aftermath, the two attackers have since been making light of their shared misfortune, with Lang posting an Instagram story showing the pair on a video call together, both sporting bandaged limbs.

  3. Kane & Bayern tipped to beat Real Madrid in UCL

    Two of German football's legendary faces have thrown their weight behind Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid, with Lothar Matthaus going as far as to tip Vincent Kompany's side to win the treble this season. The Bavarians have been formidable with Harry Kane leading the line this season, and are being heavily backed to collect a haul of silverware.

Serie A

  1. Milan stars make peace after clash

    AC Milan face Torino this Saturday and head coach Max Allegri has confirmed stars Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are at "peace" again following a heated dressing-room confrontation sparked by a missed pass. The tension had led Leao to snub Allegri’s embrace, but the focus now shifts back to the pitch.