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Cesc Fabregas expressed immense pride in his Como side after they pushed Serie A leaders Inter to the limit in a thrilling seven-goal encounter at the Stadio Sinigaglia. Despite the narrow defeat, the Spaniard remains focused on his team's long-term growth rather than the increasingly tight race for Champions League qualification this season.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the midst of a major crisis. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher doubts they will manage to avoid relegation.

Wayne Rooney has provided a definitive scoreline prediction for the upcoming Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The former England captain believes the momentum has shifted significantly following a disastrous weekend for the Gunners, which has left Pep Guardiola’s side in a commanding position.

Everton have been informed that they need to keep Iliman Ndiaye “happy” as the Senegal international continues to generate rumours of transfer interest from Manchester United. The classy playmaker, who can operate on the wing or as a No.10, is attracting plenty of admiring glances - with Gareth Barry telling GOAL how the Toffees can ensure that no sale needs to be sanctioned.

The future of the French star remains shrouded in uncertainty.

Raheem Sterling suffered a significant setback at Feyenoord after being dropped to the bench for the crucial Eredivisie encounter against NEC Nijmegen. Head coach Robin van Persie has now clarified the reasoning behind the former Chelsea star's absence from the starting line-up, citing fitness concerns following a disappointing run of form.

FC Barcelona looks set to suffer a setback in their bid to sign Victor Munoz. Of all teams, it is Real Madrid who appear to be throwing a spanner in the works.

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Rio Ngumoha is destined to enjoy a bright future at Liverpool, but Stan Collymore has told GOAL why a loan move - potentially to Crystal Palace or Bournemouth - might form part of transfer plans in 2026. The 17-year-old wonderkid has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Anfield, but obvious questions are being asked of whether the youngster is ready to replace Mohamed Salah.

Brazil veteran Hulk has delivered a surprisingly neutral assessment regarding Neymar’s potential inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. As the legendary forward battles to regain full match fitness following a lengthy injury absence, the lack of an explicit endorsement from his former international team-mate has intensified the selection debate.

Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Chelsea have held detailed discussions over the past week to identify key summer transfer targets and address fundamental squad deficiencies. The Blues are expected to be active in both the buying and selling markets to overhaul a side that has struggled significantly for consistency throughout a difficult campaign.

Barcelona's frustration during and after Wednesday night's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid was perfectly understandable. The Blaugrana had been the better side in the first leg of the quarter-final tie at Camp Nou - and that was in spite of the fact that they had played more than half the game with 10 men following Pau Cubarsi's straight red card just before the break.

The Ghanaian Football Association has announced that Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong passed away during an armed attack on the club’s team bus. The vehicle in question was targeted by a group of “masked men wielding guns and assault rifles”. The robbery led to a tragic loss of life, with authorities in Ghana vowing to address safety concerns.

Manchester United are considering using Manuel Ugarte as a makeweight in a potential summer swap deal to secure the signature of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Uruguayan international has struggled for consistent game time under interim manager Michael Carrick and could be offloaded to Tyneside to facilitate a major midfield overhaul at Old Trafford.

Despite Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract extension, the debate rages on. Lothar Matthäus insists he knows who masterminded the much-debated release clause.

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Mbappé's presence does not suit Vinícius's style of play.

Michael Carrick has provided a positive update regarding Kobbie Mainoo’s future at Old Trafford, confirming that negotiations for a lucrative new contract are progressing well. The 20-year-old midfielder is reportedly set for a substantial pay rise, reflecting his vital importance to the squad since the managerial change in early 2026.

AC Milan are also strongly interested in Nicolas Jackson. As a result, as many as three Bayern Munich players could end up in Milan.

Harry Kane is being tipped to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo by playing into his 40s, with ex-England star Gareth Barry telling GOAL why the prolific Bayern Munich striker should be giving no thought to retirement. Kane is only 32, with many years ahead of him, and is expected to offer domestic and international bosses a huge boost by following in the footsteps of fellow all-time greats.

Barcelona has placed the Rod Nystad deal on hold.

Arsenal are stuttering in the final stretch of the season. If the Premier League pacesetters finish the campaign without a trophy, manager Mikel Arteta (44) could pay the price.

Micky van de Ven has expressed significant concern that Tottenham Hotspur may run out of time to master Roberto De Zerbi’s intricate tactical system as they battle to avoid a historic relegation. The vice-captain insisted that the squad must prioritise immediate results over stylistic evolution following a dismal defeat at Sunderland that left them two points adrift of safety.

For decades, Glasgow Rangers FC did not sign any Catholic players, until a sensational transfer changed a great deal – but not everything.

Gary Neville has condemned the "entirely selfish" conduct of senior Chelsea stars Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella following recent disciplinary issues within the squad. The Sky Sports pundit believes their lack of professionalism has undermined young manager Liam Rosenior and will ultimately result in the club missing out on Champions League qualification this term.

Jack Grealish has seen an emotional return to Aston Villa speculated on, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL who will have the final say on a stunning homecoming transfer. The England international playmaker has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Everton from Manchester City, with a permanent deal somewhere expected to be agreed in the next window.

Real Madrid are concerned about Kylian Mbappé. Just days before the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, the forward had to cut short a training session.

Rayan Cherki delivered a match-winning performance for Manchester City against Chelsea on Sunday, but it was his antics that have attracted the attention of online supporters. The France international took advantage of a stoppage for a player injury to entertain himself on the touchline before eventually being substituted later in the second half.