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Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal players have prioritised club over country after a staggering 11 members of his squad withdrew from international duty. The Gunners boss insists that the medical decisions were necessary and the club maintains a transparent relationship with national team managers, including England's Thomas Tuchel.

Atlético manager: God willing, we’ll keep fighting until the very end

Former Germany head coach Joachim Low has broken his silence regarding reports that he is set to manage Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. The 66-year-old has been out of the dugout since leaving the DFB in 2021 and is currently being linked with a sensational return to the international stage.

Barcelona winger Raphinha has been left devastated after picking up an injury while on international duty with Brazil, coach Hansi Flick says. The German coach has opened up on the Brazil player's mental state and explained the decision to delay his return to Spain.

Chris Richards has already spent time on the books of Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, but will the USMNT star see his career path lead back to a club of that size and stature? Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison has explained to GOAL why the Eagles defender is destined for big things, with questions being asked of his future amid contract uncertainty at Selhurst Park.

Romanian football has been rocked by news that legendary coach Mircea Lucescu has suffered an acute heart attack just one day after resigning from his national team post. The 80-year-old had been hospitalised earlier in the week following a collapse during a team meeting, marking a tragic turn of events for one of the sport's most respected figures.

Salah is a true legend for Liverpool and the Premier League

Arne Slot has backed Mohamed Salah to add two more trophies to his cabinet before leaving Liverpool. The Reds boss insists the Egyptian "completely deserves" the glowing tributes following his shock announcement that his time at Anfield will come to an end this summer.

With the World Cup just weeks away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look in the summer.

Löw has been out of a coaching job for five years. Now, of all times, he is set to return to the touchline for the World Cup. But it is unlikely that this will actually happen.

The Italian national team has been plunged further into a leadership crisis following the confirmed resignation of head coach Gennaro Gattuso. His departure completes a total collapse of the Azzurri hierarchy, following the exits of delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina after a devastating play-off defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina confirmed Italy's third consecutive World Cup absence.

Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley has explained penalty-saving secrets to GOAL, revealing how he would go about trying to thwart Bruno Fernandes and Ivan Toney. Water bottles adorned with advice and instructions have become all the rage in modern football, but do they really make much of a difference in a battle of wills from 12 yards?

The German coach warns against repeating mistakes and sets the date for De Jong’s return.

Niko Kovac has jumped to the defense of Nico Schlotterbeck after the defender was forced to debunk "false" reports regarding a contract extension. The Borussia Dortmund boss insists the player has done nothing wrong by clarifying his future amidst intense media speculation.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reinforced Lamine Yamal’s powerful anti-racism message following the "intolerable" Islamophobic chants that marred Spain’s recent friendly against Egypt. The 18-year-old winger, a practising Muslim, expressed his disgust after spectators at RCDE Stadium aimed derogatory songs at his faith, prompting a formal investigation by local Catalan police.

Efforts to tackle racism in football have gained momentum in recent years

Liverpool have been dealt a staggering blow ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, with Alisson Becker ruled out for a significant period. Arne Slot confirmed the Brazilian goalkeeper faces a race against time to feature again this term, though the Reds have been handed a double boost with the return of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak.

Chelsea have taken a hardline stance against Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine midfielder officially dropped from the squad following a series of controversial comments regarding his future. Manager Liam Rosenior confirmed the decision ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, suggesting the vice-captain’s public flirtation with Real Madrid has forced the club’s hand.

Uli Hoeness has claimed that Harry Kane could be worth more than Alexander Isak in the open transfer market, with Brad Friedel telling GOAL that the Bayern Munich striker would represent value for money at £500 million ($662m). That tongue-in-cheek assessment has been delivered as questions continue to be asked of how much longer the prolific England captain will spend at the Allianz Arena.

Jonas Urbig has addressed the prospect of becoming Bayern Munich’s permanent number one as Manuel Neuer approaches a definitive decision regarding his potential retirement. The 22-year-old, who joined the Rekordmeister from Koln in January 2025, has emerged as the leading candidate to inherit the gloves from the iconic captain whose contract expires this summer.

Saif Darwish confirms that Jordan will surprise everyone at the World Cup.

Jesse Lingard made history on Wednesday night by becoming the first Englishman to play in the Brazilian top flight. Despite a difficult night for Corinthians at the Maracana, the former Manchester United star expressed his pride after finally making his long-awaited debut in South America.

Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres has opened the door to a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabeu, admitting he would be delighted to reunite with Real Madrid. The former Castilla starlet has flourished in the Bundesliga since his summer move, prompting the Spanish giants to monitor his progress closely ahead of a potential cut-price repatriation.

A move to Manchester City forms part of Cavan Sullivan’s sporting destiny, and Freddy Adu has told GOAL why the teenage wonderkid will one day “crack the starting line-up for a Premier League team”. For now, there is still much work for the exciting 16-year-old to do when it comes to unlocking full potential in his game. If he can achieve that, then the top-flight in England should be illuminated at some point in the not too distant future.

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has confirmed Harry Kane will miss the Bundesliga trip to Freiburg this weekend. The England captain is struggling with an ankle injury, leaving the German side sweating over his fitness for the Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has addressed the situation surrounding Jude Bellingham’s fitness after the midfielder returned from international duty without playing a single minute for England. Despite being called up by Thomas Tuchel for the recent friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, the 22-year-old was managed cautiously following his recent recovery from a significant hamstring injury.

The Schlotterbeck saga at BVB continues – and could reportedly end badly for Dortmund.

Neymar has slammed referee Savio Pereira Sampaio following a controversial booking that rules him out of Santos' clash with Flamengo. The Brazilian superstar accused the official of seeking the limelight and lacking respect for players during the Peixe's victory over Remo.

Paris Saint-Germain’s long-awaited Netflix documentary has been plunged into uncertainty, with manager Luis Enrique reportedly obstructing its release to protect the mental well-being of his squad. The Spaniard is concerned that the intrusive nature of behind-the-scenes filming could derail the club's European ambitions and place undue pressure on high-profile signings Lucas Chevalier and Illya Zabarnyi.