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  1. Ronaldo’s son in line to join Real Madrid after training with academy

    Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is reportedly in line to join Real Madrid after training with the club's prestigious youth academy. The 15-year-old forward, who has been developing his game at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, joined the Merengues' Under-16 squad for a session on Tuesday. He could now follow in the illustrious footsteps of his father, who is the all-time leading goalscorer in Real Madrid history.

  2. Fabinho claims Neymar is still Brazil's 'most talented player'

    Fabinho has backed Neymar to make Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, claiming the Santos star remains his country's "most talented player" despite his ongoing fitness struggles. As Carlo Ancelotti’s current squad prepares for a high-profile friendly against France, the debate surrounding Neymar’s physical condition and international future continues to dominate the narrative.

  3. DJ Dalot! How Portuguese sets the mood in Utd dressing room

    Diogo Dalot fills several important roles for Manchester United, with one of those seeing him take on dressing room DJ responsibilities. The Portugal international is charged with the task of containing opposition forwards and marauding down the flanks when taking to the field, and has told GOAL how he gets the Red Devils fired up behind the scenes with his choice of pre-match play lists.

  4. Walcott urges Dowman to REJECT potential World Cup call-up

    Arsenal legend Theo Walcott has issued a heartfelt warning to Gunners starlet Max Dowman regarding a potential fast-track into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. The 16-year-old forward has become the talk of the Premier League after a historic goalscoring breakthrough under Mikel Arteta. However, Walcott believes that accepting a place on the plane for the 2026 World Cup could hinder the youngster's long-term development.

  5. Bompastor: Refereeing 'not good enough' in Chelsea's UWCL defeat to Arsenal

    Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has hit out at the standard of officiating following her side's 3-1 Women's Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss to Arsenal. Despite a spectacular Lauren James effort, the Blues were undone by a ruthless Gunners side at the Emirates. Bompastor insists her team "deserved better" after seeing a crucial goal disallowed, leaving them with a mountain to climb in next week's return leg.

  6. Liverpool's eight transfer options as Salah's exit looms

    Mohamed Salah has called time on his Liverpool career. On Tuesday evening, the Egyptian King posted an emotional video on social media confirming he will depart Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing an end to a legendary nine-year stay on Merseyside. Now, the Premier League champions must look to the future.

  7. Carragher claims Salah is above Ronaldo on list of PL greats

    Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has sparked a fresh debate by ranking Mohamed Salah ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the pantheon of Premier League legends. Following the announcement that the Egyptian forward will leave Anfield this summer, the Sky Sports pundit hailed Salah as a "generational talent" whose consistent output has redefined modern attacking standards. Carragher believes only Thierry Henry now stands above the Liverpool icon in the history of the competition's overseas stars.

  8. Maguire, Foden and the England players with most at stake

    And then there were 35. Thomas Tuchel's decision to name an expanded squad of players that will be split into two for England's final two games on home soil before the World Cup was the latest sign that the German is taking a very different approach to his predecessors as he bids to become the first coach since Alf Ramsey to win a trophy with the Three Lions.

  9. Lamine Yamal & Lionel Messi: From baby baths to GOAT battle?

    He's only gone and done it again! A year after becoming the first player to win NXGN twice, Lamine Yamal has finished top of GOAL's annual list of the top teenagers in world football for the third time in a row. It's not as if the outcome of the 2026 vote was ever in any doubt either. Yamal is no longer just the most talented young player in the game today. He's also its most talented player, full stop.