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EPL return for Kane? England star will ‘half want to come back’

Harry Kane will “half want to come back” to the Premier League once his adventure at Bayern Munich is over, Peter Reid has told GOAL. An England icon of the past would like to see one of the present make his way to Everton, but appreciates that may be slightly ambitious and has explained what makes the Three Lions’ all-time leading goalscorer special.

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Lennart Karl's special Messi tribute revealed

Bayern Munich's rising star Lennart Karl has revealed the unique way he keeps his footballing idol close to him during every match. The Germany international, who is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about talents in the Bundesliga, has admitted to carrying a secret tribute to Lionel Messi onto the pitch.

Thomas Tuchel Announced As New England Manager

'The mission is very clear' - Tuchel & England arrive in USA

Thomas Tuchel’s England squad has touched down in Florida to begin a hot-weather training camp ahead of the upcoming World Cup tournament. Captain Harry Kane has firmly embraced the manager's collective ethos, insisting that the clear expectation for the Three Lions is to finally cross the line and bring home football's ultimate prize.

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BVB deny Fenerbahce bid for Guirassy

Borussia Dortmund have responded firmly to the growing speculation surrounding Serhou Guirassy's future, with managing director Lars Ricken dismissing claims of an imminent exit. Despite intense interest from Turkey, the Bundesliga giants are determined to keep hold of their talismanic striker as they prepare for the new campaign.

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Leverkusen star reveals La Liga transfer plan

Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Alejandro Grimaldo has openly fuelled transfer speculation ahead of his first-ever World Cup appearance, reiterating his long-term desire to return home to Spain. Speaking to the press, he admitted that playing for a top-tier La Liga club remains a definitive career objective – one he intends to fulfil sooner rather than later.

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RANKED: Top 20 managers of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.

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RANKED: Top 20 free agents available this summer

In the age of PSR and UEFA's financial regulations, the free agent market has probably never been more significant as clubs look to pick up a potentially key player without having to spend a penny. We're now into June, and there are a whole host of big names who will be out of contract at the end of the month - undoubtedly sparking a scramble for their signatures in the coming weeks.

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30 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.

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Biggest winners & losers of the European season

The European club season drew to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Arsenal on penalties to retain their Champions League crown. Not since Real Madrid nearly a decade ago had anyone successfully defended the title, making his a truly momentous night for Luis Enrique's men. However, defeat shouldn't take any of the shine off Arsenal's historic campaign, with the Gunners having won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

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BDO Power Rankings: Could Dembele grab Golden Ball No.2?

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 by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

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World’s best right winger? Why Olise is a ‘step below’ Yamal

Michael Olise and Lamine Yamal are two of the best right wingers in world football, but Marcel Desailly has told GOAL when Bayern Munich’s superstar Frenchman remains a “step below” Barcelona’s teenage wonderkid. Both forwards continue to post remarkable numbers for club and country, with their awe-inspiring skill sets about to illuminate the 2026 World Cup.

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Barca eye Gvardiol but Bayern already asking about Man City defender

Barcelona are reportedly plotting an ambitious summer swoop for Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol alongside ongoing negotiations for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. However, the Catalan giants face fierce European competition from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, who have already initiated formal inquiries to lure the versatile Croatian international back to Germany.

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Bosnia's teen star set to shine at the World Cup

As 40-year-old Edin Dzeko enters the late twilight of his career, Bosnian football has a new potential superstar to carry it forward. Kerim Alajbegovic hadn't even been born when the revered striker made his international debut 19 years ago, but the pair are set to shoulder their country's hopes at the 2026 World Cup in North America this summer.

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Ex-Chelsea player snubs Leverkusen to take Monaco job

Filipe Luis is set to take his first major step into European management after reportedly reaching an agreement to become the new head coach of Monaco. The former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender has emerged as the surprise choice for the Ligue 1 side, despite heavy interest from elsewhere in Europe.

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RANKED: Top 50 players of the European season

The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.

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Ex-Chelsea full-back in talks for Leverkusen job

Bayer Leverkusen have identified former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis as their top target to take over the managerial reins at the BayArena. The Brazilian has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Kasper Hjulmand following a disappointing campaign for the Bundesliga side.

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Barca make £69m Gordon bid

Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon by launching a formal opening bid for the winger, according to reports. Hansi Flick is keen to bolster his attacking options at Camp Nou and has identified the England international as a priority target for the summer window.

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Tel's Tottenham sale could see Bayern chief sacked

The corridors of power at the Allianz Arena are rarely quiet, but the latest tremors suggest a major executive casualty could be on the horizon. Despite securing a domestic double under Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich are reportedly weighing up the future of sporting director Max Eberl, with the high-profile transfer decision regarding Mathys Tel's move at the very heart of the tension.

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RANKED: Top 20 signings of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is almost in the books. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will face off in Saturday's Champions League final after both secured league titles in England and France, respectively, while there was joy for Bayern Munich in Germany and Inter in Italy as both won domestic doubles. Rounding out the 'Big Five' leagues, Barcelona successfully defended their crown in La Liga as Real Madrid tailed off in chaotic circumstances.