GettyK. MbappeReal MadridMbappe told 'timing not right' to win 2025 Ballon d'OrKylian Mbappe has been told the "timing is not right" for him to compete for the Ballon d'Or, even if he helps Real Madrid win the Club World Cup.
Getty/GOALT. Alexander-ArnoldReal MadridTrent transfer shows how much Real care about Club World CupReal Madrid’s willingness to pay a fee and get Trent Alexander-Arnold out of Liverpool shows much they care about the Club World Cup.
Getty/GOALL. MessiP. GuardiolaMessi showdown with Guardiola at CWC would be 'amazing'Shay Given admits it would be "amazing" to see Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola face Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Getty/GOALM. GreenwoodJamaicaJamaica told Greenwood decision needs 'acceptance from nation'Jamaica have been told that their "bigger than football" decision to bring Mason Greenwood on board needs "acceptance from the nation".
GatoradeChampions LeagueR. PiresPires, Makelele, Cafu & Georges: Inside Gatorade 5v5On the eve of PSG vs Inter in the Champions League final, Gatorade invited youngsters from around the world for a special tournament
GettyBorussia DortmundM. AlbertSources: Dortmund's U.S. teen Albert signs new deal, CWC boundThe 16-year-old rising star has signed a new contract and is set for a big chance this summer
Getty/GOALRaphinhaVinicius JuniorMarcelo picks between Raphinha & Vinicius for Brazil's No.1 playerFormer Brazil left-back Marcelo has made his choice between Raphinha and Vinicius Junior as the national team's number one player.
Getty/GOALL. YamalBarcelonaYamal gets surprise Ballon d'Or backing from Real Madrid icons Figo & KhediraReal Madrid legends Luis Figo and Sami Khedira have surprisingly talked up Lamine Yamal's chances of landing the Ballon d'Or.
Getty Images EntertainmentWrexhamChampionship‘Welcome to Wrexham’ would retain interest through ‘adversity’The ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary series would retain interest through “adversity” as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have exceeded expectations.
GatoradeC. FabregasArsenalFabregas exclusive: Arsenal & Chelsea 'stages' & life at ComoThe legendary midfielder talks to GOAL in a wide-ranging interview as part of Gatorade's annual 5v5 Tournament initiative
SpecsaversG. NevilleManchester UnitedNeville exclusive: Man Utd 'maybe needed' Europa League final lossGary Neville spoke exclusively to GOAL about Manchester United's dreadful season, Arsenal's trophy hunt and Specsavers' Best Worst Pitch campaign.
GOALL. MessiMajor League SoccerMessi in the Premier League? Move urged before it’s too lateLionel Messi has been urged to put “climate” concerns to one side and make a shock move to the Premier League before it is too late.
Thomas MullerBayern Munich📽️ | Ribery over CR7! Muller takes on EPL vs Bundesliga quizThomas Muller has picked between some Bundesliga and Premier League legends, with the 35-year-old heavily favouring Germany's top-flight league.
Getty Images SportH. KaneBayern MunichKane shows off unreal ball knowledge in Bundesliga quizBayern Munich hero Harry Kane showed off his impressive football knowledge in a Bundesliga Golden Boot winner quiz.
H. KaneV. van DijkKane snubs Van Dijk for toughest defender he's ever facedHarry Kane has snubbed Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger when picking the toughest defender he's ever faced.
GettyW. RooneyBirminghamRooney told he's handled himself 'really well' in managementWayne Rooney is considered to have handled himself "really well" in management despite flopping alongside Tom Brady at Birmingham and with Plymouth.
GettyC. PulisicMajor League Soccer'Leave America or retire' - MLS poser faced by Pulisic & CoShaun Wright-Phillips hopes there will come a day when the likes of Christian Pulisic can stay in MLS, rather than immediately head to Europe.
Getty/GOALBirminghamWrexhamBrady's Birmingham tipped to 'bounce again' & surpass WrexhamTom Brady-backed Birmingham City are being tipped to "bounce again", allowing them to beat Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham into the Premier League.
Getty/GOALMajor League SoccerUSAMLS told to urgently change rules to 'stop talented kids retiring at 18'MLS has been told to change its rules with a sense of urgency as Shaun Wright-Phillips claims talented kids are retiring at the age of 18.
GettyW. RooneyManchester UnitedWhy’s Rooney flopped as boss? Utd legend told what ‘problem’ isWayne Rooney has been told what his biggest 'problem' as a manager is, with the Manchester United legend being urged to take in a 'hard reset'.
H. KaneBayern Munich100 men vs a gorilla: Harry Kane answers viral questionIt's the biggest debate of 2025 so far - 100 men or a gorilla, who wins? Harry Kane gives GOAL his answer, in association with STATSports ⬇️
GettyL. MessiMajor League SoccerMLS warned about a league without 'kingpin' MessiDon Garber has been urged to consider a “longer fix” that will help MLS to thrive once Inter Miami “kingpin” Lionel Messi has left the United States.
Getty Images SportWrexhamChampionship Wrexham warned of Championship strugglesDon Goodman has given Wrexham a warning after a third successive promotion secured a place in the Championship for the first time in 43 years.
Getty Images SportW. RooneyBirminghamWayne Rooney wrote off Birmingham squad after just TWO gamesWayne Rooney claims he knew after just two games that Birmingham weren't good enough to play the style of football insisted by the club hierarchy.
AFPM. SalahS. ManeSalah admits there WAS tension with ex-Liverpool star ManeMohamed Salah has admitted there is some truth to reports of tension with former team-mate Sadio Mane, though the two always respected each other.
Raiola & GettyL. PellegriniC. RonaldoRonaldo, Zlatan, Pogba & more! Pellegrini shows off incredible shirt swap collection 👕Speaking to GOAL, in association with Raiola, the Lazio left-back presents some of the iconic shirts he's gathered during his career to date
Getty/GOALR. MunizFulhamWATCH: Fulham's Muniz picks his GOAT - and it's not CR7 or Messi! 🐐In an interview with GOAL, the Brazilian also revealed his picks for future Ballon d'Or winner, best passer, most underrated and more! ⬇️
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueFrom F1 to football! Man Utd to poach Mercedes data whizzSir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly set to raid the Mercedes F1 team for data analyst Michael Sansoni, as his behind-the-scenes rebuild continues.
K. WalkerAC MilanWalker told to 'focus on football' amid party lifestyle in MilanKyle Walker has been warned to focus on his football rather than partying in Milan following his move to Italy from Man City.
Getty/GOALP. GuardiolaF. CapelloDi Canio weighs in on Capello's Man City 'boring' accusation Paulo Di Canio has defended Fabio Capello's comments about Pep Guardiola ruining football, suggesting his views come from a different generation.