Deniz Undav made headlines in the run-up to the DFB squad announcement. Contact with Julian Nagelsmann had recently been deliberately kept to a minimum.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has offered an update on Enzo Fernandez's future at the club amid growing speculation about a summer exit. Fernandez hinted he could be set to depart Stamford Bridge at the end of the season following the Champions League defeat to PSG, but the Chelsea boss says he has now spoken with the midfielder and is confident he is happy in west London.
Chelsea have been hit by another significant injury setback with Trevoh Chalobah ruled out for approximately six weeks. The defender was forced off during the Blues' Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain, adding to a growing list of absent stars.
Liverpool are facing a battle to keep hold of sporting director Richard Hughes amid interest from the Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal are reportedly keen to try and tempt Hughes away from the Premier League and are willing to offer a lucrative package. Hughes joined Liverpool in 2024 and is currently contracted to the Reds until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Emile Heskey has revealed to GOAL that his son Jaden is enjoying “getting battered” during a spell at Sheffield Wednesday, with England U18 star Reigan next in line for a loan transfer away from Manchester City. Ex-Liverpool striker Heskey is playing the role of proud father as his children seek to forge their own career in the professional game, with senior football required in order to complete that process.
Following the shocking announcement that Morocco had been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by default, sanctions were imposed on the two national teams
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie has played down the psychological impact of the upcoming Carabao Cup final on the Premier League title race. Despite the Gunners' nine-point lead at the summit, the Ecuadorian insists the squad is focused solely on lifting the trophy at Wembley.
A statement from the president of the Serie A League following the postponement until the end of the season of the meeting between Serie A clubs and referees
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says he has never considered Neymar to be world class. The Brazilian superstar has enjoyed a stellar career, winning titles across the globe with Santos, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. The forward has also dazzled in Brazil's colours on the international stage but that's not been enough to impress the former England international.
For Julian Nagelsmann, the World Cup squad is not yet set in stone, even after the March selection. Nevertheless, it will be difficult for VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller – who has once again been left out – to get back in the running.
Milan: Loftus-Cheek is nearing a return to action; the English midfielder has been sidelined since 22 February following an injury sustained against Parma
James McAtee has endured a tough time at Nottingham Forest following his £30 million ($40m) transfer from Manchester City, with the 23-year-old playmaker prompting a “difficult conversation”. Former Reds striker Marlon Harewood has told GOAL why struggles for a spark at the City Ground are difficult to understand, with McAtee clearly a talented individual.
Thierry Henry believes Barcelona have sent a "global earthquake" through the Champions League following their demolition of Newcastle. The Arsenal legend claims Hansi Flick has restored the "Dream Team" aura to the Catalan giants.
Real Madrid have been hit by a huge injury scare ahead of their crunch Champions League quarter-final against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been sidelined with an injury and is expected to spend several weeks out of action. Back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin will take over from the Belgium international while Courtois is out.
One Direction heart-throb Niall Horan has admitted that despite his global fame, he is still too intimidated to approach Manchester United icon Roy Keane. The singer described meeting the legendary midfielder as his "next Everest."
Matt Turner may have fallen down the USMNT’s goalkeeping depth chart, but Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why the New England Revolution shot-stopper could still have a vital role to play at the 2026 World Cup. Matt Freese is considered to be leading the race for starting duties at this summer’s global gathering in North America, but Mauricio Pochettino will want an able back-up at his disposal.
Chelsea legend John Terry has criticised his former club after they were dumped out of the Champions League by defending champions Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues were beaten home and away in the last 16 by Luis Enrique's side, suffering a hefty 8-2 defeat on aggregate. Terry says the scoreline is simply unacceptable and has revealed his frustrations at seeing Chelsea's European dreams ended.
Allegri’s agent, Branchini, highlights Leao’s value to Milan: technical ability is important, but so too are the financial implications in terms of sponsorship deals
Manchester United are moving closer to a monumental infrastructure shift as the club prepares to submit planning applications for a new world-class stadium. The ambitious project, spearheaded by INEOS, aims to transform the Trafford area into a premier sporting destination.
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