GettyBundesligaPremier LeagueCologne back out of academy deal due to China's 'brutal dictatorship'The German outfit's decision follows Mesut Ozil calling out the country for their alleged persecution of Uighur Muslims in the Far East
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeagueSane to Bayern now looks inevitableThe Germany international was unhappy at being left out of key Manchester City games before suffering an injury and looks to be on his way home
JuventusSerie ANo Messi or Ronaldo as Maradona names best player in historyAs you might have expected, old rival Pele does not feature in the Argentina icon's list of favourite footballers
GettySerie ARoma'Smalling and I understand each other with our eyes'Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will doubtless be happy to see the defender return after rediscovering his form while on loan with the Serie A heavyweights
Getty ImagesManchester CityBayern MunichGermany boss Low talks up Sane to BayernThe national team head coach would be happy to see the winger return from England and believes he will be a star attraction back on home soil
Getty ImagesLiverpoolCarabao CupHow Elliott has already made a big impression at LiverpoolThe 16-year-old was hugely impressive as a young Reds side lost at Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Tuesday
Getty/GoalArsenalPremier LeagueWenger gives his verdict on Arteta as Arsenal managerThe former Gunners boss says a potential manager in waiting will need to surround himself with supportive figures to overcome his inexperience
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedPremier LeagueGreenwood could squeeze Martial out of Man UtdThe homegrown prospect is already the second-highest goalscorer of the season and that could lead to questions arising over the impact of Martial
ArsenalManchester CityToure tips Arteta to be Arsenal success but only if board listensThe north London outfit need direction and their former midfielder could be the one to provide it, according to the Ivorian
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaXavi, Iniesta and now De Jong? Barca ace set to torment RealThe Dutchman is preparing for his first Clasico, at Camp Nou on Wednesday, having already run rings about los Blancos with Ajax last season
GettyTransfersPremier LeagueLe Mans starlet Diarra flattered by Premier League interestThe likes of Newcastle United and Leicester City, as well as Scottish champions Celtic, have been linked with moves for the midfielder
Getty/GoalTransfersLiverpoolMinamino to undergo Liverpool medicalThe Red Bull Salzburg star is all set to complete a switch to Anfield and could even make his debut for the club in the FA Cup meeting with Everton
GettyPremier LeagueArsenal'Ozil wrong to call out China with Uighur comments'The two players follow the same faith but the latter feels politics is best left up to politicians
GettyReal MadridLaLigaBenzema: From Ronaldo's assistant to Madrid's main manThe French forward is arguably in the best form of his career going into Wednesday's massive Clasico clash with Barcelona at Camp Nou
Getty ImagesTransfersPremier LeagueTransfer LIVE: Man City keen on LautaroGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world
GettyArsenalManchester CityArteta might not be able to fix 'struggling' Arsenal - GuardiolaThe Gunners look set to appoint their former star as their next manager but he will have his work cut out for him
Getty ImagesLiverpoolCarabao Cup'Elliott looks the real deal - it beggars belief!'The former Reds star praised the youngster despite the Anfield outfit suffering a heavy defeat to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals
LiverpoolFIFA Club World CupMilner: We want so many trophies fans forget the year we won themThe Reds veteran is determined to see his side make a habit of winning more silverware in years to come
Getty ImagesLiverpoolCarabao CupLiverpool boss Critchley: We were 'magnificent' despite 5-0 lossThe visitors controlled the early stages of the game before being undone in a match where they fielded the club's youngest-ever side
Getty ImagesTransfersBayern MunichGuardiola can't guarantee Sane will stay at Man City in JanuaryThe Bayern Munich target has returned to working on the pitch after being ruled out since August with a knee injury
Getty ImagesLiverpoolCarabao CupFarce! Liverpool & the League Cup deserve so much betterThe Reds were forced into naming their youngest ever line-up at Villa Park and, despite a spirited effort, fell to a 5-0 defeat
Getty ImagesBorussia DortmundRB LeipzigSancho breaks 51-year Bundesliga scoring record The teenager has been on fire since the international break and was at it again versus RB Leipzig on Tuesday
MLSMajor League SoccerParty's over? MLS expansion has reached its climaxThe league announced its 30th team on Tuesday as several other markets will now face the reality that they have missed out on a spot
Ian MacNicolLiverpoolCarabao CupLiverpool name youngest ever team for Aston Villa matchThe Reds' Under-23s boss Neil Critchley will lead the team on Tuesday with the senior squad in Qatar for the Club World Cup
Francois NelFIFA Club World CupMonterreyWho are Monterrey? The Mexican side looking to upset LiverpoolAs the Reds prepare for Wednesday's match in Qatar, Goal has put together the definitive guide to their semi-final opponents
Getty ImagesManchester CityArsenalMan City shouldn't stop Arteta from taking Arsenal job - De BruyneThe 28-year-old believes the club's assistant manager should be allowed to pursue his personal ambitions if that is what he wants to do
Getty/Goal compositeArsenalPremier LeagueU.S. Secretary of State backs Ozil in row with ChinaThe U.S. official made it clear that he supports the German, who called out the Asian country on social media
Getty/Goal compositeChampions LeagueEuropa LeagueWhen are the UCL & UEL knockout matches?Here's all you need to know about when the UCL and UEL knockout matches will be played following the results of the draws on December 16
Getty ImagesJuventusSerie ARonaldo could end his career at Juventus, Mendes confirmsThe five-time Ballon d'Or winner turns 35 in February and his agent believes he may see out his playing days with the Italian champions