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NXGN 2026: Top 20 wonderkids England fans NEED to know

England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.

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Brighton chase Koln star El Mala

Brighton are intensifying their efforts to sign Koln sensation Said El Mala, but the Seagulls face stiff competition from domestic rivals. Following a change in the 19-year-old's representation, several top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, have entered the race but Brighton are reportedly preparing a record-breaking offer after having previous bids rejected by the German side.

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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Van Dijk makes worrying admission after Liverpool's defeat

Virgil van Dijk has delivered a bleak assessment of Liverpool's current form following a damaging 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The Reds captain revealed his growing frustrations as the defending champions saw their hopes of securing Champions League football take another significant hit at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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Slot delivers Isak injury update after Ekitike blow

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has issued an update on Alexander Isak's fitness after Hugo Ekitike was injured in the club's dismal defeat to Brighton on Saturday. The former Eintracht Frankfurt striker had to be withdrawn within the first 10 minutes after sustaining a dead leg, while Isak has been out since December's clash with Tottenham.

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'It hurts a lot' - Slot slams underperforming Liverpool stars

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has blasted his underperforming players in the wake of Saturday's damaging 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League. Two goals from Danny Welbeck sealed a win for the Seagulls and condemned the defending champions to their 10th Premier League defeat of the season so far. The result could also prove crucial in the hunt for Champions League places.

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Better with age! Welbeck joins Zlatan in elite club

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck further established his Premier League legacy on Saturday by scoring twice in a 2-1 win for the Seagulls over Liverpool at the Amex Stadium. The former Manchester United man has now joined a unique club that also contains Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gary McAllister as he continues to shine in the English top flight at the grand old age of 35.

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Explained: Why Liverpool's clash with Brighton is delayed

Liverpool's Premier League trip to Brighton has been pushed back by 15 minutes after a road traffic accident on the A27 caused significant travel disruption for fans making their way to the American Express Stadium on Saturday, the club have confirmed. The Reds are looking to capitalise on Manchester United's dropped points on Friday night against Bournemouth, but will have to wait a little longer to get underway.

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Alisson out for Liverpool vs Brighton clash

Liverpool will be without the services of Alisson Becker for Saturday’s early kick-off against Brighton. The 33-year-old shot-stopper did not travel with the rest of the Reds squad to the South Coast, dealing a significant blow to Arne Slot’s plans as they look to keep up their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

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Premier League to change spending rules

Premier League clubs have agreed to amend the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules, replacing the current PSR. The new proposal rewards financial sustainability and is expected to be finalised for the 2026/27 season. This shift aims to support clubs that operate responsibly over a sustained period.

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Record-breaking Milner facing ‘really tough’ retirement call

James Milner appreciates that, at 40 years of age, he will soon be faced with a “really tough” decision regarding retirement. The former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder is still going strong at Brighton, having become the Premier League’s all-time leading appearance maker, but has told GOAL of the big career calls that must be made in the not too distant future.

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Positive signs for Isak, but Slot urges patience

Arne Slot has provided a positive update on Alexander Isak's recovery following a long-term injury layoff, though the Liverpool boss warned that fans will have to wait a little longer to see the striker back in action. The Swedish international has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery on a fractured fibula.

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Brighton wrongly denied penalty in Arsenal loss as VAR error confirmed

Arsenal have been caught in another refereeing storm after the Key Match Incident (KMI) Panel confirmed Brighton were wrongly denied a penalty in their recent Premier League clash. The Seagulls fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal on March 4, but officials have now admitted a VAR error spared Mikel Arteta’s side from potentially conceding from the spot.

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Records vs trophies: Which mean more to history-maker Milner?

Premier League history-maker James Milner has explained to GOAL why collective trophies won as part of “special” dressing rooms mean more to him than any personal accolades. The former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder, who is now with Brighton, has been rewriting the English top-flight record books as an individual, but continues to take great pride in being a team player.

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Milner the manager? ‘Important’ advice from Klopp revealed

James Milner has revealed to GOAL the “important” piece of advice that he received from former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp while mulling over his own move into coaching. The ex-England international, who has become the Premier League’s all-time leading appearance maker, is weighing up his future options while representing Brighton at 40 years of age.

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How record breaker Milner joined CR7 & Modric in exclusive club

James Milner has explained in an exclusive interview with GOAL how he established the mindset that has allowed Ballon d’Or winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric to be joined in an exclusive club. Brighton star Milner - who has previously represented the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool - has become the Premier League’s all-time leading appearance maker at the age of 40.

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Hurzeler reveals texts to Arteta after Arsenal criticism

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has moved to de-escalate tensions with Mikel Arteta, revealing he sent a personal text message to the Arsenal boss following his outspoken criticism of the Gunners' tactical approach. The German manager had previously taken aim at the north London side's perceived game-management techniques during their narrow 1-0 victory at the Amex Stadium earlier this month. Despite the friction on the touchline during that encounter, Hurzeler was keen to ensure his professional respect for Arteta remained clear.

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Turmoil & luck: How to build a Premier League record breaker

James Milner has told GOAL, in an exclusive interview, how “turmoil” and “luck” helped to mould him into a record breaker. The former Leeds, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool star, who is now on the books at Brighton, has made more Premier League appearances than any other player. How did he reach that point? The man himself explains.

Frequently asked questions

Edgar Everest, an official of the Sussex Football Association, founded Brighton United in 1897. Then, in the wake of the collapse of the club in 1900, Brighton & Hove Rangers were formed, before suffering the same fate a year later. Finally, the manager of Brighton United, John Jackson, formed a club at the Seven Stars pub in Ship Street in 1901 called Brighton & Hove United, before changing its name to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Legendary English sports bettor Tony Bloom is the majority shareholder and the current chairman of Brighton. He bought the club in 2009.

Brighton & Hove Albion play all their home games at The Amex (American Express Stadium). The Seagulls have been playing their games at this venue, also known as the Falmer Stadium, since 2011.

The capacity of The Amex is 31,876 and has undergone several renovations since it opened in 2011 with an initial capacity of 22,374 seats.

Brighton have won just a solitary title throughout their history, the 1910 FA Community Shield (or Charity Shield as it was known as the time).

Brighton are yet to lift an English top flight title, and only got promoted to the first division in the Premier League era ahead of the 2016-17 season, 34 years after they last played in the top flight.

Ernie Wilson, who spent 14 years at the club between 1922 and 1936, is Brighton's record-appearance maker of all-time, featuring in 566 games.

English striker Tommy Cook, who is Brighton's first-ever player to play for England, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, finding the back of the net 123 times in 209 games. He also played county cricket for Sussex for 15 years.

Alexis Mac Allister, James Milner, Adam Lallana, Danny Welbeck, Tommy Cook, and Bobby Zamora are some of the most famous names to have donned the Brighton jersey.

Roberto De Zerbi, Sami Hyppia, Liam Brady, and Gus Poyet are among the most famous Brighton managers ever.

Brighton & Hove Albion are famously known as The Seagulls. The club is located at the south coast of UK, where there are a lot of beachfronts and seagulls, which is where the nickname originates from.