British sprinting star Adam Gemili has officially retired from athletics to return to his roots. The former Olympian is heading back to Chelsea to take up a specialist coaching position within the club’s prestigious youth academy.

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has delivered a blistering assessment of the club’s decision to dismiss Enzo Maresca earlier this year. The Spaniard suggested that the squad had developed an unbreakable bond with the Italian coach, who led the Blues to Conference League and Club World Cup glory. Cucurella believes the current "instability" at Stamford Bridge is a direct result of moving on from a stable project too soon.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly trying to convince ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid team-mate Casemiro to join him at Al-Nassr instead of heading to MLS to link up with Lionel Messi. The Brazilian has been strongly linked with a summer move to Inter Miami as he approaches the end of his contract at Old Trafford.

The former OM manager could become the highest-paid manager in the Premier League after Guardiola, but fans have launched a campaign against him

Mohamed Salah has, as he prepares to leave Liverpool as a free agent, been warned off a move to join Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi in MLS. The Egyptian forward has been told that he would be “too far out of the spotlight” in America, with the director of his national team informing the 33-year-old forward that he should instead consider a switch that sees him follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella has openly flirted with a potential return to his boyhood club, Barcelona. Speaking during the international break in Catalonia, the Spanish defender admitted that an offer from the Spanish giants would be incredibly tempting. While he remains happy in London for now, his comments raise fresh questions about his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

ATLANTA -- Mauricio Pochettino insisted his full focus is on the World Cup with the USMNT but did not rule out a future return to Tottenham after being asked about the club’s managerial vacancy following manager Igor Tudor’s dismissal, adding that “never say never” in football. Pochettino last coached Spurs from 2014-19.

Borussia Dortmund face a massive battle to keep hold of their star defender Waldemar Anton ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Premier League giants Manchester United and La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid have both registered a strong interest in acquiring the 29-year-old. Dortmund, however, are desperate to retain his services as he has become an indispensable leader.

Ex-Arsenal and Spain star Santi Cazorla has explained why he prefers Pedri to Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal. The two-time European Championship winner admits to having a “huge crush” on Barca’s classy midfielder. He is also a big fan of Yamal, who continues to wow global audiences, but will always side with ball players over goal scorers.

Ester Exposito, one of the stars of Netflix show ‘Elite’, has broken her silence on a supposed romantic relationship with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe. The 26-year-old actress was spotted enjoying VIP hospitality at the recent Madrid derby date between Real and Atletico at Santiago Bernabeu. She has previously been seen heading to Paris with World Cup winner Mbappe.

Gary Lineker has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to omit Trent Alexander-Arnold from his latest England squad. The former Three Lions striker believes the snub might be "personal" rather than tactical as the Real Madrid star remains frozen out.

It is still unclear what the future holds for Robert Lewandowski next summer. A former teammate at FC Bayern Munich has put forward a suggestion.

Barcelona are facing a complex goalkeeping dilemma ahead of the 2026-27 season. While Joan Garcia is the only long-term certainty, sporting director Deco is exploring new targets like Alex Remiro. However, the club must first solve the complicated future of veteran Marc-Andre ter Stegen, whilst also deciding whether to activate a break clause for Wojciech Szczesny this June.

The legal team representing Rafa Mir has taken a firm stance by requesting that his upcoming trial be held in public, directly opposing the prosecution's preference for closed-door sessions. Under the guidance of lawyer Jaime Campaner, the defence argues that there is no justification for a private trial and insists on the importance of public scrutiny regarding the evidence presented by the prosecution.

BVB may well be worried about losing Waldemar Anton. There is reportedly significant interest in his services.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has taken a firm stance regarding the fitness of Jude Bellingham, insistsing that he will not gamble with the player's health. Despite the anticipation surrounding the Three Lions' friendly against Japan at Wembley, the Real Madrid midfielder will remain on the sidelines to ensure he does not suffer a setback.

In an interview, the Bayern boss quickly dismisses the speculation surrounding an outstanding winger.

Bayern Munich chiefs have laughed off mounting speculation linking star winger Michael Olise with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid or Liverpool. The Bundesliga giants remain adamant that their prized asset is going nowhere, pointing to his long-term security at the Allianz Arena as a definitive barrier to any exit.

Kylian Mbappé has spoken highly of FC Bayern – but the Real Madrid star remains optimistic ahead of the Champions League clash.

Vini Jr. recently had to take a break from training at the Brazilian national team’s training camp due to pain in his thigh.

Concerns over Bayern star Konrad Laimer. The 28-year-old missed Austria’s match against Ghana due to knee problems.

Barcelona have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their European showdown with Atletico Madrid following confirmation of Raphinha's hamstring injury. The Brazilian attacker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up the knock on international duty.

Ahead of the Champions League clash with FC Bayern Munich, former professional Toni Kroos is particularly full of praise for one of Real Madrid’s star players.

Romelu Lukaku has broken his silence regarding the escalating tension between himself and Napoli, insisting he would "never turn his back" on the club. The striker has spent the international break in Belgium recovering from an injury, a move that reportedly left the Partenopei hierarchy frustrated and sparked rumours of a significant fallout.

AC Milan have returned to the negotiating table with a fresh proposal for Corinthians midfielder Andre. After seeing previous efforts rebuffed, the Italian giants have now signaled their willingness to pay up to €22 million (£18.5m/$23.3m) to bring the teenager to San Siro, as the club looks to get its business done early.

The Brazilian will be out for around a month following the injury he sustained in Brazil's friendly against France

Good news for the Viola.

Tsimikas and Celik are set to leave, whilst the future of Angeliño and Rensch for next season remains uncertain

The Brazilian has been ruled out after picking up an injury in training; Gasperini is considering new options for Sunday’s big match at San Siro

USMNT World Cup hopeful Yunus Musah has been given transfer advice by Massimo Ambrosini, with the AC Milan legend telling GOAL what the American midfielder needs from his next club. Musah is currently taking in a loan spell at Atalanta, but that move has not played out as planned and the versatile 23-year-old could find himself heading out of San Siro in a different direction over the summer.