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Liverpool have been told that it wouldn't be worth their time to sign a direct replacement for the injured Alexander Isak during the January transfer window. Isak suffered a fractured leg during Saturday's 2-1 win at Tottenham and is set for an extended period on the sidelines, but the Reds may not look to bring in another striker in his absence.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly splashed out an eye-popping £7 million to buy two properties on a secluded private island off the coast of Saudi Arabia. The 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr superstar has purchased two villas costing approximately £3.5m each at the exclusive Nujuma resort which is located in middle of the Red Sea and is only accessible by seaplane or boat.

Paul Pogba has been described as 'humble' and a 'world-class player' by Monaco team-mate Lamine Camara having made a fine impression since joining the club this summer. The former Manchester United and Juventus star joined the Ligue 1 side after nearly two years out of football following a doping ban, with his initial four-year suspension reduced on appeal.

Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland has sent a message to Mohamed Salah after seeing the Liverpool ace score a late winner for Egypt in their AFCON win over Zimbabwe. The Liverpool forward took to social media after the game and posed with fellow goalscorer and Haaland's Manchester City team-mate Omar Marmoush, bringing a swift response from the striker.

With the 2026 World Cup just months away, GOAL looks at the state of USMNT coaching and infrastructure ahead of next summer.

Real Madrid outcast Endrick has sealed a loan transfer to Ligue 1 side Lyon for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The Brazilian youngster moves in search of regular game time after struggling for minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu under Xabi Alonso. Endrick is clearly thrilled to seal the deal, saying "Christmas has come early" after making the move from the Spanish capital.

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank launched a passionate defence of Micky van de Ven after Liverpool boss Arne Slot was critical of the centre-back's challenge that left Alexander Isak with a fractured leg. The Reds beat nine-man Spurs 2-1 on Saturday evening, with Isak opening the scoring for the visitors. However, he was unable to continue after breaking the deadlock due to injury.

Ruben Amorim has been accused of "taking the p*ss" when it comes to his treatment of young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The 20-year-old has struggled for game time under Amorim and has been linked with a transfer away in a bid to get his career back on track. Former Manchester United wonderkid Ravel Morrison believes Mainoo should feature more and that Amorim is wrong to keep him on the bench.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri is more than receptive to the idea of playing alongside Lionel Messi again in the future. The two were team-mates at Barca for the 2020-21 season before Messi's contract expired and couldn't be renewed due to financial restrictions, leaving on a free transfer for Paris Saint-Germain instead. Ever since his emotional departure, the Argentine has been linked with a return to Catalunya.

Chelsea have become the latest club to express interest in Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo. The forward is also being chased by Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City ahead of the opening of the January transfer window and is expected to leave in a transfer worth £65 million. The Blues have made an initial enquiry for Semenyo as the race for his signature hots up.

The young midfielder made his mark in Qatar this fall, but that is just the beginning for a player with plenty of potential.

Kylian Mbappe has been told that Paris Saint-Germain would not have won the Champions League had he stuck around in France, with it “fantasy” to believe that European success could ever have been savoured with the France international, Lionel Messi and Neymar lining up in the same starting XI. World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has explained to GOAL why that is the case.

Former Liverpool star John Arne Riise believes that Jurgen Klopp "would love" to take charge of England, and has tipped the German to move into international management. The Champions League-winning coach may have stepped away from the Anfield dugout, but the gravitational pull of his reputation continues to link with a potential return to the touchline.

Ryan Reynolds has been dubbed “the real version of Ted Lasso”, with the Hollywood superstar overseeing “unbelievable” work at Wrexham alongside co-owner Rob Mac. They have funded a remarkable rise for the Red Dragons, while chasing the Premier League dream, and have built a global fan base courtesy of an award-winning documentary series.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly weighing up an unprecedented contract proposal for Luis Enrique. Appointed in 2023 to replace Christophe Galtier, the Spaniard inherited a club long defined by domestic dominance but haunted by European frustration. Less than two years on, PSG are no longer chasing history; they are living it.

Lionel Messi has been a sporting sensation in the United States, with the history books being rewritten by the Argentine at Inter Miami, but MLS has been told that Cristiano Ronaldo would have made an even greater impact than his “very quiet” eternal rival. Portuguese GOAT CR7 favoured a Saudi Arabian adventure over pursuit of the American dream.

Maya Jama and Ruben Dias have decided to enjoy a Disney Christmas, with the Love Island presenter and her Manchester City star boyfriend enjoying a festive trip to Paris. A romantic break has allowed them to relax outside of professional commitments, with thrills being sought when heading to the French capital for some fun and frolics on roller coasters and hair-raising rides.

Barcelona treble winner Rafinha Alcantara has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32. The former midfielder confirmed his decision through a video posted across his social media platforms, bringing clarity to a prolonged period of uncertainty since he last played competitive football.

A former financial advisor at Manchester City has reacted to the latest “inexplicable” update in the Blues’ long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) case. There are still at least 115 charges hanging over the Etihad Stadium, with no verdict being delivered as yet. The Premier League giants have revealed that they remain in the dark when it comes to a final ruling.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a timely boost in his bid for Saudi Pro League title glory, with Al-Nassr seeing a transfer ban lifted by FIFA. World football’s governing body had announced that a number of teams in the Middle East would be prevented from registering new players across several windows. Ronaldo and Co no longer form part of that pack.

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with AC Milan and will be free to sign for a new club when the transfer window opens in January. The Belgian striker has not played for the Rossoneri in two-and-a-half years, and is considered one of the worst signings in the recent history of the club.

Alexander Isak may have suffered a fractured fibula, but a broken leg may not have brought his 2025-26 campaign to a close. Liverpool boss Arne Slot has delivered a recovery update on the most expensive player in British football. He is confident that the £125 million ($169m) Sweden international striker will play Premier League football again this season.

Lionel Messi’s sister, Maria Sol, has reportedly been injured in a road traffic accident. The 32-year-old is said to be “out of danger”, as she begins her recovery, but has been left nursing broken bones and burns. Maria Sol had been due to marry a member of Inter Miami’s coaching staff in the new year, but those January nuptials have been postponed indefinitely.

Former Premier League striker Patson Daka appeared to avoid a serious injury after falling on his neck while celebrating a last-gasp equaliser for Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations. The incident, which briefly silenced a raucous crowd, ended with relief as Daka was able to continue and help his side cling to a precious draw against Mali.

Fulham defender Joachim Andersen suffered a gruesome injury during the Cottagers’ Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest. The Denmark international tangled with Reds forward Igor Jesus during a top-flight contest at Craven Cottage. He was left sporting a nasty blow to his left hand, with one of his fingers having to be snapped back into place. WARNING: This article includes graphic images of an injury that some people may find disturbing.

Jamie Carragher has suggested that Mohamed Salah’s mooted January exit is now effectively off the table, arguing that Alexander Isak’s serious injury has left Liverpool with little margin for manoeuvre in attack. The Reds edged Tottenham 2-1 in their latest Premier League outing, but the result was overshadowed by the sight of their record signing limping away in distress.

This is Legacy, GOAL's feature and podcast series following the road to the 2026 World Cup. Every week, we dive into the stories and the legacies that shaped football’s greatest nations. This time it's a look at Italy’s long and painful fall from grace. From Berlin 2006 to the heartbreaks that followed, this is the story of a four-time world champion lost in footballing exile.

Former Barcelona defender Dani Alves is reportedly set to purchase a Portuguese club and register himself as a player at the age of 42. The former Brazil international saw a rape conviction overturned by a Spanish court in March 2025. He has been freed to rebuild his life away from football, but is considering a return to action in somewhat surprising surroundings.

Wrexham have added fit-again former England international Jay Rodriguez to their squad for the second-half of the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran frontman picked up an unfortunate injury in pre-season. He was left out of Phil Parkinson’s 25-man EFL ranks as a result, but has now been drafted in with immediate effect after seeing Elliot Lee head for the treatment table.