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Leicester City v Queens Park Rangers - Sky Bet Championship

PL title-winner offers help to Leicester battle relegation

Marc Albrighton has opened the door for a sensational return to Leicester City as the club battles to avoid a catastrophic relegation to League One. The Foxes legend, who was a cornerstone of the 2016 Premier League-winning side, believes the current squad is lacking the "fearless" DNA that once embodied the King Power Stadium.

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Ryan Reynolds Rob Mac Wrexham 2025-26

Wrexham post record turnover despite £15m loss

Wrexham have announced a record-breaking turnover of £33.33 million ($44m) as the club’s meteoric rise under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac continues. Despite the massive revenue growth, the Red Dragons’ latest financial statements also reveal significant losses following their historic promotion to the Championship.

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Cavan Sullivan Manchester City 2026

Sullivan warned of Man City transfer mistake he must avoid

Cavan Sullivan has been warned of the transfer mistake that he must avoid when linking up with Manchester City, as ex-USMNT star Freddy Adu tells GOAL of the career roadmap that the teenage wonderkid needs to follow. Record-shattering MLS sensation Sullivan is due to join Premier League heavyweights when he turns 18, at which point a loan move is expected to be sanctioned.

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Frank Lampard Chelsea

‘Always a fear’ - Lampard return to Chelsea could happen

Former Coventry striker Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why there is “always a fear” that Frank Lampard could leave the Premier League-bound Sky Blues and return to Chelsea. In his current coaching post, ex-England international Lampard is close to delivering promotion back into the top-flight. He is, however, seeing a third stint as manager at Stamford Bridge speculated on.

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Coventry City v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship

Lampard would do 'amazing job' at Chelsea if called back for third spell

Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has backed Frank Lampard for a third managerial stint at Chelsea as pressure mounts on current boss Liam Rosenior. The former Chelsea midfielder has revitalised his coaching reputation in the Championship, leading Coventry City toward a long-awaited Premier League return. Butt believes Lampard’s evolution as a coach makes him the ideal candidate to steady the ship at Stamford Bridge.

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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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Rob Mac Ryan Reynolds Wrexham Sky Sports 2025-26

Swansea fume at special Reynolds & Mac coverage of Wrexham derby

Swansea City intend to raise concerns with the EFL regarding the special treatment that Wrexham continue to receive, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac allowed to take on commentary duties as part of Sky Sports’ coverage of a fierce Welsh derby. The Hollywood superstars were given the chance to call a competitive Championship clash at the Racecourse Ground on March 13.

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Wrexham Sheffield United

Wrexham fight back to seal 'one of our best wins' under Parkinson

Wrexham sealed one of their "best wins" under manager Phil Parkinson after fighting back from a goal down to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship on Saturday at Bramall Lane. The win keeps the Red Dragons' hopes of making it into the play-offs alive ahead of the final seven games of the season as they sit in seventh place in the table but level on points with Southampton in sixth.

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Reigan next? Heskey’s son enjoys ‘getting battered’ on City loan

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.

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Jude Bellingham Birmingham

Brady to bring Bellingham back? Homecoming transfer date set

A potential date for Jude Bellingham to complete a stunning homecoming transfer that takes him back to Birmingham City has been set by Peaky Blinders creator and avid Blues supporter Steven Knight. A home-grown hero bid farewell to his West Midlands roots in 2020, and is now with Real Madrid, but could steps be retraced in the next five years?

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Middlesbrough v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship

📽️ | Thompson faces FA heat after bottle incident

The Football Association (FA) has been urged to take individual action against Jordan Thompson after the Preston North End midfielder kicked a water bottle into the stands, striking a spectator. The incident occurred during the 2-0 defeat at Norwich City, a result that further compounds the pressure on manager Paul Heckingbottom.

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Andy Robertson Liverpool 2024-25

Wrexham urged to make 'extraordinary' move for Liverpool's Robertson

Liverpool legend Andy Robertson has been touted as a dream target for Hollywood-owned Wrexham as his career at Anfield reaches a crossroads. Despite his decorated history on Merseyside, the veteran full-back has seen his involvement plummet this season following the arrival of fresh defensive competition. While a drop to the lower leagues remains speculative, the prospect of the Scotland captain leading the Red Dragons' project has sparked significant debate.

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Derby County v West Bromwich Albion - Sky Bet Championship

USMNT striker Agyemang in demand as EPL duo eye summer transfer

Crystal Palace have emerged as serious contenders to sign USMNT star Patrick Agyemang as they look to overhaul their attacking options. The Eagles are actively planning for life after Jean-Philippe Mateta, who nearly departed for AC Milan in January and is widely expected to find a new home this summer. Despite the presence of Jorgen Strand Larsen and Eddie Nketiah, Palace view Agyemang as a versatile profile that can bolster their front line.

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Inter Miami CF v Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Audi 2025 MLS Cup Final

Rob Mac bizarrely reveals Beckham call during Wrexham loss

Wrexham co-owner Rob Mac has revealed a surreal moment during the club's FA Cup clash with Chelsea, admitting he was on FaceTime with David Beckham. Despite the deafening noise at the Racecourse, the Hollywood star tried to navigate a video call with the England legend while the game was going on.

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Wrexham AFC v Swansea City - Sky Bet Championship

🎥| Chaos as Rob & Ryan commentate on Wrexham's Swansea showdown

Wrexham's fairy-tale rise continues to find new ways to grab the headlines, with celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac taking on a unique new role. To celebrate five years since their transformative takeover of the Welsh outfit, the A-list duo joined the Sky Sports commentary team for the highly anticipated Friday night derby against Swansea.

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AFC Wrexham v Nottingham Forest - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Blow for Wrexham's PL hopes as key player faces significant injury layoff

Wrexham's dreams of a historic rise to the Premier League have been hit with a major setback following the news that star striker Kieffer Moore is set for a spell on the sidelines. The Wales international, who is the Red Dragons' leading marksman with 13 goals this term, sustained a hamstring injury during the thrilling 4-2 FA Cup fifth-round defeat to Chelsea. The 33-year-old missed Tuesday's defeat to Hull City and is expected to sit out at least another three crucial Championship fixtures, leaving a significant void in Phil Parkinson's attacking arsenal.

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