Barcelona and Real Madrid are locked in a fierce transfer battle to sign 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel. While Los Blancos have presented a more lucrative financial offer, the Catalan giants hope to lure the teenager with a rapid pathway to first-team football.
Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly has raised eyebrows by naming a current Tottenham Hotspur player as the most difficult opponent he has encountered in the Premier League. The 19-year-old utility man, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise under Mikel Arteta, bypassed the division's established superstars to highlight a rival from across north London.
Ibrahima Konate has been forced to withdraw from Zinedine Zidane's first France squad after suffering a knee injury in training. The Real Madrid centre-back returns to his club immediately, with Manchester United youngster Leny Yoro receiving his first senior call-up ahead of the Nations League clash against Turkey.
An in-house goal “competition” at Chelsea between Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers is inevitable, Carlton Cole has told GOAL, with there benefits to be found in the “banter” that two close friends are indulging in. Having been reunited at Stamford Bridge, the ex-Manchester City colleagues are determined to outperform one another in 2026-27.
Anthony Gordon has broken his silence on the controversial tactical decisions that defined England’s World Cup semi-final exit, admitting he was shocked to be substituted by Thomas Tuchel. The Barcelona winger had fired the Three Lions into the lead against Argentina, only to be withdrawn for a defender as the team ultimately collapsed in heartbreaking fashion.
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has strongly backed one of his Spanish international team-mates to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or following La Roja's World Cup triumph. The former Manchester City man named six deserving compatriots while notably snubbing several high-profile candidates like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane.
Serbia captain Dusan Tadic hailed Greece's current roster as their strongest in recent memory ahead of Thursday's Nations League opener in Belgrade. Ivan Jovanovic's side enter League A boasting an exciting new generation of European talent ready to write a new international chapter.
Aston Villa have opened contract talks with in-form attacking midfielder Emi Buendia as the star nears the end of his current deal. Unai Emery’s side are determined to secure the Argentina international’s future following a summer of high-profile player departures from Villa Park.
Harry Kane has admitted that England's dramatic exit from the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Argentina represents the lowest point of his international career. The Three Lions captain believes the nature of their semi-final collapse was particularly difficult to stomach because the team failed to stay true to their identity.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has launched a fierce defense of his international reputation, branding claims that he influenced the Netherlands' tactical setup at the World Cup as "completely baseless." The veteran defender hit back at suggestions that he was responsible for a shift in formation that contributed to the Oranje's disappointing exit.
Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez backed Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal to win this year's Ballon d'Or award. Speaking ahead of his managerial debut against Germany, Xavi also reflected on his personal contribution to Barcelona's recent resurgence under Hansi Flick.
With widespread frustration still lingering in the air after a huge missed opportunity at the World Cup, the manager has some serious questions to answer
Lazio midfielder Davide Frattesi addressed the media at Coverciano after celebrating his 27th birthday ahead of Italy's Nations League opener against Belgium. The midfielder backed returning head coach Roberto Mancini while revealing why his shared World Cup heartbreak with Gennaro Gattuso remains an open wound.
Ajax goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen detailed his smooth transition to life in Amsterdam after joining the Dutch giants. The 34-year-old revealed lighthearted banter with local neighbours ahead of starting for Germany against the Netherlands in his home stadium.
Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen opened up about the emotional toll of recurring injuries before earning his recall to the national squad. The 34-year-old shot-stopper expressed immense pride in working under new head coach Jurgen Klopp ahead of their Nations League opener.
Relive the historic night in Hamburg where the Netherlands finally stepped out of the shadow of 1974. A dramatic late strike from Marco van Basten secured a famous 2-1 victory over West Germany to seal a place in the Euro 1988 final.
Spain captain and new Barcelona midfielder Rodri revealed that Real Madrid pushed aggressively to sign him during the summer transfer window. Speaking to El Partidazo de COPE, the Ballon d'Or winner explained why he ultimately chose Camp Nou for purely tactical reasons.
As two European giants meet in the Nations League, the tactical duel between Xavi and Jurgen Klopp takes centre stage. We analyse the individual match-ups that will determine the outcome at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
As two of European football’s heaviest hitters collide in the Nations League, all eyes are on Brian Brobbey’s goal-scoring form and the dawning of a new era for Germany under Jurgen Klopp. We break down the key individual battles that will define this Amsterdam showdown.
Denmark head coach Brian Riemer addressed the famous story of Erling Haaland's trial at FC Copenhagen in 2017 ahead of Thursday's Nations League clash with Norway. Riemer laughed off suggestions that he was responsible for the Danish club missing out on the superstar striker.
Denmark boss Brian Riemer promised a thrilling Nordic drama against Norway while teasing Stale Solbakken as a "part-time politician" ahead of their Nations League showdown. The Norway manager hilariously fired back at Danish journalists, telling them to "toughen up" after they labelled his side favorites.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy expressed total awe for former Premier League opponent Cristiano Ronaldo as his side prepares to face Portugal at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Welsh head coach backed the 41-year-old forward to reach 1,000 career goals, provided he stays quiet in Lisbon.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo spoke at the Portugal Football Summit ahead of his side's UEFA Nations League opener against Wales at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. The 39-year-old backed new head coach Jorge Jesus, shrugged off media criticism, and reiterated his desire to reach 1,000 career goals.
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus called Cristiano Ronaldo "a symbol of Portugal" while confirming the captain will start against Wales in their UEFA Nations League opener. Speaking at the Portugal Football Summit, the manager highlighted Ronaldo's immense global impact while maintaining that selection remains performance-driven.
Bayern Munich and England captain Harry Kane discussed his post-retirement plans ahead of Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Spain, revealing that a future move to MLS could pave the way for a parallel career as an NFL placekicker within the next five to six years.
FIFA has officially expanded its global infrastructure footprint by opening two new 'FIFA Arena' mini-pitches in the West Bank. The facilities, located in Marah Rabah and Qusin, aim to provide Palestinian children with a secure environment to play football amid ongoing regional challenges.
Barcelona Femení have reached a historic milestone of 900 official victories following a sensational European performance. Pere Romeu's side continued their unbeaten start to the campaign with a dominant win, taking another major step in their pursuit of defending the Champions League title.
Chelsea opened their Women's Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Austria Wien at Plough Lane thanks to Wieke Kaptein's early wonder strike. However, the narrow win was overshadowed by an early injury concern for Keira Walsh, who was forced off after just 20 minutes.
Bukayo Saka has heaped praise on Arsenal's record-breaking teenager Max Dowman, describing the young midfielder's natural ability as completely "insane". The England winger also sent a clear message to the 16-year-old sensation, warning that his future success now depends entirely on his own dedication and work ethic.