1. CAF official hits out at Morocco AFCON title award

    The fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations final has reached a boiling point after a senior official at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) broke ranks to slam his own governing body. Augustin Senghor, an executive committee member and former head of the Senegalese Football Federation, believes the decision to overturn the match result and hand the trophy to Morocco is a bridge too far.

  2. Lamine Yamal & Lionel Messi: From baby baths to GOAT battle?

    He's only gone and done it again! A year after becoming the first player to win NXGN twice, Lamine Yamal has finished top of GOAL's annual list of the top teenagers in world football for the third time in a row. It's not as if the outcome of the 2026 vote was ever in any doubt either. Yamal is no longer just the most talented young player in the game today. He's also its most talented player, full stop.

  3. 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.

  4. Russo & Kelly put Arsenal on verge of UWCL semis

    Arsenal's run to last year's Women's Champions League trophy was characterised by astonishing comebacks but it doesn't look like the Gunners will need one to continue their title defence beyond the quarter-final stage, after beating Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg of their all-English last eight tie on Tuesday night. Goals from Stina Blackstenius and Chloe Kelly allowed the reigning European champions to take an advantage into next week's meeting at Stamford Bridge, in which they will only need to avoid defeat to reach the semi-finals.

  5. James brings the magic but Chelsea on brink of UWCL exit

    Chelsea's dreams of winning a first-ever Women's Champions League title hang by a thread after losing 3-1 to rivals and holders Arsenal in the first leg of their quarter-final. Both sides' flailing Women's Super League campaigns means the importance of their European exploits have only increased, and it is the Gunners who hold the advantage heading into next week's second leg at Stamford Bridge.

  6. Wake up, Arsenal! Carabao crash been on the cards for weeks

    Manchester City beat Arsenal in the first final of the English football season, with Pep Guardiola schooling former apprentice Mikel Arteta to secure the Carabao Cup at Wembley on Sunday. The contest was decided by two second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, who twice crept into the Gunners’ box effectively unmarked to score from a pair of almost identical crosses.

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Premier League

  1. Salah giving up £400,000 Liverpool salary to facilitate summer exit

    Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will bring his legendary nine-year stay at Anfield to an end this summer after reaching a unique financial settlement with Liverpool. The Egyptian forward has reportedly agreed to waive the final £20 million year of his contract to facilitate a free transfer at the end of the season. This emotional departure marks the conclusion of one of the most prolific individual eras in the history of the Premier League.

  2. Salah agent speaks out on Liverpool exit

    Mohamed Salah's representative has issued a strong warning to the media and fans following the forward's shock announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. Ramy Abbas firmly shut down the growing rumours regarding the Egyptian's next destination, making it clear that no decision has been made yet as the 33-year-old prepares for an emotional Anfield exit.

  3. Man Utd reveal £2bn financing plan for new stadium

    Manchester United have officially confirmed that their ambitious £2 billion project to build a state-of-the-art, 100,000-capacity stadium will be funded entirely through private investment. Moving away from earlier suggestions of taxpayer support by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, club executive Collette Roche detailed the financial roadmap for the 'Wembley of the North'.

  4. Arsenal learn extent of Eze injury absence in brutal blow

    Arsenal’s pursuit of a historic treble has been rocked by the news that Eberechi Eze is set for a significant spell on the sidelines. The 27-year-old playmaker is facing at least a month out of action after picking up a severe calf injury during a crucial juncture of the campaign, delivering a brutal blow to Mikel Arteta's squad ahead of a demanding fixture schedule.

Transfers

  1. Hakimi agent addresses Real Madrid return rumours

    Achraf Hakimi remains fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain as he aims to secure the second Champions League title of his career, his agent says. Despite persistent speculation linking the Moroccan international with a sensational return to Real Madrid, his representative has moved to clarify the defender's immediate future at the Parc des Princes.

  2. Barca set maximum price for Julian Alvarez

    Barcelona have identified Julian Alvarez as their primary target to lead the line for the long-term, but the Catalan giants are not prepared to pay over the odds for the Atletico Madrid star. As Hansi Flick looks to reshape his squad for the upcoming campaign, the club have established a clear financial ceiling for the Argentine international.

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  1. Maguire, Foden and the eight England players with most at stake

    And then there were 35. Thomas Tuchel's decision to name an expanded squad of players that will be split into two for England's final two games on home soil before the World Cup was the latest sign that the German is taking a very different approach to his predecessors as he bids to become the first coach since Alf Ramsey to win a trophy with the Three Lions.

La Liga

  1. Kounde 'shocked' by Barca star Yamal's talent

    Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has openly admitted he is utterly astounded by the rapid development of his teenage team-mate Lamine Yamal. The French international firmly believes the wider footballing world still underestimates the sheer magnitude of what the 18-year-old winger is achieving week in, week out at the absolute pinnacle of European football.

  2. The wrong knee?! Real Madrid made bizarre Mbappe injury error

    Real Madrid allegedly committed an astonishing medical blunder by examining the wrong knee of superstar forward Kylian Mbappe. The French international was reportedly left furious after the club’s medical staff focused on his healthy right leg instead of his injured left one, forcing the 27-year-old to travel to Paris to seek expert help and a proper diagnosis to avoid having major surgery.

  3. Barca will sacrifice Torres and keep Lewandowski

    Barcelona are plotting a major attacking reshuffle this summer, prioritising the retention of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski over Ferran Torres. The Catalan giants are prepared to listen to offers for the 26-year-old Spain international to generate crucial transfer funds. This financial boost will aid their ambitious pursuit of two forwards to revitalise their front line.

UEFA Champions League

  1. 'That was no fun' - Lang still suffering from thumb injury vs Liverpool

    Galatasaray winger Noa Lang has spoken out about the horrific thumb injury he suffered during his team's 4-0 Champions League exit against Liverpool at Anfield. The Dutchman required immediate double surgery after his finger was partially severed by an advertising hoarding. Despite the severe pain and an ongoing UEFA investigation, the attacker remains hopeful of making a quick return.

  2. Lens reject PSG proposal to postpone top-of-the-table Ligue 1 clash

    Lens have officially opposed Paris Saint-Germain's request to reschedule their high-stakes Ligue 1 encounter originally set for April 11. PSG are seeking extra recovery time between their two Champions League quarter-final legs against Liverpool, but their domestic title rivals have hit back. Lens argue that the league should not be treated as a "variable adjustment" to suit the European ambitions of the nation's wealthiest club.

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