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Morgan Rogers has been told that he can “go higher”, amid renewed transfer talk at Aston Villa, with Henri Lansbury telling GOAL why the classy England international playmaker is capable of “stepping on again”. Rogers has proved himself in the Premier League, while also gracing European competition, and could take on a new challenge outside of his homeland at some stage.

Chelsea have identified a primary target to succeed Liam Rosenior as the club's leadership explores a diverse shortlist of coaching options. Following Rosenior's dismissal on Wednesday, the Blues are searching for their fifth permanent appointment since 2022 to salvage a season currently marred by a fractured dressing room.

To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

Luis Suarez rolled back the years with a sublime volley to seal a 2-0 victory for Inter Miami against Real Salt Lake. The veteran striker combined with Rodrigo De Paul to secure three points for the Herons.

Chelsea have successfully avoided a staggering £24 million compensation payout following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior after just 104 days at the helm. While the board has faced intense scrutiny for the club's recent decline, a strategic break clause embedded within the manager's eight-year contract has saved the Blues from a massive financial hit.

Two reasons why there is “no point” in Cristiano Ronaldo returning to European football from the Saudi Pro League have been explained to GOAL by Paul-Jose M’Poku - a man who has spent time in the Middle East himself. CR7-themed transfer predictions have also been made when it comes to Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi, with plenty of gossip and rumour to be found.

Almost every footballer's career has a sliding doors moment, and Georgia Stanway's came in the summer of 2022. It's remarkable to think now, given her role in the England team and her status as one of the best midfielders in the game, but as that year's European Championship approached, Stanway was not in Sarina Wiegman’s starting XI.

Newcastle's season has unravelled; with five Premier League games remaining and in the thick of a dire run of form, the Magpies find themselves closer to the bottom three than they are to the Champions League places, and their hopes of securing any form of European football are fading fast. To make matters worse, their struggles are unfolding against the backdrop of significant upheaval behind the scenes as pressure mounts on head coach Eddie Howe.

Harry Kane scored his 52nd goal of a remarkable season to help Bayern Munich secure a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen. The victory sends Vincent Kompany's side into the DFB-Pokal final as they chase a treble.

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that they cannot afford a single slip-up if they are to secure the Premier League crown ahead of Arsenal. Following a narrow victory at Burnley that sent City top for the first time since August, the Spaniard insisted that a perfect record in their final five games is the only path to glory.

Lamine Yamal suffered a serious injury during Barcelona’s league match against Celta Vigo, and the worst-case scenario now appears likely.

For much of Wednesday night, it looked like Inter Miami would drop points in Utah, but two of the club's biggest names stepped up with world-class finishes.

A Lamine Yamal penalty ensured Barcelona saw off a stubborn Celta Vigo side on Wednesday night to stretch their lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga to nine points. However, the 1-0 victory at Spotify Camp Nou came at a cost, as the wonderkid winger was forced off injured straight after converting the winner from the spot in the first half.

Erling Haaland scored the only goal as an underwhelming Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 to move top of the Premier League and relegate the Clarets in the process. Three days after netting the winner in the title showdown against Arsenal, the Norwegian demonstrated his physical prowess to score the winner in just the sixth minute as Pep Guardiola's men edged to victory.

Mic'd up: Kaylyn Kyle breaks down Canadian teams in MLS, who Inter Miami could appoint to replace Javier Mascherano, and why Neymar would be an excellent fit in North America

Real Madrid and Spain legend Sergio Ramos has provided a significant update regarding his ambitious bid to lead a takeover of his boyhood club Sevilla. The veteran defender is currently spearheading a consortium, supported by investment group Five Eleven Capital, to seize control of the struggling La Liga side.

If we're being brutally honest, it always felt like a case of not if, but when the axe would fall on Liam Rosenior after he was named as the surprise successor to the sacked Enzo Maresca in January. A positive start in the Stamford Bridge dugout now feels like a distant memory, with a historically-bad run of form accelerating his downfall. Having overseen a fifth league defeat in a row, Rosenior has deservedly been relieved of his duties - but he was simply a symptom of the Blues wider, deeper problems.

Paul Pogba has opened up on his complex relationship with Jose Mourinho during their time together at Manchester United, describing the Portuguese manager as a "really funny" character despite their public clashes. The French midfielder returned to Old Trafford in a then-world record deal to work under Mourinho in 2016, but their partnership eventually soured before the manager's dismissal two years later.

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian forward successfully navigated a hostile atmosphere at the Bernabeu to score the winning goal against Alaves in La Liga on Tuesday. Despite the tension following a disappointing Champions League exit, the winger proved to be the difference-maker as Los Blancos secured a vital victory in their pursuit of catching Barcelona.

No team benefits more from an expanded World Cup than the All Whites, who head into this summer's tournament with a genuine opportunity

Italy icon Gianluigi Buffon has opened up on the most infamous moment in World Cup history, jokingly claiming responsibility for Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness in the 2006 final. The legendary goalkeeper believes his own heroics between the sticks pushed the French icon over the edge before his shocking headbutt on Marco Materazzi.

Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior fewer than four months after the Englishman was appointed as their head coach. The 41-year-old has overseen a historically bad run of form, culminating in Tuesday night's limp 3-0 defeat at Brighton that stretched their Premier League losing streak to five games.

The striker is in the best form of his career as he heads towards the most important games he's ever played

Oriol Romeu’s return to Southampton has not played out as planned, but Lionel Messi’s former Barcelona team-mate - with two spells at Camp Nou on his CV - can still play an important role in dashing Manchester City’s domestic treble dreams of 2025-26. Saints legend Shane Long has explained to GOAL, ahead of the FA Cup semi-finals, why that is the case.

Arsenal legend Lauren has made a surprising admission regarding Tottenham's current plight, insisting he wants his former rivals to avoid a "shocking" relegation from the Premier League. Despite the fierce animosity between the two north London giants, the former defender believes the English top flight would suffer without its most iconic derby.

Manchester City star Rayan Cherki has received the ultimate praise from a peer, with Villarreal forward Georges Mikautadze claiming the Frenchman is a superior talent to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. The bold comparison comes as Cherki continues to cement his reputation as one of the most exciting creative forces in world football.

The American youth soccer system is full of talent but lacking in organization, and GOAL's writers offer their thoughts on what needs to change.

Liverpool and Chelsea are among five Premier League clubs who have expressed their interest in signing Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. The England international has impressed as City's back-up 'keeper this season, playing a starring role in the Carabao Cup final triumph over Arsenal last month. But he has not hidden his desire to leave his boyhood club in search of being a No. 1.

Tottenham Hotspur have taken the step of advertising for a new club psychologist as they look to repair the fragile morale of a squad currently mired in a desperate fight for Premier League survival. The north London side have endured a nightmare 2026, failing to register a single league victory, leaving the hierarchy convinced that mental fatigue is now as big a threat as their on-field form.