Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt reportedly remains optimistic about returning to the pitch before the 2025-26 Premier League campaign concludes on May 24. Despite initial fears that his season was over, the Dutchman is making progress in his recovery from a complex back issue.
Cristian Romero has issued a rallying cry to Tottenham supporters, promising to give "200 per cent" in the club's final seven matches to avoid a historic Premier League relegation. Following a demoralising 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, Spurs have slumped to 17th in the table. The captain has called for unity as the north London club faces its most significant survival test since 1977.
Aston Villa are being backed to complete a memorable double in 2026, with Champions League qualification being secured through their Premier League standing and a first trophy win in 30 years. Former Villans defender Richard Dunne has told GOAL how landing major silverware and finishing strongly in top-flight competition can help to keep Unai Emery on board.
YouTube superstar KSI has escalated a feud with Wealdstone after Sak Hassan featured in the Baller League UK for a second consecutive week. The National League side expressed fury over the winger's participation, but Prime FC responded with a provocative pre-match stunt.
There are rumours from the Premier League that Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor has attracted interest. Lotito, however, is unwilling to let him go and is demanding a high transfer fee.
Benjamin Sesko’s representative has hit out at the "super-sub" label currently attached to the Manchester United forward. Despite a prolific start to 2026 as mainly an impact player from the bench, Elvis Basanovic insists the Slovenian is a complete striker who deserves more respect.
Italy is once again fearing for its World Cup hopes; the pressure on the four-time world champions is immense ahead of the decisive matches for one of the last places.
Barcelona maintained their four-point lead at the summit of La Liga with a gritty 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, but the match was partially overshadowed by a moment of apparent friction between Lamine Yamal and Hansi Flick. Yamal was visibly angry after being withdrawn in the closing stages of the game at the Spotify Camp Nou. This rare show of dissent from the 18-year-old has sparked immediate debate regarding the dynamic between the manager and his star pupil.
Sampdoria’s sporting director had offered D’Angelo a lucrative contract, but the call from Spezia and the victory over Avellino threw a spanner in the works
Anthony Gordon has caused a stir by claiming that rivals Sunderland are "not a very good team" compared to Newcastle, following the Magpies' disappointing derby defeat at St James' Park. Despite scoring the opener, Gordon was powerless as the Black Cats staged a second-half comeback to secure a 2-1 victory and a league double over Eddie Howe's side.
Could there be a Bruno trade at Manchester United this summer as club captain Fernandes heads for the exits and Brazilian star Guimaraes arrives from Newcastle? Questions continue to be asked of how long Fernandes will stick around at Old Trafford, but former Red Devils and Magpies striker Michael Owen has told GOAL why any thoughts of replacing the Portuguese playmaker should be shelved.
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly considering a move for Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a replacement for Kasper Hjulmand. Die Werkself are considering a change in the coaching seat even though Hjulmand only arrived at the BayArena in September last year.
Who will make it into the German national team’s final squad ahead of the crucial World Cup phase, and which DFB stars will have to stay at home? Spox has all the answers.
United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has dropped a significant hint regarding a future return to the Premier League. The Argentine, who enjoyed five years in north London at Tottenham, confessed his deep affection for the English game and revealed that Spurs previously attempted to re-hire him during his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain.
Mauricio Pochettino has hit back at Thierry Henry, labelling the Arsenal legend's criticism of his Paris Saint-Germain tenure as "disrespectful". The current USMNT boss specifically addressed claims that he failed to utilize Lionel Messi correctly during his time at the Parc des Princes.
Sporting directors and global heads of football are not an entirely new concept, but they do generate plenty of questions when it comes to who should have the final say in any transfer business. Nottingham Forest are among those to have reignited that lively debate in 2025-26, as ex-Arsenal and Brazil star Edu is phased out at the City Ground, with ex-Reds striker Marlon Harewood discussing a very modern phenomenon with GOAL.
BVB loaned Cole Campbell to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the winter, believing the 20-year-old would get more playing time there. But the exact opposite has turned out to be the case.
After a meteoric rise, Türkgücü Munich were playing in the third tier five years ago. Their dream of promotion to the 2. Bundesliga came to nothing; instead, the project collapsed spectacularly.
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