Oliver Kahn lashes out against the old power structures surrounding Uli Hoeneß at FC Bayern Munich. The former CEO openly questions a promise made years ago by the Bayern legend.
Atletico Madrid have officially ushered in a bold new era following the formal completion of Apollo Sports Capital’s majority takeover on Thursday. While the boardroom reshuffle marks a significant structural shift for the La Liga giants, the most eye-catching news for the Rojiblancos faithful is the emotional return of cult hero David Villa to the capital.
Manchester United’s academy continues to produce exciting talent, but few generate as much buzz as 15-year-old JJ Gabriel. Integrating into first-team sessions under Michael Carrick, the teenager’s meteoric rise has earned glowing praise from Bryan Mbeumo. His team-mates already view him as a future superstar after his standout Under-18 performances.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has sensationally been tipped for a future transfer to London rivals Arsenal. The Brazilian is enjoying a fine debut season at Chelsea, but a former Premier League star thinks he could be tempted to swap Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal currently sitting 19 points clear of Chelsea at the top of the table.
Jon Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal, claiming the Premier League leaders are "trying to cheat their way" to a first title in decades. The Nigerian, who won two league crowns at Chelsea, branded the Gunners' reliance on physical set-pieces as "illegal" and "ugly" to watch, despite Mikel Arteta's side currently sitting top of the table.
Felipe Chavez has hardly played a role at 1. FC Köln so far – yet the club is apparently on the verge of signing the Bayern talent on a permanent basis.
Robbie Keane has emerged as the frontrunner to take the Celtic helm this summer as the club prepares for a major overhaul. Following Martin O'Neill's interim stint, the Tottenham and Republic of Ireland cult hero is seen as the perfect figure to lead a new era at Parkhead. The Glasgow giants hope Keane’s managerial experience can stabilize the club after a turbulent period.
Chelsea Women's hero Guro Reiten has completed a transfer to NWSL side Gotham FC, bringing her legendary seven-year stay in west London to a close. The 31-year-old Norwegian joins Gotham on an initial loan that will be made permanent after her contract at Chelsea expires this summer. She has a pre-contract agreement in place with Gotham that will keep her at the club until 2029.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami have reportedly entered the race to sign Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva, challenging Juventus for his signature. The 31-year-old is set to leave the Etihad this summer, with a switch to MLS now emerging as one of his free transfer options.
Arsenal star Eberechi Eze revealed his footballing inspirations in an exclusive chat with GOAL at the London Football Awards, praising Trent Alexander-Arnold's elite passing and naming a surprise Nottingham Forest player as the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
Thibaut Courtois has strongly denied claims that Real Madrid's senior stars orchestrated the dismissal of Xabi Alonso. The former Blancos midfielder left his post in January following a difficult start to the season, leading to speculation that key figures in the dressing room were unhappy with his tactical approach and training methods.
At Corinthians, Jesse Lingard has been reunited with former Manchester United team-mate Memphis Depay, who he has now revealed played a key role in encouraging him to join the São Paulo-based outfit. This reunion follows Lingard's two-year stint in South Korea at FC Seoul, marking a bold new adventure in South America as he signs with the Brazilian giants as a high-profile free agent.
Chelsea will be without captain Millie Bright for Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester United, dealing the Blues a big blow in their bid to retain the trophy. However, head coach Sonia Bompastor will be able to welcome back another key player this weekend, giving her side a necessary boost amid a flurry of injuries.
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal missed training on Thursday, sparking concerns ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla. The 18-year-old, who rescued a 1-1 draw for Barca against Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night, is said to be struggling with illness.
After receiving yellow cards, it was speculated that Kimmich and Olise could face longer suspensions. But now both players and FC Bayern can breathe a sigh of relief.
Tottenham legend Jurgen Klinsmann has refused to rule out returning to the club as manager, with current interim boss Igor Tudor facing immense pressure. The German icon expressed his enduring affection for the club in a new interview after seeing them fall to a dismal 5-2 loss against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.