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Klopp's former assistant hits back at criticism of Leipzig move

Jurgen Klopp's former assistant Peter Krawietz hit back at criticism of the former Liverpool manager's decision to join the Red Bull group as head of global soccer. The announcement stunned supporters after the former Reds boss left the dugout to head upstairs and take a strategic role at the German club.

Mariona Caldentey Aitana Bonmati Alessia Russo split

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Official 30-player rankings revealed

The Ballon d'Or. Love it or loathe it, it's the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning. And now, after a memorable 2024-25 campaign, the winner of the 2025 Women's Golden Ball has been announced: Aitana Bonmati. The Barcelona star was exceptional for her club this past year, her world-class consistency standing out as the Catalans won a domestic treble, while her performances for Spain were enough to make her the Euro 2025 Player of the Tournament.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Could a Lioness lift the Golden Ball?

In the last few years, it's seemed relatively easy to predict the winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin. In 2025, though, it feels incredibly tricky, especially after England's win over Spain in the European Championship final.

FC Bayern München v Hamburger SV - Bundesliga

Jackson still hoping to make permanent Bayern switch

Nicolas Jackson's Chelsea career is reportedly over as the Senegal striker is still hoping to make a permanent switch to Bayern Munich. The deal that took him away from West London was as complex as it was costly. Bayern shelled out €16.5m for the temporary arrangement, with the possibility of turning it into a €65m full transfer. That puts the overall package at €81.5m (£71m/$96m).

Bayern look to exploit Chelsea transfer precedent with Jackson

Bayern Munich are reportedly hoping to exploit a transfer precedent set by Chelsea with loanee Nicolas Jackson. The striker secured a deadline day season-long loan move to the German giants with a conditional obligation to buy for £54 million. But it seems the Bundesliga champions are exploring ways to snap up the Senegal international for a smaller fee.

‘Not worth €90m’ - Bayern chief in overpriced Woltemade claim

Bayern Munich’s honorary president has claimed that Newcastle massively overpaid for their new striker Nick Woltemade.

England v Spain - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final

'I'll happily retire' - Stanway says winning World Cup her final dream

Georgia Stanway says there's one major goal standing in the way of her being able to retire happily, despite already landing two European Championship titles.

Newcastle United v Liverpool - Premier League

Liverpool agree to sign shock Guehi alternative in 2027

Liverpool have reportedly agreed to sign a shock Marc Guehi alternative in 2027 with personal terms already finalised for the £35 million defender. The Red's frantic transfer window ended in heartbreak after their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Guehi spectacularly fell through. The England centre-back had been poised for a high-profile Anfield switch, even undergoing medical checks, before Palace chairman Steve Parish pulled the plug at the final hour.

Transfer grades for the 30 biggest women's deals of the summer

All summer long, GOAL handed out grades for the biggest transfers from around the women's game...

Kimmich insists players not guilty for market spiral amid transfer madness

Joshua Kimmich hit out at the transfer market spiral, insisting that the players can’t be blamed as he pointed to the Premier League’s vast resources.

Owen tells Kane Bundesliga triumph was 'no great achievement'

Ex-England star Michael Owen has criticised Harry Kane for moving to Bayern Munich and played down his Bundesliga title win.

Man Utd told failed Kane transfer was 'biggest mistake in decade'

Harry Kane could have altered the direction of Manchester United's future had he been signed in 2023, Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand believe.

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Benjamin Sesko Manchester United 2025-26

Man Utd new boy Sesko admits 'level is much higher' in Premier League

Manchester United's new big-money buy Benjamin Sesko has admitted "the level is much higher" in the Premier League than in the Bundesliga.

Big change at Bayern? Board expected transfer chief to resign

Bayern Munich are facing fresh turmoil as sporting director Max Eberl is tipped to step down following a chaotic summer window.

'He's no Kane!' - Bayern given 'brutal' warning on €65m Jackson deal

Bayern Munich sealed Nicolas Jackson on loan with a €65 million clause, but ex-striker Patrick Helmes warns the Chelsea man is “no Harry Kane”.

SV Werder Bremen v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga

Leverkusen slammed for hiring 'wrong' coach Ten Hag

Lothar Matthaus has launched a scathing verdict on Bayer Leverkusen’s decision to appoint Erik ten Hag after club sacked the coach.

Chelsea graciously opt against blocking Spurs' Simons bid

Chelsea opted against attempting to block Tottenham's deal to sign Xavi Simons, having "built bridges" with their London rivals in recent years.

Dortmund eye Veiga & Lindelof amid defensive crisis

Borussia Dortmund see Chelsea defender Renato Veiga and ex-Manchester United player Victor Lindelof as potential solutions to their defensive crisis.

Roma set to beat Borussia Dortmund to Wolves forward

AS Roma are close to beating Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign Wolves forward Fabio Silva after agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.

Hummels revels in 'perfect' farewell as co-star left 'a little sad'

It was a night of raw emotion as Mats Hummels made his final appearance as a footballer, receiving a perfect farewell from Borussia Dortmund and fans.

Crystal Palace v Liverpool - 2025 FA Community Shield

Leverkusen send Liverpool message after Frimpong's bizarre goal

Bayer Leverkusen have reacted to Jeremie Frimpong's first goal for Liverpool after the Dutchman's floated cross found the back of the net.

Bayern chief sends strong message on Jackson transfer talk

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has reacted to speculation his club are keen to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Bonmati, Russo & the 2025 Golden Ball nominees

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on September 22

GOAL's World-Class Club: Hampton usurps Earps in 2025

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

Man Utd Women make Bayern midfielder first summer signing

Manchester United's women's team have announced their first summer signing, bringing in Sweden international Julia Zigiotti Olme from Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane Bayern Munich 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Kane could push for PL return amid Man Utd interest

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane could return to the Premier League after the 2026 World Cup, with Manchester United keen on a deal.

Arsenal FC v PSV Eindhoven - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg

Sterling in line for link-up with ex-Man Utd boss

Raheem Sterling could end up playing under ex-Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in the 2025-26 campaign as Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly interested in the winger. The Chelsea outcast has been strongly linked with a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge this summer after a failed loan spell at Arsenal, where he scored just one goal in 28 appearances across all competitions, with Juventus also said to be weighing up a swoop.

Manchester City v Salford City - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Frequently asked questions

: Current title holders Real Madrid are miles ahead of any other club in Europe's most prestigious competition, having gone all the way whopping 15 times – more than twice the number of titles lifted by any other club.
: The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format. The competition was known as the European Cup at the time of its inception in 1955 before being rebranded to the UEFA Champions League ahead of the 1992-93 season. In its inaugural edition in 1955-56, only 16 teams contested.
: Cristiano Ronaldo sits at the top of the appearance-making charts, having played in 183 Champions League games, representing Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
: No surprises here! It's Mr. Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the leading goalscorer in the Champions League with an astonishing 141 goals to his name!
: Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a prolific goalscorer, but also has a keen eye for his team-mates as his record 42 assists in the Champions League prove.
: Former Italian goalkeeper Marco Ballotta holds the distinction of being the oldest player ever in the Champions League. Playing for Lazio against Real Madrid in the 2007-08 season, Ballotta was aged 43 years and 252 days.
: Borussia Dortmund prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko is the youngest player ever to feature in a Champions League game. He set the record on December 8 2020, in Dortmund's group stage fixture against Zenit St. Petersburg, aged 16 years and 18 days.
: Gianluigi Buffon, Raul, Robert Lewandowski, Ronaldinho, Clarence Seedorf, Arjen Robben, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos, Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, Lionel Messi, and Mo Salah, to name a few, are some of the greatest and most famous footballing faces to have graced the Champions League over the decades.
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