England head coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted that tactical uncertainty regarding Phil Foden’s best position drove the decision to drop the Manchester City star from his World Cup squad. The German asserted that bringing the versatile attacker to North America and potentially being played out of position would have resulted in possible camp discontent.
Outgoing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he was incredibly anxious when breaking the news of his impending summer departure to his first-team squad. Speaking publicly for the first time since his exit was confirmed, the legendary Catalan tactician described his emotional address to the players as an absolute disaster.
Manchester United are closing in on their first major signing of the summer after making a significant breakthrough in negotiations for Atalanta midfielder Ederson. The Brazilian star is reportedly on the verge of a move to Old Trafford in a deal worth over £43 million, marking a statement start to the transfer window for the Red Devils.
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Gio Reyna has reportedly been named to the U.S. men's national team's World Cup roster, while Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna has been left off. Reyna is reportedly joined by the likes of Matt Turner, Sebastian Berhalter, Brenden Aaronson, and Mark McKenzie among the early roster leaks, while Luna's RSL teammate, Zavier Gozo, has also missed out.
England have named their squad for the 2026 World Cup, but can they go on to achieve what the so-called ‘Golden Generation’ could not and deliver a long-awaited international title? Michael Owen formed part of several trophy bids in the 1990s and 2000s, with the ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker telling GOAL of the failures that were toughest to stomach.
Rot-Weiss Essen have opened the door to the 2. Bundesliga after winning the first leg of their promotion play-off against Greuther Fürth. The RWE fans also made headlines with a daring, attention-grabbing stunt.
Alisson has been generating shock transfer talk at Liverpool, but former Reds star John Arne Riise has explained to GOAL why a surprising move for the Brazilian goalkeeper in 2026 remains unlikely. The experienced South American has spent eight memorable years at Anfield, and remains under contract, but is seeing questions asked of his future on Merseyside.
Manchester United fans have been told “don’t celebrate” as they prepare to see Pep Guardiola leave ‘noisy neighbours’ City, with Patrice Evra claiming that sudden departure is “sad” news for everybody associated with English football. It has been officially confirmed that an iconic coach will be bidding farewell to the Etihad Stadium this summer. Said announcement has been warmly received by many at Old Trafford.
Martin Odegaard has faced criticism at times over the last couple of seasons, but he is now a Premier League title winner at Arsenal and fellow countryman John Arne Riise has told GOAL why he is “shocked and surprised” that anybody has ever doubted an “amazing” talent. The Norway international remains a key cog in Mikel Arteta’s well-oiled machine at Emirates Stadium.
Tottenham have become embroiled into another relegation battle, but could they emulate Manchester United by morphing into top-four contenders next season? Alan Hutton has explained to GOAL why a similar transformation in north London remains unlikely as “huge money” will be required in order to deliver a remarkable reversal in collective fortunes.
A hat-trick from Leon Gawanke, the team's first power-play goal, and, crucially, their first win: the DEB side has ticked off the first of three must-win games on the road to the World Championship quarter-finals.