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Inside GOAL's The Late Run with USWNT forward and two-time NWSL Champion, Midge Purce.

While VfB Stuttgart is still in contention on all three fronts and Champions League qualification is within reach, one summer signing has been a disappointment across the board so far. Could he even become one of the most expensive transfer flops ever?

Manchester United have announced that Casemiro will be leaving as a free agent this summer, but could the Brazilian midfielder complete a dramatic U-turn and sign a new contract? Former Red Devils star Kleberson has told GOAL that his fellow countryman would like to remain at Old Trafford as he brings Roy Keane-esque leadership to a rejuvenated squad.

Champions League only on television now: Kovac admits that the elimination still hurts – "Of course you're sad" – but is already looking ahead to the decisive Bundesliga matches.

Upon his return to Leverkusen, Kai Havertz received an extremely warm welcome. B04 sporting director Simon Rolfes couldn't stop raving about him.

Manuel Angel enjoyed a fairytale Champions League debut for Real Madrid against Manchester City, capped off by a heart-warming moment with his father. The 21-year-old midfielder made his European bow at the Santiago Bernabeu before securing a high-profile souvenir from a City superstar.

Paris Saint-Germain asserted their dominance on the European stage with a commanding 5-2 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie. In a night filled with attacking flair, Bradley Barcola stood out as the catalyst, opening the scoring and setting the tone for a rampant Parisian side that left the Premier League giants reeling.

Dietmar Hamann has voiced his strong opposition to Arsene Wenger's proposed "clear daylight" offside rule, which will be trialed in North America. The former Liverpool midfielder believes the change is "absolute nonsense" and will unfairly penalise defenders while disrupting the tactical balance of the game.

Douglas Luiz appears to have moved on from Alisha Lehmann, after seeing their relationship brought to a close in 2025, with the Aston Villa midfielder being romantically linked to the daughter of Arsenal legend Edu. The Brazil international has been spotted getting cosy with 19-year-old model and influencer Duda Gaspar, with their relationship seemingly being made public on social media.

Manchester City are on the brink of a first Women's Super League title since 2016, and a big reason for their incredible performances this season has been the midfield duo of Yui Hasegawa and Laura Blindkilde Brown. And yet, in January, the Cityzens got even stronger in that position when they added another truly world-class midfielder in United States star Sam Coffey, making a move that can have so many short- and long-term benefits.

Former Chelsea defender Michael Duberry has opened up about the hidden medical crisis he faced during the 1998 Cup Winners’ Cup final. The centre-back helped the Blues to European glory despite suffering from a condition that left him partially paralysed just days before kick-off.

Liverpool have been tipped to launch a sensational raid on Tottenham for Micky van de Ven amid the north London club's battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Spurs currently sit in 16th place, just a single point above the drop zone, following a disastrous campaign that saw Thomas Frank sacked after only eight months. Things have failed to improve under interim boss Igor Tudor, who has overseen four consecutive defeats, including a 5-2 Champions League thrashing at the hands of Atletico Madrid.

Thierry Henry has leapt to the defence of Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe, insisting his fellow Frenchman has been unfairly criticised in his career due to the high standards expected of him. Mbappe rose to stardom with AS Monaco before securing a nine-figure move to Paris Saint-Germain and winning the World Cup with France as a key starter while still a teenager. To date, Mbappe has scored 365 times in 460 club appearances, while he has also grabbed 55 goals in 94 caps for France, second to only Olivier Giroud in Les Bleus' all-time leading scorers list. Despite these many accolades, Mbappe has never won the Champions League as a player, and despite being tipped to take home many Ballon d'Or awards in an era after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's duopoly, he has yet to claim a Golden Ball for himself.

Younes Ebnoutalib could be a surprise addition to Germany's World Cup squad. Will he play for Morocco instead?

Tottenham continue to sweat on the very realistic threat of being relegated in 2026, but would a tumble out of the top-flight trump Leicester’s title win from 2016 as the biggest shock in Premier League history? Former Spurs star Gus Poyet has told GOAL why it would, with the north London heavyweights enduring a decline of “tremendous” proportions.

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku appeared to disappear into thin air during a high-stakes Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. The bizarre broadcast error left fans across the globe questioning their eyesight as the Belgian seemed to flicker out of existence.

Finishing problem for the French midfielder.

Mason Greenwood faced an uncertain future at the Marseille following a an apparent high-profile breakdown in his relationship with the club's hierarchy. Despite concerns over his work rate and defensive output, a late-season resurgence transformed his fortunes in Ligue 1.

Questions of Mason Greenwood’s transfer from Manchester United formed part of an alleged boardroom argument at Marseille that led to a police report being filed. That is according to reports in France, with it being claimed that sporting director Medhi Benatia clashed with a member of the club’s senior leadership team - leading to a “heated confrontation” taking place.

Following his horror debut in the Champions League, Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has now spoken out.

Liam Rosenior has vowed that Chelsea will conduct a full investigation to discover how his starting line-up for the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain was leaked online eight hours prior to kick-off. The Blues' tactical plans were circulating on social media throughout Wednesday afternoon after being initially reported by a French journalist, including the surprise news that Filip Jorgensen would start over Robert Sanchez.

Here, GOAL tells you everything you need to know about where to watch the next Nottingham Forest game live here in the United States.

Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has admitted it "pains" him to see his old side in a state of collapse. The Australian believes the squad looks completely lost under Igor Tudor as they face the genuine threat of a historic relegation.

Former national player Michael Ballack has been highly critical of former national coach Joachim Löw regarding his serious injury in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup.

Say what you want about Arsenal (and, ahem, their fans), but they really do not miss when it comes to off-pitch fashion collaborations. The latest drop in a prolific run sees the Gunners and kit suppliers adidas link up with streetwear label PLACES+FACES for a celebration of London's distinctive culture.

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is currently enjoying the most prolific spell of his career, and his meteoric rise has caught the eye of former team-mates. Keinan Davis, who played alongside the Brazilian at Watford, believes the 24-year-old is destined for the very top of the game. Davis has even suggested that a cross-London switch to Premier League rivals Arsenal could be on the cards.

Internal tensions boiled over at the Parc des Princes as Enzo Fernandez took aim at team-mate Filip Jorgensen during a night of Champions League chaos. The Argentine midfielder was left fuming after the goalkeeper's distribution errors gifted PSG a commanding lead.

Almost out of nowhere, Thiago Pitarch has established himself in Real Madrid's star ensemble. Against City, he delivered a gala performance that left a world star in awe.