Marc Cucurella has admitted he is still working his way back to full fitness after making his long-awaited home debut for Real Madrid. The Spanish full-back enjoyed an emotional night at the Santiago Bernabeu as Los Blancos swept aside Real Sociedad in a convincing 4-1 victory.
The Brazilians' mentor has launched a scathing attack on the standard of officiating in the Premier Soccer League, claiming his side is being unfairly targeted by referees. The Portuguese tactician expressed his disbelief at the high volume of cautions handed to his players despite their dominant, possession-based style of play.
Former Manchester United star Ander Herrera has revealed that dropping down to the Spanish third tier with Real Zaragoza fulfills the last dream of his career. The 37-year-old midfielder returned to his boyhood club on a free transfer from Boca Juniors, choosing to play for free and donate his salary to help lead his hometown team back to glory.
Fabian Hurzeler is younger than some Premier League players, with Mark McGhee telling GOAL why the “ageless” 33-year-old is “only going to get better” as he follows in illustrious footsteps at Brighton. The Seagulls have seen the likes of Graham Potter and Roberto De Zerbi pass through their dugout before going on to land prestigious Premier League posts.
Liverpool have reportedly struck an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola in a blockbuster £120 million transfer. The France international has emerged as the Reds' primary target to succeed Mohamed Salah and looks set to complete a move to Anfield after crucial negotiations this week.
The ex-Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is undergoing a remarkable transformation in Iraq following his unexpected departure from the Premier Soccer League. The talented playmaker has hit the ground running at his new club, earning rave reviews for his immediate impact in the Middle East.
Alvaro Morata is closing in on a surprise loan move to Spanish second-tier outfit Leganes after a frustrating spell in Serie A with Como. The 33-year-old forward, who has commanded €229m in career transfer fees across spells with Europe's elite, is seeking a fresh start in Spain following a solitary goal during his time under Cesc Fabregas.
Palmeiras youth academy coordinator Joao Paulo Sampaio has lavished praise on the club's talent pathway following an agreed €40m deal to sell attacking midfielder Allan to Manchester City. The 22-year-old was officially honoured at Nubank Parque on Wednesday as the Brazilian giants celebrated yet another lucrative European export.
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has lifted the lid on the tactical masterclass delivered by Jose Mourinho at half-time during their 4-1 thrashing of Real Sociedad. The Uruguayan credits the manager's intervention for transforming a stuttering performance into a dominant display spearheaded by a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick.
Jack Grealish could “play for any club in the world”, Steve Bruce has told GOAL, with a man that worked with the England international at Aston Villa explaining why the Manchester City forward is “too good” not to find regular football somewhere late in the summer transfer window. The enigmatic 30-year-old, who spent time at Everton last season, has emerged as a target for Sunderland.
Borussia Dortmund president Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted Bayern Munich are overwhelming favourites for the Bundesliga title, insisting his side cannot compete economically. Despite picking up 73 points last season, Watzke conceded that Vincent Kompany's dominant champions remain out of reach for the rest of German football.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are preparing for a frostier-than-usual encounter in Monaco for the Champions League draw following a public spat over Julian Alvarez. Relationships between the two Spanish heavyweights have hit a new low after Joan Laporta’s public pursuit of the Argentine forward met a blistering response from the capital club.
Harry Kane has weighed in on the European landscape, identifying Paris Saint-Germain as the frontrunners for the upcoming Champions League campaign. The Bayern Munich striker spoke ahead of the highly anticipated league phase draw, where the continent's elite clubs will discover their initial path to glory.
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has rejected a lucrative proposal to join Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal before the transfer window closes. The Portugal international remains determined to continue playing at the highest level in European football, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding his exact role at San Siro under new manager Ruben Amorim.
The Amakhosi mentor expressed his deep frustration following his side's 2-2 draw against Natal Rich Boyz on Wednesday night. While the Soweto giants managed to maintain their unbeaten start to the Betway Premiership season, the Frenchman was left rueing a series of defensive lapses that cost them all three points.
Long interview with the Belgian, who also speaks about the Serie A title: "If I look at the squad and the signings, I think Inter are the clear favourites. We are there with the usual six or seven teams, all close together in no particular order"
Neymar has clarified his omission from the Santos squad after watching his side slump to a comprehensive 3-0 defeat against bitter rivals Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil. The 34-year-old forward was left out of Wednesday's round-of-16 first leg entirely, sparking intense scrutiny following the Peixe's toothless display at Nubank Parque.
Michele Di Gregorio has made his feelings clear following his Juventus departure by erasing all traces of the Italian giants from his social media accounts. The goalkeeper completed a season-long loan move to AFC Bournemouth, expressing his delight at joining an ambitious club for their first-ever European campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has challenged marquee signing Savio to add regular goals to his game following an impressive debut in Wednesday's 5-1 Carabao Cup rout of Charlton Athletic. The £85m Brazilian winger came off the bench to score late on, but his manager insisted he must reach double figures to be considered elite.
Everton striker Thierno Barry has set his sights on a breakthrough campaign after netting his first hat-trick for the club in Wednesday's 4-0 Carabao Cup demolition of Preston North End. The forward struck three times at Deepdale to steer David Moyes' side into the third round, following up on his Premier League goal at the weekend.
Santos football executive director Alexandre Mattos insisted that leaving Neymar out of their 3-0 Copa do Brasil defeat to Palmeiras was purely tactical. The veteran forward was omitted from the matchday team sheet, sparking debate surrounding his physical condition and the venue's synthetic surface.
