Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni urged his team-mates to accept reality and stop relying on past European successes ahead of facing Shakhtar Donetsk. The Italian international stressed that Inter face a mandatory result at the San Siro.
Antoine Griezmann is being backed to spend “two or three more years” in MLS. The legendary French forward is currently with Orlando City, meaning that he shares the Florida sunshine with fellow World Cup winner and Inter Miami talisman Lionel Messi. Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL why the 35-year-old can compete in the United States across several more seasons.
Relive the electrifying night in October 2015 when Arsenal defied the odds to defeat Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich. Late goals from Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil secured a famous 2-0 victory in north London.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has called for an end to the ongoing hostilities between Real Madrid and LaLiga regarding refereeing standards. Speaking ahead of his side's crucial Champions League fixture, the long-standing chief insisted that football directors must work toward harmony rather than conflict.
Bucs legend has offered a sobering assessment of the club's emerging talent, suggesting the current crop of starlets still has a long way to go to reach the summit of South African football. Despite the excitement surrounding the new-look squad, the former skipper believes the gulf between the youngsters and their main rivals remains evident.
Dejan Kulusevski has returned to action after a 526-day injury-enforced absence, but will the Tottenham winger ever be the same again? Former Spurs star Gus Poyet has explained to GOAL why a cautious approach should serve the Swedish playmaker well, with there no need for any risks to be taken with a player that has finally awoken from his fitness nightmare.
La Liga officials are preparing a massive television production featuring up to 40 cameras around Camp Nou for Sunday's blockbuster showdown between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The broadcast setup will include dedicated player-tracking lenses locked onto attacking superstars Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe throughout the contest.
Masandawana has sent a clear warning to Wiliete SC, insisting the South African champions are ready to unleash their full attacking power in Friday’s crucial continental clash. The Brazilians find themselves in a tense position after a frustrating stalemate in Angola, but the message from Chloorkop is one of supreme confidence.
Virgil van Dijk has challenged his Liverpool team-mates to maintain their winning habit as they prepare for a crucial Champions League encounter against Villarreal. The captain believes the atmosphere at Anfield will be pivotal as the Reds look to extend their perfect start in the competition's league phase.
Dejan Kulusevski has opened up on the transformative nature of his long-term injury layoff, admitting he feels like a "different man" following his return to action for Tottenham. The Sweden international made his first competitive appearance in 526 days during Monday's hard-fought victory over Coventry.
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho insisted no player is guaranteed a starting spot ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against RB Leipzig. The Portuguese manager also outlined step-by-step targets for Los Blancos in Europe this season.
Real Madrid defenders Ibrahima Konate and Yan Diomande prepare for a special reunion against former club RB Leipzig on Wednesday. The French international praised head coach Jose Mourinho's aura while insisting Madrid must defeat their former side before turning focus to El Clasico.
Kylian Mbappe came “very close” to joining Arsenal as a teenage wonderkid. Gills Grimandi formed part of transfer talks at the time, and the former Gunners star has told GOAL that there remains an outside chance of the Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ enhancing the French legacy in north London. A deal is not expected to be done any time soon, but nothing can be entirely ruled out.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo was a negative influence on his team-mates during their brief time together at Old Trafford. The Dutch tactician lifted the lid on the veteran forward's physical struggles and training ground habits prior to his acrimonious departure in late 2022.
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone urged his squad to ignore recent praise and maintain intensity ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie at Stuttgart. Inspired by Alex Baena's stellar form, the Spanish side target a seventh consecutive victory across all competitions.
Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini revealed that head coach Gian Piero Gasperini was instrumental in keeping him at the club following a six-month injury layoff. The Italian international emphasized his readiness to help the squad ahead of their Champions League tie against Slovan Bratislava.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha hailed team-mate Ousmane Dembele as a unique leader capable of giving fans goosebumps against former club Barcelona. The Portuguese playmaker also defended Joao Neves while praising Luis Enrique's demanding standards.
RB Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis has expressed his profound admiration for Yan Diomande as his side prepares for a massive Champions League encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite a recent heavy defeat in the Bundesliga, the Argentine tactician remains confident that his squad can provide a stern test for the Spanish giants.
Former Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin has gone viral after referee body-camera footage captured him pleading for a stunning Giovani Lo Celso volley to stand during Real Betis' high-scoring La Liga defeat on Saturday. The Spanish full-back stepped in with a light-hearted argument while visiting players surrounded the official to demand a review.
The Soweto giants find themselves under intense scrutiny following another disappointing defensive display that has raised serious questions about the personnel at Naturena. Despite a tactical shift toward a more conservative approach, Amakhosi continue to struggle with the most basic defensive fundamentals on the pitch.
Manchester City are seeing a tumble into the Championship speculated on, as their long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) case stumbles towards a conclusion, and that situation could play into the hands of Kalvin Phillips. The England international midfielder has become a forgotten man at the Etihad Stadium, as he takes in another loan at Sheffield United, but Matt Kilgallon has told GOAL that a clean slate could be offered in the second tier.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has launched a scathing critique of the club's hierarchy, alleging they reneged on several key assurances during his final months at Old Trafford. The Dutchman expressed significant frustration over the handling of squad personnel, specifically regarding a move that he claims went directly against a verbal agreement.
RB Leipzig head coach Martin Demichelis has paid an emotional tribute to former Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi following his international retirement. Speaking ahead of his side's Champions League clash with Real Madrid, the manager reflected fondly on their shared history with the national team.
Red Arrows head coach has sent a chilling warning to Amakhosi, claiming there is an 80 per cent chance the South African giants will be dumped out of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Zambian side holds a slender one-goal advantage heading into a high-stakes second-leg encounter in Johannesburg.
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