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  1. Kobe chat & ‘crazy’ transfer: When things got ‘real’ for Adu

    Freddy Adu has explained to GOAL when - amid chats with NBA legend Kobe Bryant and completing a “crazy” transfer - things felt “real” for him and as though he had bucked the trend by cracking Europe as an American soccer player. Having burst onto the scene as a 14-year-old wonderkid, Adu helped to pave the way for the likes of Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie to follow in his footsteps.

  2. Liverpool & Newcastle ready to do battle for €80m Colombia striker

    Liverpool and Newcastle United have reportedly entered a fierce battle to secure the signature of Sporting CP forward Luis Suarez ahead of the summer transfer window. The Colombian international has enjoyed a prolific campaign in Portugal, attracting elite Premier League interest following a string of dominant displays. With a significant release clause in place, any potential suitor will need to break the bank for the 28-year-old.

  3. De Zerbi 'open' to immediate Tottenham move

    Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly performed a dramatic U-turn and is now open to becoming the next Tottenham Hotspur head coach. Following the dismissal of Igor Tudor after just seven games, Spurs are prepared to offer the Italian a long-term five-year contract. The former Brighton boss had originally planned to wait until the summer, but the lure of a Premier League return could see him take charge for the final run-in.

  4. Motaungs told to keep Kaze & Ben Youssef for new Chiefs coach - 'It can work'

    The futures of the two tacticians remain a matter of speculation, especially with Amakhosi struggling. After failing to defend the Nedbank Cup and getting eliminated from the Carling Knockout and the CAF Confederation Cup, the coach's future hangs in the balance. Already, some big names have been linked with the Soweto giants, and only time will tell if any will be appointed in the end.

  5. Liverpool & Chelsea join race for Lacroix

    Crystal Palace are bracing for a surge of interest in Maxence Lacroix after the defender made his senior international debut for France. Liverpool, Chelsea, and Aston Villa are all reportedly monitoring the 25-year-old, who has established himself as the fastest centre-back in the Premier League this season. With no release clause in his current deal, the Eagles face a major battle to retain their defensive lynchpin this summer.

  6. Bernardo Silva formally tells Man City he's leaving

    Bernardo Silva has reportedly taken the definitive step of formally informing Manchester City that he intends to leave the club at the end of the season. The Portuguese playmaker, who has been a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola’s success in Manchester, is now looking for a fresh challenge as his current contract approaches its expiration date.

  7. Golden Glove leader Raya snubbed on top three PL keepers list

    Golden Glove leader David Raya and Emi Martinez have been snubbed as Mark Crossley draws up his list of the top three Premier League goalkeepers for GOAL. The former Nottingham Forest and Wales shot-stopper has explained the skill set that an “ideal” No.1 must possess, with superstar performers at Manchester City and Liverpool considered to boast those qualities.

  8. Lineker names World Cup favourites - and it's not England

    Gary Lineker has identified the two nations he believes are ahead of England in the pecking order to win the upcoming World Cup. Despite the optimism surrounding Thomas Tuchel’s appointment, the legendary striker insists that the Three Lions remain behind the world's elite in terms of tournament readiness. While England boast a star-studded squad, Lineker suggests that historical consistency and tactical maturity give their rivals a significant edge.

  9. It's now! Ex-Pirates coach tips Sundowns to lift CAF CL after Al Ahly elimination

    Despite inconsistent performance, the Tshwane giants have progressed to the last eight of the inter-club competition. The Brazilians have another chance to add a second continental star after coming so close last season. What now remains is to see whether Miguel Cardoso can successfully guide his team this time around, especially when his coaching abilities have been questioned.

  10. Saha urges Man Utd to sign 'exciting' Tottenham star

    Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has called on the club to secure the signing of Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven to elevate the squad to the "next level". With United currently sitting third in the Premier League under caretaker manager Michael Carrick, Saha believes the Dutch international is the type of player needed to sustain their upward trajectory. The Frenchman also highlighted a pressing need for midfield dominance and attacking reinforcements.

  11. ‘Maybe Chelsea’ - Fabregas backed for Blues or Barcelona jobs

    Cesc Fabregas has been told why his career path could lead back to Chelsea or Barcelona, with the World Cup winner doing a “remarkable” job as manager of Como. The former Spain international stepped into the dugout after hanging up his boots in Italy. He is now chasing down Champions League qualification, with Massimo Ambrosini telling GOAL why a return to familiar surroundings could be agreed at some stage.

  12. Neymar shines for Santos after Brazil snub

    Neymar has stepped up his return to full fitness by starring in a Santos training match, bagging a goal and an assist to remind onlookers of his enduring quality. The legendary forward was a high-profile omission from Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Brazil squad, but this domestic display suggests he is determined to force his way back into the international reckoning.