Oliver Kahn insists he has been misinterpreted, and that his remarks about national team player Jamal Musiala possibly missing the World Cup have been taken out of context.
Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the season, ending a transformative spell at the Vitality Stadium. Several Premier League clubs are already monitoring the Spaniard’s situation as the Cherries begin planning for life without their influential head coach.
The two took over early in the season from coach Nasreddine Nabi, who was fired just six Premier Soccer League games into the 2025/26 edition. They have had their shortcomings but still delivered arguably for the club, especially in the South African top-flight football.
The Brazilians are gearing up to host their Tunisian opponents, but they will be without one of their key defenders for the clash. His absence comes as a setback ahead of such a crucial encounter, but the Tshwane giants have been urged not to lose sleep over his unavailability.
Mason Greenwood continues to generate plenty of transfer talk, but Marseille legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL why the English forward would only be good enough for Aston Villa - not Arsenal or Manchester City - if he returned to the Premier League. Leading sides across Europe have been linked with the goalscoring winger, with a move away from France in 2026 being mooted.
Kylian Mbappe has suggested that football's current "era of excessive consumption" is making it impossible for elite players to maintain peak performance. The Real Madrid superstar expressed his deep gratitude for his career but admitted that expectations have become unrealistic at the top level.
The 29-year-old goalkeeper is currently unattached as he carefully weighs up his next move after parting ways with Chippa United. He has listed South Africa as a preferred destination, fuelling speculation about a potential switch. This comes amid reported interest from Amakhosi, who have recently been grappling with a goalkeeping crisis.
Former New York Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips has warned Cristiano Ronaldo against moving to Major League Soccer. Wright-Phillips believes the Al-Nassr forward may struggle to replicate the "magic" still shown by Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and could risk damaging his legacy.
Declan Rice, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are all considered to be Ballon d’Or-worthy talents, but who will be the next Englishman to win the prestigious Golden Ball? Former Three Lions midfielder Gareth Barry has delivered his verdict to GOAL, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid superstars eager to be recognised as the best player on the planet.
Alejandro Garnacho has sparked fresh speculation regarding his Chelsea future by scrubbing all club-related content from his official TikTok account. The Argentina international also reposted clips celebrating his career at Manchester United, having recently expressed regret over his summer exit from Old Trafford.
Declan Rice was among five players to miss Arsenal's latest training session ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Sporting CP. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber were also absent after sitting out the weekend defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he remains fully committed to his long-term project at Como amid links with Chelsea and the Italy national team. The 38-year-old manager emphasised his family's happiness at the Serie A club and his desire for daily involvement on the training pitch as key reasons for staying put.
Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL why at least three new signings will be required at Stamford Bridge in the next transfer market, with key areas of the Blues’ squad needing to be addressed. Huge quantities of time and money have been invested in youthful additions across recent windows, with one eye on the future, but Premier League heavyweights are being advised to alter their approach and focus more on the present.
Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract extension at Borussia Dortmund includes a controversial “dream club” release clause that has sparked debate among fans. Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes the clause is logical for an ambitious player and could even benefit Dortmund financially if Real Madrid or another giant comes calling.
Sam Allardyce has criticised Mikel Arteta for publicly sharing his "strange" Arsenal training methods. The former England manager questioned the wisdom of sharing eccentric drills, including players balancing pens and training to AI-generated edits, suggesting such transparency could backfire on the Gunners boss under the intense pressure of the title race.
The Soweto giants are expected to appoint a new coach at the end of the season, with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef likely to make way. A number of names have already been thrown into the mix as speculation over the next appointment intensifies.
The Bafana Bafana international midfielder has been one of the Glamour Boys' main men on the pitch. However, he recently failed to make an impact, especially in critical matches where Amakhosi ended up getting eliminated from both domestic and continental tournaments.
Bayern Munich are reportedly tracking the rapid rise of Brian Brobbey as they consider a summer move for the Sunderland striker. The Dutch forward has impressed in his first Premier League season and Bayern could target him to provide attacking support for Harry Kane.
From an individual perspective, Kylian Mbappe's free transfer to Real Madrid in 2024 has been a roaring success. The insatiable French forward has hit a staggering 83 goals across his first 97 appearances for Los Blancos, including 39 across all competitions in the current campaign - a total bettered only by Bayern Munich's Harry Kane among all the players in Europe's top five leagues.
Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis has heaped praise on Jose Mourinho, insisting that the legendary tactician is still the finest manager in the world. Following a prolific season under the Portuguese's guidance in Lisbon, the Greece international highlighted Mourinho's unique passion for the game and his unparalleled ability to manage elite talent at the highest level.
Arjen Robben has urged supporters and pundits to exercise caution when drawing parallels between himself and Bayern Munich’s rising star Michael Olise. While the legendary winger admitted to being deeply impressed by the Frenchman’s creative influence, he insisted that every player deserves to be judged on their own unique individual merits.
Ivan Rakitic has leapt to the defence of Lamine Yamal amid growing scrutiny over the teenager’s behaviour and comments. The former Barcelona midfielder insists the young star should be allowed to express himself while continuing to develop on the biggest stage.
The West African nation are among the 10 teams that will represent the continent of Africa in the prestigious global competition to be played from June 11. Co-hosts Mexico will play South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the opening fixture in what will be a repeat of the 2010 edition that Mzansi hosted.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has outlined a series of radical proposals aimed at revolutionising football to ensure the sport remains attractive to younger audiences. The 76-year-old suggests that the current 90-minute format is too slow for a generation raised on video games, advocating for shorter halves and the total abolition of yellow and red cards.
Jorginho has withdrawn his criticism of pop star Chappell Roan following a hotel security incident involving his daughter. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder clarified that the guard involved was not part of the singer’s team. He has since called the situation a "misunderstanding" and urged an end to online hostility.
Max Dowman has made Premier League history at Arsenal, with the 16-year-old wonderkid rewriting the record books, but Gareth Barry has told GOAL why the exciting youngster is likely to miss out on a place in England’s 2026 World Cup squad. There has been talk of the teenager becoming a wild card for the Three Lions, but questions are being asked of whether he needs to be fast tracked through that system.
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