Barcelona are exploring a creative second loan deal to retain Marcus Rashford as they struggle to trigger Manchester United's €30 million agreed permanent fee. The England international is reportedly desperate to stay in Catalonia after a career resurgence under Hansi Flick.
The Tshwane giants have set the tone for the second leg after putting a healthy number of goals past their opponents at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday night, but the Malian outfit mentor remains confident that they can turn the tie around when they host the return fixture in Bamako.
Marseille supporters staged a 45-minute silence during their clash with Auxerre to protest a "season of humiliations". The usual cauldron of noise at the Stade Velodrome was replaced by jeers as the home faithful vented their frustration.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr became the centre of attention, but not for his goal-scoring skills, after a tense incident during a Saudi Pro League's under-15 derby. The young Al-Nassr talent couldn't hide his frustration in a high-intensity match against Al-Hilal, demonstrating that he has inherited not only his father's talent but also his competitive and volatile temperament under pressure.
It has been a difficult week at Naturena as fans, pundits, journalists, and former coaches have all fired broadsides at the club after they racked up four consecutive defeats. Stuart Baxter and Ernst Middendorp both had plenty to say about the situation Amakhosi find themselves in. But now, another ex-coach has come forward to defend the integrity of The Glamour Boys.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has warned fans to temper their expectations regarding Alexander Isak's return. The British-record signing has endured a nightmare debut season at Anfield following a series of fitness setbacks and a long-term leg injury ,with Slot now having provided the latest on his recovery.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has jumped to the defence of Bukayo Saka following a string of underwhelming performances from the England international. The academy graduate was substituted after a disappointing hour-long cameo against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday night, sparking concerns about his current physical and mental state.
Amakhosi return to FNB Stadium desperate for a turnaround following a disastrous run of form that has seen them suffer back-to-back defeats. However, according to Zitha Kwinika, it won’t be an easy challenge as they face an unpredictable Durban-based outfit.
Nottingham Forest have made Premier League history in 2025-26 by working under four permanent managers in a single top-flight campaign. Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and Vitor Pereira have all filled the City Ground dugout. Ex-Reds star Marlon Harewood has discussed a “crazy” season on Trentside with GOAL and pondered how long the man currently at the helm will get.
Antoine Griezmann and his Atletico Madrid team-mates swapped their training gear for flat caps in a stunning collaboration with Netflix. The partnership aims to promote the upcoming film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' and will be a theme for their match against Getafe.
A run of four defeats in a row has seen an enormous amount of pressure heaped on Amakhosi's management, coaches and players. But the young winger is adamant that all the external noise from media, pundits and fans will not distract from the team's focus on turning their form around
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have opened up on their emotional journey as Wrexham owners. Celebrating five years at the Racecourse Ground, the Hollywood duo revealed the one aspect of club ownership that still gives them "goosebumps" as they chase a historic Premier League promotion.
Pep Guardiola has sensationally claimed he has been "massacred" for his tactical decisions following Manchester City’s humbling 3-0 Champions League defeat at the hands of Real Madrid. The Catalan coach, evidently feeling the heat after the first-leg collapse at the Bernabeu, delivered a marathon four-minute response to questions about his team selection, even going as far as to mimic gunshots with his fingers to describe the wave of online criticism he has faced.
It was meant to be the appointment that saved Tottenham Hotspur's season. The outside world only treated fans' fears of relegation with a pinch of salt at the time Igor Tudor stepped in to replace Thomas Frank until the end of 2025-26. One month and four games later, it seems almost inevitable that Spurs will lose their Premier League status unless they take drastic action again.
Ivan Toney was at the heart of a heated post-match scuffle following Al-Ahli’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Brendan Rodgers’ Al-Qadsiah. Despite the England striker scoring his 25th league goal of the season, the hosts' sensational second-half comeback sparked a tense atmosphere that boiled over as the final whistle blew.
The Brazilians delivered a masterclass on Friday evening in the Champions League clash against Stade Malien, leaving their opponents with no answers as Masandawana dominated proceedings in their own backyard. However, VAR stole the spotlight on the night, with Cardoso praising the technology for helping officials make the right decisions.
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