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Jobe Bellingham has been slapped with a ban after being sent off during Borussia Dortmund's draw with Freiburg in the Bundesliga. Bellingham's miserable start to life in Germany continued on Sunday as the 20-year-old was shown a straight red card in Dortmund's disappointing 1-1 draw. The youngster joined the Bundesliga side from Sunderland in the summer after playing a starring role in the Black Cats' promotion.

Manchester United have outlined their intentions when it comes to the departure of Kobbie Mainoo in January. The out-of-favour midfielder has struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim this season, after being told he could not leave on loan during the summer window. The Red Devils have assessed the situation again, and made a decision on their academy graduate's short-term future as we head towards the January market.

Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes is all set for talks with Scotland boss Steve Clarke over switching allegiance from England ahead of World Cup 2026. Barnes, who was born in Burnley, has Scottish connections from his mother's side and is thus eligible to represent their national team. The 28-year-old has featured only once for England back in 2020 against Wales.

The 73-year-old Belgian rubbed a majority of the fans in South Africa the wrong way, and despite the South African Federation Association, SAFA, clarifying the matter, the former Cameroon coach has apologised. He insists his sentiments were blown out of proportion, and what he meant is different from what was perceived.

Two of Arsenal's leadership group, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, led an inquest into the Gunners' poor performance against Wolves last Saturday. The Premier League leaders emerged as 2-1 winners in the end, maintaining their two-point gap at the top of the table, but it took as many own goals from the visitors to get the match over the line in a tough night for the Gunners.

Former United States men’s national team captain Michael Bradley has been appointed head coach of the New York Red Bulls, the club announced Monday. The 38-year-old New Jersey native steps into the first-team role just six months into his professional coaching career, after leading New York Red Bulls II to the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro championship.

Tottenham Hotspur's stance on sacking manager Thomas Frank has been revealed after his team were humiliated by Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday. Spurs suffered their third loss in their last five league matches at the City Ground as they dropped to 11th place in the Premier League table. Following the 3-0 loss, fans have called for the removal of the Danish manager.

Arsenal are set to be without Ben White for several weeks after the defender suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday’s Premier League win over Wolves. The England international was drafted in to slot in at the back following a number of injuries in the Gunners' backline, including powerhouse Gabriel. Unfortunately for the former Brighton man, it will be his only involvement in the run up to 2026.

The forward's efforts in recent games have been recognised by being given an award just days before the continental games begin in Morocco. The youngster beat his equally in-form teammate to the club's prestigious award. Both Bucs' stars are in the Bafana camp, where their AFCON preparations have intensified.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has made a big Cole Palmer selection call ahead of the club's upcoming Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Cardiff City in midweek. In what has been an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign for the Blues and England playmaker, Palmer opened the scoring in Maresca’s side's 2-0 victory over Everton last weekend in the Premier League.

Two Manchester United academy stars have been left frustrated with head coach Ruben Amorim's comments berating their progress as the Red Devils continue their topsy-turvy campaign under the former Sporting boss. The 40-year-old did not mince his words about the crop of youth players at Carrington, despite some of those out on loan receiving high praise from their respective managers.

Ruben Amorim is set to have key attackers Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo available for Monday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at Old Trafford after reaching agreement with Ivory Coast and Cameroon. The two players had been set to leave for Africa Cup of Nations duty before the match on Monday but will now be allowed to travel after the game against the Cherries.

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has advised Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck to reject a potential move to Bayern Munich if Dayot Upamecano remains at the club. The pundit believes the centre-back would struggle for game time in Bavaria and suspects that Schlotterbeck is currently stalling on a new contract because he is holding out for a lucrative transfer to the Premier League.

The Sea Robbers have been performing well defensively, thanks to the talented players who have been outstanding in the last couple of seasons, including the current campaign. The Nigeria international and his colleague from South Africa have been on the sidelines nursing injuries for an extended period, but they are now ready to deliver for the Soweto giants.

Injury-plagued former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is finally set to return to football after finding a new club following his exit from the Emirates Stadium. The Japan international left the Gunners in July this year after the Premier League giants agreed a contract termination with the full-back, who had struggled with injuries in the last few seasons.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has doubled down on his surprising rant following the club's Premier League win over Everton on Saturday. Having sat down after the win, the Blues boss stunned the media by claiming 'the last 48 hours have been the worst because many people didn't support us.' When asked to elaborate, the Italian refused, and he has since adopted the same attitude ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with Cardiff on Tuesday.

Inter Miami CF have secured the services of experienced Spanish left back Sergio Reguilón on a long-term contract, the club announced Monday. The 28-year-old defender joins as a free agent after his departure from English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur and will remain with the Herons through December 2027, with a club option that could extend his stay until December 2028.

AC Milan are reportedly weighing up a January swoop for struggling West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug as sporting director Igli Tare looks to provide manager Massimiliano Allegri with a physical focal point in attack. The German international has failed to settle in London since joining from Borussia Dortmund and is understood to be keen on an immediate exit, though a return to the Bundesliga remains an option.

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.

Erling Haaland has been put in an exclusive club, with the Manchester City striker considered to be one of few players that are capable of chasing down Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to goal output. Messi and Ronaldo, who continue to dominate GOAT debates, are considered to have "changed the game" and put down serious markers for the next generation.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has been likened to Mohamed Salah by Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney after the Italian’s cryptic and emotionally charged comments following the Blues' victory over Everton. Rooney believes the outburst was calculated and premeditated, warning that Maresca may now find himself 'without protection' if results dip.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has used his traditional Christmas address to launch a blistering attack on Spanish football authorities regarding the Negreira scandal. The club chief labelled the affair the "biggest scandal in football history" and slammed La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for leaving his club "isolated" in their pursuit of justice over the controversial payments.

With the 2026 World Cup less than six months away, GOAL looks at the state of the shot-stoppers vying for a spot next summer

Manchester United have been told that USMNT star Antonee Robinson could solve a “weakness” in Ruben Amorim’s squad. The Red Devils have continued to favour a 3-4-3 system under their Portuguese coach, despite lacking specialists to fill wing-back roles. A raid on Fulham could help to address those issues, with Robinson generating more transfer talk.

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has launched a scathing critique of Real Madrid's hierarchy, accusing Florentino Perez of leaving Xabi Alonso "isolated" at the Bernabeu. The German club's chief claims the culture in the Spanish capital treats managers as a "necessary evil", contrasting it sharply with the support Alonso enjoyed at the BayArena.

John Textor has firmly insisted he is no longer pulling the strings at Lyon following his resignation, with the American businessman revealing that his "disruptive" personality was the primary reason for handing the reins to Michele Kang. The Eagle Football chief claims he takes "absolutely no decisions" at the Groupama Stadium anymore as the club battles to overturn their provisional relegation.

Player development in football follows many different paths. Some exceptional talents, such as Lamine Yamal and Estevao, make an impact at the highest level at a very young age. At the same time, countless players need more time before their qualities fully emerge.

The 21-year-old winger endured an unceremonious exit from Amakhosi but has since reinvented himself at TS Galaxy, emerging as one of the standout performers in the PSL. His exploits with the Rockets have placed him on the fringes of the Bafana Bafana setup and has a chance of featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His form has also sparked transfer speculation, linking him with a return to Amakhosi as well as interest from Mamelodi Sundowns and the Buccaneers.

Ruben Amorim is reportedly ready to finally change tack at Manchester United and move away from his much-maligned 3-4-3 system. The Portuguese is being backed into a corner as Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui prepare to head off on Africa Cup of Nations duty. Their absence could lead to the Red Devils reverting to a back-four system.