The football world is in mourning following the tragic news that former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has passed away at the age of 48. The Austrian shot-stopper lost his life after his car was struck by a train at a railway crossing in his homeland on Thursday morning.
Roy Keane has accused Michael Carrick of using Lisandro Martinez’s red card as a "distraction" to mask a poor Manchester United performance against Leeds United. The former Red Devils captain believes the interim manager should have focused on his side's sluggish start to the match rather than officiating decisions following the 2-1 home loss.
Elliot Anderson has become a man in demand, with former Nottingham Forest captain Henri Lansbury telling GOAL why a midfielder that already boasts “a bit of magic” can go on to become a “shining light”. Anderson is a key cog in the City Ground machine, and seemingly destined to form part of England’s squad at the 2026 World Cup, but there is the promise of even more to come from the talented 23-year-old.
Gary Lineker has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo unfollowed him on social media because of the former England striker's persistent backing of Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate. The Match of the Day icon has revealed that the Al-Nassr superstar appears to have "the hump" following years of public praise for his long-time Argentine rival.
After a remarkable outing with Orlando Pirates, the defender made a move that left many debating whether it was the right career decision. His national team coach Hugo Broos was one of the vocal voices that raised concern over a move to Major League Soccer. The Belgian believed that the youngster should have stayed a little with the Sea Robbers and signed for a club in Europe at least.
Masandawana will be in action this weekend at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, hoping to eliminate Esperance from the prestigious continental club competition. The Brazilians claimed a 1-0 win in the initial outing in Tunis a couple of days ago, explaining why it will be vital for them to have maximum support at home.
Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have clashed over their predictions for Sunday's monumental Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal. While both agree the stakes at the Etihad could not be higher, their expectations for how the 90 minutes will unfold are worlds apart.
Celebrating FC Bayern Munich’s win over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, a group of fans surged towards the pitch, an uncontrolled surge that nearly had fatal consequences for a photographer.
Lionesses star Alessia Russo has been named the Women's Super League Player of the Month for March, after a rampant run that saw the striker bag four goals and one assist in just three outings for Arsenal. Russo had plenty of competition for the award, including from one England and Gunners team-mate as well as Golden Boot front-runner Khadija Shaw, but she managed to come out on top as Arsenal scooped up two of the league's three monthly accolades.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has issued a formal apology to Deniz Undav after his controversial public assessment of the striker’s performance last month. The former Bayern Munich boss admitted his comments regarding the VfB Stuttgart star were too blunt and has moved to clarify their relationship ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
Ryan Yates is often Nottingham Forest’s tormentor in chief, while donning the captain’s armband, and former Reds skipper Henri Lansbury has told GOAL why dark arts in football are to be saluted. Every club boasts a player that divides opinion among fan bases, with characters that are loved by home supporters positively revelling in their ability to rile opponents.
Arsenal are set for a financial boost from Marseille due to a unique clause in Ethan Nwaneri’s loan deal that penalises the French club for his lack of playing time. The wonderkid has failed to secure a regular spot in the starting XI since his January move, leading to frustration on both sides of the English Channel.
Claire Hutton and Lindsey Heaps provided control in midfield, but defensive miscues proved costly as the USWNT fell to Japan in a key evaluation match under Emma Hayes.
The change came as a surprise, given that the defender was solid in previous games he played. The fact that Amakhosi coaches can tinker with the starting lineups at will shows the rich options they have given an expanded playing unit at their disposal.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has confessed that the club’s recent dip in form is "killing" him as the Premier League leaders struggle to maintain their advantage over Manchester City. During a passionate debate on The Overlap podcast, Wright’s concerns were met with a trademark dismissal from Roy Keane, who urged the Gunners to embrace the pressure.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to overhaul their attacking options in a sensational summer shake-up that could see Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus depart the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have identified Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez as their primary target and are prepared to take drastic measures to balance the books for a mega-money deal.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions hope to complete the job in Pretoria on Saturday against the Tunisian heavyweights and secure a back-to-back CAF Champions League final ticket. Last year, they fell to Egyptian outfit Pyramids in the last hurdle and will be aiming at making it better in the almost-ending campaign.
Juventus are preparing a transformative summer transfer window as Damien Comolli and Luciano Spalletti look to assemble an "instant team" capable of returning to the Scudetto race. The Bianconeri have identified world-class targets including Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva to provide the leadership required in Turin.
Real Madrid’s defeat to Bayern Munich has laid bare the club’s less appealing side. The Merengues have reacted like spoilt children, venting frustration at every turn. Their insistence that they were “robbed” in Munich only confirms their status as football’s most unsympathetic outfit, even though it was the record champions who had genuine cause for complaint for long periods of the contest.
Liverpool have emerged as the front-runners to secure the signature of Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi as he prepares to leave the South Coast this summer. The Argentine international is set to become one of the most sought-after free agents in the Premier League after deciding against a contract extension with the Cherries.
Anybody plotting a summer raid on Sunderland for “unique” forward Brian Brobbey and highly-rated goalkeeper Robin Roefs - with Bayern Munich and Chelsea said to be in those respective hunts - have been warned that “big money” will be required in order to tempt the Black Cats into selling. Don Goodman has told GOAL why exciting arrivals at the Stadium of Light should be considered more likely than any high-profile departures.
Should FC Bayern Munich lift the Champions League trophy, their earnings from the competition could comfortably surpass those of last year’s winners, Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool have confirmed the devastating news that Hugo Ekitike faces nine months on the sidelines after rupturing his Achilles tendon against Paris Saint-Germain. The injury not only ends his club season prematurely but also cruelly rules the forward out of France’s upcoming World Cup campaign.
Michael Olise produced a moment of interview gold following Bayern Munich’s dramatic Champions League quarter-final victory over Real Madrid. The French winger appeared genuinely baffled when a reporter referred to the Spanish giants as the "kings of the competition" just moments after they were dumped out at the Allianz Arena.
After the initial struggle to convert chances into goals, Amakhosi strikers have turned criticism into motivation and are now firing on all cylinders. In recent games, the striking department has delivered as the Glamour Boys run riot against opponents. The resurgence has seen the forwards earn praise from their coaches as the team continue to win.
The Barcelona winger spoke with GOAL on his rise to become one of the best in the world over the last two years, but World Cup success could make or break his legacy.
Mikel Arteta has lauded his Arsenal squad for achieving a feat never before seen in the club’s 140-year history following their Champions League quarter-final progression. Despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Sporting CP, the manager believes that securing a place in the final four will provide a vital psychological lift for the team.
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