Kepa Arrizabalaga’s costly error in the 2026 Carabao Cup final has seen Arsenal highlight how selection promises can cause “real problems”. The Gunners goalkeeper quite literally dropped a clanger against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, having been assured of his League Cup spot by Mikel Arteta. Respect has been retained at Emirates Stadium, but did that come at the cost of a major trophy?
The PSL’s three traditional giants have all looked beyond South Africa’s borders in their search for head coaches. That trend has sparked debate in local football circles, with some questioning whether enough faith is being placed in homegrown coaching talent. One of the country’s most prominent football figures has openly expressed his displeasure, arguing that South African coaches deserve greater trust and opportunities at the biggest clubs.
The Bucs right winger has shared the emotional burden of a deeply personal loss that has affected his early months at the club. While fans have been eager to see the Zimbabwean international hit top form, the 25-year-old has been quietly coping with a situation that puts football into perspective.
Alexander Isak has rejoined Liverpool's first-team squad at the AXA Training Centre after a lengthy absence. The Swedish international, sporting a new look, has successfully completed a gruelling rehabilitation process following surgery on a complex ankle fracture.
A unique quality possessed by Max Dowman has been used as a reason why the 16-year-old Arsenal wonderkid should be included in England’s 2026 World Cup squad. The talented teenager is yet to start a Premier League fixture, but has become that division’s youngest goal-scorer during one of three outings off the bench. Bryan Robson is among those that believe Dowman could be a useful wildcard for England this summer.
Manchester United academy coach Adam Lawrence has opened up on Chido Obi’s absence from the senior squad, following former boss Ruben Amorim's controversial public criticism. While the Danish wonderkid was a regular fixture in first-team squads last season, his progression has seemingly stalled in 2025-26.
RB Leipzig are preparing a strategic contract renewal for Yan Diomande to ward off growing transfer interest from Liverpool. The German side intends to remove any release clauses while slapping a massive price tag on their prized asset to ensure they remain in the driving seat.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns star has issued a stark warning to the Buccaneers midfielder, saying the playmaker risks becoming a permanent 'what if' in South African football. Despite his natural talent, Mbule has struggled for consistency and has recently been left out of Hugo Broos’ national team plans.
Paul Pogba may have once been the most expensive footballer on the planet, but his current financial standing at Monaco tells a very different story. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder is reportedly earning a salary that doesn't even place him among the top 10 earners in the principality.
The road to the 2026 World Cup has officially taken a brick-built turn as football’s biggest icons have been transformed into LEGO form. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo lead an all-star cast that includes Real Madrid duo Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr in a new advert that is certain to break the internet.
Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why Mauricio Pochettino will never have been open to the idea of a “dual job” that saw him coach both Tottenham and the USMNT. Spurs recently found themselves back in the market for a new manager after bringing Igor Tudor’s ill-fated 44-day tenure to a close. Former fan favourite Pochettino saw a return to north London speculated on, but he has World Cup plans to focus on this summer.
Gianluigi Donnarumma was one of just a number of Italy players reduced to tears by Tuesday's World Cup play-off loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina - but the penalty shootout defeat in Zenica hit the goalkeeper harder than most. This wasn't the first time he'd been involved in a failed attempt to qualify - it was the third. Despite his devastation, though, Donnarumma remained defiant.
