Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his England squad for this month's friendlies at home to Uruguay and Japan. These fixtures will be the final two chances for the German to examine his squad in detail before the end of the club season, and he's gone a bit rogue in how he's decided on his roster, naming an expanded 35-player selection but effectively splitting the team in two.
Steven Gerrard has been brutally informed that his dream of managing Liverpool has “died”, with an emotional return to Anfield being ruled out. There was a point, when winning the Scottish Premiership title at Rangers, that Gerrard was considered to be a Reds boss of the future. Emile Heskey has told GOAL why that may no longer be the case for his former team-mate.
The relationship between the Tunisian tactician and the Glamour Boys lasted barely a year despite the former delivering the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup ticket. In his absence, Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef took over as co-coaches at least until the end of the ongoing 2025/26 campaign.
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has sensationally declared Argentina "two-time champions" of the Finalissima. The South American chief hit out at Spain and UEFA after the highly anticipated clash between the continental kings was officially scrapped.
The national team coach has come out swinging in defence of Makgopa after naming the Orlando Pirates striker in his latest Bafana squad. Despite facing intense criticism from supporters and falling down the pecking order at club level, the Bucs man remains a fundamental part of the Belgian’s plans for the upcoming international break.
The attacking midfielder, who came through the Rossoneri ranks, opens up in an interview with Goal: "I've had some incredible experiences with Camarda; Aquilani gives me the perfect timing"
Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night proved painful in more ways than one, with both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang ending up in hospital after the 4-0 defeat that sent Liverpool through to the quarter-finals. In the aftermath, the two attackers have since been making light of their shared misfortune, with Lang posting an Instagram story showing the pair on a video call together, both sporting bandaged limbs.
Mikey Moore has long been billed as one of the most exciting wonderkids in British football, with Andy Gray telling GOAL why Rangers may continue to benefit from the 18-year-old’s impressive development. The teenage playmaker is tied to Premier League giants Tottenham, but a productive loan spell at Ibrox has been enjoyed and an extension to that deal could be thrashed out for 2026-27.
Jack Grealish has been told his time at Manchester City is over, with a sensational move to Wrexham touted as a "great story." Former England star Chris Waddle believes the winger may have to drop down the divisions as a Premier League stay looks unlikely.
The goalkeeping position in the national team will be up for grabs in the next couple of years. Top custodians in South Africa are now hoping to take over from the legendary Mamelodi Sundowns star, who has been consistent for Mzansi. The Belgian tactician has further explained the reasons for snubbing Amakhosi's shot-stopper.
Gabriel Jesus has challenged his Arsenal teammates to shed any lingering fear as they hunt a historic quadruple. The Brazilian striker insists the Gunners are more mature than in previous seasons and ready to conquer both England and Europe.
Two of German football's legendary faces have thrown their weight behind Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid, with Lothar Matthaus going as far as to tip Vincent Kompany's side to win the treble this season. The Bavarians have been formidable with Harry Kane leading the line this season, and are being heavily backed to collect a haul of silverware.
The Glamour Boys centre-back has broken his silence on the club's revised ambitions as the Premier Soccer League title race begins to disappear into the distance. Following a testing period in Naturena, the 22-year-old has revealed the necessity of giving something an exciting target to cling to.
Nottingham Forest’s clash with Tottenham on Sunday promises to be epic, but Mark Crossley has told GOAL why four home matches beyond that will be the “most important games in the club’s history”. The Reds are serving up their annual dose of drama, having become embroiled in another relegation battle, with Premier League survival up for grabs.
Dietmar Hamann has urged Julian Nagelsmann to ensure Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl is on the plane for the upcoming World Cup, claiming the teenage sensation already plays like a veteran. The former Liverpool and Germany midfielder believes the 18-year-old offers a unique threat that the national team simply cannot do without on the biggest stage.
Thomas Tuchel has handed Harry Maguire his first England call-up in a year, rewarding the Manchester United centre-back for his resurgence under interim boss Michael Carrick. Maguire is among several notable inclusions as Tuchel names his final squad for the upcoming international friendlies before selecting his 25 players for this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Further twists and turns may be in store for Sampdoria: Avellino is a make-or-break match for Lombardo, but there is no consensus within the club. Board meeting today
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