The Portugal international spoke exclusively to the Beast Mode On Podcast about the work he has put in to become one of the Premier League's finest midfielders
Marcus Rashford cannot live on past achievements and needs to become a “now player” for Manchester United, Gordon Strachan has told GOAL. The Old Trafford academy graduate, who has been absorbed back into the Red Devils’ fold following a loan spell at Barcelona, has been challenged to provide much-needed assistance for talismanic club captain Bruno Fernandes.
All 27 U.S.-based MLS clubs will participate in the 2027 U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer announced Wednesday morning. MLS participation in the competition has shrunk in recent years. A full slate of teams participated in 2023, but just 16 appeared in 2026. Participation might fit as an ideal run-up to the fall-spring calendar switch set for the 2027-28 campaign.
Former Buccaneers playmaker Mpho Makola has called on head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou to maintain the burgeoning midfield partnership of the pair. Despite the looming return of Bafana Bafana international, Makola believes the current duo has earned the right to remain in the heartbeat of The Sea Robbers' engine room.
Youth player Jorge Rajado has signed a contract with city rivals Real Madrid after leaving Atletico Madrid. This emerges from a post on his Instagram profile, in which he can be seen wearing a Real shirt.
Manchester United's transfer window could see one final departure, with teenage striker Chido Obi reportedly in discussions over a loan move to Willem II. The Eredivisie deadline remains open until late Wednesday evening, giving the Dutch outfit a narrow window to secure the highly rated forward's signature for the remainder of the campaign.
Milan, under the microscope there is also the work of the management on outgoing deals. Here is how AC Milan have worked and how much they have brought in
The African champions have stepped up their search for defensive reinforcements following a devastating long-term injury to star right-back Khuliso Mudau. The Brazilians were hoping to raid Polokwane City for their own star right back but may have to turn to a free agent instead.
With the loan signing of Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, Borussia Dortmund are responding to the Konstantelias shock. The 19-year-old left-footer most recently endured a difficult six months in Marseille. What can Nwaneri give BVB?
Brighton have enjoyed a meteoric rise under the ownership of Tony Bloom, with ex-Seagulls boss Mark McGhee explaining to GOAL why a "mathematical genius” intends to be much more than a “generous benefactor”. Celebrations of a major trophy win have never been enjoyed on the south coast, but the intention is to make history in the not too distant future.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a double transfer raid on London rivals Chelsea on deadline day, signing Mykhailo Mudryk on loan and defender Tosin Adarabioyo permanently. The Ukrainian winger expressed his delight at linking up with manager Roberto De Zerbi once again as Spurs wrapped up a spending spree approaching £400 million.
The 62-year-old has officially returned to the helm of the South Africa national team, but he has been warned that the landscape of the setup has shifted significantly since his previous tenure. Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson believes the legendary tactician is stepping into a vastly different environment this time around.
Brazilian defender Diego Carlos has completed a season-long loan transfer to Serie A side Parma from Turkish giants Fenerbahce. The experienced 33-year-old center-back returns to Italian football following a temporary spell with Como.
The agent of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has fiercely criticised the Ligue 1 club following the sensational collapse of a £47 million transfer to Chelsea on deadline day. The Senegal international was poised to replace Enzo Fernandez at Stamford Bridge, but the French outfit pulled the plug at the eleventh hour, prompting a furious response from his representative over the treatment of African players.
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