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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his responsibilities by the Football Association (FA) after his anti-immigration rant. The governing body has reportedly spoken with the billionaire but there will be no sanction levelled against either Ratcliffe or United.

The Brazilians are chasing a treble this season after missing out on the MTN8 and Carling Knockout. Masandawana players are full of motivation thanks to their recent massive results in both the CAF Champions League and the Premier Soccer League. They will be going for nothing less than a win on Saturday against the Rockets.

Legendary Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has rubbished suggestions that Pep Guardiola's eventual departure could lead to the club suffering a similar decline to the one Manchester United experienced when Sir Alex Ferguson retired. According to reports, there is an expectation that Guardiola could step down from his role at the end of this season after 10 years as City coach.

Relebohile Mofokeng’s new role as a playmaker has squeezed his Bafana Bafana teammate and the Kiwi out of regular minutes, limiting their opportunities to influence matches. With game time now harder to come by, both players risk ending the season on a low note. That situation could also hurt their national team prospects ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they continue struggling for consistent action.

Lens continue to set the pace ahead of PSG at the top of Ligue 1. Have betting markets been slow to react to their chances of going all the way?

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are the favourites for the Champions League title. But do they justify their prices?

The MLS season will kick off Saturday, with Inter Miami clear favorites but plenty of other teams looking to make a splash.

Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina has mocked Fenerbahce's infamous "welcome to hell" mantra after his side won 3-0 in Türkiye. The Premier League side won 3-0 away from home in the first leg of their play-off tie, thanks to goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White.

Josh Sargent will make a big-money move from EFL Championship side Norwich to MLS's Toronto FC, according to the Athletic. The MLS team is set to shell out $22 million to secure the services of the USMNT striker, who tried to force a move during the January transfer window. Sargent was training with Norwich's U-21s and has not appeared for the senior side since Jan. 1.

The Brazilians are seemingly back to their best if recent results are anything to consider. Masandawana will be back in action in the domestic assignment this weekend when they face the Rockets at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium. Victory will be vital for the Tshwane giants, who are chasing three crowns this edition.

A former professional footballer who spent time at the youth academies of Manchester United and Liverpool has been charged with attempted murder following the shooting of a man in Merseyside. Paddy Lacey, who became a professional boxer after retiring from football in 2023, is among four people charged after a man in his 20s was left in a critical condition in November.

We have three Forest vs Liverpool predictions as Vitor Pereira returns to the Premier League on Sunday, 22 February.

New Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has claimed that he is not enjoying managing the club ahead of his first game, a vitally important north London derby against an Arsenal side attempting to win the Premier League for the first time in 2004. Tudor's Spurs lie 16th, just five points clear of the relegation zone.

Diego Simeone has admitted he cannot offer certainties regarding Julian Alvarez’s long-term future at Atletico Madrid as Barcelona links intensify. While the Argentine forward has struggled for goals recently, his manager believes he is finally rediscovering his clinical edge. Despite a staggering €200 million valuation placed on the World Cup winner, the lure of a move to the Catalan giants continues to dominate the headlines in Spain.

Pep Guardiola wants to see teachers and doctors "paid a lot" in efforts to educate children and tackle the issue of racism in society. The Manchester City boss was asked for his reaction to the alleged racist abuse suffered by Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during Tuesday's Champions League clash with Benfica.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has confirmed he will manage Ousmane Dembele’s fitness with extreme caution following a recent knock. The Spaniard expressed his growing frustration with a relentless injury crisis that has limited his ability to rotate the squad during a tense Ligue 1 title race.

We offer three key predictions for the top-versus-bottom Ligue 1 contest for maximum points between PSG and Metz.

After struggling for form earlier this season and slipping into a bit-part role at the Brazilians, the 24-year-old has picked himself up by forcing his way back into contention for regular football with some consistency and top performances. His resurgence could soon earn him a recall to the national team.

Michael Carrick has said that Manchester United players and staff must understand the responsibility they have as representatives of one of the biggest clubs in the world, in light of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial recent remarks about immigration in Britain. The billionaire has apologised for his language but his comments are still generating a lot of reaction more than a week later.

The Glamour Boys' co-coaches started the season with promise as their tactics seemed to work. However, the last two weeks have exposed them as Amakhosi remain at risk of ending the campaign without silverware. They are out of the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup, which could see them concluding the season empty-handed.

Scott McTominay has addressed the growing speculation surrounding a potential return to the Premier League. The Scotland international remains fully committed to life in Naples despite reported interest from former club Manchester United.

Vinicius Junior is said to have found Jose Mourinho’s response to the racism allegations that he levelled against Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni “repulsive”. Former Real Madrid manager Mourinho spoke with Brazil international Vinicius during an unscheduled break in play at Estadio da Luz. The Portuguese refused to condemn his player afterwards, leading to widespread criticism of the so-called ‘Special One’.

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Barcelona are wasting no time in securing the future of their latest La Masia gem. The Catalan giants are reportedly preparing fresh negotiations with Marc Bernal, despite the teenager signing a long-term agreement just five months ago. It is a clear signal of intent for a player viewed as a generational talent.

Gio Reyna has been told how to justify his huge potential, with USMNT legend Tab Ramos telling GOAL that the United States thought they had “the next Zinedine Zidane” on their hands when seeing a talented playmaker burst onto the scene. Struggles for form and fitness have held a hot prospect back, but time is still on his side.

GOAL surveyed players across MLS for the 2026 season on a number of topics, with some surprising responses

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has reached a significant milestone in his recovery by returning to group training for the first time in five months. The academy graduate was welcomed back with a traditional "tunnel of slaps" from his team-mates on Friday. His reintegration provides a massive psychological and tactical lift for Hansi Flick's side as they enter the business end of the season.

Gary Lineker has advised Arsenal to “grow a pair” as a title-chasing squad, with the Gunners in danger of throwing away another glorious opportunity to bring their long wait for domestic dominance in the Premier League to a close. Mikel Arteta’s side have seen their lead at the top of the table cut to just five points, with Manchester City breathing down their neck.

Pep Guardiola has insisted he has not discussed the state of the Premier League title race with his Manchester City players even after Arsenal dropped points in their last two games. The Gunners' late collapse at Wolves on Wednesday means that if City win all their remaining matches, including an April showdown against Arsenal, the title will be theirs.