Lisandro Martinez labelled himself 'one of the happiest people in the world' after netting his first Old Trafford goal during Manchester United's 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah. The Argentine defender praised the team's relentless intensity before turning his focus toward the upcoming Manchester derby.
Jamal Musiala has opened up on his emotional return to the Bayern Munich starting line-up after finding the net in a dominant 5-0 Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt. The German international had been sidelined recently following a public revelation regarding a neurological condition that caused absence seizures during pre-season.
Luis Enrique has publicly defended Maghnes Akliouche after the Paris Saint-Germain forward faced criticism following their Champions League victory over Bratislava. The Spanish manager insisted he is delighted with the summer signing's rapid adaptation and overall contribution despite his slow start in front of goal.
Striker-needy Premier League clubs missed a trick when it comes to “big player” Troy Parrott, former Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison has told GOAL. The Tottenham academy graduate spread his wings in 2024 when heading to the Netherlands and now finds himself in Spain - and the Champions League - with La Liga outfit Real Betis.
The Brazilians' head coach has lauded the immediate impact of the 22-year-old following his impressive start to life at the Pretoria club, with both the coach and the player identifying the former Golden Arrows boss as laying down the blueprint for the player's tactical flexibility and technical quality.
Former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata has confirmed he will not return to Melbourne Victory for the 2026-27 A-League Men season. While the veteran playmaker is stepping away from the pitch in Australia, he has notably stopped short of announcing his formal retirement from professional football.
Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans has revealed the club and manager Daniel Farke are making strong progress towards a new long-term contract. With the German head coach in the final year of his current deal, the Elland Road hierarchy insist there is no need to rush negotiations.
Cesc Fabregas has admitted that Hansi Flick’s rejuvenated Barcelona side are currently performing at a "frightening" level that leaves opponents looking helpless. The Como manager, who remains an iconic figure at Camp Nou, confessed his admiration for the Blaugrana's tactical flexibility following their dominant displays in Europe.
Patrick Dorgu hailed an 'incredible feeling' after providing an assist and securing a clean sheet on his Champions League debut during Manchester United's 4-0 win against Sabah. The young defender filled in for Luke Shaw to help secure United's first shutout of the season.
Assane Diao described his Champions League debut as a dream come true after scoring in Como's historic 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig. The Italian side delivered a statement performance on Matchday 1 to outshine their Serie A rivals on Europe's biggest stage.
Benjamin Sesko described Manchester United's 4-0 victory over Sabah as 'perfect for everyone' after scoring in their Champions League return at Old Trafford. The Slovenian striker hailed the team's dominant performance as ideal preparation for Sunday's Manchester derby.
Genoa, under the leadership of Daniele De Rossi, seek their first win of the season against surprise side Frosinone: here is all the information about the match
Christopher Nkunku has hit out at AC Milan following his sudden departure from San Siro, admitting he was left "surprised" and confused by the club's decision to cast him aside. The French forward, who only joined the Rossoneri in 2025, has returned to RB Leipzig on loan after a single season in Serie A that ended in unexpectedly cold fashion as he aimed a subtle dig at head coach Ruben Amorim.
Bradley Barcola will “adapt quicker than Florian Wirtz” when it comes to Premier League life, former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has told GOAL, with the France international forward considered to be tailor-made for the English top-flight. The Reds have spent big on another attacking talent, with a £123 million ($166m) fee changing hands during the summer transfer window of 2026.
Nico Paz has revealed he "made the right choice" staying at Como after they crushed RB Leipzig 4-1 in their first-ever Champions League match. The Argentine playmaker celebrated a historic night at the Stadio Sinigaglia as the Lariani marked their top-tier European debut in emphatic fashion.
Michael Olise produced a trademark deadpan post-match response after starring with two goals in Bayern Munich's 5-0 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt. The winger proved a man of few words as Mr Nonchalant shrugged off Bayern's ruthless second-half display.
The stage is set for what could be Cristiano Ronaldo’s final opportunity to conquer Asia as the Asian Champions League prepares to kick off next week. With the Saudi Pro League having invested billions to transform the regional landscape, Al-Nassr and their domestic rivals are determined to keep the continent's most prestigious trophy in Riyadh or Jeddah.
A wave of top European league talent could feature in FIFA's newly launched regional tournament taking place between 24 September and 5 October. With 14 nations set to compete across two divisions, FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the initiative for providing meaningful international opportunities.
The Todd Boehly era at Chelsea is reportedly reaching its conclusion as the American billionaire prepares to offload his minority stake in the Premier League giants. After a whirlwind tenure defined by record-breaking spending and backroom friction, Clearlake Capital is now poised to assume total control of the club.
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