At the end of October, the object of desire will lose again: the Ballon d'Or. As always, the biggest fuss is made about the best player of the season just gone.
Serie B side Avellino have confirmed ongoing negotiations to sign former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez. The 35-year-old Colombia captain is open to playing in the Italian second tier due to his strong relationship with head coach Alessandro Nesta.
Several high-profile stars have been left out of European squad lists following key deadline decisions. From Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy to Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can, managers across the continent faced tough selection calls due to injuries and squad limits.
Former Orlando Pirates forward has finally addressed the growing speculation surrounding his future at Siwelele FC after a period of prolonged absence from the matchday squad. The striker, who has been a peripheral figure in Bloemfontein this season, opened up about the internal turmoil that has left several players in the dark regarding their status at the club.
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he will speak to Folarin Balogun in the coming days after the striker's deadline-day transfer to Everton collapsed. The United States men's national team boss wants to offer his support following a turbulent window for the 25-year-old.
Lamine Yamal offered warm praise to former Barcelona manager Xavi following his appointment as Netherlands head coach. The 19-year-old winger joked that his former mentor can win every international match with the Dutch national team, except when facing Spain.
Son Heung-min represents “money very well spent” for MLS and LAFC, Shaka Hislop has told GOAL, with the former Tottenham star helping to open up new markets for North American soccer. The South Korea international moved to the United States in August 2025 and has made a positive go of making it big in Hollywood while operating under the brightest of spotlights.
The Buccaneers are reportedly moving closer to securing a surprise new addition to their squad ahead of the new campaign. They have reportedly identified a versatile 23-year-old Bahlabane Ba Ntwa midfielder as a key target to bolster their squad options.
Alexis Mac Allister has dropped a bombshell regarding his future at Liverpool, admitting he is "very, very sad" that the club have not offered him a new contract. The Argentine midfielder, who played a pivotal role in the club's recent Premier League success, also revealed that he had concrete options to leave Anfield during the summer transfer window.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing assessment of Michael Carrick’s current tactical setup, labelling the team "difficult to watch" without a recognised focal point. As the Red Devils prepare for a high-stakes Manchester derby against City, the former midfielder is demanding a major change to the starting XI.
Alisson, Gianluigi Donnrumma and David Raya generate plenty of goalkeeping headlines in the Premier League, but who are more unsung heroes in that department? Ex-Newcastle and West Ham star Shaka Hislop has picked out one “absolute gem” for GOAL, with a new arrival in English football - that starred at the 2026 World Cup - expected to make quite the impact.
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