Noah Atubolu's dilemma is one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer. Now the matter is coming to a head. A special transfer model could be the saving way out.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has sensationally ruled himself out of the running for the FIFA presidency, but he has not pulled his punches regarding the future of Gianni Infantino. The Slovenian official insists that the current head of world football must either resign or prepare for a fierce leadership challenge at the upcoming FIFA Congress.
Mika Godts praised Paris Saint-Germain's collective character after making his competitive debut in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Rennes. The summer signing was brought on at the interval alongside Ferran Torres with the champions trailing by two goals, playing a key role in an energetic second-half display that preserved a hard-earned point for Luis Enrique's side.
Harry Maguire is being backed to remain at Manchester United beyond the 2026-27 campaign, with Danny Simpson telling GOAL that the long-serving centre-half could “stay on to coach” at Old Trafford. The latest contract signed by the England international is only one-year in length, but it does include the option for a further 12 months that will take him beyond celebrations of a 35th birthday.
The South African coach's side opened their campaign with a 3-0 trouncing of Ghazl El Mahalla and already top the table after just one match. It was enough for former Zamalek star Tarik Yahya to declare the trophy is theirs to lose.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has emphatically dismissed suggestions that Lewis Hall will join Manchester United this summer. The 21-year-old left-back is reportedly eager to force a high-profile move to Old Trafford, but the Magpies are desperate to retain their remaining defensive stars following a damaging transfer exodus.
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has broken his silence regarding his recovery from the ankle injury sustained at the 2026 World Cup. The 26-year-old missed the entire pre-season and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup defeat to Bayern Munich but expressed optimism that his return to action will not take much longer.
Hansi Flick's Barcelona kicked off their La Liga title defence with a ruthless 5-0 demolition of Elche. Despite the flurry of goals, the glaring absence of a recognised centre-forward remains the biggest talking point in Catalonia, and German tactician has made it crystal clear: the club's search for a natural centre-forward is far from resolved.
Schalke 04 are rapidly closing in on their first Bundesliga season in four years amid huge excitement. But the Royal Blues are apparently facing trouble.
Emi Martinez is seemingly eager to form part of the mass exodus at Aston Villa, but the World Cup-winning goalkeeper has avoided criticism for that transfer push from former Villans star Ray Houghton - who has been speaking exclusively to GOAL. The Argentina international has been seeking a move for over 12 months now, as he attempts to “make a lot of money” before hanging up his gloves.
In the wake of his side's 1-0 loss to Golden Arrows the Brazilians' coach refused to be drawn on the rumours they are in the market for a right back to fill the void left by the 31-year-old player's long term injury.
The match ball used in Argentina's infamous 1986 World Cup quarter-final win over England has sold for $3.35 million (£2.6m) at auction. Despite initial pre-sale estimates reaching up to $10m, the artefact from Diego Maradona's legendary "Hand of God" performance drew substantial interest before the hammer fell on Saturday evening.
Ferran Torres proved his immense worth immediately for Paris Saint-Germain, coming off the bench to score twice and salvage a 2-2 draw against Rennes in their dramatic Ligue 1 opener. The former Barcelona forward was introduced at half-time and quickly sparked a vital comeback for Luis Enrique's struggling side.
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