Pep Guardiola responded with trademark sarcasm after being asked if he would wear a West Ham United shirt to support them against Arsenal on Sunday. The Manchester City boss insisted his focus remains firmly on his own sideâs match against Brentford.
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has publicly defended Amad Diallo after the forwardâs high-profile error during the recent win over Liverpool. With Champions League qualification already secured, Carrick insists the talented Ivorian remains a vital part of his plans and described the winger as an absolute joy to work with.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Premier Soccer League clash between Masandawana and the Bloemfontein club at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday evening. Both teams desperately need a win to attain their season ambitions of the PSL title and a Top Eight finish respectively.
Manchester City are reportedly monitoring Vinicius Junior as uncertainty grows over the wingerâs future at Real Madrid. With his contract entering its final year and negotiations stalled, the Cityzens are ready to explore a potential move.
Al Hilal have secured their 12th Saudi Kingâs Cup title following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Kholood, with Karim Benzema adding another trophy to his illustrious collection. Despite falling behind early in the match, the Blues produced a rapid first-half turnaround to lift the prestigious silverware for the third time in four years.
In a few weeks' time, Sam Kerr's Chelsea contract will come to its end. After six-and-a-half years, 156 appearances and 114 goals, which have helped deliver 12 trophies, it looks like this month will be her last in Chelsea blue. If it is, Kerr will leave as the club's all-time top goal-scorer in the Women's Super League and a genuine legend - but there is still time to add to that legacy yet.
Mikel Arteta brushed aside criticism from Wayne Rooney after Arsenal celebrated reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners boss laughed off the remarks and insisted opinions should be respected but not necessarily valued.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City striker Khadija âBunnyâ Shaw have been officially named the 2025-26 Football Writers' Association Footballers of the Year. The prestigious accolades recognise their record-breaking individual campaigns, with Fernandes reviving a long-standing Old Trafford tradition and Shaw cementing her status as a prolific Women's Super League icon.
Tim Leiweke, who has held prominent roles with two MLS franchises and a rich portfolio of sports brands, has invested more than $100 million into newly promoted Venezia after being introduced to the club's ownership by rapper Drake. The American businessman, alongside his daughter Francesca Bodie, will take prominent roles at the club following its return to Serie A.
Chelsea have been advised to brace themselves for Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez transfer bids, with Tony Dorigo telling GOAL that domestic and European rivals will be ready to test the Bluesâ âresolveâ. Failure to secure qualification for continental competition in 2026-27 will leave the Premier League heavyweights vulnerable to raids from afar, with key men already attracting admiring glances.
Sunderland have enjoyed a memorable first season back in the Premier League, but that has not stopped rumours of managerial change from surfacing - with Thomas Frank being linked with the Black Cats on the back of his surprising flop at Tottenham. Stadium of Light legend Michael Gray has addressed the âcrazyâ talk of change on Wearside during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Jarrod Bowen is being tipped to make a huge transfer decision that will keep wife Dani and father-in-law Danny Dyer happy, with Glen Johnson telling GOAL why the England international is likely to remain at West Ham. Opportunities to leave have presented themselves to the goal-scoring winger, but personal and professional ties to the Hammers remain strong.
The Glamour Boys football manager has lifted the lid on the dramatic lengths he went to in order to ensure that the legendary star signed for Amakhosi instead of rivals Buccaneers. The Bafana Bafana legend, who recently received an honorary doctorate, was the subject of an intense tug-of-war that required a dawn dash to Johannesburg to seal the deal.
Chelsea have seen old adversaries Tottenham suffer a humbling fall from grace, but could the Blues find themselves on the same slippery slope in a season of three managers and potential failure to qualify for Europe? Blues legend Ruud Gullit hopes that fate can be avoided, with the Dutchman explaining to GOAL how Paris Saint-Germain need to be used as a source of inspiration.
The Association has secured a transformative agreement with the top European league, marking a major milestone for the growth of the local game. This historic collaboration is set to open unprecedented doors for young talent across the country while strengthening technical and commercial ties with one of Europe's elite leagues.
The Bafana Bafana strikerâs high-profile return to South African football is rapidly turning into a nightmare as his loan spell at Amakhosi nears its conclusion. After arriving at Naturena with a massive reputation, the former Cape Town City star has failed to secure a regular spot in the starting XI, leaving his career at a crossroads.
U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Tanner Tessmann will miss the final two games of Lyon's Ligue 1 season after suffering a muscle injury, manager Paulo Fonseca revealed Friday. The injury comes just weeks ahead of the World Cup, with Tessmann widely expected to be in contention for a starting USMNT role this summer.
Manchester United will need to find a playmaking successor to Bruno Fernandes at some point and, amid links to Elliot Anderson, Rene Meulensteen has told GOAL that Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White may be the man to tick that box. One raid on the City Ground for an England international midfielder is already being mooted, but should the Red Devils be eyeing a different target?
The Buccaneers' head coach has lifted the lid on the club's recruitment philosophy, revealing that a preference for South African talent remains at the heart of their strategy. As the Sea Robbers look to bridge the gap at the top of the PSL table, the Moroccan tactician has detailed why 'local is good' for the Soweto giants.
The Soweto giants have spent years searching for a return to their former glory, and while the hierarchy is expected to appoint a high-profile successor to Nasreddine Nabi, a former Amakhosi mentor believes the answer is already in the building. The veteran mentor has thrown his weight behind the interim duo, insisting that another wholesale change could do more harm than good.
Robbie Keane would be a âgreat additionâ for Celtic, Michael Gray has told GOAL, with the former Hoops loanee being backed to bring a coaching quality to Parkhead that any return for Ange Postecoglou would lack. The Old Firm giants find themselves back in the market for a new head coach, with a couple of familiar faces figuring prominently in collective thoughts.
The former Buccaneers star has issued a stern reality check to his former club, insisting the Premier Soccer League title is anything but a certainty despite the stars aligning for the Sea Robbers. Following the Tshwane giants' setback in a stalemate with Kaizer Chiefs, the Mayfair outfit finally holds the keys to their own destiny as the title race enters the home stretch.
The South African legend has identified the three players he believes should replace the talented centre-back if he fails to recover in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the former Kaizer Chiefs defender struggling for fitness following a series of injury setbacks in Romania, North America might come too soon for the 28-year-old.
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