Raul Jimenez’s injury blow is “gutting” for the player and Wolves, Matt Jarvis has told GOAL, as the Mexican striker has “still got bundles” and should be tearing up the Championship when fully fit. That may not be the case again until January, with the experienced frontman being forced to undergo surgery on a knee problem that has him stuck on the sidelines.
Concacaf has announced a radical format change for the 2027 Gold Cup, introducing a 'Swiss Model' system to the group stage. The revamp means regional heavyweights like the United States and Mexico could face each other much earlier in the competition.
The South African national team has finally received their official prize money allocations from SAFA following their 2026 World Cup exploits. However, while the players have seen their bank balances rise, a significant cloud remains over unfulfilled promises and the distribution of funds to the technical staff.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Mexican national team have suffered a major setback after veteran forward Raul Jimenez was sidelined until the New Year. The 35-year-old marksman requires corrective surgery this week after a persistent knee problem failed to heal naturally over the past month.
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has welcomed the technical feedback provided by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger following South Africa's recent World Cup journey. The national team boss was part of the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Cape Verde over the weekend where FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development was providing technical data for the African nations who participated in the 2026 tournament.
From learning alongside Barcelona's stars to living on his own in Denmark, the 20-year-old goalkeeper tells GOAL about the experiences shaping his life on and off the field.
At 17, Cavan Sullivan became the USMNT's youngest scorer with a daring chip against Mexico, earning Pochettino's praise and giving fans a glimpse of what comes next.
Cavan Sullivan made history, Julian Hall made it three in three, and Mexico had no answers as Mauricio Pochettino’s young USMNT stormed to a 3-0 rivalry win.
Liverpool are closely monitoring Club Tijuana teenager Gilberto Mora ahead of a potential transfer to Europe next summer. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has attracted significant interest from several elite continental clubs, leaving Liverpool facing intense competition for his highly sought-after signature.
New Valencia manager Javier Aguirre has dismissed his viral World Cup exchange with Anthony Gordon, describing his famous touchline remark as spontaneous banter. The Mexican coach dismissed any lingering tension with the Barcelona winger ahead of their reunion, joking that he will cover his mouth when they meet in La Liga this season.
Veteran tactician Ernst Middendorp has broken his silence regarding his latest career move, shifting his focus away from the dugout to spearhead an ambitious youth development project. Despite persistent rumours linking him with a return to professional management in the Betway Premiership, the former Kaizer Chiefs boss is fully committed to his new role.
"Every game is critical," says Pochettino as USMNT kick off four fall friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with a young, refreshed roster and a teenage sensation closing in on his senior debut.
Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo has confirmed the national team will not retire the iconic number 10 shirt following James Rodriguez's retirement from international football. Speaking ahead of upcoming friendly matches, the Argentine tactician insisted a new player will soon step forward to shoulder the heavy historical responsibility.
Valencia are accelerating discussions to appoint Mexican veteran Javier Aguirre as their next head coach following the abrupt exit of Carlos Corberan. The experienced tactician has moved to the top of the shortlist at the Mestalla, with the club hierarchy keen to secure an agreement that brings the seasoned figure back to Spanish football.
Javier Aguirre has emerged as a leading contender for the vacant Valencia job after exploratory talks opened between the two parties. Club chiefs acted swiftly to target the former Mexico boss following Carlos Corberan's dismissal, believing the veteran coach has the character and track record needed to drag the club out of early trouble.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed an extraordinary post-match regret following his side's famous 10-man World Cup triumph over tournament co-hosts Mexico in last summer's knockout stage. The German tactician admitted he wished he had eaten some of the sacred Estadio Azteca turf to permanently preserve the memory of an iconic 3-2 victory.
Mexican football icon Rafael Marquez has officially been presented as the new head coach of El Tri with a clear mandate to lead the nation into the 2030 World Cup. The 47-year-old former Barcelona defender, who previously served as assistant coach, is determined to surpass the quarter-final ceiling that eluded him during his storied playing career.
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