Slovan Bratislava boss Yaya Toure has warned his players to prepare for a night of intense pressure as they travel to face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain. The former Barcelona midfielder insists his side must show immense character to survive against a squad packed with world-class talent.
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has sent a clear message to his team-mates, insisting that manager Luis Enrique will not hesitate to drop underperforming stars. The warning comes as the reigning European champions prepare to begin their title defence against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night.
With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.
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.
France Football has officially revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Men's and Women's Coach of the Year awards, highlighting the tactical masterminds who defined the last season. The nominations for the Johan Cruyff Trophy are heavily dominated by Spanish talent, reflecting a golden era for the nation’s coaching exports across Europe’s top leagues.
The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or honors has officially heated up with the unveiling of the nominees for the prestigious Club of the Year awards. Back-to-back European champions Paris Saint-Germain are looking to defend their men's crown against a resurgent Arsenal and a dominant Bayern Munich side, while a treble-winning Barcelona enter the women's category on a fierce mission to reclaim their throne.
Ousmane Dembele has sparked debate across the footballing world by claiming that the Ballon d'Or will remain at Paris Saint-Germain this year. Despite intense competition from across Europe's elite leagues, the Frenchman remains convinced that the Parc des Princes is the only logical home for football's most prestigious individual prize.
Lille head coach Davide Ancelotti has lavished praise on Real Betis counterpart Manuel Pellegrini ahead of their Champions League league phase opener on Tuesday. The Italian tactician highlighted the Chilean's exceptional longevity and achievements while insisting the La Liga outfit remain formidable opposition despite a 21-year absence from Europe.
There are a number of iconic left wingers plying their trade at the very highest level, but who is the best of the bunch? With Luis Diaz in the frame, former Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann has answered that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL. He sees Paris Saint-Germain enigma Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior forming part of that conversation.
Comprehensive matchday review of the third weekend in Ligue 1. We break down Matchday 3 results, key storylines, standout individual performances, and dramatic goal-fests ahead of the fourth round of fixtures.
Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
This summer, Benzema came remarkably close to a sensational return to Lyon and was prepared to play without pay for his boyhood club. But complex contractual hurdles ultimately caused the move to collapse.
Karim Benzema was remarkably close to a sensational return to Lyon this summer, with the former Real Madrid superstar prepared to play for his boyhood club without a salary. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner had expressed immense enthusiasm for a homecoming to the Groupama Stadium before complex contractual hurdles ultimately derailed the move.
Flavio Nazinho has reflected on AS Monaco's stunning 2-1 comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. The result condemned the reigning champions to their worst start to a season in 14 years.
AS Monaco will renew their push to sign Cruz Azul midfielder Erik Lira in upcoming transfer windows, head coach Filipe Luis has confirmed. The Mexican international was on the verge of moving to the Stade Louis II during the summer, but the switch fell through after Folarin Balogun's proposed departure failed to materialise.
AS Monaco coach Filipe Luis has paid glowing tribute to Luis Enrique following his side's dramatic 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian boss admitted he adopts many training methods from the Spaniard, whom he regards as one of history's best managers.
Mika Godts has reflected on his emotional return to Amsterdam following his recent transfer and a 3-1 defeat against PSV. The winger opened up about settling into his new surroundings in Paris and addressed the circumstances surrounding his departure from Ajax.
