Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has expressed total confidence in his ability to secure the starting spot at RB Leipzig following his impressive World Cup campaign. The 35-year-old shot-stopper joined the Bundesliga outfit on a two-year deal following his exit from Sevilla, returning to Red Bull Arena for a second spell with high ambitions.
Elliot Anderson is determined to transform his international heartbreak into domestic glory as he prepares for his Manchester City debut. The former Nottingham Forest midfielder admitted that England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina remains a painful memory, but he is now focused on cementing his place in Enzo Maresca’s new-look side.
Former Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic has completed a swift return to international management by taking charge of the United Arab Emirates national team. The 59-year-old coach has signed on to lead the Gulf state into a new era, just a month after he ended his nine-year tenure with Croatia following their World Cup exit.
The Netherlands have turned to a Barcelona icon to lead their national team into a bold new era, officially appointing Xavi Hernandez as their new head coach. Replacing Ronald Koeman after a lengthy search, the legendary midfielder has committed to a long-term project that will see him lead Oranje through the next two major tournament cycles.
Lionel Messi has shared a devastating public tribute following the death of his father, Jorge, suggesting that his legendary playing career could be nearing its end. The Inter Miami superstar admitted he is unsure how to continue in the sport without the man who guided him from his early days in Rosario to global superstardom.
Gianni Infantino is reportedly ready to back a further expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams as he battles to maintain his grip on power at FIFA. The Swiss executive faces unprecedented pressure from major football confederations following a series of controversial proposals that have left his long-term future in doubt.
Manchester United's new signing Youri Tielemans has revealed that FIFA’s controversial decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card served as the ultimate motivation for Belgium. The midfielder suggested that the political circus surrounding the USMNT striker’s availability created a sense of injustice that fuelled their dominant knockout victory.
Borja Iglesias has opened up about the emotional journey of Spain’s 2026 World Cup triumph, revealing how the squad only realised the scale of their impact after beating France. The Celta Vigo striker admits the scenes back home reminded the players of the legendary 2010 generation’s historic success.
The Netherlands' search for a new head coach has taken a dramatic and unexpected turn, with Roberto Martinez emerging as the leading candidate to succeed Ronald Koeman. Following a series of rejections from high-profile domestic coaches, the KNVB appears ready to look beyond Dutch borders for the first time in nearly fifty years.
Fromer Liverpool boss Arne Slot has officially broken his silence regarding his future, confirming he has turned down the opportunity to manage the Netherlands national team. The Dutchman has been out of work since his departure from Anfield in May and was widely considered the frontrunner to succeed Ronald Koeman.
United States President Donald Trump has waded into the growing crisis at the top of world football, throwing his weight behind under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The intervention comes as global confederations step up their efforts to remove the Swiss executive following a controversial and failed commercial power grab.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing the most significant threat to his leadership yet after three of the world’s most powerful football confederations launched a scathing joint attack. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global game, UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC have officially accused the governing body of "deception" following the fallout of a plan to sell off commercial rights to the World Cup.
Harry Kane has been told that emulating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by gracing the World Cup finals in the twilight of his playing career will be a “big ask”. Ex-Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann - who has been speaking to GOAL - is not convinced that the two-time Bundesliga title winner will, at 36 years of age, form part of England’s major tournament plans in the summer of 2030.
The former Manchester City man is set to join up with Luis Enrique's back-to-back European champions, and will once again face intense competition for a starting berth
