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It is almost certain that El Mala will leave 1. FC Köln this summer. But where to? His preferred plan might be risky for his development, but it is likely to be beneficial overall.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has opened up about the private counsel he offered Mohamed Salah following the forward’s public falling out with head coach Arne Slot. The attacker caused shockwaves across Merseyside earlier this season when he hit out at his manager’s selection decisions, but a text exchange with the club's greatest-ever captain helped steady the ship before his final farewell.

Blues can’t seem to find stability in their new project… What’s the solution?

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor pulled out her mobile phone during a post-match interview to showcase video evidence of a controversial officiating decision. The Blues boss was left incensed after Arsenal defender Katie McCabe escaped punishment despite pulling Alyssa Thompson’s hair in the closing stages of their Women's Champions League quarter-final.

Enzo Fernandez has seen his popularity at Stamford Bridge plummet as the Argentine midfielder flirts with a move away from west London and is vocal in his frustrations with team-mates during a difficult run of results.. The World Cup winner's public comments regarding a move to Madrid have reportedly sparked friction in the Chelsea dressing room during a difficult period for the club.

The ownership of Chelsea has been a hot topic of debate ever since they were formed in 1905, with the main purpose of the club being to simply fill the redeveloped Stamford Bridge stadium. When Roman Abramovich took over from Ken Bates in 2003, he pumped in billions to buy the world's best players and improve the infrastructure. It led to the Blues becoming a force in the Premier League and across Europe, but those days are over.

Kylian Mbappe was only 19 when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world - breaking French records and matching feats last seen in Pele’s era, all while powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. For the latest edition of Icons, GOAL's podcast and feature series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life, we look back on how Mbappe ran the show in Russia for France...

There was always a chance that Liverpool would announce a high-profile departure during the international break and, just three days after their latest Premier League setback at Brighton, the Reds confirmed that Mohamed Salah would be leaving at the end of the current campaign. The timing of the announcement surprised some, but Salah had successfully pushed for the news to be made public more than two months before the end of the season in what felt like an obvious attempt to control the narrative surrounding his painful and unexpectedly early exit.

After nine memorable years at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah will be bidding farewell to Anfield over the summer. He is being released as a free agent, with John Barnes telling GOAL why the Reds are happy to pass on a potential £20 million ($26m) transfer fee. Premier League and Champions League title winner Salah is seeing the final year of his contract on Merseyside terminated.

Jesse Lingard completed a stunning move to Corinthians early last month after turning down an offer from MLS. The former Manchester United midfielder was convinced to move to Brazil following a recommendation from his former team-mate Memphis Depay and a pitch from agent Fernando Martins.

Eduardo Camavinga’s future at Real Madrid has been plunged into uncertainty as Europe’s elite clubs begin to circle the versatile Frenchman. Despite his immense potential and a trophy cabinet already filled with two Champions League titles, the 23-year-old is reportedly growing frustrated with a lack of consistent starts in major fixtures.

Placing too much trust in the wrong person leads to disaster

Rafinha’s injury and Pedri’s form are among the concerns of Barça’s newly elected president

Florian Wirtz is finally finding his rhythm at Liverpool after an initial period of adjustment following his high-profile move from the Bundesliga. The Germany international’s father, Hans, has revealed the physical sacrifices his son has made to conquer the unique demands of English football.

Northumbria Police have confirmed the arrest of a 45-year-old man from Gateshead following allegations of racist abuse directed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida. The shocking incident took place during the fiercely contested Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United at St James' Park last month, triggering the league's strict on-field anti-discrimination protocols.

Arsenal have emerged as the frontrunners to land Bayer Leverkusen sensation Christian Kofane this summer. The teenage forward’s representative has confirmed that interest from north London is high as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options, particularly as the Gunners edge closer to clinching the Premier League title this season.

Dagenham and Redbridge have continued their remarkable transformation off the pitch. Former Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has officially acquired a 40 per cent stake in the National League South club. The Malaysian businessman joins internet sensation KSI at Victoria Road, creating a star-studded boardroom with incredibly ambitious dreams of reaching the Premier League.

Chelsea were knocked out of the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday after failing to overturn a 3-1 aggregate deficit to Arsenal, winning 1-0 in the second leg of their quarter-final. The Blues gave themselves too much to do after their defeat at the Emirates Stadium last week and their wastefulness in front of goal is to blame for another failed European campaign.

Former Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia has spoken out on the escalating tension between Romelu Lukaku and Napoli, describing the striker's refusal to return to Italy as a "truly strange" situation. As the Partenopei hierarchy weighs up serious disciplinary measures, his former team-mate has called for a deeper look into the Belgian's mental state following a difficult run of injuries.

Arsenal's Women's Champions League title defence remains well and truly on track after the Gunners withstood Chelsea's attempts at a comeback on Wednesday, falling to a narrow and late 1-0 defeat to win 3-2 on aggregate. It felt like the Blues had to start fast and score early to stand any chance of overcoming the deficit, and so once Arsenal had prevented them from doing exactly that, progression to the semi-finals rarely looked in doubt.

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi in a desperate bid to avoid relegation, but the move signals a massive structural shift. Rather than just a head coach, the Italian has been handed a traditional managerial role with total control over footballing operations, echoing Sir Alex Ferguson's role at Manchester United. Spurs are trusting him to rebuild the club completely.

Palmeiras have solidified their reputation as South America's premier talent factory by rejecting multiple multi-million euro bids for Eduardo Conceicao. The Brazilian giants are holding out for a record-breaking fee for their latest teenage sensation, as the Premier League's elite begin to circle the talented 16-year-old forward.

Manchester City have formally asked Pep Guardiola to clarify his future at the Etihad Stadium. Ahead of the crucial summer transfer window, the Premier League champions urgently need to know if the legendary Spanish manager will complete his current contract or leave at the end of the season, as key transfer targets are waiting for his final decision.

Dani Ceballos is facing an increasingly uncertain future at Real Madrid as the midfielder looks to force a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer. Despite his desire to return to his former club Real Betis, the financial demands of the Spanish giants are proving to be a significant obstacle in negotiations.

Thomas Tuchel has fired a stark warning to Phil Foden regarding his place in the upcoming World Cup squad. The England manager admitted the Manchester City playmaker is far from a guaranteed selection, raising serious concerns over the midfielder's inability to translate his dazzling club form to the international stage following a disappointing pair of Wembley friendlies.

Liverpool have been handed a significant double boost ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final showdown with Manchester City this Saturday. Head coach Arne Slot has confirmed that both Mohamed Salah - who has already announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season - and Alexander Isak are expected to return to team training this week.

The insult to Islam has sparked a global outcry

Ricardo Pepi’s role is suddenly unclear, while Auston Trusty headlines a group that took their chance in a telling March window.

Manchester United's Women's Champions League adventure came to a dramatic end on Wednesday, as Bayern Munich staged a late comeback to beat the Red Devils 2-1 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate. Marc Skinner's side started well in Germany and took a deserved early lead through Melvine Malard, but a defensive approach to the second half proved extremely costly as United succumbed to two late goals that sent the German champions through to the semi-finals, where they will likely face Barcelona.