Roberto De Zerbi has officially excluded Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League squad following the collapse of a transfer to Everton. Richarlison is now desperately pushing for a late move to Turkish side Trabzonspor before the transfer window closes on Friday, hoping to link up with Mohamed Salah, having publicly declared that he will dictate his own future.
Gabriel Martinelli has officially ended his seven-year association with Arsenal, completing a blockbuster £60m move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal. The Brazilian forward, who was a pivotal figure in the Gunners' recent Premier League title success, makes the switch after being frozen out of the first-team picture by Mikel Arteta at the start of the new campaign.
World football's governing body have aggressively responded to recent legal threats by accusing their European counterparts of orchestrating a coordinated smear campaign. The bitter legal dispute centres around the controversial and now-abandoned multi-billion investment proposal, which has caused a major political rift between the organisations and their respective presidents.
Hull City have issued an official response after new signing Robinio Vaz was targeted with 'abhorrent' racist abuse on social media immediately after his arrival. The French forward, who joined the Tigers on a season-long loan from Roma, was greeted by a wave of discriminatory comments on the club's official announcement posts.
Former Premier League official Mike Dean has sparked significant controversy after confessing that he used to play secret mini-games while refereeing top-flight matches. The retired referee admitted to deliberately avoiding blowing his whistle and trying to stay inside the centre circle for as long as possible just for a laugh. The admission has angered former players and fans alike.
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has addressed the high-profile departure of Bradley Barcola to Liverpool, admitting he could not offer the winger the specific assurances he sought regarding playing time. The French international completed a staggering £123m move to Anfield this summer, becoming a key part of the Reds' attacking rebuild.
Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman has confirmed he is in active negotiations to purchase a stake in Championship side Norwich City. The Wolverine actor is looking to follow the blueprint established by his close friend Ryan Reynolds, who has overseen a meteoric rise at Wrexham alongside Rob McElhenney.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has admitted that Ismaila Sarr needs time to recover mentally and physically after seeing his dream move to Liverpool collapse. Sage insisted that the forward remains committed to Selhurst Park despite outside interest, while firmly defending the club against accusations of disrespect from the player's agent Diomansy Kamara.
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been fully acquitted by a Spanish court of charges related to the distribution of an explicit video involving a minor. While his former youth teammates received suspended prison sentences for their involvement in the June 2023 incident, Asencio was cleared of all charges after prosecutors formally withdrew their case against the 23-year-old.
Leeds United have been rocked by the news that cornerstone defender Joe Rodon is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a serious injury blow. The Wales international is facing at least two months out of action after limping out of the club's recent Premier League fixture against Brentford.
Gus Poyet has reacted to Chelsea’s £125 million ($169m) sale of Enzo Fernandez during an exclusive interview with GOAL. The Blues legend is concerned that a suitable replacement for the World Cup-winning Argentine was not acquired on transfer deadline day, with the Uruguayan asking - amid new roles for Reece James and Malo Gusto - whether “all right-backs” are now going to play “as centre midfielders”.
Liverpool will need a new No.1 in 2027, as long-serving goalkeeper Alisson heads towards free agency. Did they have a perfect successor to the Brazil international on their books, only to let him leave? Stephen Warnock has suggested to GOAL that may have been the case, with the former Reds defender assessing a change between the sticks that will be difficult to get right.
Rayan Cherki boasts the ability to become Manchester City’s new Kevin De Bruyne, but Bacary Sagna has explained to GOAL why his fellow countryman is more of a Santi Cazorla clone. Ex-France international defender Sagna worked alongside a Spanish schemer at Arsenal and with a Belgian magician during his time at the Etihad Stadium.
Jamie Carragher has fiercely criticised Milos Kerkez following Liverpool's sluggish start to the Premier League season, bizarrely labelling the left-back as the 'Darwin Nunez of full-backs'. The former Reds defender also questioned the Hungarian's footballing intelligence.
AC Milan veteran Luka Modric has opened up on his admiration for Real Madrid’s current crop of superstars, admitting he saw something special in Jude Bellingham from the moment he arrived. The Croatian maestro, who enjoyed a trophy-laden decade at the Bernabeu, remains a keen observer of the talent currently lighting up the Spanish capital.
Ange Postecoglou has revealed that the opportunity to coach Cristiano Ronaldo was a major factor in his decision to take charge of Al Nassr. The Australian manager believes working with the Portuguese superstar adds another remarkable chapter to his own managerial journey.
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