Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has heaped praise on striker Goncalo Ramos, tipping the forward to become a vital asset for Ruben Amorim at AC Milan. Following a productive international break, the veteran coach believes the former Benfica star is reaching a new level of maturity in his game.
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has heaped praise on Lamine Yamal, claiming the teenager's incredible start to the current Liga season is far from normal. Having previously witnessed the rise of Lionel Messi firsthand, the iconic Spanish midfielder admitted he is completely blown away by the young winger's extraordinary talent.
Is the next row brewing at Real Madrid? An Instagram video shows Kylian Mbappe on a bike - only days after coach Jose Mourinho made his views on precisely that kind of activity clear.
Cristiano Ronaldo's international future hangs in the balance following a public fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus during the latest Nations League window. However, Portuguese federation (FPF) president Pedro Proenca has moved to play down the rift, describing the situation as a misunderstanding that will be resolved internally.
What several German goalkeeping legends were denied over the past almost 50 years, Bayern Munich’s Jonas Urbig has managed in his first two appearances for the Germany team.
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has admitted that life in the dugout is proving to be far more demanding than his illustrious playing career. The World Cup winner is currently cutting his teeth in management and has opened up about the challenges of transitioning from the pitch to the touchline.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is “not a really poor defender”, fellow Merseyside native and ex-England B international Alan Stubbs has told GOAL, with the Real Madrid right-back’s critics being accused of ignoring obvious “strengths”. The former Liverpool defender has been welcomed back from the international wilderness, but is yet to convince everybody of his worth.
Denmark manager Brian Riemer has issued a glowing assessment of Rasmus Hojlund, suggesting that while rivals may not see him on the same level as Erling Haaland, the striker is just as vital to the Danish cause. The Napoli forward proved his worth once again by securing a crucial victory for his nation during their latest Nations League outing in Cardiff.
Liverpool are closely monitoring Brentford stars Michael Kayode and Kevin Schade ahead of a massive potential double move. The Merseyside club are exploring a £115 million package to bolster their attack and solve mounting defensive issues at right-back.
Emile Heskey has explained to GOAL what success looks like for his son Reigan after swapping Manchester City for a new challenge in Germany with Koln. At 18 years of age, the talented forward has stepped out of his comfort zone. There are plenty of professional and personal hurdles to be cleared in the Bundesliga, but “the sky’s the limit for him”.