Granit Xhaka has officially withdrawn from the Switzerland national team squad after admitting to the fraudulent acquisition of a Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The Sunderland captain, who was playing for Arsenal at the time of the incident in 2022, described the decision as a "mistake" and will now face a legal inquiry in his homeland.
The Premier League have announced a raft of television fixture changes for November, significantly altering the schedules for both Arsenal and Liverpool. Key domestic matchups, including the Merseyside derby and a heavyweight clash between the Gunners and Manchester City, have been rescheduled as broadcasters finalise their selections for a pivotal month of action.
Jadon Sancho still finds himself without a club following his release by Manchester United, with the England international being surprisingly snubbed after hitting free agency. His last competitive action came during a loan spell at Aston Villa, with Ray Houghton explaining to GOAL what the important questions are that the 26-year-old winger must find answers to.
Liverpool legend Ray Houghton has boldly predicted during an exclusive interview with GOAL that Alexander Isak will score 20-plus goals for the Reds this season. The two-time First Division title winner has also explained why the £125 million ($167m) striker looks different in 2026-27 - having endured a four-goal flop during his debut campaign at Anfield.
Jose Mourinho paid a bitter price with Real in the derby against Atletico Madrid. After the 2-1 defeat, L'Equipe reveal the devastating disarray at Los Blancos.
Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki has expressed his excitement ahead of Zinedine Zidane’s highly anticipated debut as France manager. The 23-year-old is relishing the opportunity to link up with the legendary coach during the international break.
Southampton are bracing for a fresh legal battle this week as coach Tonda Eckert faces a Football Association misconduct hearing following the explosive Spygate scandal. The club is already reeling from historic sanctions that cost them a shot at the Premier League, but the governing body could yet impose further penalties on the individuals involved.
Liverpool still have defensive transfer questions to answer, having opted against reinforcing their full-back ranks during the summer of 2026, so what approach will they take when it comes to recruitment in upcoming windows? Former Reds star Danny Murphy has been presented with that poser by GOAL, with Virgil van Dijk, Ronald Araujo and Jeremie Frimpong figuring prominently in the subsequent discussion.
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