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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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Greenwood banned and set to miss crucial Ligue 1 clash

Mason Greenwood will serve a suspension in Ligue 1 after picking up his fifth domestic yellow card of the season in Marseille's 2-1 defeat to Lille on Sunday night. The English forward was angered after a strong challenge wiped him out, leading to a mass confrontation between the two sets of players. Greenwood was booked and had to be replaced in the 18th minute, with Marseille now worried about a potential injury.

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Marseille boss rages after Greenwood 'seriously injured' by tackle

Marseille manager Habib Beye has fiercely criticised the refereeing following his team's 2-1 home defeat to Lille. The OM boss was furious after English forward Mason Greenwood was forced off with an injury early in the match. Beye condemned a sequence of heavy challenges, specifically calling out Hakon Haraldsson for a violent push that he believes warranted a straight red card.

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🎥 | Brawl breaks out after Greenwood flattened & injured

Marseille’s high-stakes Ligue 1 clash with Lille descended into chaos early on Sunday as a brutal challenge on Mason Greenwood sparked a massive on-pitch brawl. The English forward was left incensed after being wiped out mid-counter, leading to a confrontation that saw players from both sides clash at the Stade Velodrome. Greenwood was also unable to continue and had to be replaced after the tackle.

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Greenwood decides next move as Marseille star eyes summer exit

Mason Greenwood is reportedly ready to end his time in France as he targets a high-profile move to Juventus this summer. The former Manchester United forward has enjoyed a clinical season with Marseille but is now looking to continue his career in Serie A. Greenwood has also decided to head to Italy after realising a return to the Premier League will not be possible.

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Atleti eye Greenwood transfer

Atletico Madrid are exploring a summer move for Marseille star Mason Greenwood as they prepare for a potential overhaul of their attacking options. Diego Simeone is reportedly keen on the forward, who previously excelled in La Liga during a loan spell with Getafe.

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Police report filed after alleged boardroom spat over Mason Greenwood

Questions of Mason Greenwood’s transfer from Manchester United formed part of an alleged boardroom argument at Marseille that led to a police report being filed. That is according to reports in France, with it being claimed that sporting director Medhi Benatia clashed with a member of the club’s senior leadership team - leading to a “heated confrontation” taking place.

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Brits Abroad: Trent & Rashford roasted by Spanish press

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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Greenwood facing Marseille exit after penalty snub

Mason Greenwood’s future at Marseille has been plunged into fresh doubt following a series of events that have left the English forward increasingly isolated at the Velodrome. Despite being a key figure in the club's attacking lineup since his move from Manchester United, reports suggest that a summer departure is now a very serious consideration for both the player and the club.

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Greenwood could end England hopes for WC chance with Jamaica

Mason Greenwood may yet bring his hopes of earning an England recall to a close by pledging allegiance to Jamaica at the 2026 World Cup, admits a man that once trod a similar path. Frank Sinclair joined the Reggae Boyz ranks for a major tournament adventure in 1998 and has told GOAL why a forward starring at Marseille could take a similar decision.

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Brits Abroad: Kane smashes more records in Klassiker win

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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Endrick stars again but Aubameyang masterclass steals the show

The Endrick show continues to captivate Ligue 1, but even a masterclass from the Real Madrid loanee wasn't enough to stop a resurgent Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from snatching the headlines. In a pulsating clash at the Stade Velodrome, the Brazilian starlet showcased exactly why Los Blancos were so desperate to secure his signature, providing a pair of sublime assists. However, the night ultimately belonged to the veteran Aubameyang, whose late brace turned the game on its head to secure a 3-2 victory for Marseille.

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Dortmund in talks for ex-Bayern star Pavard

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly closing in on a major defensive reinforcement with a familiar face. BVB are in advanced negotiations to secure the signature of 29-year-old French international Benjamin Pavard, a player who boasts an extensive and successful history in the Bundesliga with both Stuttgart and Dortmund's arch-rivals, Bayern Munich. The move represents a significant statement of intent from the Signal Iduna Park outfit as they look to bolster their backline with elite European experience.

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Eze, Fabregas and Europe's biggest winners & losers

The suspicion was that the Premier League title race was about to take a very dramatic turn after Manchester City drew to within two points of an increasingly nervy Arsenal on Saturday. However, the Gunners responded in the best possible fashion by routing north London rivals Tottenham the following day to keep their bid for a first championship success since 2004 very much on track.

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Brits Abroad: Kane & Toney continue fine goal-scoring form

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

Frequently asked questions

Il Genoa Cricket and Football Club è il club di calcio più antico in Italia, fondato il 7 settembre 1983. La società rossoblù ha vinto il primo Scudetto nella storia.

Dopo un ventennio di presidenza di Enrico Preziosi, dal 2001 il numero uno è il primario Alberto Zangrillo. Il proprietario del Genoa è invece la società americana 777 Partners.

Il Genoa gioca le sue gare casalinghe a Genova, al Luigi Ferraris. Lo stadio, chiamato anche Marassi in virtù del quartiere cittadino, è intitolato all'ex centrocampista rossoblù degli anni '10.

Lo stadio Marassi, o Ferraris, ha una capienza di 36.598 posti a sedere. L'impianto casalingo del Genoa è anche lo stesso della Sampdoria, cugini cittadini.

Il Genoa è tra le squadre italiane con più Scudetti vinti, ben nove. I rossoblù, però, non conquistano il tricolore ormai da un secolo, dalla stagione 1923/1924.

Oltre ai nove Scudetti, il Genoa ha vinto anche una Coppa Italia. Sono dieci in totale, dunque, i trofei dei rossoblù dagli ultimi anni '800 ad oggi.

Il Genoa non ha mai vinto un trofeo europeo, ma è comunque riuscita a ad arrivare in semifinale in Europa League, nell'allora Coppa UEFA. Nel 1991/1992 venne eliminata dall'Ajax, poi campione.

Paolo Rossi, calciatore del Genoa dei primi anni del '900, propose i colori rosso e blu per richiamare la Union Jack, la bandiera del Regno Unito. Ovvero dove è nato il calcio.

Essendo stato fondato da un gruppo di inglesi, nel 1893 il Genoa venne chiamato con il nome della città di Genova in lingua inglese.

Il Genoa ha come simbolo il grifone in virtù della sua presenza nello stemma della città di Genoa, come sostegno. Questo, infatti, compare su sfondo rossoblù sormontato dalla croce di San Giorgio.

Edoardo Catto è il miglior marcatore nella storia del Genoa. Nessuno ha segnato più goal, 96, in un totale di 198 partite giocate. Il record resiste oramai dal 1929.

Gennaro Ruotolo è il giocatore con più partite disputate in maglia Genoa. Tra il 1988 e il 2002 il centrocampista ha messo insieme 444 gare in rossoblù, con 35 reti complessive.

William Garbutt è l'allenatore rimasto sulla panchina del Genoa più a lungo. Tecnico dei rossoblù dal 1937 al 1940 e di nuovo dal 1946 al 1948, è attualmente irraggiungibile con 424 panchine e tre Scudetti vinti.

Il Genoa ha giocato la maggior parte della sua storia in Serie A, ma anche decine di volte in Serie B per un totale di 34 stagioni. La squadra rossoblù ha militato anche in Serie C, per due annate.

Il Genoa ha deciso di ritirare il numero 6 dopo la scomparsa del capitano Gianluca Signorini, nonchè la numero 7 per Marco Rossi, a lungo giocatore rossoblù. Nella numerazione non è presente nemmeno il 12, in omaggio ai tifosi, visti come il 12esimo uomo in campo.