First League Qualification - Generale

Darwin Nunez is now 27 years of age and should be at the peak of his powers. The ex-Liverpool forward decided against returning to European football, and potentially the Premier League, during the last transfer window and remains in Saudi Arabia. Gus Poyet has explained to GOAL why his fellow Uruguayan took that stance, with a “crazy” contract being factored into the equation.

The eternal debate over football's greatest of all time has taken a dramatic turn just days before the sport's elite gather in London. A new official poll designed to crown the 'Best of All Time' has seen one legendary figure pull significantly clear of the field.

Karim Benzema considered making an emotional return to boyhood club Lyon following the termination of his Al-Hilal contract this summer. However, his former agent has revealed why the fairytale move was ultimately impossible to pull off.

Cristiano Ronaldo is being tipped to move into management when the day comes for record-shattering boots to be hung up, with former Manchester United star Danny Simpson telling GOAL that a stunning arrangement with David Beckham in MLS cannot be ruled out. Lionel Messi is currently starring in the United States, but could CR7 head to Inter Miami as a coach?