Adebayo Akinfenwa chats to PFA award winners Bruno Fernandes and Nico O'Reilly in a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast. Among many other engaging and revealing topics discussed, the Portugal international midfielder names the three Manchester United players that owe him most for his truckload of assists, while Manchester City and England full-back O'Reilly talks up Rio Ngumoha's ability and reveals his sights are firmly set on winning a historic quadruple this season.

Arsenal legend Sol Campbell joins Chad Ochocinco on The Late Run and holds nothing back, explaining why modern football is “too easy” and why no striker - not even prime Ronaldo Nazário - ever had his number.

Named after Didier Drogba and raised with a ball at his feet, U.S. soccer prospect Zavier Gozo joins The Late Run amid reports he is headed to Crystal Palace.

Emmy-winning sports personality Katie Nolan joins The Late Run and settles the GOAT debate before Ocho can even finish the question.

Arsenal and Manchester United have both set their sights on Bayer Leverkusen’s rising star Ibrahim Maza as they look to bolster their creative midfield options. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the Bundesliga, prompting a high-stakes transfer battle between the Premier League’s elite.

Bayern Munich are keeping a close eye on Florian Wirtz's situation at Liverpool as they brace for Michael Olise's potential departure. The German giants could offer the struggling playmaker an escape route, despite Andoni Iraola publicly defending his underwhelming start to the season.

Atletico Madrid icon Diego Godin has openly criticised Julian Alvarez following the forward's controversial attempt to engineer a summer transfer to Barcelona. The former captain admitted supporters have every right to feel betrayed by the Argentine's conduct, warning that rebuilding burned bridges at the club will demand immense effort and humility.

Arsenal have completed the signing of highly-rated England Under-16s striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool. The teenager rejected a scholarship at Anfield to join the Gunners, dealing a major blow to the Reds' academy ranks.

Leonardo Bonucci has opened up about the intense period when Pep Guardiola actively attempted to bring him to Manchester City. Bonucci admitted he was heavily tempted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League under Guardiola, but his profound love for Juventus and challenging family circumstances ultimately convinced him to remain in Turin.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has explained the reasons behind captain Reece James and forward Joao Pedro missing Friday's Premier League trip to Brentford. James suffered a fresh hamstring setback after last weekend's draw, while Pedro is sidelined following a blistering start to the campaign. The Blues were forced to adapt their squad to cover these significant absences for the clash.

Manchester United and England icon Wayne Rooney is set to return to the BBC as the lead star of a brand-new football trivia series. The former Three Lions captain will put his extensive knowledge of the beautiful game to the test against a variety of famous faces in a fresh format for the broadcaster.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has hailed the impending return of Dejan Kulusevski, describing the Swedish playmaker as being akin to a "new signing" for the North London club. The creative midfielder has been sidelined for nearly two years, but his recent return to full training has sparked major optimism at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The USMNT could use Noahkai Banks. Germany offer no easy route to the top. But the defender's decision deserves more than a search for someone to blame.

GOAL breaks down the latest squad ahead of four upcoming friendlies

Cavan Sullivan leads a wave of fresh faces into USMNT camp, but has Mauricio Pochettino struck the right balance? GOAL’s writers debate his bold selections, notable omissions and what should count as success.

RB Leipzig developed a reputation for identifying, buying and profiting off top talent, but shifts in the soccer landscape mean that this club has to think in new ways

Tottenham, Coventry, and Aston Villa can use the Villains’ last season recovery after a slow start in the Premier League as inspiration.

Lille, Monaco, and Rennes occupy Ligue 1’s top three spots for now, but underlying data suggests their luck is likely to eventually run out.

With an average of 3.82 goals per game in the first round of the 2026/27 UCL league phase, a high-scoring competition is expected this year.

After four games of the 2026/27 Serie A season, Juventus find themselves in 8th place, behind the likes of Cagliari and Frosinone.