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.

Former Juventus and Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado has officially secured an emotional homecoming to Colombia by signing for Millonarios on Thursday. The 38-year-old veteran returns to his homeland after a stellar 17-season European career, putting pen to paper on a deal running until June 2027 with the Bogota-based domestic heavyweights.

Santos have completed the sensational signing of former Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho to bolster their squad during a difficult period in the Brasileirao. The veteran midfielder arrives at the Vila Belmiro following a significant injury to his long-time friend Neymar, who is set for another spell on the sidelines.

Chelsea have reportedly moved to the front of the queue in the high-stakes battle to land Barcelona starlet Marc Bernal. The Blues are eager to bolster their midfield options and view the teenage sensation as a cornerstone for their future project under Xabi Alonso.

Matheus Fernandes has revealed that head coach Roberto De Zerbi was the defining factor behind his £85m summer transfer to Tottenham. Despite enduring a frustratingly winless start to the new Premier League season, the confident midfielder strongly believes that the club will soon bounce back, find their form, and ultimately challenge for major trophies.

Chelsea have secured the long-term future of Pedro Neto after the Portugal international put pen to paper on a bumper new contract extension at Stamford Bridge. The winger has become a central figure in the Blues' tactical revolution, flourishing under the guidance of new manager Xabi Alonso.

Brenden Aaronson has been told, by former Whites winger Jermaine Pennant, why he does not “have to be Lionel Messi” in order to become a key performer for Leeds. The USMNT star is considered to embody as an individual what his current employers are as a club. He may not be the most talented player on the planet, but he can always be relied upon to work hard.

Keith Andrews has done a fine job at Brentford, in his first head coaching post, and former Bees striker Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that “a lot of other clubs higher up” will soon be “sniffing around” the 45-year-old Irishman. His present lies in west London, with a big job to oversee there, but tempting offers from afar are expected to be tabled in the near future.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has expressed his shock following pointed criticism regarding the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli during a hectic summer window. The Gunners boss found himself in the firing line after both players left north London under a cloud of frustration and public questioning.

With the 30 nominees officially revealed for the Ballon d'Or, chatter as to who might actually win it is growing.

The big names came to play on an eventful Wednesday night of Major League Soccer.

Barcelona opened their European campaign with a statement 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou. Lamine Yamal was the star of the show, breaking records while Raphinha and Karim Adeyemi fueled a relentless attacking display.

GOAL sat down with the Pro Bowler to discuss the beginning of his passion, his own playing career and the moments that define his love for both footballs.

France’s top flight has produced 160 goals in 26 games this season. The early numbers suggest another high-scoring campaign.

Villa and Dortmund are favourites to beat Forest and Paderborn despite the minimal recovery time post Champions League. Will this have an effect?

Fulham have lost their opening three league games of the season twice before. They were relegated both times, which raises concerns at Craven Cottage.

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