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 Real Madrid defender David Alaba is set to complete a surprising free transfer to Serie A side Udinese after passing his medical tests in Rome. The Austrian international chose the Italian club despite interest from Inter Miami and Union Berlin following his Santiao Bernabeu exit.

Juventus are reportedly plotting a January transfer move for Manchester City full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri following his lack of regular playing time this season. The Serie A giants have already contacted the defender's entourage as they look to capitalise on his frustrating situation at the Etihad Stadium.

Barcelona are increasingly confident of securing a permanent transfer for Marc-Andre ter Stegen next summer following his successful loan spell at Ajax. The German goalkeeper has regained his top form in Amsterdam, attracting serious interest from the Premier League and earning an international recall.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are locked in a fierce transfer battle to sign 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel. While Los Blancos have presented a more lucrative financial offer, the Catalan giants hope to lure the teenager with a rapid pathway to first-team football.

Cole Palmer does not “play games” and will be nursing an injury, Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told GOAL, with the Blues star facing England withdrawal questions. Having been snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty, the Stamford Bridge talisman has ruled himself out of action after earning a UEFA Nations League recall.

Manchester United boast a “fantastic attack”, Michael Owen has told GOAL, but more transfer “surgery” may be required as head coach Michael Carrick continues his experiment with a ‘false nine’ approach. Matheus Cunha, who is more of a deep-lying forward, has been leading the line this season ahead of established central striker Benjamin Sesko.

Reece James and Emi Martinez have been set a leadership challenge at Chelsea, with Frank Lebouef telling GOAL that the Blues have become “too nice” as a collective. He wants to see senior figures, especially those donning the captain’s armband, ask questions of those around them when individual standards are allowed to slip - with clean sheets proving hard to come by at present.

Gabriel Martinelli opted for a radical change of scenery this summer, snubbing interest from fellow Premier League clubs to complete a lucrative move to Al-Hilal. The Brazilian winger brought his long-standing association with Arsenal to an end after being informed he was surplus to requirements by Mikel Arteta.

After a testing first season in England and World Cup disappointment, George Campbell tells GOAL why he's ready to seize his fresh USMNT chance.

Teenagers are training alongside their childhood heroes as Pochettino builds a player pool with the Olympics and 2030 World Cup in mind.

Mic'd Up: The former New York Red Bulls midfielder, who covers MLS for Apple TV, thinks clubs are more set up for the future than ever

GOAL breaks down the big talking points as the U.S. prepare for upcoming friendlies

Our betting expert shares the best Portugal vs Wales predictions & tips, as Jorge Jesus begins his reign as the new Portuguese national team boss.

It’s been a hugely satisfactory start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga season for Freiburg. 3 wins, 12 goals and no defeats leave them in 3rd after 4 games.

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