Virgil van Dijk joins Adebayo Akinfenwa for a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast as the Dutchman chats all things Liverpool and his first impressions of new manager Andoni Iraola. Speaking at Virgil's Legacy Trophy, a tournament that brings together the best youth academies from around the world, the legendary centre-back also backs Alexander Isak to shine in the 2026-27 campaign and reveals who are the toughest opponents he's faced in his illustrious career to date.

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.

Manchester United have received a significant boost in their search for a new striker. Freiburg star Igor Matanovic is reportedly ready to make the switch to Old Trafford, despite heavy interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.

Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has welcomed the prospect of Harry Kane moving to the United States. Following the Bayern Munich striker's admission that he would consider an American transfer, Garber believes landing the England captain would fulfil a long-term dream for the competition.

Manchester United have reportedly entered the high-profile race alongside Arsenal to sign highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane. Contract extension talks between the German side and the player have stalled, giving several Premier League clubs renewed hope of securing his signature.

Bayern Munich are battling to resolve a contract standoff with teenage goalkeeper Leonard Prescott before his deal runs down in 2027. The German giants are desperate to avoid losing the 17-year-old on a free transfer but face serious resistance as rival suitors circle the shot-stopper over a lack of clear first-team pathways in Bavaria.

Jarell Quansah has emerged as a vital component of Thomas Tuchel’s tactical blueprint for England, proving his versatility across the defensive line. Despite a challenging dismissal in a World Cup knockout match, the Bayer Leverkusen star has earned the manager's full confidence while competing for minutes against his former Liverpool mentor.

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Danny Mills has admitted to GOAL that if there are any “loopholes” in Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) case, then the “best legal minds in the world” will find them. Questions are, however, being asked of why the Premier League giants - after being found guilty on 114 counts of wrongdoing - have not yet been made aware of what potential sanctions will be.

James McAtee has looked like a man reborn in 2026-27, having been handed a more prominent role at Nottingham Forest, and Reds legend Des Walker has told GOAL that the Manchester City academy graduate could follow former team-mate Elliot Anderson into the senior England squad. International success has previously been enjoyed as a European Championship-winning captain of the Three Lions’ U21 side.

A camp with 13 newcomers ended with a perfect run, which ensures that the next phase of the USMNT will look different than the last.

Justin Ellis' winner capped a perfect four-game window, Alex Freeman impressed and Cole Campbell finally made his debut. Yunus Musah, however, struggled to find his place in Mauricio Pochettino's side.

The Philadelphia Union teenager's movement and pressing show why his USMNT breakthrough is about more than one spectacular goal. The challenge is balancing freedom with restraint.

It was unthinkable! A hectic season fraught with internal battles and a big managerial change ended with the Blues claiming the European title

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