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Yunus Musah, the USMNT star, is relishing his “fresh start” at AC Milan and has expressed his excitement about playing alongside Christian Pulisic at club level, reported by GOAL. Musah recently made the switch from Valencia to AC Milan, signing a five-year deal worth £17 million ($22m). This move has allowed him to team up […]

The Premier League is bracing itself for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which is set to shake up the European season, reported by GOAL. The tournament, originally scheduled for June and July, has been rescheduled to take place between 13 January and 11 February due to concerns over unfavorable weather conditions in Ivory […]

In a shocking turn of events, French World Cup winner Paul Pogba has found himself entangled in a controversy involving a positive drug test and a provisional four-year ban from competitive football. The French midfielder has reportedly confessed to Juventus that he unknowingly consumed nutritional supplements containing testosterone, which led to the adverse test result. […]

Real Madrid‘s Dani Carvajal has vehemently denied disturbing claims of inappropriate conduct during Spain’s 2018 World Cup campaign, stating that the allegations are false and that he has taken legal action, reported by GOAL. The claims surfaced from an interview on the YouTube channel Che América Latina, where an individual who claimed to have worked […]

Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid. These two words have become pretty synonymous over the last couple of years in the football world. The French superstar has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for a long time. However, Mbappe’s current club, Paris Saint Germain (PSG), are also preparing the potential alternatives for the World […]

Inter Miami‘s upcoming MLS match against Atlanta United is shrouded in uncertainty as star player Lionel Messi‘s availability hangs in the balance, reported by GOAL. After missing Argentina’s recent World Cup qualifier against Bolivia, Messi’s absence from the Inter Miami lineup is a cause for concern. Having played a pivotal role in Argentina’s victory over […]

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has given an update on the future of Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix. The Portuguese duo was signed on the transfer window deadline day on season-long loans from Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, respectively. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Deco said, “There’s NO buy option in both João Félix […]

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has confirmed that Xavi will sign a new deal at Barcelona. The Spanish manager has always expressed the desire to stay at the Camp Nou, and the announcement is getting ever closer. We believe that the agreement will be signed in the next few days. According to the reports from Fabrizio […]

Inter Miami ace Lionel Messi, accompanied by his spouse Antonella Roccuzzo, has ventured into real estate with a substantial investment in a stunning waterfront mansion in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This noteworthy acquisition was orchestrated through a company overseen by Messi’s financial manager, Alfonso Nebot, a detail confirmed by official records and trusted sources. Messi, who […]

Inter Miami‘s Lionel Messi was absent from Argentina’s recent game against Bolivia due to injury, reported by GOAL. Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, explained that Messi “wasn’t fit” to play and that he “didn’t even try” in training due to the injury concern. Messi had been substituted late in Argentina’s previous match against Ecuador, a […]

France’s national team coach, Didier Deschamps, and Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman have come to the defense of Juventus star Paul Pogba following his failed drug test, reported by GOAL. Pogba has been provisionally suspended by the Italian anti-doping authority after testing positive for testosterone, a hormone known to enhance endurance in athletes. If found […]

Barcelona are reportedly preparing a stunning move for Erling Haaland. The Catalans have recently signed Joao Cancelo and Ilkay Gundogan from the Premier League champions but are prepared to land more players from the English giants. According to the reports from 90min, Barcelona are entering the race to sign Haaland next summer. The Norway forward […]

Former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has declined to apologize to Jenni Hermoso, maintaining that the kiss incident after Spain’s Women’s World Cup win was “mutual” and that the “truth will come out.”, reported by GOAL. Rubiales resigned from his position following weeks of criticism and calls for him to step down. The […]

Jurgen Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, has opened up on his client’s future at Liverpool. The German manager has been at Anfield since 2015 and has won every domestic trophy with the Reds. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Kosicke said, “He has a long-term contract with Liverpool. He’s not available for a national coaching […]

Following England‘s 3-1 friendly win over Scotland, Harry Maguire playfully responded to jeering from the Scottish fans by posting a snippet of a popular England chant mocking the Scotland football team on social media, reported by GOAL. The match at Hampden Park saw goals from Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane for England, while […]

Newly-signed Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo has explained why he expressed to join the Catalans this window. The Portuguese defender moved to Spain on a season-long loan from Manchester City after he was not part of Pep Guardiola’s plans. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Cancelo said, “I always wanted to play in the Barça […]

France’s star forward, Kylian Mbappe, was noticeably absent from the starting lineup in their recent international friendly against Germany, and manager Didier Deschamps has now clarified the reason behind this decision, reported by GOAL. Mbappe was left on the bench for the match, and he did not even make an appearance as a substitute. Deschamps […]

Superstar Neymar Jr. has etched his name into the fabric of football history as Brazil’s all-time top goal scorer, surpassing the legendary Pele. The Al-Hilal forward’s feat has ignited a whirlwind of praise and celebration in the footballing world. Neymar’s moment of glory came during Brazil’s clash with Bolivia, where he exhibited his prowess by […]

Former Leeds United midfielder and current USMNT captain, Tyler Adams, offered a positive injury update on Tuesday via social media, reported by GOAL. Adams, who has been sidelined since May, hinted at an impending return to footballing action. In an Instagram story, the 24-year-old was captured running on the field, accompanied by the message “back […]

Portugal have got themselves into a huge dilemma recently. They recently fielded a team without their talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo, against Luxembourg and won 9-0. This win also guaranteed the 2016 European champions a spot in next year’s European championships. In 2021, they lost to Belgium in the pre-quarterfinals. The 9-0 win over Luxembourg without Ronaldo […]

Following England’s 3-1 win over Scotland, Jude Bellingham has conveyed his desire to England manager Gareth Southgate to grant him the same freedom he enjoys while playing for Real Madrid, reported by GOAL. Bellingham played a pivotal role in the victory, providing assists for goals by Phil Foden and Harry Kane, in addition to scoring […]

There appears to be a significant breakthrough between Jadon Sancho and Manchester United. After Sancho’s talks with manager Erik ten Hag collapsed recently, the player and the club appeared to be at a crossroads. However, it looks like there could be some light at the end of the tunnel. According to the reports from Fabrizio […]

Argentina comfortably beat Bolivia 3-0 on Tuesday, maintaining their unbeaten start in the South American World Cup qualifiers. During this emphatic win, the World Cup holders were without their icon, Lionel Messi. The Inter Miami ace has been busy since moving to the United States. Messi wasn’t involved in the Tuesday game due to fatigue. […]

England coach Gareth Southgate has slammed the media and pundits for the treatment of Harry Maguire. The English defender has been a scapegoat for England’s and Manchester United’s poor performances in the past 12 months. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Southgate said, “There has been the ridiculous treatment of him for a long […]

Lionel Messi has already completed football. His stints with FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Argentina have given him countless accolades that span from UEFA Champions League trophies to winning the World Cup. It comes as no one’s surprise that he is just enjoying life at the twilight of his career with Inter Miami and the […]

Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci has announced his intention to take legal action against his former club, Juventus, following his departure to Union Berlin on the summer transfer deadline day, reported by GOAL. Bonucci, who had been left out of Juventus’ squad for the 2023-24 season and was not permitted to train with the senior team, […]

Former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales is set to testify in court on Friday as part of an investigation into his alleged sexual assault of Jennifer Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup, reported by GOAL. This development comes after prosecutors initiated a case against him, accusing him of “the crimes of sexual assault […]

In a recent interview, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou responded to Lionel Messi‘s claim that his compatriot Cristian Romero is currently the best defender in the world, reported by GOAL. Postecoglou admitted that he “wouldn’t argue with Lionel Messi” when it comes to Romero’s exceptional talent and contribution to both club and country. Romero, […]

Germany have revealed their shortlist to replace Hansi Flick as the next manager. The former Bayern Munich manager replaced Joachim Lowe in 2021 due to poor results of the 2014 World Cup winners. However, he was relieved of his duties after Germany’s stunning 4-1 defeat against Japan on Saturday night. It is also reported that […]

Eden Hazard‘s potential return to Chelsea has been a subject of speculation recently, but renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has poured cold water on those rumors, claiming there is no substantial truth to these stunning reports. The 32-year-old Belgian forward is currently a free agent after his ill-fated stint at Real Madrid came to a […]

Manchester United have had a frustrating start to the season. After winning just two of their opening four Premier League games, the Red Devils are already lagging behind their rivals in the title race. To make things worse, they also have concerns off the pitch as Jadon Sancho and manager Erik ten Hag have had […]

Mason Greenwood is poised to make his debut for Getafe in La Liga as early as September 17 following his loan transfer from Manchester United, reported by GOAL. The 21-year-old forward, who last played a competitive match in January 2022, had been suspended by Manchester United due to legal issues. However, those charges were dropped […]

It seems like Manchester United are already thinking about their plans for next summer. The Red Devils have had a rough start to the season, winning two of their opening four Premier League games. However, the biggest question mark has been their signings so far this summer. Mason Mount hasn’t hit the ground running, whereas […]

Italian football icon Leonardo Bonucci is set to take legal action against his former club Juventus. The European champion was frozen out of the team by Max Allegri this summer. The Italian defender was told to train separately during the pre-season as he was no longer part of Allegri’s plans. Although he joined Union Berlin […]

Former Spain captain Vero Boquete believes that Luis Rubiales‘ resignation as the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following the Women’s World Cup could lead to meaningful change and serve as a turning point for the women’s game, reported by GOAL. Rubiales faced severe criticism for his actions during Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup […]

Barcelona’s new superstar Joao Felix has discussed his ambition after landing at his new club. The Portuguese forward sealed his move from Atletico Madrid on Deadline Day. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Felix was discussing his ambitions with Barcelona for this season. He said, “I’m surprised as Barça fans welcomed me in a […]

Portugal demonstrated their ability to secure victories even without Cristiano Ronaldo, as they clinched a record-breaking 9-0 win over Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifying match, reported by GOAL. Ronaldo, Portugal’s star player, missed the game due to suspension after accumulating three yellow cards. The Selecao showcased their attacking prowess with braces from Goncalo Inacio, […]

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Barcelona‘s star goalkeeper, still clings to the hope that Lionel Messi might one day return to the club, reported by GOAL. Despite Messi’s recent move to Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain in June, many in Barcelona remain in contact with the Argentine sensation. Messi has enjoyed a spectacular spell with Inter Miami, […]

One of the biggest reasons Cristiano Ronaldo has maintained a high standard on the football pitch is his mentality. However, according to Mike Phelan, it was one reason for his Manchester United exit. The former United legend reveals that the Portuguese icon lost some players in the dressing room because of his “tough” nature. The […]