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Chelsea‘s newly appointed captain, Reece James, has offered an injury update following his unfortunate setback during the club’s first Premier League game of the season against Liverpool, reported by GOAL. The 23-year-old right-back, who has battled injury issues in the past, has been sidelined since the Liverpool clash, but he remains optimistic about his recovery. […]

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, just 22 years old, wishes he had made the decision to represent the United States on the international stage sooner, reported by GOAL. In May 2023, Balogun announced his commitment to the U.S., having previously played for England’s Under-21 team. His choice came after a closely watched tussle for his loyalty […]

Real Madrid icon Luka Modric has seen the departures of Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo from the club. Ronaldo left the club in 2018 to join Juventus, whereas Benzema left the La Liga giants to join Al Ittihad this summer. In a recent interview, Modric compared both the departures. He said, “Karim Benzema? Of course, […]

Al Hilal superstar Neymar has drawn a comparison between Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian winger left Paris Saint Germain (PSG) after six years to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in this summer window. Neymar is currently on international duty as he seeks to make history with Brazil. The 31-year-old needs to score […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe has recently aligned himself with the renowned German luxury brand Rimowa. This partnership is marking an expansion of his influence beyond the football field. Mbappe’s summer was in the headlines as he was seeking a move away from PSG. It was a saga that prompted the Ligue 1 champions […]

Brazilian football sensation Neymar is on the brink of history, needing just one more goal to surpass the legendary Pele as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, reported by GOAL. Currently tied at 77 goals each for their country, Neymar’s record-breaking moment could come in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia. The 31-year-old forward, now playing […]

Manchester City legend David Silva have named Arsenal as the biggest threat to his former team’s title defense. The Spaniard announced his retirement from football last month after being unable to recover from a knee injury during Real Sociedad’s pre-season. Silva recently spoke to the Mirror, “They have an amazing team with some amazing players. […]

USMNT star Christian Pulisic has expressed his desire to eventually play in Major League Soccer (MLS) later in his career. However, the AC Milan forward clarified that such a move is not on the horizon in the near future. Currently playing in Serie A for AC Milan, Pulisic has spent a significant portion of his […]

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has slammed Jadon Sancho for his statement regarding the situation in the first team. The English winger issued a statement on X, denying manager Erik ten Hag’s comments on being unavailable against Arsenal due to “poor performance in training.” Foster was speaking on a fan channel, “The United Stand.” […]

Manchester United is facing criticism for not seeking permission from winger Jadon Sancho before manager Erik ten Hag discussed the player’s mental health struggles in public, reported by GOAL. In December 2022, Dutch coach Ten Hag revealed in a press conference that Sancho was not being considered for selection due to both “physical and mental” […]

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo wants to make more history in his international colors. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored his 850th career goal during Al Nassr’s 5-1 win over Al Hazm last weekend. The big question is whether the Portuguese icon can reach the unbelievable 1000-goal mark. Ronaldo was not part of the FIFA Ballon […]

Manchester United forward Antony is facing even more serious allegations of violent behavior as two additional women come forward with accusations, further intensifying the news surrounding the player, reported by GOAL. Already under investigation for alleged physical and mental abuse by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin, the 23-year-old Brazilian has been dropped from the latest Brazil […]

After their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador, Argentina  and Lionel Messi took a moment to reflect on their performance and the challenges that lie ahead in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, reported by GOAL. Captain Lionel Messi, whose 78th-minute free-kick proved decisive in securing the win, acknowledged the stiff competition that Argentina faces. “It was […]

Inter Miami icon Lionel Messi is one of the highest-paid athletes in sports history. And when you are so rich, you can expect your surroundings to be wealthy, too. Being Messi’s security guard is not the worst job in the world, mind you. Ever since Messi came to Inter Miami, the entire football world has […]

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has enjoyed a fantastic start to life in North London. He has been a major reason behind Spurs’ resurgence in the Premier League, with the North London club winning three of the first four Premier League games. After a 2-2 draw on the opening day against Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur have […]

Manchester United‘s recent acquisition, Sofyan Amrabat, has been dealt a significant injury setback just after joining the club, reported by GOAL. The midfielder has been forced to withdraw from the Morocco national team due to an injury that was initially identified during his medical examination at Manchester United. Amrabat’s transfer to Manchester United was finalized […]

Al Ettifaq were in the running to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on Saudi Pro League’s Deadline Day. However, the deal collapsed at the last minute due to United’s extravagant demands for this move. The English winger is set to be frozen out of Manchester United’s first team after having a spat with Erik […]

Liverpool‘s quest to bolster their midfield took an unexpected turn as they made an audacious £100 million ($125 million) bid for Newcastle‘s Bruno Guimaraes, reported by GOAL. However, the Magpies swiftly issued a ‘firm’ rejection of the offer. In the wake of several departures, including key midfielders like Fabinho, Naby Keita, and Jordan Henderson, Liverpool […]

Real Madrid Castilla manager Raul Gonzalez has been given the green light by Los Blancos to join Villarreal for a managerial breakthrough. The former Real Madrid striker has already notified the Real Madrid hierarchy about his attention, and they have assured him they will not stand in his way. Hence, he will become the new […]

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has jumped in defense of the Saudi Pro League. Saudi Arabia has taken the football world by storm as they have signed so many football talents across Europe. However, those players have been criticized for preferring “money over their career.” Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January after his Manchester United contract […]

Lionel Messi is 36 years old and not the same player as he was in his young years at Barcelona. However, the Argentina captain still produces clutch moments for club and country. Messi recently got into the FIFA Ballon d’Or nominees after his historic win at the FIFA World Cup, where he will battle Erling […]

Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami back in July and he has completely changed the perception of the squad. Inter Miami was struggling before Messi’s arrival, and they now look like one of the best team in the MLS and have been on a tear since he showed up. Since Messi joined Inter Miami, the team […]

Jadon Sancho is preparing for crucial discussions with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after declining a transfer to Al-Ettifaq, reported by GOAL. Sancho’s situation at Manchester United has become increasingly uncertain, with his role at the club coming under scrutiny. His public response to manager Ten Hag’s criticism of his training performances added fuel […]

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is facing uncertainty ahead of Argentina’s opening World Cup qualifying match against Ecuador, reported by GOAL. Martinez, 25, suffered an injury to his foot during the second half of Manchester United’s recent loss to Arsenal. He was subsequently replaced by Harry Maguire. Following the game, Martinez promptly left the UK […]

In the last day of the Saudi Pro League transfer window, neither Manchester United‘s Jadon Sancho nor Liverpool‘s Mohamed Salah will be making a move to Saudi Arabia, reported by The Athletic. These developments bring a sense of stability to both Premier League clubs as they retain their star players. Recently, Jadon Sancho’s omission from […]

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the FIFA Ballon d’Or for the last two decades. Since 2008, the two football titans have won 12 Golden Balls, with Messi winning seven and Ronaldo winning five. However, their success has also resulted in many heartbreaks for the other footballers. Many still believe that Wesley Sneijder should […]

Atletico Madrid‘s star forward, Antoine Griezmann, has revealed why he rejected Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr‘s considerable interest during this summer’s transfer window, reported by GOAL. However, the Frenchman made it unequivocally clear that his heart belongs with Los Colchoneros, expressing his desire to remain and achieve remarkable milestones with the club. Griezmann’s commitment to Atletico Madrid […]

In a rather odd announcement video, Al-Ettifaq has introduced their new signing, Demarai Gray, in a manner that couldn’t escape the attention of football fans worldwide, reported by GOAL. While unveiling Gray’s arrival from Everton for an £8 million ($9.9 million) deal, the Saudi Pro League team seemed to take an unusual dig at Liverpool […]

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has spoken about his future with the club. The Croatian icon was linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League earlier in the summer transfer window, but he refused the offer and signed a one-year extension with the club. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Modric was asked […]

Scott Arfield, the Charlotte FC midfielder, recently shared a lighthearted yet memorable moment from his encounter with Lionel Messi during a match against Inter Miami, reported by GOAL. Arfield couldn’t help but marvel at Messi’s brilliance, even if it meant getting a bit too close for comfort. Since Lionel Messi’s sensational move from PSG to […]

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has opened up about his Chelsea future amid rumors of leaving Stamford Bridge in the coming months. The Blues signed the Argentine World Cup winner in their record-breaking January transfer window last season.  After a stellar World Cup campaign, the 22-year-old joined the club on a hefty price tag of £106.5m […]

Sergio Ramos has made an emotional return to his former club, Sevilla, and wasted no time in taking a slight dig at his previous employers, PSG, reported by GOAL. The 37-year-old veteran defender, who began his footballing journey in the Sevilla academy at the tender age of seven, has now come full circle, rejoining the […]

Manchester United signed Sofyan Amrabat on a season-long loan move from Fiorentina. The Morocco midfielder has been desperate to join Erik ten Hag’s team since getting linked to the Red Devils in June. However, Manchester United’s plans were different on Deadline Day as they wanted to sign Fulham’s Joao Palhinha instead. The Portuguese midfielder was […]

Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, has opened up about his feelings regarding Lionel Messi‘s departure from Barcelona, describing it as a “sad ending” for both Messi and the Catalan club, reported by GOAL. Messi, who had spent an illustrious 17 seasons at the Camp Nou, left Barcelona in 2021 after the two parties […]

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho could secure a last-minute move to the Saudi Pro League this summer. It is the Deadline Day in Saudi Arabia’s football league, and there could be many tasty additions in the next 24 hours. The English winger was left out of the game against Arsenal due to “poor performance in […]

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid went into the Deadline Day as two of the busiest clubs in Europe. The Reds signed Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich, whereas Atletico Madrid sold Joao Felix to Barcelona. However, there was some stuff going on behind the scenes between these two clubs which wasn’t known. According to the reports from […]

Kylian Mbappe has decided not to sign a new contract with PSG, reaffirming his intention to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season, reported by GOAL. Despite PSG’s efforts to extend his stay, Mbappe remains adamant about his departure, willing to forgo the €80 million (£69m/$86m) loyalty bonus promised […]

Former Manchester United Paul Parker has slammed manager Erik ten Hag’s team selection against Arsenal last weekend. The Red Devils were beaten 3-1 at the Emirates after taking the lead through Marcus Rashford. Late goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus extinguished United’s resistance in the second half. Manchester United will be hosting an in-form […]

Eden Hazard has dropped a significant hint that he might retire from professional football in the near future, reported by GOAL. In a preview of the upcoming documentary ‘Believe,’ which focuses on the Belgian national team, Hazard shared his thoughts on life and hinted at stepping away from the game. Hazard’s career took a turn […]