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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 […]

After patiently waiting for more than five weeks since his £72 million ($90 million) transfer from Atalanta, Rasmus Hojlund is set to make his full debut for Manchester United against Brighton, reported by GOAL. The anticipation is palpable at Old Trafford, where fans are eager to see their new star striker in action and inject […]

Morocco has recently been hit with a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake, taking away almost 1,500 lives in the process. Apart from the casualties, many people are injured and still missing. Inter Miami ace Lionel Messi was one of the top-profile footballers to share condolences with the Africans. Regarding Morocco’s earthquake, Cristiano Ronaldo was another huge […]

Real Madrid is reportedly planning to secure a pre-contract agreement with PSG‘s Kylian Mbappe in January 2024, paving the way for the French sensation to join the club for free the following summer, reported by GOAL. Los Blancos have allocated a substantial £200 million ($250 million) package to facilitate Mbappe’s arrival, covering both his wages […]

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has discussed his future with the club. The Spaniard has been in the Spanish capital since getting promoted to the Real Madrid Castilla team by former manager Jose Mourinho in 2010. He has greatly influenced Real Madrid’s decorated last decade in European football. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, […]

Antoine Griezmann has once again expressed his desire to make a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) and join Lionel Messi as he looks ahead to the next phase of his illustrious career, reported by GOAL. Subscribe now to MLS Season Pass and watch every match including the playoffs on Apple TV. The French international has […]

Is there anything that Lionel Messi cannot do? At the age of 36, he is still winning football matches for his club and country. The Inter Miami ace has revived David Beckham’s franchise, winning the Leagues Cup championships. He has yet to lose a game since landing in the MLS. However, the thing most astonishing […]

Fiorentina has made a strategic move by inserting a secret clause into Sofyan Amrabat‘s contract as part of his loan move to Manchester United, reported by GOAL. This clause has significant implications for the midfielder’s future. Amrabat’s loan deal to Manchester United from Fiorentina was a significant move in the summer transfer window. However, it […]

Paul Pogba’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has opened up on his client’s future with Juventus. The 2018 World Cup winner has been provisionally suspended from playing due to an anti-doping offense. After a 3-0 win against Udinese on August 20, Pogba returned a test of elevated levels of testosterone. The 30-year-old was an unused substitute by […]

The recently crowned US Open runners-up Daniil Medvedev has shared his stance on the historic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The two football icons have changed the game in the past decade, creating records and winning football matches for almost 20 years. Although Medvedev would like to have that kind of rivalry in […]

Arsenal have announced their Champions League squad for the upcoming campaign as they prepare themselves for European football again. The Gunners qualified for the Champions League last season for the first time since 2016. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Cedric Soares has been a surprise addition, considering he hasn’t featured much recently under […]

Another day, another problem for Paul Pogba. The Juventus midfielder has barely stepped on the pitch for the Old Lady since reuniting with the club last summer, much in part due to numerous injury setbacks. And now, it appears the Frenchman could be facing repercussions after testing positive for high levels of testosterone, via EuroFoot. […]

In a surprising move this summer, Declan Rice chose to join Arsenal over fierce competition from top clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea, reported by GOAL. The English midfielder recently explained that his decision was largely influenced by his faith in Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, whom he trusts to guide and nurture his career. Arsenal […]

Liverpool‘s charismatic manager, Jurgen Klopp, has once again found himself in the spotlight as a potential candidate to take charge of the German national team following the dismissal of Hansi Flick, reported by GOAL. Flick, the former Bayern Munich manager, was relieved of his duties by the DFB (German Football Association) after a disappointing 4-1 […]

In a lighthearted and entertaining moment during France’s training session, PSG teammates Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe shared a playful exchange, reported by GOAL. Dembele, who recently made the switch from Barcelona to PSG, showcased his dazzling skills by dribbling past not one, not two, but three players before confidently finding the back of the […]

Chelsea‘s summer signing, Romeo Lavia, who was acquired for a hefty £58 million ($73 million) from Southampton, is facing an unfortunate setback as he continues to be sidelined due to an ankle injury, reported by GOAL. The highly-rated Belgian midfielder’s eagerly anticipated debut for the Blues is being repeatedly delayed by this unfortunate injury. Lavia, […]

Chelsea has received a sigh of relief as Mykhailo Mudryk, the 22-year-old winger, was able to resume training with the Ukraine national team following an injury scare during a Euro 2024 qualifier against England, reported by GOAL. Mudryk had to be substituted late in the match and appeared to be dealing with a calf issue […]

Arsenal‘s Nicolas Pepe has officially sealed his transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor, marking the end of his time with the Gunners, reported by GOAL. The Ivory Coast international, who struggled to meet expectations during his stint at Arsenal, has joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer. The announcement of Pepe’s arrival at the Super Lig club […]

Manchester United fans can finally celebrate the availability of Rasmus Hojlund shirts after a peculiar issue caused a delay in their sale, reported by GOAL. The Denmark international striker, who completed a record-breaking £72 million ($90 million) transfer from Atalanta during the summer, has now become the most expensive forward ever acquired by the Red […]

Manchester United‘s Brazilian forward, Antony, has firmly denied allegations of acting aggressively in an encounter with a second woman while facing disturbing accusations from his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin, regarding physical and mental abuse, reported by GOAL. As a result of these serious allegations, Manchester United has announced that Antony will be taking an indefinite leave […]

Lionel Messi‘s arrival in the United States with Inter Miami has been nothing short of sensational, both on and off the pitch. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s move to the MLS outfit this summer has sparked tremendous excitement among fans, leading to a mad scramble for tickets whenever he steps onto the field. But it’s […]

Matt Turner, the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper, will not be featuring for the USMNT in their upcoming match against Oman, reported by GOAL. The 29-year-old shot-stopper has been recalled from international duty by his “boss” due to a significant personal commitment. Turner had an impressive outing for his country as he played the full 90 minutes […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the Portuguese national team was briefly interrupted as he received a suspension, ruling him out of Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Luxembourg, reported by GOAL. The suspension stemmed from a yellow card he received during Portugal’s 1-0 victory over Slovakia on Friday. In a moment of recklessness, Ronaldo caught former Manchester […]

Luis Rubiales, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has resigned from his position as a result of the fallout which has followed his kiss on World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. The unwanted kiss, which occurred in the wake of the 1-0 victory over England, came as the former president celebrated with the players. Since […]

Manchester United winger Antony will take time away from the club amid his sexual abuse allegations. Accusations of abuse against Antony have been made by three women including his former partner Gabriela Cavallin. The 23-year-old — who was dropped from the Brazil squad on Monday following the accusations — has denied any such wrongdoing. However, […]

Neymar has long been the face of the current Brazil national team, but on Friday night, he cemented his place as one of the nation’s all-time legends. With a pair of goals in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia, Neymar broke a tie with Pele for his home country’s all-time leading goal scorer, breaking […]

Jadon Sancho appears to be at a crossroads with Manchester United. The English winger was left out of the game against Arsenal due to “poor performance in training” by manager Erik ten Hag. However, in a stunning turn of events, Sancho issued a statement on X denying ten Hag’s comments. He also said that he […]

Lionel Messi has been named in the list of Ballon d’Or nominees list for 2023. The Argentine icon won the World Cup last year for his country. It was Argentina’s first World Cup win since 1986. Considering the way he has been playing for Inter Miami and Argentina, he still gets mentioned in the “best […]

Lionel Messi has officially said he won’t be playing the World Cup 2026 for Argentina. The football icon fulfilled his dream by winning the tournament last year in Qatar. Hence, he can perfectly preserve himself by staying from the World Cup qualifiers. However, his commitment to Argentina truly shows what his country means to him. […]

Manchester United want to seal the sale of Donny Van de Beek as early as next week. All the transfer windows are closed in the football world except for the Turkish transfer window. The Red Devils hope they can find an agreement with one of the Turkish giants regarding the Dutch midfielder. According to the […]

Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo have had a very complicated relationship in the past two decades. In his first stint as a United player, he was undoubtedly at the peak of his powers, winning the club trophies year in and year out. However, things became rough in the second stint. He abruptly left the club […]

Chelsea midfielder Marc Cucurella has reportedly snubbed six European clubs to stay at Stamford Bridge this summer. The former Brighton has been surplus to requirements since the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as manager. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Cucurella snubbed Manchester United, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, Real Sociedad, and Sevilla. Despite […]

Marco Verratti’s fate with Qatar is expected to be sealed soon. Due to an unclear future, the European champion hasn’t been with the Paris Saint Germain (PSG) squad. Qatar’s Al Arabi are the frontrunners for the signature of Verratti in this window. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Al Arabi are expected to seal […]

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane seems to be enjoying life at his new club. The English striker left Tottenham Hotspur to join the Bundesliga champions in this window. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Kane drew a comparison between the ambitions at Spurs and Bayern Munich. He said, “We wanted to win at Tottenham […]

Juventus are planning to extend the contract of Adrien Rabiot in the coming months. The French defender has been in talks to leave the club for most of this summer, but the moves away from Italy haven’t materialized. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Juventus is planning to discuss a new deal with Rabiot. […]

Chelsea legend John Terry has opened up on the departure of Mason Mount from the club. The English midfielder joined Manchester United this summer. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Terry was speaking to Simon Phillips during the international break. He said, “Mase is proper Chels through and through. There are always two sides […]

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has opened up on his future at the club. He has been at Old Trafford since 2017 and has recently become a regular starter under manager Erik ten Hag. According to Fabrizio Romano, Lindelof was discussing his Manchester United future during the international break. He said, “I love Manchester Utd, […]