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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 […]

French legend Robert Pires has slammed Neymar for his comments on Paris Saint Germain’s (PSG) tenure. The Brazilian superstar claims that he had a horrific time during his stay in the French capital. He also mentioned the two-year tenure of Lionel Messi, in which the PSG fans disrespected the Argentine legend. The Brazilian criticized the […]

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry is on the verge of joining the Saudi Pro League for his managerial breakthrough. The Chelsea icon could be joining Al Shabab as his first appointment in the managerial role. According to the reports from the Sun, Terry has been in talks with the Saudi Pro League for […]

Liverpool‘s star forward, Mohamed Salah, has decided to remain with the Premier League club, turning down a record-breaking offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, reported by GOAL. Salah got the offer at the end of the summer, but remained committed to the Reds. Speculation had been rife about Salah’s future at Liverpool, mainly due […]

Cristiano Ronaldo recently spoke candidly about his relationship with Lionel Messi, insisting that there’s no need to “hate” the Argentine superstar and emphasizing the importance of mutual respect, reported by GOAL. While addressing reporters, Ronaldo acknowledged the historical impact of both players on football and expressed his belief that the era of their intense rivalry […]

There is no doubt that the Argentine icon Lionel Messi can retire tomorrow and will be ranked as the greatest football to have ever played the game. The left-footed forward has arguably had the most decorated football career ever, winning 44 trophies across two decades with Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain (PSG), Argentina, and Inter Miami. […]

Spanish defender Sergio Ramos got a heartwarming reception on his return to Sevilla. The former Real Madrid man terminated his contract with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in June and was a free agent for almost two months. Last week, he snubbed moves to the MLS and Saudi Arabia to return to his boyhood club after […]

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham seems to have stunned the world with his electrifying start at the Spanish capital. The English midfielder joined the Spanish giants on a club-record deal with Borussia Dortmund. So far, he has scored five goals in four games for the club. As a result of his performances, he has made […]

With the Saudi transfer window closing on Thursday and barring any late big-money deals — especially involving a certain Mohamed Salah — we should expect no further dealings until the January window. Having said that, a lot of money has been spent this summer with transfer records being broken and multiple central midfielders being bought […]

Spanish La Roja soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault. The accusation takes place amid the kissing controversy after the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on August 20. Sources confirmed Hermoso, who claimed Rubiales kissed her on the lips without her approval, is pressing charges, per ESPN’s […]

Cristiano Ronaldo sees his rivalry with Lionel Messi as being officially over. The pair have dominated world football for well over a decade, sharing the spotlight at the summit and winning a combined total of 79 trophies along the way. However, with Ronaldo now at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League land Messi in […]

The nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award have officially been unveiled. France Football made the announcement Wednesday with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland leading a 30-man list for the prestigious annual award. Messi is notably nominated a year after he failed to make the shortlist and is a big favorite to win the award. […]

Ilkay Gundogan, the former Manchester City midfielder, has revealed that he might still be in the Premier League if contract negotiations with Manchester City had begun earlier, reported by GOAL. Gundogan departed Manchester City during the summer transfer window, joining Barcelona on a free transfer. Reports suggest he turned down a contract extension with Manchester […]

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho has taken another swipe at referee Anthony Taylor while reflecting on key matches in his managerial career, reported by GOAL. Mourinho, who has enjoyed success in the Europa League with Porto and Manchester United, suffered disappointment last season with Roma, losing in the final to Sevilla. His post-match confrontation with […]

Former Spain women’s head coach, Jorge Vilda, has voiced his frustration after being sacked from his position just two weeks after leading Spain to victory in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has appointed Montse Tome as the new head coach as part of a series of major changes initiated by […]

Neymar is back on international duty as he is set to serve his country again. The Brazil superstar secured his move to Saudi Pro League’s Al Hilal, ending a six-year spell at Paris Saint Germain (PSG). However, it is time to put his domestic duties to bed as he stands on the verge of international […]

Manchester United has released an official statement acknowledging the domestic abuse allegations made against winger Antony, following months of silence on the matter, reported by GOAL. The allegations of domestic violence were initially made by Antony’s ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin in June. After she provided further details of the alleged abuse, including threats, physical harm, and […]

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has recommended that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bench new signing Kai Havertz, citing concerns about the player’s confidence and performance, reported by GOAL. Havertz, who arrived at Arsenal from Chelsea during the summer transfer window, has yet to make a significant impact for his new club. Petit expressed sympathy for […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s career is not over yet. In fact, he could now be moving to Asia to write more history. The Al Nassr ace has had a huge impact on Saudi Arabia. After his move to Al Nassr in December, we saw an army of football talent move to the Middle East. Karim Benzema, Roberto […]

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has been linked with a move away from the club. The European champion joined the club in last season’s January transfer window, but the competition in midfield has made him consider his options. According to the reports from the Italian media, Jorginho’s agent has shared an update on his client’s future. He […]

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina. The Red Devils signed the Morocco midfielder on a season-long loan from the Serie A club and will be taking on the No.4 squad number left vacant after the departure of Phil Jones. Manchester United have a lot of midfield potential. Although they have […]

Manchester City remains one of the frontrunners to bring Brighton’s young striker, Evan Ferguson, to the club. Manager Pep Guardiola is exploiting a formation to play the young striker alongside Erling Haaland. This is not surprising news because Ferguson’s performances recently have raised the eyebrows of everyone in the Premier League. However, Manchester City’s interest […]

Manchester United has been advised to establish clear policies and procedures for handling domestic abuse allegations involving footballers, following allegations against their player, Antony, and the subsequent drop from the Brazil national squad, reported by GOAL. Antony is currently facing allegations of physical assault and threats against his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin. Greater Manchester Police have […]

Jesse Lingard, the former Manchester United midfielder, is attracting interest from Premier League clubs as he seeks to make a return to the top flight of English football, reported by GOAL. Both West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, also known as Wolves, have reportedly expressed interest in signing the free agent. Lingard has been without […]

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has joined the chorus of criticism against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales for his inappropriate kiss on Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup, reported by GOAL. Carvajal, who is currently on international duty with the Spanish national team for Euro 2024 qualifiers, expressed his disapproval of Rubiales’ behavior during […]

Kylian Mbappe has been a subject of transfer for the last 18 months. The French World Cup winner has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for so long that his potential was discussed in the Los Blancos dressing room. He was linked with a move to Al Hilal, but Mbappe refused to meet […]

Former Manchester United forward Louis Saha has criticized the way manager Erik ten Hag has handled Jadon Sancho‘s situation at the club, reported by GOAL. Ten Hag recently revealed that he had left Sancho out of the squad following their defeat to Arsenal because he believed the winger’s training performances had not met the required […]

Manchester United have entered the discussions of extending Aaron Wan Bissaka’s contract at the club. The English defender came to Old Trafford in 2019 and has had phases of good performances for the club. However, he has failed to meet his potential consistently. He has shown a lot more consistency under Erik ten Hag, and […]

Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal has disclosed that PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe‘s potential transfer to the club was a hot topic of discussion among the players in the Santiago Bernabeu dressing room this summer, reported by GOAL. As the summer transfer window was still open, there was plenty of speculation inside the Real Madrid camp […]

Former PSG sporting director, Leonardo, has criticized the club for not adequately supporting Lionel Messi and Neymar during their time with the team, reported by GOAL. Leonardo, who worked closely with Messi and Neymar from 2019 to 2022, believes that PSG failed to provide the superstar duo with the support and recognition they needed to […]

Al Ittihad superstar Neymar has thrown a shade of his horrific time at Paris Saint Germain (PSG). The Brazilian superstar believes that he and his counterpart, Lionel Messi, had a forgetful tenure in the French capital. Neymar left the Ligue 1 champions to join Al Hilal this summer, whereas Messi snubbed a move to Saudi […]

Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann is expected to join his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi in the Major League Soccer (MLS). Messi left Paris Saint Germain (PSG) this summer to join Inter Miami. Moreover, he was reunited with two of his former Barcelona colleagues, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Now, there are reports that Atletico […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, the evergreen football legend, returned to Portugal duty with a beaming smile as he joined his national team in preparation for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, reported by GOAL. Ronaldo, who is set to make his 201st international appearance, will lead the Portuguese charge against Slovakia on Friday. Under the guidance of manager […]

Nobody would have imagined the turnaround Inter Miami are having at the moment. David Beckham’s franchise were sitting at the bottom of the table before Lionel Messi turned up in their shirt. Fast forward one month, Inter Miami are the Leagues Cup champions and have reached the US Open Cup final. Now, the Argentine legend […]

Manchester United completed the season-long loan move of Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina. The Morocco midfielder had agreed to join the club on a permanent move but had to settle for a loan because United could not comply with the Financial Fairplay (FFP) rules. However, all is not well after the completion of this move. According […]

Manchester United have announced their squad for their upcoming Champions League campaign. The Red Devils qualified for the penultimate European competition after finishing 3rd in the Premier League last season. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have announced one key exemption from their Champions League squad. Dutch midfielder Donny Van de Beek […]

Spain won their first-ever Women’s World Cup last month, but their celebrations quickly came to a halt after Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony. That’s caused some serious controversy and manager Jorge Vilda appeared to show support for Rubiales, which resulted in him losing his […]