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Amidst the recent controversy surrounding the USWNT and their national anthem stance, soccer star Megan Rapinoe has spoken out to clarify the team’s position and express their love for their country, reported by goal.com. The USWNT faced criticism for not singing the national anthem during their 2023 World Cup campaign, particularly after their elimination in […]

Inter Miami edged Nashville to win the Leagues Cup final. David Beckham’s franchise prevailed 10-9 on penalties after both teams were held at 1-1 after 120 minutes. It is the 44th trophy of Lionel Messi’s career, which is the most for any football player in history. It is also the first trophy in his MLS […]

Christian Pulisic‘s sensational Serie A debut for AC Milan earned him praise from former AC Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi, but the football legend believes there’s one key area where the USMNT star could improve, reported by goal.com. Pulisic’s arrival at Milan was marked by a remarkable performance against Bologna, where he not only provided an […]

Despite the ongoing transfer saga involving Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid, PSG has confirmed that Marquinhos will continue as the team’s captain, reported by goal.com. The Brazilian centre-back, who has been leading the team since Thiago Silva’s departure three years ago, has retained his position as the skipper after an anonymous squad poll conducted by […]

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has been forced to train with the club’s U-21s. The Belgian striker has been surplus to requirements after not being in the plans of Mauricio Pochettino. It is reported that Lukaku hasn’t had one conversation with the Argentine manager since his move to Stamford Bridge. According to the reports from Metro, […]

Fiorentina have reportedly told midfielder Sofyan Amrabat that he is running against time to decide his fate in domestic football. The Morocco midfielder has been linked with a move to Manchester United for most of this summer. According to the reports from Football Italia, Fiorentina have told Amrabat that he has time until Friday to […]

Manchester City will bid again for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta in the January transfer window. The Premier League champions were denied the move after the player was reportedly found in a betting scandal. Manchester City were close to landing Paqueta after the Brazilian midfielder had agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions. The […]

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered an emphatic message to Al-Nassr fans, urging them to “always believe to the end” after a hard-fought victory over Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Champions League play-off clash, reported by goal.com. The Knights of Najd found themselves trailing until the 88th minute, when Sultan Al-Ghannam’s goal sparked a dramatic turnaround. In a […]

Manchester United would need to make a decision on one key player before prioritizing the move of Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina. The Morocco International has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for most of this summer. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United are keen to offload Donny Van de Beek […]

Megan Rapinoe, a prominent member of the USWNT, has dismissed the “fake” criticism made by former President Donald Trump following the team’s surprising exit from the World Cup, reported by goal.com. After the USWNT’s loss to Sweden in the round of 16 on penalties, Trump took to social media to comment on the defeat, using […]

Bayern Munich legend Paul Breitner has unleashed a scathing criticism of Brazilian football star Neymar, sarcastically thanking Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for taking him away from European football, reported by goal.com. Neymar has recently joined the Saudi Pro League, becoming the latest high-profile player to make such a move. Paul Breitner, who is a former […]

Al Nassr sealed a great comeback win against Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Champions League, winning 4-2 after being down 2-1 in the scoreline until the 88th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t on the scoresheet but was influential in dragging the team to the finishing line. Talisca, Marcelo Brozovic, and Sultan Al-Ghannam were on the scoresheet […]

Following Manchester United‘s decision to cut ties with forward Mason Greenwood, former footballer Chris Sutton has weighed in, reported by goal.com. He suggested that it will be challenging for Greenwood to continue his career in England due to the circumstances surrounding his departure from the club. Greenwood’s journey with Manchester United took a dramatic turn […]

USWNT star Megan Rapinoe has taken a strong stance against the behavior of Luis Rubiales, the head of the Spanish Football Federation, following the Women’s World Cup final over the weekend, reported by goal.com. Spain emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over England in the final match. The incident in question occurred during the medal […]

Saudi Pro League’s outfit Al Arabi have officially entered the discussions to sign Paris Saint Germain (PSG) midfielder Marco Verratti. The European champion has spent the last 12 years at the French capital but wants to end his Ligue 1 tenure this summer. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Al Arabi are ready to […]

The Lionel Messi effect is all over MLS since his arrival at Inter Miami, where the superstar has showcased an impeccable form that has left defenders and coaches pondering how to stop his magic, reported by goal.com. As Inter Miami gears up to face FC Cincinnati in the US Open Cup semi-final, FC Cincinnati head […]

Inter Miami have won the Leagues Cup final by beating Nashville on penalties. It has been a remarkable turn of events for David Beckham’s franchise, who were sitting at the bottom of the table just one month ago. The resurgence of Inter Miami has largely been boiled down to Lionel Messi. The Argentine World Cup […]

Within the ranks of Manchester United, a team with a storied history and immense expectations, the importance of a strong mindset cannot be understated. Tom Heaton, the goalkeeper, recently shed light on the matter by singling out Raphael Varane as the player with the most formidable mental strength within the squad, reported by goal.com. Varane’s […]

Whenever Cristiano Ronaldo is on the pitch, you can expect box-office stuff from the Portuguese legend. Regardless of whether his team is winning or losing, Ronaldo always tends to attract headlines. And that is exactly what happened in Al Nassr’s clash yesterday against Shabab Al-Ahli. Ronaldo’s Al Nassr sealed a dramatic comeback as they won […]

Television presenter Rachel Riley has voiced her criticism of Manchester United‘s chief executive Richard Arnold, citing concerns about his handling of the Mason Greenwood situation, reported by goal.com. A well-known co-host of the popular show Countdown and a devoted Manchester United fan, Riley expressed her dissatisfaction with how the club has managed the controversy surrounding […]

TV presenter Kelly Sommers was undoubtedly one of the stars behind the memorable FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Now, she has got a piece of exciting news to share with the entire football community. According to the reports from the Mirror, Sommers announced that she was pregnant just one day after the end of the […]

Manchester United star defender Raphael Varane has assured that he will not leave Old Trafford in this transfer window. The Frenchman has been considered one of the key defenders in the system of Erik ten Hag. According to the reports of Fabrizio Romano, Varane has denied contact with the Saudi Pro League. Although he is […]

Lionel Messi has been once again linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. The World Cup winner snubbed a move to the Middle East in the summer and signed for Inter Miami in the MLS instead. Messi was unveiled as a new Inter Miami player at the DRV PNK Stadium only a month […]

Surprisingly, the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England on August 20 resonated well with American television viewers. In fact, the match “was the most-watched Women’s World Cup Final on American television that did not include the United States,” per APNews.com’s Joe Reedy. An audience of 2,059,000 English- and Spanish-speaking viewers in the […]

Following their worst defeat of the season, the Portland Timbers fired head coach Giovanni Savarese on Monday after six seasons in charge, according to The Associated Press. The Timbers lost their third match in a row on Sunday, a 5-0 drubbing against the Houston Dynamo, to drop to 12th in the MLS Western Conference standings. Savarese […]

Real Madrid has dismissed PSG‘s €250 million (£213m/$272m) asking price for Kylian Mbappe, with sources suggesting that the sum was met with disbelief at the Santiago Bernabeu, reported by goal.com. Despite the ongoing transfer saga surrounding the World Cup-winning forward, Real Madrid is showing no inclination to meet PSG’s lofty financial demands. Mbappe’s contract with […]

Manchester City‘s manager, Pep Guardiola, will be temporarily absent from his coaching duties after undergoing emergency surgery for a severe back issue, reported by goal.com. The 52-year-old Spaniard had been grappling with persistent back pain and sought treatment in Barcelona after City’s recent Premier League victory over Newcastle. As a result of the surgery, Guardiola […]

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s impact and work ethic at Al-Nassr have earned him praise from coach Luis Castro, reported by goal.com. Castro commended the Portuguese superstar for his contagious energy and commitment to pushing his limits on and off the field. Ronaldo’s fitness regime and dedication to his craft have been key factors in his ability to […]

Since completing his high-profile transfer to Chelsea for £47.5 million ($61 million) in the summer of 2022, Raheem Sterling has opened up about the challenges he has faced and his determination to regain his form on the pitch, reported by goal.com. The England international, who had enjoyed seven successful years at Manchester City prior to […]

Chelsea has taken a bold step in the summer transfer market by making an approach for Folarin Balogun, the young USMNT and Arsenal striker, reported by goal.com. The move comes as Balogun seeks a new opportunity and regular playing time for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The 22-year-old United States international had a prolific loan spell […]

Chelsea‘s young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is set for a considerable period on the sidelines following a knee injury that required surgical intervention, reported by goal.com. The 19-year-old had been making a promising start to the new Premier League season under the guidance of manager Mauricio Pochettino. His performances had been particularly notable, with his recent […]

Lionel Messi is making a significant impact on and off the field for Inter Miami, with his advice proving invaluable to his teammates, such as David Ruiz, reported by goal.com. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s transition to MLS has been seamless, as he quickly established himself as a leader and mentor within the Inter Miami […]

Christian Pulisic is relishing his fresh start with AC Milan after leaving Chelsea and believes the move to San Siro was the “perfect step” for his career, reported by goal.com. The USMNT star made an impressive debut for the Serie A side, scoring a stunning goal in their league match against Bologna. Pulisic, who spent […]

Manchester United‘s young talent, Mason Greenwood, has captured the attention of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq as he prepares to leave the club, reported by goal.com. The 21-year-old forward’s departure from Manchester United was confirmed after an internal investigation, and now the Saudi Pro League club is reportedly considering him for their squad. Greenwood’s time at […]

PSG is open to the departure of their star player Kylian Mbappe, but only under the condition of receiving a world-record offer for him, reported by goal.com. According to Spanish outlet AS, PSG is willing to let go of the French forward if a club submits a bid of €250 million (£213m/$273m), as they are reluctant […]

Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos has reached a definitive decision about his next footballing chapter, and it seems that Turkish Super Lig outfit Besiktas will be the destination for the revered defender, reported by goal.com. The 37-year-old’s two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain came to an end this summer, making him a highly sought-after free agent. […]

French football icon Thierry Henry has made a triumphant return to the football scene, this time taking on the role of head coach for France‘s under-21 team. The 46-year-old World Cup winner’s appointment has generated considerable excitement among fans and pundits alike. Henry’s comeback to the French football fold comes with a significant responsibility: leading […]

Arsenal‘s young star, Bukayo Saka, has achieved a remarkable feat by equaling the record set by Gunners legend Paul Merson for appearing in 82 consecutive matches, reported by goal.com. Saka’s consistent presence on the field has seen him match Merson’s impressive record, a milestone that speaks to his reliability and importance to the team. Saka’s […]

After winning the Leagues Cup with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has no plans of slowing down. Even with the club’s congested schedule, the Argentine superstar is determined to play whenever he can. That is why when the Herons return to action on Wednesday for the US Open Cup semifinal against Cincinnati, Messi will also be […]