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Lionel Messi‘s decision to reject a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia and join Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS) was driven by his love for the game, according to Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov. The Saudi Pro League is getting huge names into their ranks after the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, but Messi decided to […]

Manchester City has made initial contact with Barcelona regarding a potential transfer for winger Raphinha, reported by goal.com. The Premier League champions have expressed a strong interest in the Brazilian winger, viewing him as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who has been linked with a move to Al-Ahli. According to Foot Mercato, City sees […]

Arsenal‘s Folarin Balogun is setting his sights on a bright future with the USMNT after their recent success in the CONCACAF Nations League, reported by goal.com. The talented striker, who chose to represent the United States over England and Nigeria, played a crucial role in the team’s triumph, scoring in the final and showcasing his […]

Argentine legend Lionel Messi is set to play his first game in the MLS this week. However, the former Barcelona is yet to kick a ball, but he is attracting headlines from all parts of the world. Since Messi’s debut game was announced, ticket prices for his MLS debut have skyrocketed. According to the reports […]

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Andre Onana from Inter Milan. However, it looks like there is more than one good news for the Manchester United fans. The Cameroonian goalkeeper has hinted at the future of Rasmus Hojlund on social media. Onana will be arriving at the AON Training Complex for his signature […]

Ligue 1 club Lorient has made a significant signing by acquiring former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy as a free agent, reported by goal.com. The move comes after Mendy was found not guilty of rape in a retrial earlier this month. He had previously been cleared of six counts of rape in his initial trial […]

The Kylian Mbappe saga is getting dramatic day after day. His links with a move to Real Madrid are simply not going away. However, one thing that has surprised many pundits and fans is the disrespect the French World Cup winner is showing to Paris Saint Germain (PSG). This has caused unrest among the PSG […]

Chelsea defender Reece James has sent a heartfelt message to his teammate Wesley Fofana after the French center-back suffered a devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, reported by goal.com. Fofana underwent surgery to address the injury, which will sideline him for an extended period. Fofana’s time at Stamford Bridge has been plagued by injuries, and […]

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has sent a message to the club’s fans amid ongoing transfer rumors linking him with a move to Bayern Munich, reported by goal.com. Kane took to social media while on the club’s pre-season tour in Australia to express his gratitude to the supporters. Spurs recently played their first friendly match […]

Barcelona has completed the signing of Oriol Romeu from Girona in an €8 million (£7 million) deal, reported by goal.com. Romeu, who previously played for Barcelona between 2004 and 2011, has returned to the Catalan club to bolster their midfield options. The 31-year-old midfielder has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with Barcelona, […]

Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane has insisted that he doesn’t want to join Paris Saint Germain (PSG) this summer. However, the Ligue 1 champions are adamant about bringing the striker to France this summer. According to the reports from Daily Mail, PSG have increased their attempts to snatch Kane away from Bayern Munich this summer. […]

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has admitted that Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated debut for the club may be delayed, reported by goal.com.The Argentine superstar, who recently joined Inter Miami, was expected to feature in a match against Cruz Azul later this week. However, Beckham has stated that the club needs to assess Messi’s fitness before […]

Alex Telles is set to reunite with his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as he joins Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, reported by goal.com. The left-back, who has been surplus to requirements at United, will make the move for a bargain fee of £4 million ($5.2m). Telles spent the 2022-23 season on loan at […]

Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana has officially confirmed his move to Manchester United this summer. He will be the new no.1 at Old Trafford after the sudden departure of David de Gea this summer. The Spaniard left Old Trafford after 12 years after not being able to sign a new deal. According to the reports from […]

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has expressed his desire to play for Barcelona, revealing that it has always been his dream to join the Catalan club, reported by goal.com. The 23-year-old Portuguese international is expected to leave Atletico this summer following the conclusion of his loan spell at Chelsea. In an interview with renowned journalist […]

If Chelsea’s 2022/23 season wasn’t bad enough, their 2023/24 season couldn’t have started any worse. The Blues defender Wesley Fofana is set to miss the majority of the 2023/24 campaign after undergoing ACL surgery. With Cesar Azpilicueta and Kalidou Koulibaly leaving the club, Mauricio Pochettino is hunting for a new central defender, and it appears […]

Bayern Munich and German midfielder Joshua Kimmich is no longer “unsaleable” at the Allianz Arena. The German has been the heartbeat of the Bundesliga champions for the past decade. However, injuries and inconsistencies have taken a tumble in his career recently. According to the reports from the Kicker, Bayern Munich’s hierarchy is considering the future […]

The Philippines and Switzerland clash heads in the Women’s World Cup! Check out our odds series for the World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, which includes our odds, prediction, pick, and how-to-watch guide for the Philippines-Switzerland game. The Philippine women’s national football team has shown progress and determination in recent years. With continued […]

Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated debut with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami has an epic Michael Jordan feel to it. Messi’s new teammate, Inter Miami defender DeAndre Yedlin, shared his sentiments on the soccer great’s arrival on Tuesday, per ESPN: “It’s like Michael Jordan going to play, you know, overseas,” Yedlin said. “You know it’s like I […]

When Lionel Messi makes his debut for Inter Miami, expect team co-owner David Beckham to be really emotional. Beckham himself said as much on Tuesday after Messi’s first training session with the team along with Sergio Busquets. Messi is slated to make his debut for Inter Miami on Friday when they play Mexican club Cruz […]

Barring any setback, Lionel Messi is set to make his Inter Miami debut on Friday when they play in the Leagues Cup opener against Mexican club Cruz Azul. What’s not certain, however, is whether Messi will start or come off the bench. Messi just underwent his first training session with the team on Tuesday after […]

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues with the second game in Group B between Nigeria and Canada. It is time to continue our Women’s World Cup odds series with a Nigeria-Canada prediction, pick, and how-to-watch guide. Nigeria could be a very realistic outside contender to qualify from Group B, but their chances will likely […]

The 2023 FIFA World Cup heads to the host nation of Australia, as Australia faces the Republic of Ireland. It is time to continue our Women’s World Cup odds series with an Australia-Republic of Ireland prediction, pick, and how to watch. Ireland enters the World Cup ranked 22nd in the world. The start of World […]

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on Thursday, with the first match between host nation New Zealand and Norway. It is time to continue our Women’s World Cup odds series with a New Zealand-Norway prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. New Zealand enters the Women’s World Cup with an automatic bid for being a host […]

Inter Miami just unveiled Lionel Messi and his former Barcelona teammate, Sergio Busquets. Now, the team is about to take the next step to becoming the MLS version of Barca West (a decade later) by signing another former Blaugrana star, Jordi Alba. Subscribe now to MLS Season Pass and watch every match including the playoffs […]

Manchester United officially locked up arguably its best player from a season ago as Marcus Rashford put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with the Red Devils on Tuesday. Rashford joined Manchester United in 2005 at the age of seven and has since become an integral part of their present and future. “I […]

Arsenal are looking to bring in another Ajax player in Mohamed Kudus. The Gunners have been busy during the summer transfer window after making big-money moves for the likes of Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice. The focus now is on offloading players as sporting director Edu is tasked with generating funds with the […]

The USWNT heads into the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup looking to win their third title in a row, but they’re missing several players due to injuries. Among them is Angel City FC star Christen Press, who has been dealt another devastating blow in her recovery from ACL surgery. Last June, Press tore up her […]

Alex Morgan and the USWNT are preparing to defend their title at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The USWNT has lost some key players so earning another championship in Megan Rapinoe’s final World Cup will be difficult. Morgan is prepared to lead the team this year, and she recently discussed her mindset heading into […]

American ownership of English football clubs continues as the San Francisco 49ers owners have taken full control of Leeds United. Paraag Marathe, who has been with the Niners for 22 years, originally bought stock in Leeds United in 2018. Marathe will take over as the chairman of the club. “This is an important moment for Leeds […]

Inter Miami‘s newest signing, Lionel Messi, wasted no time in getting down to work as he attended his first training session with the team, reported by goal.com. In a video posted by MLS, Messi was seen warming up alongside his strike partner, Josef Martinez, and the two players engaged in a lengthy conversation during the […]

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), reported by goal.com. The club confirmed the news in a statement, revealing that the 22-year-old had undergone ACL reconstruction surgery. Fofana did not travel with the team for their pre-season tour in America, […]

Juventus has broken their silence on Paul Pogba‘s future, suggesting that the French midfielder may still have a role to play at the club despite a challenging season in 2022-23, reported by goal.com. Pogba returned to Turin for a second spell with Juventus last year, but his homecoming was marred by injuries that limited him […]

RB Leipzig has emerged as the destination for PSG‘s Xavi Simons, as the Dutch starlet is set to join the German club on loan for the upcoming 2022-23 season, reported by goal.com. Simons will undergo a medical at Leipzig within the next 24 hours before completing the loan move. PSG has decided that this loan […]

Manchester United have reached an agreement on personal terms with Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund and are now preparing to make an official bid for the Danish international, according to goal.com. The Red Devils have been in discussions with Atalanta and have previously offered a player-plus-cash deal, involving Fred and Donny van de Beek, but their […]

Brighton have rejected an improved £70 million ($92m) offer from Chelsea for midfielder Moises Caicedo, according to goal.com. This is the second bid from the Blues that has been turned down by the Seagulls, after an initial offer of £60m ($79m) earlier in the summer. Chelsea, however, are determined to secure the services of the […]

Real Madrid‘s Brazilian forward, Rodrygo, has expressed his hope that PSG’s Kylian Mbappe will complete his long-awaited move to the Spanish capital this summer, reported by goal.com. With Mbappe’s future hanging in the balance as he enters the final year of his contract, Rodrygo believes that the French superstar would greatly enhance Real Madrid’s squad. […]

Real Madrid’s newest signing, Jude Bellingham, has revealed the mischievous teammates who have taken on the task of teaching him “bad words” as part of his Spanish language lessons, reported by goal.com. The young English midfielder completed his €103 million (£88m/$116m) transfer from Borussia Dortmund to the Los Blancos, and he is eager to settle […]

Manchester United and Newcastle United are engaged in talks with AS Monaco as they fight for the signature of highly-rated defender Axel Disasi, reported by goal.com. The Premier League clubs have approached Monaco regarding the potential signing of the French international, with the Ligue 1 side setting a minimum asking price for the center-back. According […]