GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways from camp in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook...Full Story »

Southampton's dramatic fall from the Championship play-offs has been further illuminated by the release of damning evidence regarding their widespread spying operation. Leaked WhatsApp messages have exposed the culture under head coach Tonda Eckert, where junior staff members felt forced to monitor secret training sessions of rival clubs. The saga, which culminated in the Saints being thrown ou...Full Story »

France icon Marcel Desailly has strongly defended his compatriot Kylian Mbappe amid recent criticism surrounding the forward's time at Real Madrid. With Jose Mourinho reportedly set to take charge of Los Blancos this summer, Desailly believes the incoming manager must build his tactical system around the prolific attacker rather than expecting him to undertake heavy defensive duties...Full Story »

• Real Madrid CF

There has been significant recent friction between Atlético and FC Barcelona. The dispute was triggered by media reports indicating that Barça were stepping up their pursuit of Atlético's star striker Álvarez and were close to securing a deal for the Argentine World Cup winner...Full Story »

• La Liga

Barcelona star Dani Olmo has moved to silence speculation regarding potential friction within the Spain camp following the release of squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup. Despite his meteoric rise to global superstardom, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will not be wearing the iconic No.10 jersey in North America this summer...Full Story »

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias is not convinced the 2026 World Cup will mark the end for veterans like 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, defending champion Lionel Messi, 38, and Luka Modric, 40. The Portuguese centre-back discussed the immense motivation his squad feels to capture the only major trophy their iconic captain has failed to win...Full Story »

Manchester United icon Roy Keane took on the role of proud father as his daughter, Leah, married Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The pair tied the knot in a stunning rural ceremony held at the picturesque Kin House in Wiltshire...Full Story »

Argentina legend Lionel Messi is receiving special treatment at the team's training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. As he prepares to lead his nation in a record-breaking sixth tournament, the Inter Miami star has been granted a unique luxury not given to anyone else in the squad, allowing him to focus entirely on defending the crown they won in Qatar...Full Story »

Steffen Freund believes England are currently better equipped than Germany to challenge for the 2026 World Cup, though he has warned of a potential stumbling block for Thomas Tuchel. The former Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund midfielder suggests that while the Three Lions possess superior squad depth, the manager's history with man-management could pose a threat to their pursuit of silverware...Full Story »

• World Cup

The spying scandal involving Southampton FC and its German manager, Tonda Eckert, continues to keep English football on tenterhooks. A flood of new details has now emerged...Full Story »