Brazil have established a firm medical deadline for Neymar to retain his place in Carlo Ancelotti's final World Cup squad following another injury scare. The Santos forward remains a major doubt for upcoming warm-up matches after a grade two calf tear caused significant apprehension during the national team's initial training camp...Full Story »

Ivan Perisic has told GOAL how the Croatia squad is able to ignore any club rivalries and build a “big family” at international tournaments. Another “very special” opportunity is about to present itself in 2026, as the World Cup takes centre stage, with one group of vastly experienced performers preparing to catch the eye again on and off the field...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips faces a defining crossroads in his career following Pep Guardiola’s historic departure from Manchester City. After a difficult period that saw the £45 million man struggle for minutes and form, a new era at the Etihad under Enzo Maresca could offer a glimmer of hope, yet his most likely path to redemption seems to lie away from Manchester...Full Story »

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Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal have lifted a massive psychological burden after finally clinching the Premier League title ahead of their monumental European showdown. The Spanish manager insisted that shedding their previous tag of near-misses has provided his squad with a massive emotional surge as they gear up for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain...Full Story »

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Jadon Sancho was one of the most exciting wingers in world football when joining Manchester United, but could a troubled Premier League adventure be coming to a close? Following a loan spell at Aston Villa in 2025-26, Alan Hutton has told GOAL why the 26-year-old has failed to live up to expectations and may need to rebuild outside of English football...Full Story »

Barcelona are ready to accelerate their pursuit of Julian Alvarez as Hansi Flick looks to build a formidable frontline for the 2026-27 season. The Argentine forward has reportedly set his sights on a move to the Spotify Camp Nou from Atletico Madrid, effectively snubbing interest from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain...Full Story »

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New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has praised Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for the clinical leadership that helped guide the Gunners to English top-flight glory. Mamdani highlighted one fateful decision made by the coach that had the politician "sceptical" but he has since accepted that the call was correct...Full Story »

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Deniz Undav's contract talks with VfB Stuttgart have reached a boiling point, with reports claiming the striker has issued an ultimatum...Full Story »

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Filipe Luis is set to take his first major step into European management after reportedly reaching an agreement to become the new head coach of Monaco. The former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender has emerged as the surprise choice for the Ligue 1 side, despite heavy interest from elsewhere in Europe...Full Story »

Real Madrid starlet Franco Mastantuono faces a nervous wait as he risks being dropped from Argentina's final World Cup squad. Despite reporting for international duty in peak physical condition, the teenage attacker could still be omitted by manager Lionel Scaloni before Sunday's deadline due to purely tactical considerations...Full Story »