Michael Carrick is expected to be offered the Manchester United manager’s job permanently after guiding the club to Champions League qualification, according to a new report. United's dramatic 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday secured a top-five finish, completing a remarkable turnaround under Carrick, with the permanent coaching role now "his to turn down"...Full Story »

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Louis Saha has described Jadon Sancho as "the most disappointing signing in Manchester United history". The former Red Devils striker says the £73 million ($99m) winger’s failure to replicate his Borussia Dortmund form at Old Trafford remains a "mystery"...Full Story »

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Real Madrid have reportedly added Aston Villa manager Unai Emery to their shortlist of candidates to take over the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Spanish giants are beginning their search for a successor to Alvaro Arbeloa, whose tenure appears to be coming to an end as Los Blancos face back-to-back seasons without a major trophy...Full Story »

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Martin O’Neill has proved during a surprising return to management at Celtic that age is just a number, with Michael Gray explaining to GOAL why epic speeches are allowing the 74-year-old to flourish. The Northern Irishman has answered two SOS calls from Parkhead this season and may yet end the 2025-26 campaign with a fourth Scottish Premiership title to his name...Full Story »

Virgil van Dijk has issued a defiant response to suggestions that Liverpool players have been prioritising holidays over hard work following their demoralising 3-2 defeat to Manchester United. The Reds captain labelled the current campaign "unacceptable" as the reigning Premier League champions struggle to secure a top-four finish under Arne Slot...Full Story »

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Tensions are rising between FC Bayern and PSG ahead of Wednesday's semi-final second leg. The first flash point? The hotel for the visiting Parisians...Full Story »

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Barcelona could soon face a major decision as the Saudi Pro League reportedly prepares a potential €90 million offer for Raphinha. Despite the financial temptation, the Brazilian winger is currently focused on staying in Spain, but Barca must balance sporting ambitions with ongoing financial pressures...Full Story »

Brazil icon Cafu has sensationally claimed that Neymar is technically superior to both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he backed the forward to lead the Selecao at the upcoming World Cup. The legendary right-back, who remains the only man to play in three consecutive World Cup finals, believes a fit Neymar remains the ultimate difference-maker for the Brazil national team...Full Story »

Gabriel Gudmundsson has become “one of the bargains of the season”, Michael Gray has told GOAL, with a fortune-changing tweak from Daniel Farke allowing the £10 million ($14m) left-back to thrive. Early doubts were raised regarding summer reinforcements at Elland Road following a slow start, but considerable value for money has been found while surging towards Premier League survival...Full Story »

Brazilian website Globoesporte and ESPN report that the 34-year-old and Robinho's son came to blows during a first-team training session...Full Story »