Jurgen Klopp says he "doesn't expect" to change his mind and go back into management amid links with Real Madrid. The German hasn't been in the dugout since leaving Liverpool in 2024, and despite showing no signs of returning to coaching, the managerial links keep coming. Now, Red Bull's global head of football has addressed his future, and whether or not he considers himself "world class"...Full Story »

[(FK Bodo/Glimt) Strength]: 1. FK Bodo/Glimt have only accumulated 3 points in the current UEFA Champions League league pahse and are ranked 32nd. If they fail to secure any points in this match, they will be eliminated one round in advance. They have a strong motivation to grab points.2. FK Bodo/Glimt striker Jens Hauge scored one goal in the last UEFA Champions League match, helping his team ...Full Story »

[(Estrela Amadora) Strength]: 1. Estrela Amadora currently rank 12th in the league standings. Facing 10th-placed GD Estoril Praia, Estrela Amadora have a strong desire to secure points and are highly motivated.2. Estrela Amadora forward Kikas has scored 6 league goals so far, making him the team's top scorer for now.3. Estrela Amadora have recorded 1 win and 3 draws in their last 4 matches, rem...Full Story »

[(Konyaspor) Strength]: 1. Konyaspor currently rank 13th in the league standings. Facing second-to-last Eyupspor, with a historical advantage, Konyaspor are confident of victory and highly motivated.2. In their last Turkish Cup match, Konyaspor defeated Bodrum F.K. 2-1 with goals from Bjorlo and Svendsen.3. Konyaspor have won 2 of their last 3 matches, showing good form. In their last Turkish C...Full Story »

[(FC Kairat Almaty) Strength]: 1. FC Kairat Almaty won 4 of the last 5 competitive games in AH, performing over expectations...Full Story »

[(Nancy) Strength]: 1. Nancy currently rank 14th in the league standings. Facing 8th-placed En Avant Guingamp at home, Nancy have a strong desire to earn points and are highly motivated.2. In their last Ligue 2 home match, Nancy secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Clermont Foot 63, with Jeremy Gelin scoring the only goal of the match.3. Nancy recorded 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 4 matches, r...Full Story »

[(Villarreal CF) Neutral]: 1. Villarreal CF performed unstably on offense. Over their last four fixtures, they were held scoreless in two matches but managed to score three goals in each of the other two...Full Story »

[(F.C. Copenhagen) Strength]: 1. Larsson has scored five goals for F.C. Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga this season and is currently the top scorer of the team.2. F.C. Copenhagen have won both of their last two UEFA Champions League matches, demonstrating impressive form in the competition.3. F.C. Copenhagen have achieved a record of 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 official home games, sho...Full Story »

[(Al-Shabab FC) Strength]: 1. Al-Shabab FC are currently stuck in 14th place in the league, just 2 points above the relegation zone. Hosting bottom-placed Al Najma at home this round presents an excellent opportunity to escape the relegation threat and improve their standing. The team urgently need to leverage home advantage to defeat a direct competitor and reverse their recent losing streak.2...Full Story »

[(FC Utrecht Am.) Strength]: 1. Jong FC Utrecht are currently ranked 13th in the standings, and their recent form has been poor. Playing at home, they will be eager to secure a win to boost team morale, showing strong determination...Full Story »

[(SS Lazio) Strength]: 1. SS Lazio currently have 32 points and rank 9th in Serie A, with a 6-point gap from the European competition zone. This direct confrontation is a crucial battle to narrow the gap and compete for a European competition spot, and they are eager to grab points.2. In the last league match, SS Lazio won 1-0 away from home thanks to an own goal by Hellas Verona FC player Nels...Full Story »

[(Japan(U23)) Strength]: 1. In this match, both teams will go all out to defeat their opponents and advance to the final, with no doubt about their determination.2. Shusuke Furuya performed excellently in the previous match, scoring a goal to help the team equalize the score.3. Japan(U23) eliminated Jordan(U23) via a penalty shootout in the previous match, advancing to the semifinals. So far in...Full Story »

[(Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.) Strength]: 1. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. are ranked 11th in the Premier League, not far away from the top six. Facing the lower-half side AFC Bournemouth, they are motivated to take all 3 points in this home game.2. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. eliminated Manchester United F.C. in the FA Cup and advanced. They received 2 wins and 2 draws in the previou...Full Story »

[(Jong Ajax Amsterdam) Strength]: 1. Jong Ajax are currently at the bottom of the league table and urgently need points to improve their ranking, so they are highly motivated for this match.2. Jong Ajax defeated AZ Alkmaar 2 2-1 in their last match, ending their previous three-game losing streak and showing signs of recovery...Full Story »

[(Goztepe) Strength]: 1. Goztepe currently rank 4th in the standings. Facing Caykur Rizespor, who are only ranked 12th, Goztepe are determined to secure all three points, showing strong motivation.2. Arda Kurtulan performed exceptionally well in the last league match, scoring two goals to help the team secure a victory.3. Goztepe defeated Samsunspor 2-0 in their last league match, securing two ...Full Story »

[(Elche CF) Strength]: 1. Elche CF achieved 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss at home this season, with a win rate of 50%. Of the 25 points they have earned so far this season, 19 have come at home, indicating their strong ability to earn points at home.2. In their last 5 home matches, Elche CF scored 11 goals, demonstrating very strong attacking firepower at home recently, with commendable scoring a...Full Story »

[(Granada CF) Strength]: 1. Both teams are currently in the relegation zone, and the outcome of this match will affect their upcoming rankings. Both sides are determined to secure the 3 points, with their fighting spirit evenly matched...Full Story »

[(Besiktas JK) Strength]: 1. Besiktas JK are currently ranked 5th in the league and aim to secure all three points at home against Kayserispor, who are only 16th, showing strong determination.2. Tammy Abraham performed well in the last match, scoring the opening goal to help his team break the deadlock.3. Besiktas JK recently defeated Ankara Keciorengucu S.K. 3-0 in the Turkish Cup, achieving 3...Full Story »

[(US Cremonese) Weakness]: 1. US Cremonese's starting defender Pezzella is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, which will disrupt the defensive coordination and impose certain constraints on the team's defensive lineup arrangements.2. US Cremonese suffered a 0-5 defeat to Juventus in their last game. The team have not won in six consecutive rounds and have suffered four defeats during th...Full Story »

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The Football Association (FA) has issued a 12-year ban to Ryan Hamilton, the former manager of a fourth-tier women’s side, following an investigation into his distribution of sexually explicit material to players and staff...Full Story »

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez and his partner Valentina Cervantes have provided a rare look inside their sophisticated new London estate. The couple, who have two children together, opened their doors to the Argentine TV program Por El Mundo for an exclusive home tour...Full Story »

The woman widely regarded as the "world's sexiest hockey star" has cultivated a massive digital fanbase since transitioning away from professional sports...Full Story »

Lamine Yamal was again the star of the show for Barcelona at the Anoeta on Sunday night but it was all for nothing as the La Liga leaders fell to a 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad. The Barca teen shone down the right but was unable to inspire the Blaugrana to victory, with Hansi Flick's men now just a point clear of arch rivals Real Madrid at the summit...Full Story »

Patrice Evra has criticized Manchester City star Rayan Cherki for “not respecting” Manchester United following Saturday’s derby at Old Trafford...Full Story »

Real Sociedad have moved up to eighth in the LaLiga table, and put a potential dent in Barcelona’s title challenge, after a battling 2-1 win at the Reale Arena against the Spanish champions, who remain just a point ahead of main title rivals Real Madrid...Full Story »

AC Milan moved three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Lecce, a result which extends their unbeaten run to six games...Full Story »

An early second-half goal was enough for Atletico Madrid to extend their winning record at home in all competitions to 12 matches, as they won 1-0 against an Alaves side that hasn’t picked up an away point in LaLiga since September...Full Story »

Sadio Mane has been urged to reverse his retirement decision ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. Mane will captain Senegal against tournament hosts Morocco tonight as the Lions of Teranga seek to win the competition for just the second time in their history, and the ex-Liverpool man has been vital in their pursuit of glory...Full Story »

Senegal and Morocco served the continent and the world with pure footballing drama in the 2025 AFCON final, from a controversial penalty to protests and a late, fate-deciding goal from Pape Gueye, which will be remembered for years to come. The Lions of Teranga, who appeared in their third final in the last four editions, withstood the storm and became the African champions once again. Morocco,...Full Story »

Transfer experts0Fabrizio Romano and Ben Jacobs are reporting the two clubs have reached an agreement over a fee for Souza...Full Story »

Neymar to Inter Miami could still happen, former MLS star Kleberson has exclusively told GOAL, with Lionel Messi looking to bring “everyone” to the United States as he forms his own “private league”. Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul have already joined the Argentine GOAT in Florida, with more marquee transfer deals - including Cristiano Ronald...Full Story »

Crystal Palace have made a decision on Oliver Glasner’s future as the club’s manager, with sack talk being played down at Selhurst Park. Glasner has revealed that he intends to sever ties with the Eagles when reaching the end of his contract in the summer. He has spoken of feeling “abandoned” after seeing club captain Marc Guehi sold to Manchester City and transfer specu...Full Story »

Harry Kane has revealed that he was told by Vincent Kompany, during his first conversation with the Bayern Munich head coach, that he would become “merciless” in the Belgian’s philosophy of football. Kompany succeeded Thoams Tuchel at the Allianz Arena in 2025 and helped prolific striker Kane to lift his fabled trophy curse when becoming a Bundesliga title winner...Full Story »

Arne Slot reportedly still has the backing of Liverpool owners FSG despite a downturn in results. The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday afternoon, which extended their winless run to four matches. The pressure continues to mount on Slot, with the defending Premier League champions now 14 points off league leaders Arsenal...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insists Marc-Andre ter Stegen leaves with the club's full admiration and respect...Full Story »

Vinicius Junior making a move to Chelsea remains a ”fairytale shout”, says former Blues midfielder Jody Morris, with the Real Madrid superstar considered to be “too old” for owners at Stamford Bridge that prefer to focus on youth and potential. A ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu is, however, generating talk of a Premier League transfer being made in 2026...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo would be prepared to join “the lowest professional league” in order to reach 1,000 competitive goals, claims former Manchester United team-mate Nani, but is not expected to be forced down that path. Instead, the Portuguese GOAT, who is still going strong in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Nassr, is being backed to grace Euro 2028...Full Story »

Chelsea have taken a major step forward in their bid to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, having agreed personal terms with the defender. Jacquet is reportedly close to joining the Blues, who are looking to bring in a new centre-back during the January transfer window. The 20-year-old has also been linked with Liverpool, but Chelsea are now in pole position to secure his signature...Full Story »

Should efforts to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta prove unsuccessful, Juventus are reportedly monitoring Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee as a potential backup option, per TEAMtalk. The Serie A club aims to secure Mateta on a loan with a mandatory purchase clause this January. However, with Crystal Palace driving a hard bargain for their French striker, Juventus may shift focus to Zirkzee, wh...Full Story »

Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final was delayed for almost 20 minutes right at the end of the game after Senegal players furiously protested a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco and fighting broke out in the stands...Full Story »

And talkSPORT says Jacquet has informed Rennes that he wants to make the move this January transfer window...Full Story »

Gerard Pique has addressed the possibility of former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi playing in the Kings League at some stage. Neymar, another iconic performer with ties to Camp Nou, has hinted that the Argentine GOAT would like to grace small-sided competition. Pique is leaving the door open for Messi, but is reluctant to speculate on whether the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will ever...Full Story »

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was at its most perplexing as Senegal claimed a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final, marking the Lions of Teranga’s second success in the last three tournaments...Full Story »

Unai Emery has explained why Jadon Sancho was not included in Aston Villa's squad to face Everton on Sunday evening. Sancho joined the Villans on loan from Manchester United in September but has struggled for regular game time at Villa Park. Indeed, he has started just two league matches this season, with the majority of his minutes coming in the Europa League...Full Story »

[(Torino FC) Strength]: 1. Torino FC's forward Che Adams is in excellent form, having scored five goals across various competitions.2. Torino FC's Giovanni Simeone has performed outstandingly this season, scoring five goals for the team, with impressive individual displays.3. Torino FC defeated AS Roma 3-2 in the previous cup match, returning to winning ways and showing excellent form...Full Story »

[(Augsburg) Strength]: 1. FC Augsburg currently have 15 points and rank 15th in the Bundesliga. The team are focused on survival and are only 2 points above the relegation zone, making every point crucial. Their motivation is high.2. Midfielder Fabian Rieder is the main creative source for FC Augsburg's attack. The team's offensive progression heavily relies on his passing and playmaking. As a ...Full Story »

[(RC Celta de Vigo) Strength]: 1. RC Celta de Vigo currently sit 7th in the league with 29 points, just 3 points away from the top 6 European football zone. They are determined to secure all 3 points in this home game, showing strong motivation.2. Center forward Borja Iglesias has performed excellently this season, scoring 11 goals and providing 2 assists in 26 appearances for the team. He has ...Full Story »

[(Senegal) Strength]: 1. This match is the final showdown of the Africa Cup of Nations, and both teams will give their all to defeat their opponents and win the championship. There is no doubt about the determination of both sides.2. Sadio Mane performed exceptionally well in the previous match, scoring the only goal of the game to help his team defeat Egypt and advance to the final.3. Senegal ...Full Story »

[(Aston Villa F.C.) Strength]: 1. Currently sitting 3rd in the Premier League with 43 points, Aston Villa F.C. are eager to solidify their Champions League spot. A victory today would see them leapfrog Manchester City into 2nd place, making their motivation levels sky-high.2. When receiving the ball centrally, Aston Villa F.C. forward Morgan Rogers uses his physicality and pace to drive forward...Full Story »

[(Real Sociedad) Strength]: 1. Real Sociedad currently rank 13th in the standings, only 4 points above the relegation zone. The team urgently need points to improve their position and have strong motivation for this match.2. Igor Zubeldia performed heroically in the last match, scoring a last-minute equalizer to help the team draw level in regular time.3. Mikel Oyarzabal made 16 appearances in ...Full Story »

[(Bologna FC 1909) Strength]: 1. Bologna FC 1909 scored three open-play goals in the last league match, all by different players, showing a characteristic of multiple goal-scorers.2. Bologna FC 1909 defeated Hellas Verona FC 3-2 in the last league match, ending a five-game winless streak across all competitions and boosting morale.3. Bologna FC 1909 won their last two matches in AH, showing a d...Full Story »

[(Getafe) Weakness]: 1. In terms of recent form, Getafe CF lost 5 of their last 6 matches, indicating poor recent performance.2. Getafe CF scored only 3 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, showing a lack of firepower in attack.3. Getafe CF conceded 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging over 2 goals per game, indicating poor defensive performance.4. The two ...Full Story »

[(VfB Stuttgart) Strength]: 1. VfB Stuttgart are playing at home in this match, and the team are determined to defend their home ground, with no doubt about their fighting spirit.2. VfB Stuttgart's Deniz Undav has scored 10 goals in 17 league matches this season, currently ranking second in the league's top scorers list.3. VfB Stuttgart defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home in the last leagu...Full Story »

[(Sydney FC) Strength]: 1. Sydney FC are currently ranked 2nd in the A-League Men standings. Facing Wellington Phoenix, who are 3rd from bottom, Sydney FC are poised to dominate at home and are highly motivated.2. In the last league match, Sydney FC secured a 3-0 victory over Macarthur FC with goals from Piero Quispe, Victor Campuzano, and Patrick Wood.3. Sydney FC recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and ...Full Story »

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A notorious Premier League personality was reportedly dumped by a Page 3 icon following claims that he spent a night with a dominatrix...Full Story »

Larissa Ferrari has come forward with harrowing allegations against the married footballer, claiming Dimitri Payet utilized his influence and celebrity status to ensnare her in a cycle of violence and abuse...Full Story »

Agustina Loos Matrella has made history as the first woman to officiate a final in the Tres Lomas Regional League, earning respect on the pitch while captivating audiences off it...Full Story »

When Tottenham confirmed Croatian centre-back Luka Vuskovic had joined the club last July, it had been a while in the making. The North London side agreed to buy the teenager all the way back in 2023. Long-term signings are always a gamble but the signs so far are that this was one worth taking...Full Story »

Chelsea have initiated "concrete" negotiations for Stade Rennes central defender Jeremy Jacquet. According to Florian Plettenberg, the 20-year-old France U21 international is a serious target for the Blues and could finalize a move during the current January window...Full Story »

Sky Italia's transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio is reporting Forest have made new contact with Inter...Full Story »

After sacking Xabi Alonso barely six months into his job, Florentino has seen the coach's replacement, Alvaro Arbeloa, lose on debut as Real were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Segunda Division Albacete in midweek...Full Story »

Italy coach Rino Gattuso is considering recalling Marco Verratti for their World Cup qualifying playoff...Full Story »

However, his stay at the Australian club was short. In September, the parties agreed to terminate his contract...Full Story »

TalkSPORT says Chelsea and Manchester City are chasing the teenage midfielder. However, PSG are currently regarded as favourites to land the youngster...Full Story »

With Fenerbahce chasing his signature, Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncoglu is reporting the Frenchman has rejected a two-year extension offered by Al-Ittihad...Full Story »

Terms over a 320m fee has been settled between the two clubs, with a contract also settled with the player's camp...Full Story »

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have already held talks with Rennes in the past 24 hours to finalise a deal for the 20-year-old...Full Story »

Brentford midfielder Vitaly Janelt has signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2030, with an option for an additional year...Full Story »

Chelsea are up against Bayern Munich for the signing of defender Jérémy Jacquet, while Barcelona teenager Dro Fernández is wanted by the Blues and Manchester City, among others. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe...Full Story »

Sources have told ESPN that the club are close to agreeing a deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi -- worth around £20 million -- that would see the England international bolster a City backline depleted by injuries in recent weeks...Full Story »

Manchester United produced a stunning performance to shock Premier League title-chasers Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford in Michael Carrick's first game since taking over as interim head coach...Full Story »

Real Madrid turned an unconvincing first half into a clinical second, with Kylian Mbappe leading the charge as they saw off Levante, 2-0. Los Blancos were initially languid under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, but clicked into gear once the deadlock was broken, and were ultimately good value for the victory - even if some questions about individuals remain...Full Story »

Bayern Munich thumped RB Leipzig 5-1 with Harry Kane scoring the second goal for the Bavarians, helping to spark an epic second-half comeback. Leipzig took a 1-0 lead into half-time, but high-flying Bayern were rampant in the second period, scoring five unanswered goals and Kane was at the heart of the thrilling turn around as their unbeaten season continued...Full Story »