Arsenal have been warned that they face the threat of enduring a bleak Harry Kane-esque scenario if major silverware is not captured soon. The Gunners have remained in contention for top honours across recent seasons, only to be left empty-handed. Frank Leboeuf has told GOAL why that lack of tangible success could lead the likes of William Saliba to explore transfer opportunities elsewhere...Full Story »

Manchester United have been told to sign Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi to replace Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) absence. The Red Devils are bracing themselves for a difficult festive period as the AFCON threatens to strip Ruben Amorim of a crucial spine on the right side of his team. With the tournament in Morocco beginning over Christmas and run...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly on the verge of completing a move for 15-year-old Norwich City forward Ajay Tavares. The highly-rated attacker has been tracked by a host of leading European clubs ahead of the January window, but the Catalan giants are now expected to win the race for his signature...Full Story »

Endrick has been told to join Tottenham by ex-Brazil star Sandro to reignite his flailing career. Signed from Palmeiras in 2022 in a deal that could rise to €60 million (£52.5m/$70.5m), the Brazilian forward was heralded as one of the most exciting teenagers in world football. His first season in Spain hinted at that promise, with seven goals across 37 appearances under Carlo Ancelot...Full Story »

Bournemouth have reportedly identified a replacement for in-demand winger Antoine Semenyo, handing a transfer boost to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window. The Premier League trio are all believed to be keen on signing the forward, who has a release clause which will become active on New Year’s Day...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah has apologised to the Liverpool dressing room following his incendiary interview earlier this month, team-mate Curtis Jones has revealed. The Reds midfielder insists the squad are united behind the Egypt forward despite him accusing the club of “throwing me under the bus” on the back of the dramatic Premier League draw with Leeds United...Full Story »

[(Augsburg) Strength]: 1. Augsburg currently sit in 4th from bottom in the Bundesliga standings with just 13 points. Being only two points above the relegation zone, they are under significant pressure. Playing at home, Augsburg are fully focused on securing all three points, and their motivation heading into this clash is incredibly high.2. Augsburg midfielder Fabian Rieder primarily operates ...Full Story »

[(Manchester City F.C.) Strength]: 1. Manchester City F.C. currently sit 2nd in the Premier League table, locked in a fierce title race with leaders Arsenal F.C. Facing West Ham United F.C. at home this round, Manchester City aim to secure all three points to extend their winning streak and keep the pressure firmly on the league leaders.2. Manchester City F.C.'s form at home has been dominant, ...Full Story »

[(Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.) Strength]: 1. After 16 rounds of the league, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.'s record is extremely disappointing, and their relegation situation is now critical, with every match being a matter of survival. Playing at home against mid-table Brentford F.C., this is a crucial battle for the team to secure their first win of the season and reignite their hopes of avoid...Full Story »

[(Hamburger SV) Strength]: 1. Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira has been involved in goals in the last 3 league matches, showing strong individual offensive performance.2. Hamburger SV have suffered 3 consecutive losses in recent away matches, while remaining unbeaten in their last 4 home games.3. Hamburger SV have the worst away record in the league this season, scoring only 3 goals in 7 away...Full Story »

[(Levante UD) Strength]: 1. Levante UD stay at the bottom of the table with terrible records this season. The team are eager for points to increase their rankings, fully motivated in this match.2. Karl Etta Eyong has made 13 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist, making him the team's top scorer.3. Ivan Romero has scored 4 league goals this seas...Full Story »

[(VfL Wolfsburg) Strength]: 1. VfL Wolfsburg must defend their home honor, so their fighting spirit is beyond doubt.2. Wimmer scored twice in the last game, and his individual performance is worthy of recognition.3. VfL Wolfsburg's recent form has improved. They have achieved an unbeaten record of 2 wins and 1 draw in the past three games, successfully emerging from the previous slump of three ...Full Story »

[(RB Leipzig) Strength]: 1. RB Leipzig are ranked 2nd in the league, only behind Bayern Munich. They have 29 points after 14 league games.2. RB Leipzig won the previous 6 league games at home this season, scoring 18 goals and conceding 3, which shows their big home lead.3. RB Leipzig scored 12 goals in the last 5 games, boasting impressive attacking performances...Full Story »

[(Newcastle United F.C.) Strength]: 1. Newcastle United F.C. midfielder Nick Woltemade is currently ranked 10th in the scoring list with 5 goals. In the last 3 rounds of the Premier League, he scored 2 goals, making him an important offensive player for the team.2. Newcastle United F.C. returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Fulham F.C. in the last EFL Cup match, avoiding a losing str...Full Story »

[(Real Oviedo) Strength]: 1. Real Oviedo are currently ranked 19th in the league table. The team urgently need points to escape the relegation zone and are highly motivated for this match...Full Story »

[(SS Lazio) Strength]: 1. SS Lazio currently sit 8th in the Serie A standings after 15 rounds. Facing a lower-ranked US Cremonese side at home, the team aim to secure all three points to solidify their position in the upper half of the table and maintain their push for a European football spot.2. SS Lazio have an excellent home record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 7 league games this season...Full Story »

[(CA Osasuna) Strength]: 1. CA Osasuna's current relegation situation is far from optimistic, and the team are in urgent need of points to get rid of the pressure of relegation, indicating they will approach the match with significant determination.2. In the previous match, CA Osasuna's main striker Raul Garcia delivered a standout performance by scoring twice, playing a crucial role in securin...Full Story »

[(VfB Stuttgart) Strength]: 1. Deniz Undav scored 8 goals for VfB Stuttgart in this season's Bundesliga, making him the top scorer of the team.2. VfB Stuttgart have 8 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses in 14 league games this season, ranking 6th in the table, which shows their outstanding form.3. VfB Stuttgart made 21 assists in 14 Bundesliga games this season, the 3rd-most in the league.4. VfB Stuttga...Full Story »

[(Bologna FC 1909) Strength]: 1. Bologna FC 1909 qualified for the Supercoppa Italiana by winning last season's Coppa Italia, marking their first major trophy in 51 years.2. Bologna FC 1909 remained unbeaten in 3 of the last 4 games, revealing outstanding form lately.3. Bologna FC 1909 are now 6th in the Serie A, being in the Europa League qualification zone...Full Story »

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The star-studded ceremony at MediaCity in Salford showcased a wealth of sporting talent for an evening that ultimately saw Rory McIlroy crowned the winner...Full Story »

The dazzling Sky Sports presenter Kate Tracey certainly made an impression as she marked her most recent birthday last week...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping close tabs on two Brighton stars as they plan for the future, with Bart Verbruggen and Jan Paul van Hecke emerging as targets ahead of the 2026 transfer windows...Full Story »

Chelsea have been offered some advice on potential signings ahead of the January transfer window. Enzo Maresca's side spent heavily once again in the summer but currently sit down in fourth place in the Premier League table and already eight points behind current leaders Arsenal. The Blues have been told to strengthen their defence and that it may be wise to bring a familiar face back...Full Story »

Manchester United have reportedly softened their stance on Kobbie Mainoo ahead of the January transfer window, with the club now prepared to listen to offers after previously shutting down all interest. While Ruben Amorim still wants to keep the midfielder at Old Trafford, reduced game time and growing outside noise mean United are no longer ruling anything out...Full Story »

The final Saturday before Christmas brings a busy Premier League programme, with no fewer than eight games played. Flashscore’s football betting writer Frank Monkhouse covers our feature match as Liverpool head to London...Full Story »

Maresca, who took charge of Chelsea in the summer of 2024, is under contract at Stamford Bridge until June 2029, with the club including an option for a further year.0...Full Story »

Lennart Karl the 17-year-old attacking midfielder, has experienced a remarkably rapid ascent at Bayern Munich, quickly transitioning from the academy to the first team and earning significant praise from superstar team-mate Harry Kane who has hailed the youngster’s positive impact with the Bavarian giants. The England captain has also offered some advice to his young colleague...Full Story »

SSC Napoli beat AC Milan 2-0 in the King Saud University Stadium to earn their place in the Supercoppa Italiana final, as Gli Azzurri look to win the competition for the first time since 2014...Full Story »

Man United are reportedly willing to sanction the sale of unwanted midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in January, but only if one condition is met...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus has affirmed his commitment to remaining at Arsenal and competing for his place, delivering a direct message to Mikel Arteta amidst ongoing speculation about his role and long-term prospects. The Brazilian international expressed that he has unfulfilled ambitions in North London, emphasizing his goal to secure silverware and contribute to reviving the club's stature, rather than p...Full Story »

Crystal Palace are now winless at Selhurst Park as they drew 2-2 against 10-man KuPS, missing out on a UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) top-eight league phase table finish as a result...Full Story »

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is ready to leave the club and Everton are keen on taking him on...Full Story »

U.S. international Christian Pulisic and AC Milan saw their Supercoppa Italiana title defense end with a 2-0 semifinal loss to Napoli in Saudi Arabia. Milan entered the match as defending champions after lifting the trophy earlier this year with wins over Juventus and Inter Milan, marking Pulisic’s first - and so far only - silverware with the club...Full Story »

The celebrated couple officially got engaged this past August, marking the moment Ronaldo proposed to his partner of a decade...Full Story »

Arsenal’s injury problems have deepened after Kai Havertz suffered a frustrating setback in his recovery, delaying his long-awaited return until mid-January. The German forward had been just one week away from rejoining the Gunners' matchday squad before suffering yet another setback in training, dealing Mikel Arteta another blow during a congested title run-in...Full Story »

Leandro Trossard has been in brilliant form for Arsenal this season, establishing himself as a vital and often decisive presence in Mikel Arteta’s team. His intelligence and goal involvements have elevated the team's performances and helped maintain their title challenge, earning him high praise from an Arsenal legend, who has also claimed the Belgium international has more to offer...Full Story »

The 19-year-old has emerged as one of the most exciting young prospects in Brazil, scoring 20 goals and providing one assist in his 56 games across all competitions this season...Full Story »

AS says Real management plan to register Guille with the Juvenil A squad, though with an eye on him playing for Alvaro Arbeloa's Castilla team this season...Full Story »

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has pleaded with manager Mikel Arteta to keep him at the club amid rumours surrounding his future...Full Story »

Inter Milan have reportedly added Fiorentina wing-back Dodo to their shortlist with the future of Denzel Dumfries in serious doubt...Full Story »

A generational showdown is officially on the calendar as Spain and Argentina prepare to contest the Finalissima in Qatar, setting up a first-ever senior meeting between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. With the European and South American champions colliding at Lusail Stadium, the one-off clash promises symbolism, history and World Cup-level intensity just months before the 2026 tournament...Full Story »

Ruben Neves is reportedly pushing for a return to the Premier League in January, with Man United keen on pursuing a deal...Full Story »

The 19-year-old recently made his Real Madrid debut, starting in their crucial 2-1 La Liga win over Alaves on Sunday (December 14)...Full Story »

The Atletico Madrid star is being linked with Barca as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Pole's contract is running down and talks have been held with Chicago Fire...Full Story »

The Uruguayan legend can still offer value, but only if he accepts a reduced role to justify his contract extension...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah’s struggles at Liverpool, which led to him aiming an explosive outburst in the Reds’ direction, are being blamed on the summer departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Dean Saunders has explained to GOAL why the ‘Egyptian King’ at Anfield has found the going tough during the 2025-26 campaign and ultimately felt the need to air his grievances in public...Full Story »

Aston Villa are keeping a close watch on Brennan Johnson’s situation at Tottenham Hotspur, with the Midlands club expected to weigh up a potential move should the Wales international become available in 2026. While no formal approach has been made, TEAMtalk reports that Villa would be prepared to assess a deal if Spurs show a genuine willingness to part ways with a player who has slipped ...Full Story »

The U.S. men's national team will face numerous challenges in the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The club situations of potential players will be looked at with a microscope in terms of who is playing and who isn't, but perhaps the biggest challenge of all will be just staying healthy...Full Story »

[(Borussia Dortmund) Strength]: 1. Borussia Dortmund currently sit 3rd in the Bundesliga standings with 29 points. Despite trailing league leaders Bayern Munich by 9 points, they remain in the title race while simultaneously needing to accumulate points to solidify their European football spot. A victory over Borussia Monchengladbach would not only narrow the gap with the top two teams but also...Full Story »

[(Valencia CF) Strength]: 1. Valencia CF are currently ranked 17th in the standings so far, on the edge of the relegation zone. The team are eager for points to increase their rankings, fully motivated in this match.2. The forward Hugo Duro has scored in 2 of the last 4 league matches, being in good form.3. Lucas Beltran has performed well in the last match and scored first to break the deadloc...Full Story »

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A Premier League superstar appeared nearly unrecognizable as he surprised kids while delivering club-themed gifts to some lucky youngsters...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham took to social media to share a series of affectionate photos with his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola's restaurant is closing down, a casualty of Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tough budget and tax policies...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic is expected to welcome a new teammate at the San Siro as AC Milan's search for a clinical finisher leads them to a struggling Premier League forward. According to Thorsten Wirth, the agent for Niclas Fullkrug, the German international has decided to move on from West Ham, noting that the high-profile transfer simply hasn't panned out as expected. Reports from BILD suggest that...Full Story »

TMW says several Ligue 1 clubs have been alerted and are ready to make a move for Munetsi next month...Full Story »

Nice want to take the Uruguay international on-loan for the second-half of the season in a deal United have approved...Full Story »

According to AS, the transfer is now complete. The deal was recently in doubt because both the Brazilian and Real Madrid wanted to wait and see how things developed under coach Xabi Alonso...Full Story »

Abdelkarim is also the subject of offers from Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyon, which are superior to what Barca has tabled...Full Story »

Juventus remain confident they'll be able to secure Kenan Yildiz to a new contract, but several Premier League clubs are circling...Full Story »

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is reportedly 'open' to joining MLS side Chicago Fire once his contract runs out at the end of the season...Full Story »

Marca says the 22 year-old's deal with Girona runs to 2027 and significantly carries a buyout clause of just €14m...Full Story »

Leeds are reportedly eyeing a €20m move for in-form Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas as they seek to bolster their squad following a mixed start to the season...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said Wednesday that talks over a potential new contract are on hold, with reports suggesting the club are drawing up a list of potential successors...Full Story »

The 17-year-old only made the move to Atalanta from fellow Italian side Genoa in the summer, but his stay in Bergamo may be fleeting...Full Story »

Fluminense announced on Wednesday (17) that defender Thiago Silva has requested to terminate his contract with the club...Full Story »

Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij is reportedly set to leave the club with Nottingham Forest keen in bringing him to the Premier League...Full Story »

Santos' contract talks with Neymar are reportedly at an 'advanced' stage but rivals Flamengo could potentially hijack that deal. The 33-year-old is set to be out of contract at his boyhood club despite helping them maintain their status in the Brazilian top flight this season. As his current terms tick down, it seems Santos and Flamengo are in a battle to secure the forward's services for the 2...Full Story »

Chelsea's transfer plans for the next year or so have been revealed as the club look to further strengthen their squad. The Blues have enjoyed a reasonably strong Premier League campaign so far this season, sitting fourth in the table, but have identified one playing area in particular where reinforcements are required to take the team to the next level...Full Story »

United States men's national team star Christian Pulisic is set to be joined by Premier League flop at AC Milan in a shock transfer as the Rossoneri's desperate search for a new striker nears conclusion. The German forward has failed to settle in London since joining from Borussia Dortmund and is understood to be keen on an immediate exit in the next window...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly 'confident' of tying Jurrien Timber down to a new contract amid an impressive season. The Netherlands international has been hailed as the Premier League's best full-back this term after playing a key role in the Gunners topping the Champions League and Premier League tables so far. Now, the north London team want to extend the defender's stay with Mikel Arteta's side...Full Story »

FIFA approved a landmark financial package for the 2026 World Cup on Friday, confirming a record USD 727 million in prize money for the expanded 48-team tournament. The decision, made by the FIFA Council ahead of this weekend’s Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar, was described by FIFA as part of a broader series of measures shaping the future of the World Cup and global youth football...Full Story »

Inter Miami CF announced today the signing of legendary striker Luis Suárez to a contract extension through the 2026 Major League Soccer season. The Uruguayan forward, who joined the club ahead of the 2024 campaign, has been instrumental in the team’s recent successes and will continue to lead the attack as Miami aim to build on their historic achievements...Full Story »

Lionel Messi received an incredibly rare $1.1 million gift from an Indian billionaire during his 'GOAT Tour' of India. The Argentina and Inter Miami star, who recently won his maiden MLS Cup in the U.S., was in the country on a four-day visit which kicked off chaotically in Kolkata last Saturday. The 38-year-old travelled across four cities in India during his stay...Full Story »

Chelsea have been told to 'put up or shut up' amid the delay over a potential stadium move to Earl's Court. The Blues had set their sights on departing Stamford Bridge for the site of the old Earls Court Exhibition Centre but alternative plans have been approved by Kensington and Chelsea council. And if the Premier League side are serious about moving there, they have been urged to get their af...Full Story »

[(FC Lausanne-Sport) Strength]: 1. FC Lausanne-Sport are currently 2 points away from the top 8, and a win in this match still offers a chance to secure direct advancement. Facing a struggling ACF Fiorentina at home this round, they still have an opportunity to claim victory, with strong motivation to do so.2. FC Lausanne-Sport have performed well in the UEFA Conference League, ranking 16th in ...Full Story »

[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Strength]: 1. 1.FSV Mainz 05 midfielder Sota Kawasaki scored a goal in the last match, helping the team take the lead, and his performance in the competition has been commendable...Full Story »

[(Crystal Palace F.C.) Strength]: 1. Crystal Palace F.C. forward Edward Nketiah has scored in his last two starts and may replace the out-of-form Jean-Philippe Mateta in the starting lineup for this match.2. Crystal Palace F.C. secured a 3-0 victory over Ireland Premier League side Shelbourne F.C. in their last UEFA Conference League match. They currently rank 9th with a record of 3 wins and 2 ...Full Story »