Reece James is considered to be a “great story” at Chelsea that acts as inspiration for the likes of Jesse Derry and other starry-eyed academy hopefuls. The Blues have always kept a pathway open to their first-team for the hottest of prospects, but Gary Cahill has explained to GOAL why it is “natural” that said journey will sometimes prove difficult to complete...Full Story »

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Portuguese newspaper A Bola reports that talks have intensified between Palhinha—currently on loan from Bayern Munich to Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the season—and his former club, Sporting Lisbon...Full Story »

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Ronald Koeman Jr. channelled his father’s legendary dead-ball prowess on Sunday, but from a much more unlikely position on the pitch. The 30-year-old goalkeeper stepped up in the dying embers of Telstar's season to secure their top-flight survival in the most dramatic way possible...Full Story »

Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane has confirmed that the Stamford Bridge dressing room is buzzing following the official appointment of Xabi Alonso. Despite the heartbreak of Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat, McFarlane revealed he has already exchanged messages with his successor and insists the players are energised by the prospect of working under the former Real Madrid and Bayer Lever...Full Story »

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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has weighed in on the intensifying Premier League title race, offering a surprising assessment of the two main protagonists. The England international, who has faced both sides this season, believes there is a clear distinction in quality between Mikel Arteta's men and Pep Guardiola’s...Full Story »

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An FC Dallas forward provided one of the more entertaining moments of the season thus far, while Miami picked up a classy home victory...Full Story »

Lamine Yamal is reportedly set to miss the start of Spain's World Cup campaign as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. The Barcelona superstar will definitely sit out the Euro 2024 winners' first group game in North America, and he is a major doubt for the second, with the Spain coaching staff taking cautious steps regarding his integration...Full Story »

Barcelona have officially secured the long-term future of Hansi Flick, with the German tactician putting pen to paper on a contract extension that keeps him at the club until June 2028. The former Bayern Munich boss has transformed the Catalan giants into a dominant force again, clinching five trophies during his impressive two-year tenure so far...Full Story »

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USMNT and Derby star Patrick Agyemang could become a “bargain” alternative for Premier League teams shopping around for a striker this summer, Tony Dorigo has told GOAL. Top-flight clubs are forever in the market for firepower, but anyone that has mastered the art of goalscoring will always come with the biggest of price tags. With that in mind, raids on the East Midlands could soon be launched...Full Story »

Fermin Lopez has seen his World Cup dreams go up in smoke after Barcelona confirmed the midfielder requires surgery on a fractured metatarsal. The 23-year-old was forced off during the Blaugrana's 3-1 La Liga victory over Real Betis, leaving Spain boss Luis de la Fuente with a major selection headache just days before naming his squad...Full Story »