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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Casemiro’s emotional farewell to Old Trafford took an unexpected turn on Sunday when the veteran midfielder pulled out of a scheduled post-match press conference. The Brazilian played his final home game for Manchester United in a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, but the weight of the occasion proved too much for a final media appearance...Full Story »

If anyone knows their football, it's the editors at SPOX. As usual, we staked our expertise before the campaign kicked off, fully aware that our reputations were on the line. And while some calls were spot-on, others left us red-faced. Here are the bold predictions we made for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season...Full Story »

Real Madrid have officially confirmed that club captain Dani Carvajal will bring his glittering 23-year association with the club to an end this summer. The veteran defender, who has become synonymous with the club’s modern era of European dominance, will depart as a free agent at the conclusion of the current campaign...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has sparked controversy by admitting he does not believe his side can compete with Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title next season. The former Bayern boss cited the financial disparity and star power at the Allianz Arena as reasons for his pessimistic outlook for the 2026-27 campaign...Full Story »

Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has made the stunning claim that Robert Lewandowski should consider a move to Wrexham this summer. The Polish frontman is set for an emotional exit from Catalunya, leaving a massive void in the Blaugrana attack that Mendieta believes could be filled by England captain Harry Kane...Full Story »

Haji Wright helped Coventry to promotion in 2025-26, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that the USMNT star may struggle to become a 15-goal Premier League striker. With that in mind, as another transfer window prepares to swing open this summer, could the United States international be the subject of a “big bid” that takes him away from Frank Lampard’s squad...Full Story »

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has admitted his pride after equalling the all-time Premier League record for the most assists in a single season. The Portuguese playmaker notched his 20th assist of the season during Sunday's victory over Nottingham Forest, equalling the mark jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, but has also admitted he is eager to claim the record outri...Full Story »

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has pulled no punches in his assessment of Chelsea’s recent transfer business, labelling the deals for Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens as "very strange". The former England captain expressed his bewilderment at the club's decision-making, specifically highlighting the departure of Noni Madueke to rivals Arsenal...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund's interest in bringing Jadon Sancho back to the club has reportedly dropped sharply...Full Story »

It's actually happening! After repeatedly threatening to bring Jose Mourinho back to the Bernabeu, Florentino Perez has only gone and done it. On Monday, widespread reports confirmed that Real Madrid had agreed a deal with Mourinho for him to return for a second spell as coach, 13 years after his first ended in acrimony...Full Story »

Endrick sensation's short but sweet adventure in Ligue 1 has reached its conclusion as Olympique Lyonnais officially bid farewell to the teenager. Despite stunning performances that left the French public wanting more, the Real Madrid loanee is headed back to the Santiago Bernabeu for the next chapter of his career, as confirmed by Lyon's head of recruitment at the weekend...Full Story »

Harry Kane has sent a warning to the rest of the Bundesliga by confirming his intention to shatter Robert Lewandowski’s all-time single-season scoring record. Fresh from celebrating another league title with Bayern Munich, the England captain believes surpassing the legendary Polish striker's mark is within his reach...Full Story »

Arsenal find themselves short on right-back options heading towards the Champions League final, with Ray Parlour admitting to GOAL that is a “worry” given the considerable threat that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will pose. The Gunners are set to face Paris Saint-Germain - the reigning kings of Europe - on May 30, but how will they solve their defensive issues and contain one of the best wingers in th...Full Story »