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 »