For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia Despite the influx of new signings in the Saudi Pro League over the summer, there is still one player fans want to see in action more than any other: Cristiano Ronaldo. Having arrived at Al-Nassr in January, the Portuguese superstar is ready to embark on a full campaign with the ...Full Story »

Real Madrid will set a deadline for Kylian Mbappe deal Real Madrid will look to cull any transfer saga involving Kylian Mbappe this winter, as they prepare an offer with a set deadline on when to respond. In one of the most prolonged stories of the 2022 summer window, Los Blancos looked set to sign the Paris Saint-Germain talisman only for him to snub their offer at the 11th hour in favour of...Full Story »

Chelsea needed an 89th-minute penalty from substitute Noni Madueke to edge past Crystal Palace 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and climb back into the top half of the Premier League table.It had looked like being another frustrating home outing for Mauricio Pochettino’s side for most of the second half, after Michael Olise had cancelled out Mykhailo Mudryk’s early goal with a brilliant finish...Full Story »

Ivana Knoll has told her followers to "be naughty" this Christmas Ivana Knoll has been branded "the queen of Christmas" after dropping jaws in a stunning festive outfit. The Croatian model, dubbed the World Cup's sexiest fan last year, showed no signs of trying to stay off Santa's naughty list after uploading several saucy snaps wearing a skimpy, low-cut, Father Christmas-themed onesie, comple...Full Story »

Manchester City target Tajon Buchanan is close to joining Inter on a five-year deal in the January transfer window. Buchanan set to join Inter Man City wanted to sign the winger Inter held talks with Club Brugge WHAT HAPPENED?Inter are close to finalising a deal with Belgian giants Club Brugge to sign Canadian winger Buchanan on a five-year deal in the January transfer window, according ...Full Story »

Michael Carrick praised his players for not getting distracted by their Carabao Cup exploits as Middlesbrough rounded off an impressive week with a deserved 1-0 win over West Brom.Boro beat Port Vale in midweek to reach the last four of the League Cup for the first time since winning the competition 20 seasons ago and have a two-legged tie with Chelsea to look forward to in the new year.But Carr...Full Story »

Phil Foden hailed a momentous night in Manchester City’s history after they claimed the Club World Cup for the first time.The England midfielder was on the scoresheet as City thrashed Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 in Friday’s final in Jeddah to add the world crown to four other trophies already won in 2023.Foden said on TNT Sports: “We are not used to playing in this heat so it...Full Story »

Manchester City added the Club World Cup to last season’s treble with an emphatic 4-0 win over Brazilian side Fluminense in Jeddah on Friday.Julian Alvarez struck twice, setting them on their way after just 40 seconds and wrapping up victory late on, while Phil Foden forced an own goal and grabbed the other himself.It was manager Pep Guardiola’s fourth triumph in the competition but ...Full Story »

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FANS moaned the Carabao Cup draw was fixed after Chelsea and Liverpool avoided each other in the semi-finals. The Reds thrashed West Ham 5-1 at Anfield to complete the final-four line-up. Chelsea and Fulham booked their places in the semis thanks to penalty shootout victories over Newcastle and Everton respectively on Tuesday while Middlesbrough saw off Port Vale. Father-and-son duo Harry a...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Barry Robson was in bullish mood after his side came from behind to overcome Livingston 2-1 in the cinch Premiership.The Dons had to do it the hard way after falling behind to Kurtis Guthrie’s close-range finish – a strike that ended a seven-game goalless streak for the rock-bottom visitors.Bojan Miovski headed in an equaliser before the interval and, after seeing anoth...Full Story »

Curtis Jones’ double and strikes from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah eased Liverpool into a record 19th League Cup semi-final with a 5-1 win over West Ham.After Sunday’s disappointing goalless draw against Manchester United, the first time Jurgen Klopp’s side had failed to win at home this season, ended a run of 34 successive matches with a goal the Hammers pr...Full Story »

It has been revealed the Norwegian star striker will play no part in the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia as well as two of his team-mates as the Citizens kick off their campaign on Tuesday Haaland is set to miss the duration of the Club World Cup with a foot injury Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku will all miss the duration of the Club World Cup. Manchester City kicked off their...Full Story »

Boss Michael Carrick has urged Middlesbrough to seize their chance after reaching the Carabao Cup semi-finals.Jonny Howson, Morgan Rogers and Matt Crooks eased them into the last four with a 3-0 win at Port Vale.The Championship side reached a major domestic semi-final for the first time in 17 years, since losing to West Ham in the last four of the FA Cup in 2006.An injury-hit Boro made light wo...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley hailed his side’s determination after a 3-0 win against struggling Forest Green Rovers set up a third-round FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest.The Seasiders were without several players in the rescheduled fixture, with Kylian Kouassi and Shayne Lavery among those sidelined through injury.Thanks to goals from Owen Dale in the first half and Jordan Gabriel and ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City players to seize a potential “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity after reaching the Club World Cup final.The Champions League winners set up a clash with Brazilian side Fluminense in Friday’s showpiece in Jeddah with a comfortable 3-0 win over Japanese outfit Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday.City needed an own goal in first-half stoppage time t...Full Story »

Middlesbrough cruised into the Carabao Cup semi-finals after breezing past Port Vale 3-0.Jonny Howson, Morgan Rogers and Matt Crooks fired the 2004 winners in to the last four with a comfortable win at Vale Park.Boro had not made a major domestic semi-final since losing to West Ham in the last four of the FA Cup in 2006.Vale’s big night – their first League Cup quarter-final – ...Full Story »

Owen Dale, Jordan Gabriel and Marvin Ekpiteta were on target in a 3-0 win for Blackpool against Forest Green to set up a third-round FA Cup tie with Nottingham Forest.It was Blackpool who drew first blood after 18 minutes when Dale charged down a loose ball and beat keeper Luke Daniels in a 50-50 challenge before tapping into an empty net.Dom Thompson and Matty Virtue both missed chances to exte...Full Story »

Fulham captain Tosin Adarabioyo scored the winning penalty in the shoot-out against Everton which put the club into their first Carabao Cup semi-final.The Toffees’ hero from their second-round comeback win at Doncaster, Beto came off the bench to score a late equaliser after Michael Keane’s own goal but in sudden death in the spot-kicks, Idrissa Gana Gueye hit the post and Adarabioyo...Full Story »

Manchester City eased into the final of the Club World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday.Without Erling Haaland, the Champions League winners needed an own goal to launch their campaign in Saudi Arabia but second-half strikes from Mateo Kovavic and Bernardo Silva saw them stroll to victory.Having already added the European Super Cup to last season&rs...Full Story »