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 »

Port Vale manager Andy Crosby was proud of his 10-man team after they earned an FA Cup first-round replay against fellow League One side Burton with a goalless draw.Captain Nathan Smith was given a straight red card in the 18th minute after bringing down Mark Helm, but Burton failed to make their one-man advantage count.Vale actually finished the game with nine men as Jason Lowe was withdra...Full Story »

Swansea manager Michael Duff praised the spirit of his players after they hung on for a 0-0 draw with 10 men against Sunderland.A 30th-minute red card for midfielder Charlie Patino forced the Swans to launch a grim defensive operation.And despite a second-half Sunderland onslaught, the hosts kept the ball out of their net to earn a gritty point.It might even have been more had striker Jamal Lowe...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers praised his much-changed Celtic team for the way they ground down a spirited 10-man Ross County side to move eight points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.The hosts had James Brown sent off early on and they kept the Hoops out until deep into first-half stoppage time when David Turnbull broke the deadlock.Celtic eventually killed off County – whose goalkeeper Ross ...Full Story »

Celtic geared up for their midweek Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid by moving eight points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-0 win at 10-man Ross County.The hosts were up against it following an early red card for James Brown, but – inspired by a brilliant display from goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw – they stood firm until David Turnbull made the breakthrough for th...Full Story »

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Victor Osimhen insists he's happy at Napoli. Amid a blow-up with Napoli coach Rudi Garcia and with his deal running to 2025, Osimhen is attracting interest from Chelsea and PSG. But he says: "I am happy at Napoli. "People don't know how difficult it is to play in Serie A. From a tactical and physical point of view, it's one of the most difficult leagues to play in." Napoli president Aureli...Full Story »

Aston Villa continued their impressive home form as they beat Luton 3-1 to rack up a 12th successive Premier League win at Villa Park.Unai Emery’s side have won every home league game since February 18 and made light work of the Hatters, with goals from John McGinn and Moussa Diaby giving them the upper hand before Luton captain Tom Lockyer put through his own net.Villa have scored 13 goal...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admitted the 2-1 League Two home win over battling Walsall had been the toughest and most pleasing of what is now a sensational 19-game unbeaten run in all competitions from the start of the season.Aden Flint’s 16th-minute opener was cancelled out by Ryan Stirk’s 52nd-minute equaliser on his return to his old club before Jordan Bowery scuffed a 71st-minute...Full Story »

Mansfield extended their remarkable start to the season to 19 games unbeaten in all competitions after a 2-1 League Two home win over Walsall.The home side went ahead after 16 minutes. A combination of goalkeeper Owen Evans and the crossbar kept out Aden Flint’s first header from a George Maris corner.In the scramble that followed, Davis Keillor-Dunn had a shot blocked before Flint fired t...Full Story »

Josh Kelly’s second-half strike was enough for Solihull to claim a 1-0 victory over 10-man Wealdstone at Damson Park.There was little to show from either side after the first 45 minutes, with Kelly, Jamey Osborne and Jon Benton creating the only real chances for the hosts and Max Kretzschmar testing Tommy Simkin with Wealdstone’s best opportunity.Kelly finally beat Wealdstone keeper ...Full Story »

Goals in either half from Stephen Humphrys and Callum Lang gave Wigan a third 2-0 win in the space of a week as 10-man Shrewsbury were seen off in comfortable fashion at the DW Stadium.The visitors had been on the back foot for the entire game after seeing former Wigan centre-back Chey Dunkley – facing his old club for the first time since leaving in the summer of 2020 – sent off ins...Full Story »

Peterborough survived a Blackpool comeback to win 4-2 during an exciting Bloomfield Road encounter.Kwame Poku put Posh ahead when he fired home Ephron Mason-Clark’s cross, but they missed the chance to double the lead when Mason-Clark saw his penalty saved by Dan Grimshaw after being brought down by Matt Pennington.Blackpool’s task became harder when Olly Casey was dismissed early in...Full Story »

The 18-year-old winger will be a free agent in June 2024 and the Gunners must do everything in their power to keep him at the club for as long as possible. The talented young winger is highly rated at the club and Fabrizio Romano claims that several Premier League and european clubs are interested in securing his services. Discussions are currently ongoing between the two parties regarding an...Full Story »

Amy Macdonald was shocked when her 2007 hit 'This is the Life' started to gain traction in Saudi Arabia - and she soon found out it was because of Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo's goals have been going viral with the tune (Image: Power Sport Images/REX/Shutterstock) Scottish singer Amy Macdonald might have Cristiano Ronaldo to thank as her smash hit 'This is the Life' has soared back up t...Full Story »

West Ham’s unbeaten European record was reduced to ruins in Athens as they crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Olympiacos.The Hammers came a cropper in the shadow of the Acropolis as they suffered a first loss in UEFA competitions in 18 matches.David Moyes, who led his side to the Europa Conference League title last season, made seven changes for their Europa League Group A clash in the Greek capit...Full Story »

The academy graduate, who scored a crucial second goal, could be the next game-changing talent for Xavi's side Fermin Lopez was crucial in Barcelona's first, and scored a wonderful second, as the Blaugrana saw off Shakhtar Donetsk to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League. Xavi's side took a 2-0 lead, but conceded in the second half to make for a nervy finish to a 2-1 victory. ...Full Story »

Arsenal face a big transfer decision over the future of Aaron Ramsdale. The English goalkeeper had been Mikel Arteta's number one since he signed from Sheffield United in 2021 for £30 million (Sky Sports). However, recent weeks have seen the 25-year-old lose his place to summer signing David Raya. The former Brentford shot-stopper came in, and although he didn't immediately start, has r...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips is 'very likely' to leave Manchester City in the January transfer window. That's according to leading transfer expert and CaughtOffside columnist Fabrizio Romano, who believes it is only a matter of time before the outcasted midfielder makes the switch away from the Etihad. Despite signing for the Cityzens just over 12 months ago, Phillips, 27, who, according to Spotrac, earn...Full Story »