FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has issued a firm rebuttal to Didier Deschamps after the France manager questioned the quality of officiating in their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain. The Les Bleus boss was visibly frustrated following the 2-0 loss, suggesting that the standards in the crucial clash were not what he expected...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest are closing in on a significant coup with the addition of experienced midfielder Xaver Schlager on a free transfer. The 28-year-old Austrian international is set to arrive at the City Ground to bolster a midfield that recently lost a key figure to a Premier League giant...Full Story »

Former Arsenal and Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly on the verge of making a surprise return to Spanish football. After finding himself sidelined at Marseille, the veteran striker is now heavily linked with a move to Deportivo La Coruna as he looks to reignite the final stages of his career with a fresh challenge in a familiar country...Full Story »

Luka Modric is reportedly ready to extend his stay at San Siro by committing to a new one-year contract with AC Milan. The veteran midfielder has rapidly weighed up his options following Croatia’s disappointing early departure from the 2026 World Cup just a few days ago...Full Story »

Experienced Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier has officially completed a move to Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Lille. The defender has signed a two-year deal with Regis Le Bris’s team, bringing a vast wealth of European experience and a rich history of winning silverware to the Stadium of Light...Full Story »

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is eager to join Real Madrid this summer following another outstanding season in Germany. The France international has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in world football, and he now views the Spanish giants as the absolute perfect environment to take the next major step in his rapidly accelerating career...Full Story »

Inter have emerged as shock suitors for Tottenham full-back Djed Spence as they look to defend their Serie A title. The England international is reportedly open to the move after revitalising his career in north London and on the international stage...Full Story »

Crystal Palace have moved to secure the long-term future of Jean-Philippe Mateta by offering the striker a new contract extension. The south London club are determined to tie down their star forward to prevent any risk of a cut-price departure or a future free transfer...Full Story »

Emiliano Martinez is reportedly ready to wage war with Aston Villa in order to secure a dream move to Juventus this summer. The Argentina international has grown increasingly frustrated with life in the West Midlands and has identified the Serie A giants as his preferred destination...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood has expressed his profound gratitude to Marseille and their passionate supporters in a heartfelt farewell message following his permanent transfer to Fenerbahce. The forward departs the French side after a highly productive two-year spell, securing a lucrative move to the Turkish giants...Full Story »

Andrey Santos has left Chelsea to join Manchester United after realising his pathway to regular first-team football at Stamford Bridge was blocked. Faced with fierce midfield competition and a lack of European fixtures to provide extra minutes, the Brazilian requested a transfer, resulting in a lucrative move to Old Trafford to further his development...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is a famously quiet character, but his playoff intensity got the best out of some of his former MLS teammates...Full Story »

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has wasted no time in stamping his authority at Cobham, implementing a grueling pre-season fitness regime to address the squad's physical shortcomings after a campaign where the Blues were statistically outrun by nearly every Premier League opponent. Star man Cole Palmer has already led by example, defying his previous injury setbacks to claim an impressive finis...Full Story »

Galatasaray are reportedly weighing up a sensational move for Manchester City star Phil Foden. The Turkish giants are ready to test City's resolve for the England international, who is said to be "open" to a fresh challenge after a season of mixed game time at the Etihad Stadium...Full Story »

Dele Alli remains lost in the footballing wilderness, with former Serie A star Des Walker telling GOAL why his fellow ex-England international found the going tough when entering “a last chance saloon” at Como. The one-time Tottenham superstar made just one substitute appearance for Cesc Fabregas’ side before being released back into the free agent pool...Full Story »

Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has been the victim of a terrifying security scare after burglars targeted his Barcelona home in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just hours after the teenager helped La Roja secure their place in the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France...Full Story »

Manchester United have been advised to “get one” of Bradley Barcola or Desire Doue in the summer transfer window, with Dwight Yorke telling GOAL why big-money raids on Paris Saint-Germain would make a lot of sense. The Red Devils are in the market for creative and attacking additions, with a couple of Champions League winners registering on Premier League radars...Full Story »

Rayan Cherki could not hide his frustration following France's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals. The Manchester City star hit back at reporters when questioned about the performance of his team-mate Lucas Digne, who endured a night to forget in Dallas...Full Story »

England have been warned that they face an "impossible" task in trying to nullify Lionel Messi ahead of their historic World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina. The Inter Miami superstar is set to face the Three Lions for the first time in his illustrious career with a place in the showpiece final on the line...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke were expected to make significant contributions to England’s cause at the 2026 World Cup, but Michael Owen has admitted to GOAL that said collection of wingers have “not really worked” out as planned. Thomas Tuchel is yet to settle on a preferred pairing of wide attackers, with no member of a star-studded quartet tr...Full Story »