In a sport that can be as cruel as it is beautiful, Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky experienced the ultimate professional nightmare on Tuesday night. Handed a surprise start by manager Igor Tudor ahead of Guglielmo Vicario for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atletico Madrid, the young Czech Republic international saw his big moment evaporate in a matter of minutes....Full Story »

Bayern Munich effectively booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a ruthless 6-1 destruction of Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium, but the evening was overshadowed by a distressing injury to Alphonso Davies. Having only just returned to the continental stage as a half-time substitute, the Canadian international was forced off in the 71st minute after appearing to suffer a no...Full Story »

The controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's failed return to Barcelona in 2023 has not yet died down. Former sporting director Mateu Alemany has publicly supported Xavi Hernandez's explosive claims that the club had league approval to re-sign the Argentine star. This directly contradicts the official narrative from incumbent president Joan Laporta and La Liga chief Javier Tebas ahead of the elec...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a clear challenge to his squad ahead of their monumental Champions League clash with Real Madrid, insisting that his players must prioritise their identity over the fear of failure. Speaking ahead of the trip to the Santiago Bernabeu, the Catalan coach emphasised that success in Europe’s elite competition is not just about the final score, but...Full Story »

Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has expressed a massive sense of relief as Kylian Mbappe remains sidelined for the upcoming Champions League clash against Real Madrid. While acknowledging the immense talent of his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, the Italian admits facing a Madrid side without their talisman provides a welcome tactical advantage...Full Story »

Real's board are losing confidence in current coach Alvaro Arbeloa and now sounding out potential successors...Full Story »

Noussair Mazraoui has revealed how he and his teammates felt when Casemiro announced he would leave the side...Full Story »

After Sunday's derby win against Inter Milan, Modric responded directly about rumours linking him with a return to Madrid this summer...Full Story »

Manchester City return to the Bernabeu on Wednesday with Pep Guardiola insisting his team arrive in far better shape ⁠than the injury‑stricken group that fell to Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff round last season...Full Story »

Loren del Pino, one of the representatives of the agency that guides Fabian's career, has revived this possibility with statements made on the talk show "Libre y Directo" on Cadena SER...Full Story »

Manchester United’s decision to sell Scott McTominay in 2024 remains a “big surprise”, with the all-action midfielder thriving in Italy with Napoli. The history books have been rewritten there, with former Scotland international Gary McAllister telling GOAL why a break from tradition by the Red Devils has generated some uncomfortable questions at Old Trafford...Full Story »

After an illustrious international journey spanning 15 years, legendary defender Kyle Walker has officially announced his retirement from the England national team. The 35-year-old Burnley star leaves behind a remarkable legacy of 96 caps, having played a pivotal role in transforming the Three Lions' fortunes across five major tournaments and multiple historic finals...Full Story »

Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said his team's "amazing achievement" in winning last year's Club World Cup by beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final would have no bearing when the sides meet again in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday...Full Story »

The president of the Iranian Football Federation has once again questioned the men's national team's participation in the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada...Full Story »

Weston McKennie has told GOAL what leadership means to him, as a captaincy candidate with Juventus and the USMNT, while discussing the kind of characters that he likes to work alongside. The all-action midfielder is enjoying a productive 2026, with a new contract being signed in Turin, and is counting down the days to a home World Cup on American soil...Full Story »

Manchester United have significantly stepped up their scouting presence at Sporting CP matches as Ruben Amorim prepares for a major squad overhaul this summer. The Red Devils are closely monitoring center-back Ousmane Diomande and striker Viktor Gyokeres, both of whom have release clauses exceeding 80 million pounds. Sources suggest that Amorim believes the duo possesses the physical and techni...Full Story »

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Strength]: 1. In terms of recent form, Middlesbrough are currently on a 2-game winning streak, showing excellent form.2. Middlesbrough have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, with their offense firing on all cylinders.3. Middlesbrough have conceded 9 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, demonstrating s...Full Story »

[(West Bromwich Albion F.C.) Strength]: 1. West Bromwich Albion are currently under relegation pressure and will definitely go all out to secure points in this home match.2. Campbell scored a goal in the last match, helping the team equalize, and delivered a solid individual performance. ...Full Story »

[(Oxford United F.C.) Strength]: 1. Oxford United's recent league performance has improved, securing two consecutive wins after a six-match winless streak.2. In the last three Championship meetings between the two teams, the home team have achieved 2 wins and 1 draw. ...Full Story »

[(Birmingham City F.C.) Strength]: 1. The AH line is -0.75 for the home side, which is in favor of Birmingham. ...Full Story »