After a week of speculation about Lionel Messi's fitness, Argentina received good news Thursday: the 38-year-old was named to Lionel Scaloni's 26-man World Cup squad. Messi exited Inter Miami's final match before the World Cup break with what the club described as left hamstring muscle overload. His inclusion puts a record sixth World Cup within reach...Full Story »

Mexico face Australia at the Rose Bowl in a key World Cup tuneup as Javier Aguirre weighs final roster decisions before El Tri unveil their 26-man squad...Full Story »

Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Junior has admitted that Lionel Messi's presence makes Argentina one of the favourites to win the World Cup again this summer. The Selecao winger believes Messi's unpredictable style of play can still give their arch-rivals an edge when they defend their global crown in North America...Full Story »

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will reportedly leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer. Despite months of negotiations and public confidence from the player himself, a final agreement could not be reached to keep the Frenchman at Anfield beyond July 1...Full Story »

Santos have issued an official statement to clear up a medical dispute regarding Neymar Jr.’s calf injury ahead of the 2026 World Cup. While the club initially diagnosed the problem as a minor oedema, Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar revealed a more serious grade 2 muscle strain. Consequently, the star forward will miss Brazil's upcoming warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt as ...Full Story »

A Sweden national team doctor has delivered a new update on Dejan Kulusevski amid the Tottenham and Sweden star's year-long injury absence. Despite Kulusevski missing the entire 2025-26 season, the medical staff provided positive reassurance that he will eventually return to the pitch...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has warned Manchester United supporters that they must remain grounded regarding their expectations for the 2026-27 Premier League campaign. Despite the club's remarkable turnaround under Michael Carrick, the legendary former captain believes a title challenge might still be out of reach...Full Story »

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has expressed his long-term desire to return to his boyhood club Roma, admitting he has "unfinished business" in the Italian capital. Despite establishing himself as an indispensable squad player under Mikel Arteta and fresh off clinching the Premier League title, the 23-year-old opened up about his deep connection to the Giallorossi ahead of Saturday’s Champ...Full Story »

The 38-year-old defender wrote himself off years ago, and plenty of others have done the same since then. He is still here, though, against all odds for one final run...Full Story »

France legend Frank Leboeuf has delivered a scathing assessment of Kylian Mbappe’s leadership credentials as Les Bleus look ahead to the 2026 World Cup. The 1998 world champion believes the Real Madrid superstar is "too selfish" to captain the national side to glory in North America this summer...Full Story »

Barcelona are making significant strides in their long-standing pursuit of Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, with the Portuguese international reportedly ready to drop his salary to secure a move to Catalunya. The midfielder has decided to call time on his Premier League career and has supposedly prioritised a switch to the Spotify Camp Nou over other European suitors...Full Story »

Barcelona have officially confirmed that defensive stalwarts Mapi Leon and Ona Batlle will depart the club when their contracts expire at the end of next month. The news marks a significant shift for the European champions, coming just days after club legend Alexia Putellas also announced her intention to seek a new challenge away from Catalunya...Full Story »

Marseille's newly appointed sporting director Gregory Lorenzi has confirmed that the club are prepared to entertain transfer offers for Mason Greenwood during the summer window. The former Brest chief, who has officially replaced Mehdi Benatia at the Stade Velodrome, admitted that the English forward's future is currently under heavy internal reflection as the club looks to balance its books...Full Story »

There was no real concern about recent rumors in USMNT camp as players, coaches and executives lock in on World Cup preparation...Full Story »

Barcelona star Pedri has firmly shut down any speculation regarding a future move away from Catalonia ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Fresh off a superb individual season for the Liga champions, the Spanish midfielder detailed how his deep-rooted family history with the Blaugrana makes playing for the club a literal childhood dream come true...Full Story »

GOAL breaks down Jesse Marsch’s tactics, leadership style and growing influence as Canada prepare for the 2026 World Cup on home soil...Full Story »

Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton has insisted he will not "sit and cry" after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup. Despite a fine individual campaign at Selhurst Park, the 22-year-old midfielder was the high-profile absentee from the 26-man travelling party announced last week...Full Story »

Arsenal might have just ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, but Michael Owen believes Mikel Arteta is already plotting a ruthless upgrade in attack. Despite a solid debut campaign from Viktor Gyokeres, the former England striker suggests the Gunners are eyeing a more clinical presence to lead the line next season...Full Story »

Massimiliano Allegri is set for an immediate return to the dugout after reaching a full verbal agreement to become the next head coach of Napoli. The former AC Milan boss, who was sacked by the club this week, has committed to a two-year contract as Antonio Conte's replacement at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona...Full Story »

Niclas Fullkrug is searching for a fresh start after a nightmare season that has seen his stock plummet across Europe. The Germany international, who has struggled with injuries and form, is now attracting interest from various global leagues as his time at both AC Milan and West Ham United appears to be at an end...Full Story »