Brad Friedel has - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - sought to play down expectations around “poster boy” Christian Pulisic, but considers four other players to sit alongside ‘Captain America’ in the USMNT’s “undroppable” pool. The United States are considered to be working with a ‘Golden Generation’ of talent as a home World Cup is taken in...Full Story »

France are preparing to head across the Atlantic in search of World Cup glory, but the squad has already managed to go viral before touching down in the United States. During a formal photo session with President Emmanuel Macron, Manchester City star Rayan Cherki stole the spotlight for all the wrong reasons...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is preparing to hand Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott his international debut during England's final World Cup preparations. Despite not being named in the final 26-man tournament squad, the 22-year-old has been thrust into the spotlight for the upcoming friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica...Full Story »

Harry Kane will be leading England’s quest for World Cup glory in 2026, but can the prolific Bayern Munich striker make history by becoming the first man to win two Golden Boots? Ex-Three Lions frontman Robbie Fowler has told GOAL that target can be hit while moving ever closer to an exclusive club that is currently occupied by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi...Full Story »

Manchester United have officially confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund has completed a permanent move to Napoli following a productive loan spell in Italy. The Denmark international, who arrived at Old Trafford from Atalanta in 2023, returns to Serie A on a full-time basis after the Neapolitans triggered a mandatory purchase clause...Full Story »

Harry Kane has enjoyed a landmark moment in his career off the pitch after being immortalised at Madame Tussauds London. The England captain described the unveiling of his waxwork as a "proud moment" for his family as he prepares to lead the Three Lions into the upcoming World Cup...Full Story »

At FC Bayern, Lennart Karl counts no fewer than three teammates as role models—most notably the player whose face the youngster has even etched onto his shin pad...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest star Chris Wood endured a bittersweet evening in Fort Lauderdale as he officially became the most-capped player in New Zealand men's football history. However, the veteran striker's record-breaking night against Haiti was completely overshadowed by a shambolic performance from the All Whites...Full Story »

Julian Brandt's future remains undecided after his departure from BVB. A promising lead now points to a former teammate and his club...Full Story »

Rayan Cherki is being backed to justify comparisons with Zinedine Zidane, as Louis Saha tells GOAL why the enigmatic Manchester City playmaker can become even better now that Pep Guardiola has left the Etihad Stadium. The most demanding of coaches helped to keep a tight leash on Cherki, but the World Cup-bound midfielder should benefit from a little more leeway when working under a new manager ...Full Story »

Jordan Henderson has spoken out to defend Thomas Tuchel’s controversial selection decisions as England begin their World Cup preparations in the United States. The veteran midfielder, a questionable inclusion himself, addressed the public outcry regarding the absence of several high-profile Premier League stars from the final 26-man roster...Full Story »

Chelsea are prepared to sanction the sale of Marc Cucurella this summer after reportedly naming their asking price, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid actively monitoring the defender's situation. Despite establishing himself as a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge, the Spain international is understood to be open to a fresh challenge away from west London...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham at Liverpool is a transfer that could be agreed at some point in the future, Reds legend Robbie Fowler has told GOAL, with the England international midfielder being told where his game can still improve. The all-action 22-year-old remains on the books of Real Madrid for now, but a Premier League challenge may be sought once his Spanish adventure comes to a close...Full Story »

Tottenham playmaker Xavi Simons has sparked excitement among the Spurs faithful after dropping a significant hint regarding a potential reunion with former teammate Savinho. The north London club are actively working on a deal to bring the Manchester City winger to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following a difficult campaign for the Brazilian at the Etihad...Full Story »

Real Madrid's outgoing interim manager, Álvaro Arbeloa (43), has reportedly offered his services to Bayer Leverkusen – only to be turned down by the club...Full Story »

[(Indonesia) Strength]: 1. Indonesia are ranked 122nd in the world, with a total squad value of approximately 34 million euros. The core lineup mainly consists of naturalized players.2. Indonesia have been quite stable at home, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 home matches, keeping clean sheets in 5 of them. ...Full Story »

[(Singapore) Strength]: 1. Singapore forward Ikhsan Fandi scored a goal in the last friendly match, bringing his national team tally to 22 goals, making him the team's current top scorer.2. Singapore secured a 4-0 victory over Mongolia in their last friendly, achieving three consecutive wins in international competitions and showing excellent form.3. Singapore performed impressively in the AFC ...Full Story »

[(Lebanon) Strength]: 1. This match is a crucial battle in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Lebanon urgently need a victory to solidify their group stage advancement situation, and the entire team have a strong desire to secure points.2. Lebanon have achieved an excellent record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 matches across all competitions, with a win rate of over 65%, indicating s...Full Story »

[(Thailand) Strength]: 1. Thailand missed out on this summer's World Cup, so this warm-up match is aimed at preparing for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, rejuvenating the squad, and evaluating new players.2. In March, Thailand defeated Turkmenistan 2-1 in the AFC Asian Cup group qualifiers, finishing the group stage with 5 wins and 1 loss to top the group and secure a spot in the main tournament.3. Tha...Full Story »

[(Spain) Strength]: 1. This match will be one of Spain's two warm-up games before the World Cup, and the team will certainly seize the opportunity to practice the lineup and not take the game lightly.2. Head coach Luis de la Fuente has announced his final 26-man squad, with Barcelona the most represented club (8 players), including key players like Pedri, Gavi, and Yamal all called up.3. Spain ...Full Story »