Leon Goretzka's immediate future after the World Cup remains undecided. Nevertheless, one German second-tier club already knows how it wants him to eventually wind down his career in a few years' time.

Liverpool’s teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha has left a lasting impression on Thomas Tuchel while getting a taste of senior England duty, but his long-term future at Anfield remains a subject of intense speculation. Reports have emerged regarding the 17-year-old's frustration over his development at club level as he continues to attract transfer interest from Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane has sent a heartfelt message to his former Tottenham team-mate Christian Eriksen following the midfielder's latest on-field health scare. The Denmark international caused widespread concern when he clutched his chest and fell to the ground during a friendly against Ukraine, reminiscent of his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This week, we dive into the rise of the Lionel Messi in the United States, the emotional connection that transformed Miami, his seismic impact on U.S. soccer, and the possibility that the upcoming World Cup might offer him the most fitting stage of his career - one built around comfort, belonging, and a crowd that treats him like their own hero.

Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene. While most elite stars adapt to decline, the Inter Miami talisman has spent two decades adapting to stay ahead of the game.

Dejan Joveljic is an excellent MLS striker, but in another life he might have been a competitive chess player.

Italian media outlets report that Oliver Glasner will be the next AC Milan head coach. He is reportedly eyeing a marquee defensive signing: David Alaba.

Alphonso Davies's departure from FC Bayern Munich now appears increasingly likely.

With the World Cup looming, the club's hierarchy is already planning the squad for next season, and, ideally, Hiroki Ito will no longer be at Munich by that point.

GOAL tracks all the qualification campaigns for the 2027 Women's World Cup, breaking down which teams have qualified and which nations could soon join them

A complete guide to England women's year, including how to watch games live and more

It was all there for England on Friday, as they faced Spain in Mallorca with automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup on the line. Avoid defeat and the Lionesses would punch their ticket to Brazil, forcing one of their biggest rivals for next summer’s title to have to navigate the play-offs. It was a huge opportunity, but one they spurned in incredible circumstances, suffering a 4-0 loss that stands out as the biggest for this team under Sarina Wiegman.

André. Big Boi. MUNDIAL. The Atlanta icons have linked up with the quarterly football x lifestyle magazine to fuse hip-hop and soccer, celebrating 25 years of their genre-defying album Stankonia and the duo's 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction this weekend.