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Roldan's 'glimmer of hope' is about more than a World Cup

  1. 'Little boy' no longer! Wirtz will be the EPL's next superstar

    At the tail end of October, Dimitar Berbatov appeared on Rio Ferdinand's podcast and pleaded for patience with Liverpool's struggling superstar summer signing Florian Wirtz. "He will be unbelievable, trust me," the Bulgarian told his former Manchester United team-mate. "I’m sure that everybody [at Liverpool] sees his quality, and they’ll give him that time that he needs to fit into the team. And I guarantee you, he’s going to be a success.

  2. ICONS: How the Cascao haircut changed everything for R9

    At the 2002 World Cup, Ronaldo arrived looking for redemption. While sporting one of the most unique haircuts in football history, the Brazil striker found exactly what he was searching for. This is ICONS - a GOAL podcast and feature series that revisits the last 10 World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing the spirit of the tournament back to life...

  3. Bring on Arsenal! Marmoush fires City to Wembley

    Manchester City ran riot against Newcastle to rubber-stamp their place in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola again rang the changes but still watched his side ease to a 3-1 win on the night to complete a 5-1 drubbing on aggregate over last year's winners. Omar Marmoush scored two quick-fire goals while Tijjani Reijnders added another in a clinical first-half display from the hosts.

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U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM

  1. USMNT's McKennie named Juventus’ Player of the Month

    U.S. men’s national team Weston McKennie’s standout January earned him Juventus’ Player of the Month award after scoring three goals in seven appearances. While his influence on the pitch continues to grow, contract negotiations remain unresolved, with Serie A rivals monitoring the midfielder’s situation closely.

  2. WATCH: Weah's effort leads to fantastic assist in OM win

    U.S. international Tim Weah was credited with an assist on Tuesday after an incredible moment of effort to set up a Marseille goal. The assist was Weah's second in just over a week as he helped his side to a Coupe de France win over Rennes in the competition's Round of 16. He is now on three goals and four assists on the season.

Expert Opinion & Analysis

  1. Why Italy are desperate to cap Atalanta's new wonderkid

    Honest Ahanor is just 17 years old - and yet on Sunday he started his fifth successive game for Atalanta, against Como. Unfortunately, Ahanor's afternoon came to an abrupt end - and quite literally by his own hand. Just eight minutes into the game at Sinigaglia, the defender was involved in an innocuous, off-the-ball clash with Maxi Perrone, who shamelessly collapsed to the ground as if Ahanor had struck him in the face.

  2. The Butcher is back! Martinez is a Man Utd game-changer

    Michael Carrick is getting the bulk of plaudits for Manchester United’s resurgence since he took charge, but there is another undeniable factor to consider when analysing the uplift in performances and results at Old Trafford. Lisandro Martinez admittedly made his long-awaited first appearance after 301 days out through injury while Ruben Amorim was still in charge, but the true impact of his return is only being felt now.

  3. How UWCL-chasing Spurs became the WSL's surprise package

    Tottenham finished second-from-bottom in the Women's Super League last season. Since promotion seven years ago, their top-flight record against Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United stands at two wins, five draws and 42 defeats. Financially, they are not in the same place as the ‘big four’, not when Chelsea and Arsenal have both made £1-million transfers in the last year or so. And yet, despite all of this, Spurs are right in the fight with all of them for Women's Champions League qualification this season.

  4. Ronaldo's seven options if he leaves Al-Nassr

    Why does Cristiano Ronaldo always have so much bad luck?!... First, Erik ten Hag didn't recognise his unrivalled ability at Manchester United, then Fernando Santos ruined his 2022 World Cup bid with Portugal. And now, the powers that be in Saudi Arabia are conspiring to make sure his trophy drought in the Middle East extends to three-and-a-half seasons. Give the guy a break!...

Premier League

  1. Mac Allister reveals Slot's simple Liverpool message to save season

    Alexis Mac Allister has lifted the lid on a crucial team meeting with Arne Slot that sparked Liverpool’s recent goal-scoring frenzy. The Argentine midfielder admits that while the squad faced a difficult period after last season's title success, a blunt demand to improve in "both boxes" has restored their confidence. Now, the Reds are preparing for a massive Anfield showdown against Manchester City.

  2. Kelleher hits out at Liverpool's critics after Jota tragedy

    Caoimhin Kelleher has sought to defend Liverpool from their critics in 2025-26, with the current campaign not “important from a football aspect” following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The Reds have had a lot to cope with on and off the field, with a man that walked away from Anfield ahead of the current campaign eager to point out why his former team-mates deserve to be cut some slack.

  3. Man City receive savage birthday cake on anniversary of 115 charges

    Paddy Power has marked the third anniversary of Manchester City’s unresolved financial case by delivering a bespoke "115" cake to the Etihad Stadium. It has been exactly three years since the Premier League first charged the champions with over a hundred breaches of financial rules. Despite a lengthy hearing having already concluded, fans are still waiting for a final verdict on the club's future.

  4. Carragher brutally claims 2025-26 is Guardiola's 'last dance'

    Jamie Carragher believes that Pep Guardiola could be playing out his “last dance” in 2025-26. The Catalan coach is tied to a contract at Manchester City through to the summer of 2027, but there have been suggestions that said deal could be terminated 12 months earlier than that proposed end date. Carragher admits that Guardiola will walk away as one of the greats, with an emotional farewell to the Premier League potentially on the cards.

Major League Soccer

Transfer News

  1. Tonali's agent drops fresh summer transfer hint after Arsenal links

    Sandro Tonali’s future at Newcastle United is back in the spotlight after his agent, Giuseppe Riso, hinted at a potential summer move. While the Italian midfielder remains committed to the Magpies for now, his representative has admitted that Champions League qualification will be the deciding factor. After late interest from Arsenal in January, a summer departure is now a very real possibility.

  2. 'Blame myself' - Slot's true thoughts on Liverpool squad

    Liverpool boss Arne Slot has aired his true feelings on Liverpool’s injury struggles, admitting that he can “probably blame myself” for some of the issues that have arisen at Anfield. He admits that competing on multiple fronts will be difficult for the Reds, with the winter transfer window closing without any stop-gap solutions - particularly in defence - being acquired.

  3. Arsenal made surprise deadline day move to sign Bayern star

    Arsenal launched a daring last-minute bid to sign Leon Goretzka on transfer deadline day as Mikel Arteta desperately sought a replacement for the injured Mikel Merino. Despite advanced talks and a late approach from the Gunners, the 30-year-old midfielder has opted to remain at Bayern Munich until the end of the season. Goretzka is now expected to headline a major summer transfer battle.

  4. Zirkzee told to reverse 'mistake' and leave 'bad Man Utd energy' behind

    Ruud Gullit has urged Joshua Zirkzee to end his Manchester United nightmare and return to Italy to salvage his career. The Dutch legend believes the forward made a massive error by moving to Old Trafford during a period of "bad energy" at the club. Amidst rumours of a summer move to Roma, Gullit insists that Serie A is the only league where the 24-year-old can truly thrive once again.

Women's Soccer

  1. Blow for Man Utd & England as Toone remains out with hip injury

    Ella Toone will miss both legs of Manchester United's Champions League play-off clash with Atletico Madrid this month and she is also unlikely to be included in the next England squad, ahead of the Lionesses' 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign beginning against Ukraine in March. The midfielder is recovering from a hip issue that has sidelined her since December.

  2. Lionesses prospect leaves Man Utd for NWSL side Bay FC

    Manchester United have bid farewell to a highly-rated Lionesses prospect after Keira Barry ended her 10-year association with the club and joined NWSL side Bay FC. It's the second time this week that head coach Emma Coates has brought a familiar face over to the United States, having left her role in the England's youth national teams to take up this position in December.

  3. Top 10 WSL signings of the January transfer window

    As investment in the women’s game continues to grow, each and every transfer window feels bigger and bigger, as both the anticipation and likelihood of new record transfers and big money moves for the game’s greatest stars increases. In that sense, January is never as headline-grabbing as the summer window, but there has still been plenty of eye-catching business over the last few weeks - especially in the Women’s Super League.

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