Cristiano Ronaldo played alongside Michael Carrick at Manchester United, so would the Portuguese GOAT consider a return to Old Trafford if asked to tread that path by the Red Devils’ current boss? Louis Saha, another former colleague of CR7 at the so-called ‘Theatre of Dreams’, has explained to GOAL why record-chasing and bench duty will figure in any future planning from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Liverpool have been advised on how to ensure that Rio Ngumoha continues to play with no fear, with Joe Cole answering wonderkid development and Mohamed Salah replacement questions during an exclusive interview with GOAL. The Reds will have attacking voids to fill at the start of the 2026-27 campaign, but they have been warned against lumping too much pressure on 17-year-old shoulders.

Barcelona have opened negotiations with Manchester United to secure Marcus Rashford for a second consecutive loan spell. Despite earlier speculation that his time in Spain was coming to an end, Hansi Flick has reportedly given his "green light" for the forward to stay. With financial constraints making a permanent €30m deal difficult, the Blaugrana are hoping to reach a fresh agreement with the Red Devils.

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Speculation over Angelo Stiller’s future at VfB Stuttgart has been rampant for weeks. Now, a transfer appears to be taking shape.

Mohamed Salah is set to reveal his next destination "in a few days," according to an Egyptian national team staff member. The Liverpool legend, who recently confirmed he will depart Anfield this summer after nine years, will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season, and there has been no shortage of interest.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has no intention of leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to his father, Badri Kvaratskhelia. Despite persistent reported interest from Arsenal, the 25-year-old winger remains fully committed to the PSG project as the French giants chase back-to-back Champions League titles.

England international Missy Bo Kearns has opened up on her devastating miscarriage for the first time and revealed how the medical team at Aston Villa "saved my life" as she was given a "shock" sepsis diagnosis. The Lionesses midfielder announced that she was pregnant with her first child back in March and has now sat down for a lengthy interview on the heartbreak that has occurred since, hoping it will help others.

Sam Kerr moved into the history books as Chelsea tightened their grip on a Champions League spot in the WSL table with a ruthless 4-1 victory over Everton. The Australian striker was in scintillating form at Goodison Park with two goals, proving exactly why she remains the focal point of the Blues' attack under Sonia Bompastor.

Lindsey Heaps has done a lot of incredible things in her career to date. With the United States women’s national team, she has won the World Cup, and at she has lifted another 12 major titles at club level, including the Champions League. But perhaps her biggest impact on the sport has been her trailblazing efforts for U.S. women’s soccer, in more ways than one.