While Michael Olise continues to shine for Bayern Munich and the France national team, his younger brother Richard Olise is searching for a new club. Chelsea have officially confirmed the departure of the 20-year-old defender as part of a major academy restructuring, bringing an emotional 11-year spell at Stamford Bridge to an end without a senior competitive appearance.

Former Spain manager Javier Clemente has humorously taken credit for the incredible successes of Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Luis de la Fuente. Following a dominant season for Spanish coaches across Europe, the veteran boss explained the unique and amusing lessons he imparted on the trio during their playing days under him, while labelling them as the very best.

Ipswich Town have been hit with a massive blow ahead of their Premier League return as Kieran McKenna has officially confirmed his departure from the club. The 40-year-old coach, who masterminded consecutive promotions for the Tractor Boys, has apparently decided to take some time away from the game, dashing recent reports of a possible move to Fulham.

Algeria attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza has confidently targeted a historic victory over Argentina in their upcoming 2026 World Cup opening match. The 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen prospect arrived in the United States ahead of the tournament and immediately shared his fearless ambitions, dismissive of the reigning world champions' psychological tactics.

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.

Tottenham have officially announced the signing of Argentina international defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Bournemouth. The left-footed centre-half will join the London club on July 1, adding top-flight experience to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

Roberto De Zerbi is already making waves in the market as he looks to reshape his Tottenham squad, but a move for Moise Kean might not be as certain as reports suggest. While the former Everton man has been linked with a return to the Premier League, a friend of the Spurs boss has cast doubt on a deal materialising.

Josko Gvardiol is reportedly set to commit his long-term future to Manchester City, dealing a significant blow to Bayern Munich's summer transfer plans. Despite firm interest from the Bavarian giants, the Croatian international is leaning towards extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium as the club prepares for life under new management.

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 the United States' year, including the SheBelieves Cup and fixtures in qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup

England's Lionesses have always had great goalscorers. Even before the team was the major contender it is now, winning back-to-back European Championships under Sarina Wiegman and reaching a first Women's World Cup final, they could boast some incredible attacking talent, with Arsenal icon Kelly Smith, widely considered the Lionesses' greatest ever player, a prime example.