Rasmus Hojlund has heaped praise on Arsenal's formidable defensive unit following Napoli's narrow Champions League defeat in north London. The former Manchester United striker lauded Gabriel Magalhaes as the team's vital anchor while expressing his admiration for Mikel Arteta's impressive squad depth amid defensive absences.
Atletico Madrid captain Koke has demanded that Julian Alvarez be left alone following a turbulent summer transfer saga. The veteran midfielder expressed his frustration with the constant media scrutiny surrounding the Argentine forward in the wake of Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Liverpool.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has boldly claimed that Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or following his record-breaking performance in the Champions League. The teenage sensation was the catalyst as the Catalan giants dismantled Feyenoord 5-1 to open their European campaign in emphatic fashion.
Erling Haaland will continue to generate transfer talk at Manchester City for as long as remarkable goalscoring numbers are posted, but during an exclusive interview with GOAL former Blues striker Andy Cole has pondered why the Norwegian would want to go “anywhere else”. He is also not convinced that the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner will be concerning himself with “records”.
Inter Miami and Chicago Fire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Soldier Field in front of a record-breaking crowd of 63,094 fans. Robert Lewandowski's acrobatic opener was cancelled out by a Casemiro header, while Lionel Messi secured his place in MLS history with another incredible milestone.
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has sensationally claimed that Spurs should be retrospective winners of the 2016-17 Premier League title. The Argentine argues that Chelsea’s admission of financial rule breaches means the trophy belongs in north London. Though the Blues were fined £10 million by the FA earlier this summer, Pochettino believes a lack of sporting sanctions is a betrayal of fair play.
Carlo Ancelotti has initiated a ruthless overhaul of the Brazil national team, dropping several established stars following a disappointing World Cup campaign. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is among the high-profile casualties as the Italian tactician turns his attention towards the next generation of South American talent.
Liverpool’s marquee summer signing Bradley Barcola saw his highly anticipated Anfield debut end in frustration and concern on Wednesday night. The blockbuster £123 million arrival was forced to withdraw during the second half of the Reds' Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, sparking immediate fears over a long-term layoff with head coach Andoni Iraola providing fitness update.
Alexis Mac Allister delivered the perfect response to his contract frustrations by firing Liverpool to a thrilling 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. The Argentina international unleashed a stunning second-half strike to secure the win, proving his unwavering commitment to the Anfield club amid ongoing uncertainty over his future.
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has issued a public apology after television cameras caught him making disparaging remarks about Valencia during a recent La Liga encounter. The Spanish international was seen critiquing the opposition's performance from the dugout as Hansi Flick's side cruised to a dominant victory.
Raphinha delivered a sensational performance in Barcelona's Champions League opener, scoring twice as a makeshift centre-forward. The Brazilian skipper lauded the team's display and supported Lamine Yamal, while firmly refusing to discuss his omission from the Ballon d'Or shortlist.
Ferran Torres scored a sensational hat-trick while Ousmane Dembele netted twice as Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League title defence with a 6-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava. Both forward stars reacted with delight after lighting up the Parc des Princes.
Slovan Bratislava head coach Yaya Toure hailed Paris Saint-Germain as a machine following his side's 6-1 Champions League defeat at the Parc des Princes. The former Ivory Coast international admitted he wants to copy everything about Luis Enrique's reigning European champions.
Ronald Araujo expressed delight after his cute backheel assist helped Liverpool complete a 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan defender reflected on his early weeks at Anfield, comparing the club's massive stature and expectations to Barcelona.
Declan Rice lauded Arsenal's exceptional fluidity and mental strength after a 1-0 Champions League victory away at Napoli. The England midfielder singled out skipper Martin Odegaard for praise, labelling a stunning 29-pass team goal in blistering heat as incredible.
Alexis Mac Allister praised Liverpool's desire and elite mentality after scoring a sensational winner in a 2-1 Champions League comeback against Atletico Madrid. The midfielder insisted Andoni Iraola's side possess every attribute required to deliver major silverware this season.
Chelsea staged a stunning second-half comeback at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in 12 minutes to beat Leeds United 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round. Trailing 1-0 at the break, Xabi Alonso made four half-time substitutions as Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto turned the frantic nine-goal thriller upside down.
MLS clubs spent a record $370 million on player acquisitions in 2026 and generated a record $218 million in transfer revenue, according to figures released by the league Wednesday. Thirty players with World Cup experience joined MLS clubs this year, including 20 who featured on 2026 World Cup rosters.
Ferran Torres scored a brilliant hat-trick on his European debut for Paris Saint-Germain as they began their Champions League title defence against Slovan Bratislava. The emphatic home victory provides a much-needed confidence boost for the reigning champions following their domestic struggles.
Martin Odegaard continued his superb start to the season with a decisive strike as Arsenal edged past Napoli in their Champions League opener. The Gunners captain secured all three points after his team-mates were guilty of wasting a host of glorious opportunities in Italy.
Liverpool kicked off their 2026-27 Champions League league phase campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. The Reds fell behind early to Marcos Llorente's opener before Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister turned the tie around with crucial goals.
Barcelona opened their European campaign with a statement 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou. Lamine Yamal was the star of the show, breaking records while Raphinha and Karim Adeyemi fueled a relentless attacking display.
Barcelona launched their 2026-27 Champions League campaign in remarkable fashion with a commanding 5-1 win against Dutch giants Feyenoord on Wednesday night. Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal stole the spotlight during the rout by shattering an extraordinary European benchmark previously established by Kylian Mbappe.
Shakhtar Donetsk captain Mykola Matviyenko has called on his side to settle an old debt against PSV as they return to the Champions League. The defender praised head coach Arda Turan for mentally preparing their inexperienced squad for the high-pressure clash in Eindhoven.
Dejan Kulusevski is finally nearing a return to competitive football after enduring a gruelling 16-month battle with a complex knee injury. Sweden manager Graham Potter hopes to include the Tottenham Hotspur forward in his upcoming Nations League squad, provided the club's medical staff grant approval.
Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has reflected on the lessons learned from legendary manager Guus Hiddink ahead of facing PSV. The Turkish boss guided his side through a grueling border-crossing bus journey from Lviv before promising a courageous approach in Eindhoven.
Paul Merson has predicted that Arsenal will fall short in their quest to win the Champions League this season after failing to secure a superstar attacker. The Gunners kick off their European campaign against Napoli, but the former midfielder believes Mikel Arteta's squad still lacks the necessary magic.
