Crystal Palace have officially parted ways with manager Pierre Sage following a disastrous start to the Premier League campaign that has left the South London club rooted to the bottom of the table. The Eagles hierarchy acted swiftly after a string of poor results, immediately identifying a high-profile replacement to lead their survival bid.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to expand his empire away from the pitch by announcing the start of production on his first television series. The Portugal icon is teaming up with prominent British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn for a football drama that will feature the forward playing himself.
Harry Kane is poised to make more history with England, as he prepares to take in international appearance No.126, but Darren Bent has told GOAL that remarkable goals and caps records will “get beaten” at some point. The Three Lions captain is closing in on 100 efforts for his country, which would be an “incredible” achievement, with no obvious successor to replace him in an iconic No.9 berth having emerged as yet.
Rio Ferdinand has hit out at the Manchester United hierarchy, comparing the club's official announcement of Michael Carrick’s sacking to a cold, AI-generated message. The former Red Devils defender expressed his frustration after the club confirmed the departure of his former team-mate via a brief written statement without any public comments from senior officials.
Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick following a disastrous start to the Premier League season. However, the club's prominent supporters' trust has swiftly shifted the blame towards the ownership, demanding immediate accountability for the ongoing crisis at Old Trafford.
Gary Neville has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United's leadership following the dismissal of Michael Carrick. The former Red Devils captain accused the club of being "classless" in their treatment of the legendary midfielder while simultaneously preparing the current squad for a gruelling regime under expected successor Mauricio Pochettino.
Relive the explosive 2006 World Cup Final, a match defined by the goals of Materazzi and Zidane, a shocking red card, and Italy's ultimate triumph on penalties.
Pep Guardiola has emerged as a spectacular candidate to take over the United States men's national team if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United. The former Manchester City manager is currently a free agent and has previously expressed a deep admiration for the long-term sporting potential of the country.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has refused to close the door on a potential return to Barcelona after the conclusion of his current loan spell with Ajax. The veteran goalkeeper, who moved to the Eredivisie in the summer after losing his starting spot at Camp Nou, remains under contract with the Catalan giants until 2028.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has stepped in to clarify the controversial comments made by Barcelona's Raphinha regarding his fitness management with the Brazilian national team. The winger faced significant scrutiny after suggesting a need for careful minute monitoring during the current international break.
Manchester United have officially sacked Michael Carrick following a severely disappointing start to the new Premier League campaign. Despite guiding the team to a third-place finish last season, the hierarchy ruthlessly decided that a managerial change is required to achieve their current ambitions.
Eintracht Frankfurt have identified Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as their priority attacking target for the upcoming January transfer window. The Premier League outfit are ready to sanction a departure after placing a €30 million valuation on the peripheral Frenchman, while also remaining open to a loan deal.
Mauricio Pochettino has been urged to take a hardline stance with the Manchester United hierarchy as he nears a return to the Premier League. The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss is the frontrunner to succeed Michael Carrick at Old Trafford, but club legend Gary Neville believes the Argentine must secure major guarantees before signing on the dotted line.
Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly attracting serious interest from Basaksehir after falling down the pecking order at Galatasaray. The former Manchester City midfielder has seen very little playing time this season, fueling strong rumors of a controversial move across the city of Istanbul in an effort to revive his career.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has arrived for training at Carrington today amid widespread reports that he will be sacked. Mauricio Pochettino is heavily tipped to replace the English tactician following the club's disastrous start to the new Premier League campaign.
England captain Harry Kane has grown frustrated with international team-mates who opt out of Three Lions duty through minor injury concerns, according to Thomas Tuchel. The England boss has backed his skipper's stance, revealing that the striker is particularly unhappy with "50-50" decisions made by players to skip camp.
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Bayern Munich would be an ideal next club for Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold amid his limited playing time in Spain. While the ex-England forward would love to see the defender return to Anfield, he has ruled out any prospect of a move to Manchester United.
Keinan Davis is cut from similar cloth to Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey, with Micah Richards explaining to GOAL why his former Aston Villa team-mate has sailed “under the radar” at Udinese and failed to attract Premier League transfer interest. The burly frontman has enjoyed a productive spell in Italy, but has rarely attracted admiring glances from England.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have all made enquiries about signing Tottenham defender Pedro Porro in the upcoming January transfer window. However, the Premier League heavyweights face a difficult battle for the Spain international, who reportedly prefers a return to Liga amidst interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Manchester United are rapidly closing in on the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, but reports suggest the dressing room had other ideas for the top job. While the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss is the man chosen to lead the rebuild, a significant portion of the squad was reportedly holding out for a different Premier League rival.
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Xavi Simons has opened up about the immense psychological strain caused by the serious knee injury that has kept him sidelined since April. The Netherlands international admitted to experiencing dark moments away from the spotlight while his teammates fought through a difficult relegation battle at the end of last season.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a scathing attack on Gianni Infantino, labelling his successor a "dictator" in a remarkable new interview. The 90-year-old also revealed that UEFA are actively preparing to back a rival candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.
France have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their pivotal UEFA Nations League encounter against Italy, with captain Kylian Mbappe officially ruled out of the trip to Milan. The Real Madrid forward failed to participate in Wednesday's training session after reporting a muscular issue, forcing Les Bleus to alter their attacking plans for the high-stakes clash at San Siro.
Any Premier League suitors of exciting Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have been warned that they face transfer frustration on that front, with ex-Paris Saint-Germain star Youssouf Mulumbu explaining to GOAL why the classy Ballon d’Or contender will “stay for a long time in France”. Big money bids could test PSG’s resolve, but they have no need to sell.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected Barcelona forward Raphinha to wear the captain's armband for Saturday's international friendly against Japan in Singapore. The 29-year-old was chosen ahead of Vinicius Jr and Bruno Guimaraes after regular skipper Marquinhos missed out through injury.
Zinedine Zidane is reportedly preparing to deploy Paris Saint-Germain starlet Desire Doue as a central striker when France face Italy in the Nations League. The tactical shift has earned high praise from Bixente Lizarazu, who believes the versatile youngster is ready to become a fundamental pillar of the national team.
Son Heung-min and key South Korea internationals have publicly denied rumours of a bitter dressing room feud following their disappointing 2026 World Cup exit. The senior players released a joint statement from Doha to shut down reports of a generational divide and threats of international retirement.
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly being lined up to replace Michael Carrick as head coach of Manchester United, with Morgan Schneiderlin - who played under the Argentine at Southampton before spending two years as a Red Devil - telling GOAL what will be top of the to-do list at Old Trafford for a manager preparing to sever ties with the USMNT.
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi continues to draw massive crowds across North America after the Florida club featured in eight of the 10 highest-attended MLS fixtures of 2026. Official regular-season figures released by the league also revealed that two of the Herons' road trips rank among the three largest single-match attendances in history.
