Xavi Hernandez has described the Netherlands as a special "university of football" during his official unveiling as the national team's new head coach. The Spanish tactician also paid tribute to the lasting influence of Dutch legends Louis van Gaal and Johan Cruyff on his career.
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a blockbuster bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they brace for the departure of Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City are pushing hard to secure the signature of the Argentina international before the transfer window closes, forcing the Blues to identify a premium replacement to ensure they are not left short in midfield.
Wayne Rooney has urged Michael Carrick to drop Luke Shaw and Andrey Santos from the Manchester United starting lineup ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Ipswich. Following a shock opening-day defeat to Hull City, the club legend believes major changes are necessary to bounce back, insisting that players must start taking personal responsibility on the pitch.
France World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has delivered a scathing assessment of the current state of FIFA, calling for a total overhaul of the governing body's leadership. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder is one of several high-profile figures to put their name to an open letter denouncing the actions of president Gianni Infantino and other top officials.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named the 2025-26 PFA Players' Player of the Year after breaking the Premier League assists record. Meanwhile, Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw secured the women's prize for the second time, and Nico O'Reilly won the Young Player award on a memorable night that celebrated the outstanding performers of the season.
Raheem Sterling is facing a potential two-year prison sentence after being formally charged following a high-profile car crash in May. The former Manchester City and Liverpool winger was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the M3 involving his luxury Lamborghini.
Everton manager David Moyes has furiously fired back at a reporter during a press conference, labelling a specific question about his desire to win domestic cup competitions this season as "dead stupid". The frustrated boss used the tense exchange to emphasise that while securing a long-awaited trophy is important, Premier League survival remains the ultimate priority.
Wrexham are set to continue their ambitious recruitment drive after agreeing a £2m fee with Manchester City for defender Issa Kabore. The move marks a significant permanent return for the right-back, who spent the previous campaign on loan at the Racecourse Ground as the club narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs.
Nottingham Forest have agreed a club-record £50-million deal to sign striker Liam Delap from Chelsea. The 23-year-old forward has struggled for regular playing time at Stamford Bridge under manager Xabi Alonso, managing just one Premier League goal last season. Forest will pay an initial £45m plus add-ons to secure the frontman ahead of the transfer deadline.
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has questioned the wisdom behind the Gunners' decision to potentially sanction a cut-price exit for Gabriel Martinelli this summer. As the Brazilian winger edges closer to a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, Smith suggested that a £50m valuation significantly undervalues a player of his calibre in the modern market.
Liverpool have held crunch talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a potential deal for Bradley Barcola. The Premier League club are actively looking to strengthen their attack and view Barcola as a key target. Despite a significant gap in their respective valuations, both clubs remain optimistic that an agreement can be reached before the transfer window closes.
The appointment of Fabien Barthez to Zinedine Zidane's new-look France backroom staff has sparked a heated debate regarding coaching qualifications at the highest level of international football. While critics have questioned the French Football Federation’s decision to hire a coach without the required diplomas, legendary figures have jumped to the defense of the iconic former shot-stopper.
Manchester United are preparing to raid Brighton once again during this summer transfer window. Following the recent midfield acquisition of Carlos Baleba, the Old Trafford club have quickly shifted their focus to bolstering their defensive options. They are now actively lining up a lucrative £50 million move for full-back Ferdi Kadioglu as they rebuild the squad.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing assessment of the club's leadership following their embarrassing 2-0 defeat to newly-promoted Hull City. The former midfielder took particular aim at captain Bruno Fernandes, suggesting the Portuguese international should refrain from public complaining after his own underwhelming performance.
Manchester United have officially completed the massive signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a deal worth up to £70 million. The Cameroon international has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford and expressed his excitement about working alongside manager Michael Carrick as the club look to bounce back from their opening weekend defeat and challenge for major honours.
Newcastle United have taken a significant step forward in their summer recruitment drive after reaching a comprehensive agreement with Manchester City for midfielder Nico Gonzalez. The Magpies are set to commit a total package worth £52m to secure the Spanish playmaker as head coach Matthias Jaissle looks to reshape his engine room following a series of high-profile departures.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has challenged new £85 million signing Savinho to improve his goalscoring record, while also confirming a shoulder injury for James Maddison. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Charlton, the manager explained the club's transfer patience and detailed how the young winger must adapt to become a complete player.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Julian Alvarez finds himself at the centre of a heated storm in the Spanish capital after his public attempts to engineer a move away from Atletico Madrid backfired spectacularly. The Argentine forward, once a fan favourite, is now facing heavy criticism for his conduct while Premier League heavyweights Arsenal watch the situation with interest.
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is reportedly edging closer to a summer departure from Anfield after flying to Finland to receive crucial medical clearance. The midfielder is looking to secure a permanent transfer away from the Premier League club, with several Spanish teams showing strong interest in securing his signature before the transfer window officially closes this week.
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has identified West Ham United star El Hadji Malick Diouf as the ideal solution to the ongoing left-back crisis at Old Trafford. Following a disappointing start to the new Premier League season, the Red Devils are under pressure to bolster their defensive options before the summer transfer window slams shut.
Liverpool are weighing up whether to submit a third transfer bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh. The Reds have already seen offers of £50m and £60m rejected as the Seagulls hold out for a fee in excess of £70m.
Neymar continues to see a move to Inter Miami speculated on, which would see him link up with ex-Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, but Giuseppe Rossi has explained to GOAL why a ‘MSN’ reunion in South Florida could be a “mistake” for MLS. With ambitious plans being drawn up in the United States, “snail’s pace” progress warnings have been sounded.
Gennaro Gattuso believes Italy are in good hands following the return of Roberto Mancini as head coach. The former Azzurri boss opened up about his lifelong wound after missing out on World Cup qualification.
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has claimed that opponents treat Vinícius Júnior differently and urged match officials to offer him better protection. The Portuguese manager compared the rough treatment of the Brazilian winger to bullying following their recent victory against Espanyol.
Nottingham Forest have opened advanced negotiations with Chelsea over a potential deal for striker Liam Delap as the summer transfer window enters its final week. The 23-year-old forward appears to have no place in Xabi Alonso's plans at Stamford Bridge, having been completely omitted from the matchday squad for the Blues' recent 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Chelsea are reportedly exploring a sensational late move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before the summer transfer window closes. Xabi Alonso's side are open to adding another versatile attacker to their ranks following a busy window of high-profile arrivals at Stamford Bridge.
Erling Haaland “leaving Manchester City one day is inevitable”, Gareth Barry has told GOAL, with a prediction being made on when the prolific Norwegian striker could push for a transfer away from the Etihad Stadium. The record-shattering frontman is tied to a contract through to 2034, but the expectation is that he will depart before that lucrative deal comes to a close.
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has declared that the club’s incoming transfer business is finished for the summer, despite missing out on key targets. The Portuguese tactician insisted he is satisfied with the tools at his disposal as Los Blancos prepare for their first home game of the new La Liga campaign.
Athletic Bilbao endured a nightmare start to their La Liga campaign after suffering a 3-1 home defeat against Sevilla. The setback means Edin Terzic's side have already equalled an unwanted defensive record from last season following an early red card.
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