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  1. 'Thank you' - Areola's wife aims savage dig at Potter & Nuno

    The wife of West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has launched a scathing social media attack on managers Nuno Espirito Santo and Graham Potter following the club's relegation. Marrion Valette publicly blamed the managerial duo for the Hammers' top-flight demise and directly attributed her husband's recent France World Cup omission to their treatment of him at the London Stadium.

  2. Gallagher takes aim at ex-Tottenham boss

    Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Conor Gallagher has opened up on the immense psychological challenges he faced following his January switch from Atletico Madrid. The England international struggled for form and became a target for disgruntled supporters during a chaotic managerial cycle before playing a pivotal role in keeping the club afloat.

  3. LEGACY: Why Brazil ditched tradition & turned to Ancelotti

    This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast and feature series counting 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 look at why Brazil turned toward the most decorated club coach on the planet, Carlo Ancelotti, how this decision reflects years of confusion in the national project, and why Ancelotti’s bond with players like Kaka and Vinicius Jr shaped their choice...

  4. EPL Manager of the Year: Every top-flight coach ranked

    The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.

  5. Iraola Bournemouth Premier

    Iraola & Xavi on shortlist of giant Serie A club

    Outgoing Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has emerged as a primary target for Serie A heavyweights AC Milan following an initial approach to his representatives. The highly-rated Spanish tactician features on a prestigious San Siro shortlist alongside Barcelona legend Xavi, though Premier League rivals Crystal Palace remain firmly in the running.

  1. Messi has hamstring issue but reportedly expected for World Cup

    Inter Miami provided an update on Lionel Messi after the 38-year-old was substituted Sunday against the Philadelphia Union due to physical discomfort. Following further tests Monday, the club said Messi’s initial diagnosis showed “overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring,” with his return to activity dependent on his “clinical and functional progress.”

  2. Mourinho return to cost Madrid €15m

    Jose Mourinho has reached an agreement to return to Real Madrid on a three-year contract, but the move has been complicated by a significant financial development. While 'the Special One' is set for a sensational second stint at the Bernabeu, the timing of the deal has seen his release clause more than double.

  3. Conceicao leaves Al-Ittihad

    Sergio Conceicao is set to leave Al-Ittihad after a short-lived tenure in the Saudi Pro League. The former Porto boss reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract after losing the fierce league title race to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, concluding a frustrating campaign that saw the Jeddah-based giants fall short of their lofty expectations.

  4. Milan sack Allegri after UCL failure as he prepares for Napoli job

    AC Milan have taken the drastic step of sacking head coach Massimiliano Allegri following a disastrous conclusion to the Serie A campaign. The Rossoneri hierarchy acted swiftly on Monday after the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League was confirmed on the final matchday. It has already been reported that he is set to replace Antonio Conte as Napoli coach.