Erik ten Hag has brutally responded to recent criticism of his side made by former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo. WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo had told Rio Ferdinand that Ten Hag should not have declared that United could not compete for the Premier League title, and also gave a scathing assessment of the Red Devils’ current plight. The manager responded by appearing to mock the fact that Ronaldo now plays his football in Saudi Arabia. WHAT TEN HAG SAID Ten Hag told a press conference: “He said that Manchester United can’t win the Premier League. He said this if you read the…
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La Liga have released their spending limits for the season and while Barcelona have seen an increase, the Blaugrana are still far behind Real Madrid. WHAT HAPPENED? Each club is allocated a spending limit – the maximum amount they can spend on wages and other expenditures such as bonuses – for the 2024-25 campaign. Barcelona have seen their figure more than double, from €204 million (£172m) earlier this year to €426m (£359m), but they still trail rivals Real Madrid by more than €300m. Barcelona Twitter THE BIGGER PICTURE The new figure represents a significant improvement in Barcelona’s financial situation and means they…
Al-Ahli chief Khaled Al-Issa has confirmed the Saudi Pro League club tried to sign Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr this summer. Getty WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Ahli have been very active in the transfer market over the last two seasons and the same was the case this summer, with the Saudi Pro League side linked with a number of players playing in Europe. Al-Ahli were rumoured to be keen on Real Madrid winger Vinicius after the departure of Allan Saint-Maximin and reports suggested the Saudi side were preparing a mammoth deal. Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE Al-Issa has now confirmed the club’s interest…
Everything you need to know about the new Football Manager game. Football Manager 2025, or FM25, is coming soon and fans of the hugely popular management simulation game are counting down the days until they can get their hands on the latest update in the series. Football Manager 2024 was the most-played edition of the series, a testament to the enduring appeal of taking the reins and making decisions on the imagined futures of the most famous football teams in the world. Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the new Football Manager 2025 game, including release date updates, new features,…
Rela Madrid forward Endrick is reportedly not happy with the amount of playing time he is receiving at Los Blancos following his move from Palmeiras. Getty Images WHAT HAPPENED? Endrick signed with Real Madrid in 2022 before formalizing his move to Santiago Bernabeu earlier this summer. While Endrick was never going to be a starter for Carlo Ancelotti this season, the Brazilian has seen his potential minutes at the club diminish through the start of the season due to the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. THE BIGGER PICTURE As per AS, Endrick is ‘bitter about not having the minutes he would like…
PSG have been ordered to pay Kylian Mbappe €55 million in unpaid wages following an LFP hearing on Thursday. WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe launched a legal dispute against his former employer, claiming he was owed €55m (£46m). Attempts to resolve the situation through a mediation were rejected by Mbappe on Wednesday, and the LFP has since ordered PSG to pay the France striker the three months’ salary and final third of a bonus payment that he is owed, per RMC Sport. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Mbappe’s spell at the Parc des Princes ended on a sour note, with the 25-year-old upset over broken…
Will Weston McKennie finally debut in Juventus XI and can Chris Richards and Crystal Palace earn their first victory? The U.S. men’s national team had a September window to forget, embarrassingly falling to Canada and then drawing New Zealand in a pair of friendlies on home soil. The good news, however, is that Mauricio Pochettino has officially been named manager of the program on a two-year deal through 2026. His player pool returns to action this weekend at the club level, with the international window officially coming to a conclusion. Now, it’s time for the Americans vying for roster spots under the new coach to start…
GOAL takes a look at the Premier League trend that swept social media in September 2024. What is a ‘Barclaysman’? Football fans across the world have been furiously debating what makes one and who the best ‘Barclaysmen’ were. Wayne Rooney wasn’t one, but Jimmy Bullard was. Jay-Jay Okocha is a classic example, but Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t make the cut. It is a sense of something rather than tangible, or hard and fast. So, what exactly is a ‘Barclaysman’? GOAL takes a look at the nostalgic Premier League trend that swept social media. What is a ‘Barclaysman’? The term ‘Barclaysman’ is used to…
Inter Miami led the pack, with three players starring during the international break, but who else made an impression? MLS’s growth and impact are becoming increasingly evident during international breaks. Advertising powered byAds Bet and Get Over ₦1M in Free Bets Register Here 18+. For the first 14 days you can earn 10% back in Free Bets on the following day for all real money bets placed on either Sports (capped at ₦36,000 per day with a minimum daily stake of ₦500) or Virtuals (capped at ₦36,000 per day with a minimum daily stake of ₦500). Customers are eligible to…
Marseille president Pablo Longoria has opened up on the club’s decision to go through with the signing of the forward this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Marseille signed former Manchester United wonderkid Greenwood in this summer in a €31.6 million (£27m/$34m) deal. The forward moved after a season on loan at Spanish side Getafe and has made a prolific start to life in France. Greenwood has scored five goals in three games and has picked up the club’s Player of the Month award. Getty WHAT LONGORIA SAID Greenwood’s signing was criticized by the mayor of the city of Marseille, however, while speaking at Thinking Football Summit,…
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin spilled all about his team-mates, even naming who “messes up most” during documentary filming. Getty Images Sport WHAT HAPPENED? Mullin joined the TWS Sports Podcast to answer some light-hearted questions about his Wrexham colleagues. The 29-year-old was asked who would be the last to buy a round at the bar and which team-mate would back him up in a fight. He was also asked who makes the most mistakes during filming of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary, and instead of naming a player, he named his manager, Phil Parkinson. WHAT MULLIN SAID “I’d probably say the gaffer. He…
GOAL takes a look at 20 highly-rated wonderkids who could thrive at the 2034 World Cup, which Saudi Arabia is bidding to host Saudi Arabia has launched a hugely bold and exciting bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup in 10 years’ time. However, the big question still remains: which young players will sparkle on the world’s grandest stage in 2034? Here, GOAL takes a look at the young prospects playing now who could be at the very peak of their powers. From Euro 2024’s star boy, Lamine Yamal, to Saudi record-breaker, Talal Haji, this is our NXGN 20 for 2034. (C)Getty…
Mikel Arteta has agreed a mega new contract at Arsenal that will see him become one of the highest-paid managers in the Premier League. WHAT HAPPENED? According to The Athletic, Arteta has committed to staying at Arsenal until at least 2027, with a three-year extension having been agreed. His previous contract was set to expire at the end of this season and the news regarding a new contract puts all speculation that he might leave to rest. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Moreover, The Daily Mail reported that prior to this new deal, Arteta was earning £9 million per year, but the new contract is expected…
Erling Haaland has paid an emotional tribute following the death of his “chief fixer uncle” and vowed to honour his “don’t give a sh*t” mentality. WHAT HAPPENED? It was announced on Wednesday evening that Ivar Eggja, a close friend of the Haaland family, had passed away at the age of 59. He was best man at Alf-Inge Haaland’s wedding and was fondly referred to as “uncle” by Erling. THE BIGGER PICTURE Eggja was considered to be a “chief fixer” for the Haalands, having also grown close to his team of representatives – which is now headed up by Rafaela Pimenta. She…
The start date for Manchester City’s 115-charge Financial Fair Play (FFP) case has been set, with the Premier League giants set to learn their fate. WHAT HAPPENED? The reigning kings of English football discovered early in 2023, following a long-running investigation, that they would be charged with supposed monetary misdemeanours. The charges against them date back to 2009 – shortly after Sheikh Mansour completed his takeover of the club. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE City stand accused of failing to provide accurate information regarding their overall finances, as well as player and manager payments. Those at the Etihad Stadium – who made history…
Harry Kane has been told his dream of matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity is “pushing it”, with Alan Shearer predicting how many years he has left. Getty/GOAL WHAT HAPPENED? The 31-year-old frontman has stated his desire to follow in the illustrious footsteps of all-time greats Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by playing on towards, and potentially into, his 40s. Kane’s game has never been about blistering pace or boundless energy, so steering clear of serious injury should allow him to continue down that path. THE BIGGER PICTURE He has already rewritten the history books in his career to date, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer for Tottenham…
A controversial figure in his home country, the forward is already adored by a fervent fanbase at Stade Velodrome There is renewed optimism at Marseille this season, and persona non grata Mason Greenwood has emerged as the unlikely poster boy of a new era being spearheaded by volatile ex-Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi. A lightning-fast start to life in the south of France has seemingly erased Greenwood’s chequered past from some fans’ collective memory, and protesting voices have been drowned out by those welcoming a new cult hero. Greenwood became a footballing pariah in England after audio and imagery of…
Paul Scholes has suggested Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s body language showed that he might have a problem with Trent Alexander-Arnold. WHAT HAPPENED? Slot has got off to a flying start at Anfield after taking over from long-serving coach Jurgen Klopp in the summer, having won the opening three matches of the season without conceding a single goal, which included a commanding 3-0 victory over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford. Although Alexander-Arnold has started every game and his bright performances have helped Slot maintain his perfect start, concerns about his long-term future at the club persist. Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE…
Mikel Arteta is scrambling around for a trio in the middle of the park ahead of some extremely tricky fixtures Mikel Arteta would love to have a team of Ben Whites. Few players encapsulate the Spaniard’s footballing philosophy better than the defender. He’s intense, aggressive and scarcely makes a mistake on the ball. However, the quality of White’s that Arteta will have been wishing extended to his entire Arsenal squad this week is his refusal to play international football. While the ex-Brighton man has been recuperating following a hectic start to the Premier League campaign, a sizeable contingent of his…
Rob McElhenney has explained how he and Ryan Ryan Reynolds used David Beckham as inspiration for Wrexham’s retro 90s kits in the 2024-25 campaign. Macron WHAT HAPPENED? The Welsh outfit have incorporated a dragon theme and Gresford mining disaster tribute into the jerseys that they are donning for life in League One. They have a traditional red home shirt, black for away games – with McElhenney a big fan of that alternate colour scheme – and a gold third offering. THE BIGGER PICTURE All three kits are being made available with a long-sleeved option this season and break away from the tight-fitting designs that…