Luis Suarez received a special gift from his Uruguay team-mates ahead of the Inter Miami star’s final game for the national team. WHAT HAPPENED? In a poignant moment before kickoff, Suarez was handed a special gift as a token of appreciation for his contributions to the national team over the years. The prolific striker opened the wrapping to find a laminated poster of him in the famed No. 9 jersey with a caption that read: “Unico de Inigualable” (Unique and unmatched). THE BIGGER PICTURE Meanwhile, fans in the stands unfurled a massive tifo that read “Luis Eternal,” a testament to the striker’s…
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Erik ten Hag has received a positive update on Manchester United defender Leny Yoro’s recovery from his pre-season injury. WHAT HAPPENED? United have had a difficult start to their Premier League campaign, with only one win in three games, and it has resulted in early pressure on Ten Hag. There isn’t much going in the Dutchman’s favour at Old Trafford at this moment, but he has received a slight boost with summer signing Leny Yoro’s recovery from injury going well. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE The Frenchman signed from Lille in the summer for £52 million and almost instantly got injured in…
Kyle Walker reportedly had nothing to do with the ‘Daddy’ shirts that Lauryn Goodman’s children wore to watch England play at Euro 2024. WHAT HAPPENED? Walker’s personal life has been the subject of intense media scrutiny in recent years after it came out in public that he had fathered two children, Kairo, 4, and Kinara, 13 months, with model Lauryn Goodman following an affair that led to a widely-publicised paternity scandal. The defender also shares four children with his wife, Annie Kilner: Roman, 11, Riaan, 7, Reign, 5, and their youngest, five-month-old Rezon. And this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament reignited the controversy…
Arne Slot will be sweating on the fitness of Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister after he picked up an injury during Argentina duty. AFP WHAT HAPPENED? Mac Allister’s Thursday evening got off to the perfect start as he scored Argentina’s opening goal in their World Cup qualifying win against Chile. But after the strong opening, he was taken off injured in the second half with what is confirmed an adductor issue, per Gaston Edul of TyC Sports. THE BIGGER PICTURE Mac Allister was taken off but it has only been described as discomfort rather than anything more pressing, which will give Liverpool, Argentina…
Kevin De Bruyne has warned of “real problems” after the 2025 Club World Cup as the Manchester City ace accuses FIFA of valuing money over players. WHAT HAPPENED? De Bruyne’s concerns reflect growing discontent among athletes about the ever-expanding football calendar, which leaves little room for recovery. The Belgian specifically pointed out the impending difficulties players will face following the 2025 Club World Cup, which has been expanded to include 32 teams, and will be held in June in the United States. He fears that the short turnaround between its conclusion and the start of the next Premier League season will leave players…
Jermaine Jenas’ WhatsApp messages have been exposed by a woman who claims the former BBC host sent her unsolicited texts. WHAT HAPPENED? Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC for ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards two women at the corporation. Another woman has since come forward claiming the former Match of the Day analyst sent her unsolicited messages on WhatsApp while working together during the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Jenas, who is married with children, met the third woman while out in Doha, Qatar’s capital, and she was working as a party organiser. After the first encounter,…
Erling Haaland is reportedly close to a new deal at Manchester City that will see him replace Kevin De Bruyne as the club’s highest-paid player. WHAT HAPPENED? Currently, the Belgian midfielder is City’s best-paid player, reportedly taking home £425,000 a week. In comparison, Haaland’s basic salary stands at £375,000 per week, which already places him among the club’s top earners. However, the structure of the forward’s contract includes a series of performance-related bonuses, which could potentially elevate his weekly earnings beyond £850,000. Nonetheless, the new deal could see him earn €24 million (£20.5m/$27m) net per season, according to a report…
GOAL gives you the details to follow the Super Eagles’ 2025 Afcon qualifier hosting of neighbours Benin on Saturday. Nigeria are facing their former coach Gernot Rohr as the two sides meet in the bid to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will be at home at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, a venue where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier in June. Here, GOAL brings you all the details you need to know about how to watch the match between the Super Eagles and Benin, including TV channels, streaming…
GOAL takes a look at what the U.S. could look like against Canada Reported new U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t arrived just yet, but he is likely watching the team’s September camp closely. There have already been a few significant changes with the squad selection under interim coach Mikey Varas. Several pillars of the USMNT under Gregg Berhalter were left at home, for varying reasons. Multiple new faces have been brought in. It’ll take some time for the Pochettino Era to truly begin, but there have been little shifts to precede it. So what does that…
Jurgen Klopp is set to return to the touchline for Borussia Dortmund for Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski’s testimonial match. WHAT HAPPENED? Klopp stepped down as Liverpool manager in May after a remarkable nine-year tenure that saw the club win Champions League and Premier League titles. The German has been enjoying his time off, saying when he made his announcement at the beginning of the year that he needed a break. Klopp will now manage his first game in months when he returns to the touchline at the Signal Iduna Park. AFP THE BIGGER PICTURE At Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park on…
The Bats pummeled the Costa Rican side in their first match of the Group Stage of the tournament, with Nighswonger’s freekick stealing the show. WHAT HAPPENED? Lining up on her left foot, Jenna Nighswonger drilled home a blistering freekick in Gotham’s 4-0 victory over Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup Thursday evening. The USWNT playmaker scored the Bats’ third of the night in first half stoppage-time, helping them to a brilliant lead at the break. THE BIGGER PICTURE The match was Gotham’s first of the Group Stage of their Champions Cup run, and they sit tied atop the…
Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus wants to delay Neymar’s return from injury until January so he can register all of his foreign players in the squad. WHAT HAPPENED? Neymar’s ACL injury has meant very few Saudi Pro League fans have been able to see him play since the Brazilian joined Al-Hilal just over a year ago. Now, the 32-year-old may be sidelined until January with head coach Jorge Jesus keen to register all of his foreign players, which according to Record, he can just about do if he does not include Neymar. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE The SPL allow each team to…
With Mauricio Pochettino’s reported hire still not official, Varas will lead U.S. squad during upcoming friendlies U.S. men’s national team interim head coach Mikey Varas may not be a household name for the average American soccer fan, but he’s highly regarded within the inner circles of U.S. soccer. Varas, 41, remains an enigma to many, but within the coaching game, he’s known as a highly-regarded tactical mind who excels with young players. While Varas isn’t expected to be the U.S. men’s national team’s coach for long – he’s been installed on an interim basis, with Mauricio Pochettino reportedly set to…
Alvaro Morata admits he snuck into a few AC Milan matches ahead of joining them from Atletico Madrid this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? The 31-year-old joined Italian giants AC Milan this summer and has now revealed he sat in the San Siro to watch a few Derby della Madonninas against rivals Inter in the past. To ensure he was not recognised by any fans sat around him, the Spaniard dressed up in a hat and dark glasses to hide his face. Getty WHAT MORATA SAID Speaking to Sky Sports Italy, he said: “I can’t wait to play the derby. Now I can say…
Roy Keane says he was ready to confront a League Two goalkeeper after becoming exasperated by his apparent lack of urgency to get the ball forward. WHAT HAPPENED? Former Manchester United player Keane revealed how peeved he was at Milton Keynes Dons goalkeeper Tom McGill following their 1-0 loss to Salford City on Monday. The Irishman felt the Brighton loanee was taking too many touches and that when the final whistle blew, he felt like going to “hang around the dressing room” to stress the importance of getting back into the League Two game. Getty Images Sport WHAT ROY KEANE…
Harry Kane may benefit from having a strike partner alongside him, says Emile Heskey, but England’s captain “hasn’t lost the ability to score goals”. WHAT HAPPENED? The prolific Bayern Munich frontman has found the target on 66 occasions for his country through 98 appearances. Nobody has got close to matching that return, with Kane continuing to raise the bar of individual excellence. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE His long wait for major honours is well documented, with that barren run extended when suffering defeat in the Euro 2024 final. Questions were asked of Kane’s role at that tournament, with the 31-year-old either looking isolated up…
Lionesses star Beth Mead will be available for Arsenal’s Champions League qualifier against Rosenborg this weekend, giving the Gunners a huge boost. WHAT HAPPENED? After missing the team’s final two pre-season fixtures, Mead was unavailable for Arsenal’s first qualifying match against Rangers on Wednesday night. The Gunners were also without Australia defender Steph Catley due to a knock, along with long-term absentees Lina Hurtig and Victoria Pelova. However, they still managed to come through as 6-0 winners thanks to a four-goal display from Caitlin Foord, who took Mead’s place on the right. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE Jonas Eidevall’s side looked…
Jamie Carragher has taken aim at a “really poor” Manchester United player following their 3-0 loss to Liverpool. WHAT HAPPENED? Erik ten Hag’s team were well beaten 3-0 at Old Trafford by Arne Slot’s Liverpool last weekend, with many lambasting the team’s performance as a whole. Now, ex-Reds defender Carragher has laid into goalkeeper Andre Onana, despite admitting the former Inter Milan stopper is good with his feet. Getty WHAT JAMIE CARRAGHER SAID He said on the Stick to Football podcast: “My point is, if you just go with the actual building from the back, all top teams try and build up from…
Michael Owen believes Liverpool can challenge Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title but sent out a warning for Darwin Nunez. WHAT HAPPENED? Liverpool showcased their title credentials with a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Arne Slot’s side delivered a comprehensive performance, with Luis Diaz netting twice in the first half, capitalising on two errors from United midfielder Casemiro with Mohamed Salah adding a third. The win marked Liverpool’s third consecutive league victory of the season, maintaining their perfect start under Slot’s leadership. Along with Manchester City, they are the only team to have won…
Cristiano Ronaldo has become a “problem” for Portugal, says Gabriel Agbonlahor, with the all-time great told “there’s a reason he’s in Saudi Arabia”. WHAT HAPPENED? The five-time Ballon d’Or winner bid farewell to European football following his dramatic release by Manchester United in November 2022. After gracing the World Cup finals in Qatar, CR7 opted to spread his wings and head for the Middle East. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Ronaldo has remained a prolific presence for Al-Nassr – hitting 50 goals for them last season – but posted a blank on Euro 2024 duty with his country. Rather than announce his international retirement at the…