Manchester United have received a positive update on Mason Mount’s hamstring injury with the midfielder set to return to the pitch ahead of schedule. WHAT HAPPENED? Mount has been out of action since sustaining an injury during the first half of United’s defeat to Brighton in August. Following the game, the club confirmed it was “a minor injury setback due to keep him out of action for a few games”. Getty Images Sport THE BIGGER PICTURE According to the Manchester Evening News, Mount has returned to full training ahead of schedule, raising hopes that he could be available for selection by the end of…
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Mohamed Salah is being tipped to leave Liverpool as a free agent in 2025, with an “endless list” of “exciting” clubs ready to sign the Egyptian star. WHAT HAPPENED? Salah moved to Anfield back in 2017, as Merseyside giants returned the former Chelsea winger to English football. He has been a revelation for the Reds, helping them to Premier League and Champions League titles while registering 214 goals through 353 appearances. Getty WHAT JOHNSON SAID The 32-year-old is into the final 12 months of his current deal and has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League on a regular basis.…
The brilliant Brazilian has voiced his frustrations at not being nominated for the 2024 award, but he needs to elevate himself to be recognised Rodrygo was angry – albeit in a way that famous people express their frustration these days, by posting a cryptic series of messages to his Instagram story. The Brazilian hadn’t been named to the 30-man shortlist for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or, and he subsequently told ESPN that he was “upset” by his omission. His comments, in truth, have been somewhat been blown out of proportion. Rodrygo wasn’t pedantic, he wasn’t stroppy, and he didn’t call out anyone else who made it…
A number of young players have made a name for themselves in Europe’s premier club competition, and the latest batch could be the best yet The Champions League is back, and with a brand new look. But whether you are in favour of, against or merely struggling to understand the ‘Swiss Model’, rest assured that plenty will stay the same about Europe’s biggest and best club competition; Real Madrid will keep winning from impossible positions, Paris Saint-Germain will embarrass themselves in the knockout rounds, and those nights at Anfield will continue to be spine-tingling. One other thing the new league…
The Red Devils striker scored for the first time in 189 days after responding to criticism in the right way at Southampton Manchester United needed a day in the sun after a gloomy start to the season, and so did Marcus Rashford. They both got it at Southampton. United recorded only their second away league win since February at St. Mary’s, and their biggest on the road in 10 months. Rashford, meanwhile, scored for the first time in any competition since March 17. It was not the longest goal drought of his career, but it felt hugely significant. The last six months…
Wrexham star Ollie Palmer has been told he must be “realistic” about wanting to see out his career alongside Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. WHAT HAPPENED? The experienced frontman will turn 33 in January and is already planning for life after football after making the most of marketing expertise in the SToK Racecourse boardroom to launch his own clothing range. Garments will become more important than goals at some stage. Getty/GOAL THE BIGGER PICTURE For now, Palmer is very much part of Phil Parkinson’s plans in North Wales. He has helped to provide cover from Paul Mullin during the prolific Wrexham striker’s injury absence, with…
Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has admitted that it will be difficult for the Bavarians to convince Jamal Musiala to sign a contract extension. Getty Images WHAT HAPPENED? Musiala has been a massive star for Bayern Munich since he joined the German giants in the summer of 2019. As such, the 21-year-old has grown through his late teens as a Bayern Munich player and has won a total of four Bundesliga titles and one Champions League. THE BIGGER PICTURE The former Chelsea academy star has been targeted by a number of top European clubs over the last few years. Over…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been competing against one another for 20 years, but who would win a sprint race over 100 metres? WHAT HAPPENED? Two GOATs of global football have spent their careers battling for the right to be considered the best player on the planet. Argentine icon Messi would appear to hold the edge there, as he has eight Ballons d’Or on his CV compared to Ronaldo’s haul of five Golden Balls. WATCH THE CLIP THE BIGGER PICTURE CR7 has, however, continued to make history in the goalscoring department, with the evergreen 39-year-old taking his stunning career tally beyond the…
With a new coach in place, GOAL analyzes the biggest developments for the biggest USMNT players in European leagues It was a busy week for Mauricio Pochettino and, right now, American soccer’s eyes are squarely focused on the U.S. men’s national team’s new head coach. There are just many reasons to be excited, and just as many mysteries. He hasn’t coached a game yet, and, until he does, everyone will be wondering what he thinks of it all. Pochettino will have plenty of studying to do over the next few weeks but, over this weekend, he got his first real glimpse at USMNT stars…
Football fans in the UK have called for Manchester City to be stripped of their league titles if found guilty of flouting FFP rules. WHAT HAPPENED? Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have been a hearing into their Financial Fair Play case open on Monday, September 16. With proceedings finally getting underway, it is expected that all evidence will be heard over the next 10 weeks. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE Ahead of the legal battle between the Premier League and the Cityzens, Betfair/YouGov conducted a survey where they interacted with more than 2,000 football fans across the UK regarding City’s case. The survey…
Real Madrid teenager Endrick has announced that he has married Gabriely Mirandy, with the pair showing off a number of wedding pictures. WHAT HAPPENED? Endrick, Real Madrid’s 18-year-old wonderkid, has married Gabriely Mirandy in Spain. They have reportedly been together for under a year, but have now tied the knot, with Mirandy uploading a number of pictures of the pair. WHAT MIRANDY SAID She wrote on Instagram: “Matthew 19:6: ‘So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what GOD has put together no one can separate. At last we married.” https://www.instagram.com/p/C_-sU5mNK90 THE GOSSIP Endrick has previously revealed he…
Cristiano Ronaldo sent his best wishes to Al-Nassr team-mates as he misses out on the club’s AFC Champions League opener on Monday. WHAT HAPPENED? The 39-year-old has been ruled out of the AFC Champions League clash against Iraq’s Al-Shorta on Monday after being diagnosed with a viral infection. Ronaldo was advised to rest in Riyadh and as a result, he did not travel with the Al-Nassr squad to Baghdad. Getty THE BIGGER PICTURE Ahead of the Saudi club’s AFC Champions League opener on Monday, the Portuguese icon sent his best wishes to his team-mates and also shared a message for his fans…
Dan Scarr insists Wrexham are out to stop Birmingham City’s “title parade” as the two unbeaten sides prepare to clash on Monday. WHAT HAPPENED? Scarr joined Wrexham from Plymouth Argyle in the summer but has yet to make his League One debut for the club. Nevertheless, he has been keeping a close eye on Birmingham’s form; having been relegated last season, they have started the campaign with three wins and one draw from four games. They also have a big-name in the director’s box, with Tom Brady owning a share of the club, compared to Wrexham’s Ryan Reynolds and Rob…
The talisman of South Beach picked up where he left off, and is now in position to add to his 45 career trophies Lionel Messi had not played in a competitive soccer match since the Copa America final on July 14, and the last time he featured for Inter Miami in MLS action was June 1. So what happened Saturday night? He casually returned to their starting lineup … and promptly scored a four-minute brace and set up a late Luis Suarez goal in a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union. It was as if he had never left. The Herons…
Pep Guardiola revealed how Manchester City took care of Erling Haaland as he hailed the Norwegian for his match-winning brace against Brentford. WHAT HAPPENED? Haaland found the back of the net in his fourth straight Premier League match as his brace helped City bag yet another victory over Brentford on Saturday. The Norwegian goal machine already has nine goals to his name after the first four league games as the reigning champions sit at the top of the table after a perfect start to the new season. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE The former Borussia Dortmund forward, however, was doubtful for Saturday’s…
The agent of Mikayil Faye says Manchester United were interested in signing his client before he opted to leave Barcelona for Rennes this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? The agent of Faye has claimed that the Senegalese international turned down the chance to move to Old Trafford this summer as he did not want to leave Barcelona to join a club where he would not be a first team regular. The 20-year-old reluctantly went on to join Ligue 1 side Rennes in order to help Barcelona afford the signing of Dani Olmo. X / @manutd THE BIGGER PICTURE Faye was likely considered by United…
Score tickets to Europe’s biggest club competition -The peak of European club football, the UEFA Champions League represents the pinnacle of world-class football. Starting in the depths of regular pre-season with its qualifying rounds and stretching through to the final day of continental club action, it remains among the game’s most prestigious prizes. With fixtures announced, and a road to glory mapped out for each club looking to get their hands on one of the world’s most prestigious football trophies, fans can now start planning their Champions League trips. From North London to Barcelona, this year’s Champions League will take fans across…
Declan Rice has revealed his surprise new hobby as the Arsenal and England star makes waves on Instagram. WHAT HAPPENED? Rice has had an eventful start to the new season. Arsenal are currently unbeaten but they had to fight for a draw against Brighton after the Englishman’s controversial sending off. He then scored against the Republic of Ireland during the international break and has now set up a new Instagram account that shows the behind-the-scenes of his life. THE BIGGER PICTURE The new account gives fans an exciting insight into Rice’s life. The first post included photos of England team-mates Harry Kane and…
Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafa Mir has reportedly been arrested for an alleged sexual assault. Getty WHAT HAPPENED? The 27-year-old is currently on the books of La Liga outfit Valencia after completing a loan move from Sevilla in the summer transfer window. He did not attend training alongside the rest of his team-mates on Tuesday. THE BIGGER PICTURE According to Cadena SER, that is because Civil Guard officers have taken Mir into custody. Sources close to the Spanish media outlet claim that the former Spain U23 international has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of…
Sergio Ramos will reportedly head to Saudi Arabia where he will face former Real Madrid co-star Cristiano Ronaldo after snubbing MLS interest. WHAT HAPPENED? According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Ramos is set to join Al-Orobah in the Saudi Pro League. The club earned promotion to the Saudi top flight this season and have also signed Cristian Tello to shore up their squad. Getty Images THE BIGGER PICTURE Throughout the summer, there were persistent rumours about his next potential move after leaving Sevilla as a free agent, with some reports suggesting a strong interest from Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. Ramos was linked with a move…