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Palmer's setback is a hammer blow to Chelsea & his World Cup hopes It's difficult to overstate Cole Palmer's importance to Chelsea, but it's probably reflected in how determined head coach Enzo Maresca has been to have him at his disposal this season despite a persistent, niggling groin injury. The Blues have now paid a significant price for that over-reliance on the 23-year-old, with the attacker - who has already been sidelined for close to a month - now ruled out until December, in a crushing blow to his club and his World Cup hopes.
Grealish: From City 'rest station' to Everton icon Pep Guardiola longed to see Jack Grealish return to being the player he was when he helped Manchester City sweep to the treble. He waited and waited, and now has finally got his wish, albeit not in the way he would have hoped. Grealish feels like a brand new player away from City on loan at Everton, even more influential than in 2023, a talisman for his new club rather than just one of many stars.
Liverpool's Amorim call highlights gulf with Man Utd Of all factors explaining the chasm between Manchester United and Liverpool right now, not one can compare with the differing approaches to appoint their latest managers. Liverpool were compelled to hire Arne Slot after consulting a highly sophisticated data model developed by a Harvard-educated physicist. United, meanwhile, recruited Ruben Amorim largely because of the vibes.
Endrick has to leave in January to escape Madrid purgatory It's a weird time to be Endrick. The immensely talented Brazilian was supposed to be part of a new era, but instead finds himself in complete limbo. He hasn't played for five months, and everything suggests that he probably should have left over the summer. Injuries and a reluctance from the manager to play him have resulted in successive games sat on the bench, and now the 19-year-old faces a huge decision on his future.
How Forest went from top four to needing firefighter Dyche Nottingham Forest's surge towards the Premier League's top four was the most inspiring story of the 2024-25 campaign, and though a late collapse ultimately led to Nuno Espirito Santo's side finishing seventh, it was still the club's best top-flight performance in 30 years. The party mood at the City Ground was reignited three months later too, as Forest were promoted from the Conference League to the Europa League after Crystal Palace were controversially punished for breaching UEFA's multi-club ownership rules.
Brazil's next teen star on Barca, Arsenal & Liverpool's radar Vasco da Gama sensation Rayan Vitor is already into the third season of his senior career, despite only turning 19 on August 3, which is not a normal occurrence in the Brazilian Serie A, or indeed any other top league in the world. Rayan's star has also risen rapidly despite Vasco facing one of the most turbulent periods in their history, with financial uncertainty undermining the team's efforts since key figures from U.S. investment firm 777 Partners were removed from the board in May 2024.
Liverpool's £242m problem & eight EPL storylines to follow The end of the October international window is upon us, club football fans. Get ready for four more weeks of Premier League fun before we're lulled back into the November break. Fortunately, there's non-stop action before then to look forward to, beginning with some mouth-watering fixtures this coming weekend, including Manchester United's trip to Liverpool.
Ex-Man City boss 'tells friends he could replace Amorim' Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini reportedly believes he could be in contention to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United if the Portuguese coach is sacked. The 60-year-old Italian, who led City to their first Premier League title in 2012, is said to have told friends he would be open to a return to English football amid growing pressure on Amorim.
Bayern 'must' go after Dortmund star, says Matthaus Bayern Munich have been told it would be a “must” to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck if contract talks with Dayot Upamecano collapse. With the Frenchman’s future uncertain and Liverpool monitoring the situation, Lothar Matthaus believes the German international could be the ideal replacement one who already knows the Bundesliga inside out.
Ronaldo back at Sporting without No.7? 'Beautiful story' plea Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to complete a "beautiful story" by returning to his roots at Sporting, even if that path is trodden without taking on the No.7 shirt. Ronaldo took his first tentative steps down the road to superstardom in Lisbon and has seen it suggested on a regular basis that he could bring his record-shattering career full circle by finishing where it all began.
Agent Mbeumo! Man Utd star advising 'little brother' Baleba Manchester United may have a secret agent on their hands in Bryan Mbeumo, with the Red Devils winger said to be urging Cameroon international team-mate Carlos Baleba to join him at Old Trafford. United remain in the market for another proven performer to operate in the heart of their midfield, with a big-money raid on Premier League rivals Brighton being mooted.
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Arne Slot calls for Liverpool fans' help to beat 'better' Man Utd Arne Slot has urged the Anfield crowd to play their part when Liverpool host Manchester United in Sunday's highly-anticipated Premier League clash. The Reds boss is wary of the threat posted by the Red Devils, and he believes the league table - that has United sitting in 10th spot - doesn't accurately reflect how well Ruben Amorim's side have started the 2025-26 campaign.
🎥 | Palmer leaves Messi & CR7 in tears with GOAT choice The latest 442oons parody clip sees Ballon d’Or-winning superstars such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo reduced to tears as Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer makes his GOAT selection. Which icon did England international Palmer pick and who else - from Serie A to the Premier League via La Liga and the Bundesliga - has reacted to his choice? Watch the full video to find out!
🎥 | World's best players take on the crossbar challenge The latest 442oons parody clip sees some of the world's top attacking talent try their luck at the crossbar challenge as they attempt to claim the £1 million prize - from Lamine Yamal to Harry Kane, Cole Palmer to Viktor Gyokeres, watch the full video to find out who wins!
Scenes of utter jubilation as Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Cape Verde became the second smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup after their 3-0 win over Eswatini guaranteed their spot at the tournament in North America in 2026. Watch the clip above as the full-time whistle sparked scenes of euphoria, both on the pitch and in the stands, with the players heralded as heroes after clinching a historic first qualification.
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Guess who! One Man Utd player makes it into Shearer’s combined XI with Liverpool The gap between Liverpool and Manchester United is wider than it has ever been during the Premier League era and Alan Shearer has underlined this by only selecting one United player in a combined starting XI with their fierce Anfield rivals. The old foes face off on Sunday with Arne Slot’s side huge favourites to win the three points and the bragging rights for Liverpool fans.
Under-fire Ange drives fans berserk as he points to trophy record Ange Postecoglou has riled up Nottingham Forest and rival fans by once again referencing his trophy record in defence of his poor start in charge at the City Ground. Forest are winless in seven games in all competitions since the Australian took the reins following Nuno Espirito Santo's sacking, a run that includes disappointing defeats to Swansea, Sunderland and Danish side Midtjylland.
Amorim urges fans against comparing Lammens with Man Utd legend Ruben Amorim has urged Manchester United fans to calm their expectations of young goalkeeper Senne Lammens, after the 23-year-old shined on his Red Devils debut against Sunderland prior to the international break. The United head coach suggested that the Belgian has not yet earned comparisons with club legend shot-stoppers such as Peter Schmeichel, but that he showed "a lot of composure" and could start against Liverpool on Sunday.
Hermoso & Leon return to Spain squad following exiles Jenni Hermoso has been recalled to the Spain squad by new head coach Sonia Bermudez. The legendary forward, who is her country's all-time leading goalscorer, was caught up in the Luis Rubiales scandal which accompanied La Roja's World Cup triumph in 2023. She is now stepping back into the fold alongside former Barcelona team-mate Mapi Leon, who sees a three-year exile from the international arena brought to a close.
'Not the biggest fan!' - Arsenal’s Mead criticises UWCL format Arsenal star Beth Mead admits that she is "not the biggest fan" of the new Women's Champions League format. Changes have been made to elite European competition that mirror those made in the men's game. Rather than a group stage playing out, all 18 teams are now placed into one league table - with the Gunners hoping to successfully navigate that en route to defending their continental crown.
Another Lionesses concern as Park misses Man Utd's Atletico trip England's Lionesses have yet another injury concern on their hands when it comes to their October fixtures after Jess Park was ruled out of Manchester United's final game before the international break. The winger has been in fine form since joining from Manchester City on deadline day but is now a doubt for her country's first game since Sarina Wiegman guided them to another European Championship triumph.
Putellas coming for Messi's record after making Champions League history Barcelona Femeni captain Alexia Putellas created Women's Champions League history on Wednesday as her goal against Roma saw her leapfrog former striker Jenni Hermoso and three-time Ballon d'Or holder Aitana Bonmati. Putellas will now be eyeing further history with the dominant Catalan outfit just a month after he she received a mouth-watering offer from Paris Saint-Germain Feminines.
Rodman exits Washington Spirit game with apparent knee injury Trinity Rodman was injured during the Washington Spirit's CONCACAF W Champions Cup group stage win over Monterrey Wednesday night and had to be removed from the game. The USWNT star couldn't put any weight on her right leg as she departed. Rodman was in distress after attempting a tackle, and left the field on crutches at half time.
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Fulham's breakout star who could be England's answer to Pedri Seven games into the new Premier League season, this already represents a breakout campaign for Fulham academy graduate Josh King. The 18-year-old midfielder has swiftly surpassed the total number of senior minutes he managed last term, and he has been one of the standout young players in the division in the opening weeks - catching the eye with his dynamism, fearlessness and composure.
NXGN Monthly: Yamal back from injury as Mastantuono makes history Every month, GOAL brings you the top stories involving teenage wonderkids and the world's best young footballers. During September, there was plenty to be said about the likes of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono, but there were also plenty of other headlines made by the planet's emerging stars in both the men's and women's games.
Mason Melia: The Irish Isak signed by Spurs for a record fee Tottenham have made no secret of their desire to become a top-tier destination for the world's best young talent. "You can try to sell a vision to someone, but if there's tangible physical evidence of it… Anyone who has watched us since I've joined will have seen the aspirations we have to be the kind of team we want to be. That's not just me saying it, we're actually doing it," said former head coach Ange Postecoglou when he was calling the shots in N17.
Palmeiras' giant prodigy wanted by Barcelona & Arsenal Palmeiras appear to have produced another prodigiously talented teenager. In the past three years alone, the Brazilians have sold four gifted academy graduates to European sides: Endrick, Luis Guilherme, Vitor Reis and Willian Estevao. Luiz Benedetti is almost certain to become the fifth.
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Liverpool's famous UCL final comeback win still haunts ex-AC Milan star Former Argentina striker Hernan Crespo has opened up on the "damned story" of AC Milan's Champions League final loss in Istanbul to Liverpool in 2005. Despite scoring twice in a 3-0 first-half lead, the Milan, Inter, Lazio and Parma legend admits the specific defeat is a major career regret and one that he still finds difficult to discuss.
UEFA investigates Juventus over financial irregularities Juventus are under investigation once again after UEFA opened proceedings into alleged financial irregularities between 2022 and 2025. The probe, which could lead to new fines or squad registration limits, adds to growing concerns over the club’s financial stability just a year after their European ban.
TAA given boost ahead of Real Madrid's UCL clash with Liverpool Trent Alexander-Arnold has been handed a major boost in his bid to face former club Liverpool, with the Real Madrid defender’s recovery from a hamstring injury progressing ahead of schedule. The 27-year-old England international has returned to light training and could feature at Anfield on November 4, seven weeks after suffering an injury against Marseille.
Guler proud Mbappe partnership being compared to Ozil & CR7 Arda Guler was full of praise for Kylian Mbappe while describing his relationship with the Real Madrid talisman. The duo's chemistry on the pitch has led to comparisons with former Madrid stars Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo, with Guler adding that Mbappe and him "understand each other perfectly." Real Madrid have won nine games out of 10 this season, thanks to the brilliance of Guler and Mbappe in attack.
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