Guendouzi disqualified from Fenerbahce-Roma

Guendouzi disqualified from Fenerbahce-Roma

Jose Mourinho hits out at 'opportunists' over Vinicius Junior and Gianluca Prestianni racism row

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has strongly defended his handling of an explosive altercation between Vinicius Junior and Gianluca Prestianni earlier this year. The Portuguese manager revealed that he faced intense public backlash after refusing to take sides during the heated Champions League controversy between the two South American attackers.

'I was the one who did not give him a day off!' – Cristian Chivu responds to Turkey rumours over Hakan Calhanoglu

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has addressed rumours surrounding Hakan Calhanoglu's absence from the Turkey squad, confirming the midfielder is fully fit to face Parma. The Romanian also revealed Djed Spence is back in contention.

Chaos at Real Madrid! Two stars trade BLOWS while Kylian Mbappe risks Jose Mourinho’s wrath over cycling video

Real Madrid’s season has taken another dramatic turn for the worse following reports of a physical altercation between two high-profile members of the first-team squad. The tension at the Santiago Bernabeu is reaching a breaking point as internal conflicts threaten to derail the club's campaign under the intense spotlight of the global media. Meanwhile, superstar forward Kylian Mbappe has risked the fury of manager Jose Mourinho following a controversial cycling trip.

'It’s ridiculous' - Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho launches fierce defence of Kylian Mbappe amid nightclub and holiday criticism

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has come out swinging in defence of Kylian Mbappe, labelling the recent scrutiny of the forward’s off-pitch activities as totally absurd. The French superstar found himself under fire after visiting a nightclub and holidaying in Switzerland while sidelined with an injury during the international break.

Tottenham star Mathys Tel makes history with record-equalling France display as Roberto De Zerbi faces injury crisis

Mathys Tel has sent a clear message to Roberto De Zerbi after a historic international break saw him equal France's all-time Under-21 goalscoring record. The Tottenham forward has struggled for rhythm at club level recently, but his sensational form for Les Bleuets suggests he is ready to ignite his Premier League campaign.

'He comes with us' - Roberto De Zerbi provides major injury update on Dejan Kulusevski ahead of Man Utd clash

Dejan Kulusevski will travel with the Tottenham squad for their crucial match against Manchester United on Saturday. The Swedish attacker is nearing a long-awaited return to action after spending more than 500 days on the sidelines with a serious knee injury.

Mikel Arteta issues Declan Rice injury warning as Arsenal boss faces midfield selection headache

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal must carefully manage Declan Rice following a gruelling schedule for both club and country. The England midfielder has been dealing with an ongoing hamstring problem, forcing his manager to take a cautious approach ahead of the upcoming clash against Leeds.

Revealed: What Manchester City told Gianluigi Donnarumma after guilty verdict in financial breach case as agent breaks his silence

Manchester City have moved quickly to reassure star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma following the shocking news of the club's guilty verdict regarding financial regulations. The Italian international, who only arrived at the Etihad Stadium last summer, is among several high-profile stars whose futures have been questioned in the wake of the independent panel's findings.

'I played outer wing for Mourinho!' – Cristian Chivu uses career story to back Andy Diouf

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has rejected rigid formation debates, emphasizing tactical principles over modules. The former defender praised Andy Diouf's versatility with France and addressed Zvonimir Boban's comments on Petar Sucic.

European soccer leaders tell UEFA of unhappiness with longer 4-game schedule for national teams

BERLIN (AP) — European soccer federations told UEFA they are not happy with the new extended four-game blocks of international matches that finished this week.

UEFA hammer Serbia with stadium ban and heavy fines following racist crowd abuse

Serbia have been ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors following racist and discriminatory behaviour from their supporters. UEFA has also handed the national federation a series of hefty financial penalties relating to fan misconduct during their recent Nations League fixtures.

Endrick to LEAVE Real Madrid? Wonderkid 'chooses' next club after Jose Mourinho snub

Real Madrid starlet Endrick is reportedly eyeing a January loan move to AC Milan after struggling for game time at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite a highly successful spell at Lyon last season, the Brazilian has found himself frozen out of the Spanish capital this term.

Burkina Faso facing FIFA ban as President Ibrahim Traore threatens football takeover after 7-0 Argentina humiliation

Burkina Faso are staring at a potential worldwide suspension from FIFA after military leader Ibrahim Traore threatened to seize control of the national football federation. The drastic ultimatum follows a disastrous trip to Buenos Aires, where an exhausted squad suffered a humiliating 7-0 friendly defeat against Argentina.

Lack of faith in Viktor Gyokeres? Why Arsenal favour Kai Havertz as a false nine as ex-Gunners striker discusses future transfer bids for another goalscorer

Arsenal spent big on Viktor Gyokeres, and saw him register 21 goals last season, but continue to favour Kai Havertz as a false nine when it comes to leaders of their attacking line. Ex-Gunners striker Paul Dickov has explained to GOAL why that is the case, while also speculating on whether another proven goalscorer will be sought in upcoming transfer windows.

Man City BLOCK Erling Haaland questions as club intervenes during interview over 114 Premier League charges

Manchester City have reportedly stepped in to prevent Erling Haaland from answering questions regarding the club's ongoing legal battle with the Premier League over 114 financial charges. The Norwegian striker was scheduled for a media appearance ahead of a crucial showdown with Liverpool, but certain topics were strictly off-limits.

PSG hand Ousmane Dembele & Nuno Mendes time off as star duo set to miss Ligue 1 return

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be granted an extended period of leave following their recent international exploits. The decision means the influential duo will not be involved when the French champions return to domestic action this weekend.

Erling Haaland transfer talk & Elliot Anderson ‘guarantees’ - Man City legend Paul Dickov assesses the impact of 115-charge FFP case on Enzo Maresca’s squad

“Nobody knows” whether the likes of Erling Haaland will be giving thought to a transfer away from Manchester City, Paul Dickov has admitted to GOAL, while Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez will have been given “guarantees”. The Premier League giants find themselves at the centre of a Financial Fair Play (FFP) storm that sees 115 charges hanging over the Etihad Stadium.

Anfield cauldron awaits Man City players on Premier League return after verdict in financial scandal

Erling Haaland and Manchester City's other star players have watched from a distance as the club dealt with the fallout from being found guilty of large-scale financial wrongdoing in the biggest scandal in Premier League history.

'He is not a machine!' – Luis Enrique issues passionate defense of PSG superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has robustly defended Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ahead of Saturday's Ligue 1 meeting with Le Mans. The Spaniard insisted fans must remember the Georgian forward is human following recent criticisms over his consistency.

'Everything was to reach this point!' - Ruben Amorim reveals how Man Utd 'weight' prepared him for AC Milan challenge

Ruben Amorim has reflected on his journey to the San Siro, explaining how his high-pressure stint at Manchester United provided the essential foundation for leading AC Milan. The Portuguese tactician believes his entire coaching career has served as a preparation for this specific role in Serie A.