Josh Hokit rips Alex Pereira for targeting Ciryl Gane rematch

Josh Hokit rips Alex Pereira for targeting Ciryl Gane rematch

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Cristiano Ronaldo 'in good physical and mental shape' as Al-Nassr boss Ange Postecoglou dodges Portugal controversy

Al-Nassr head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for domestic action following his early departure from the Portugal camp. The Australian tactician swiftly shut down questions regarding the forward's recent international drama, preferring to concentrate on his side's upcoming Saudi Pro League fixture.

'I have poison in my veins' - Mikel Arteta opens up on Champions League heartbreak as Arsenal boss sets sights on European glory

Mikel Arteta has admitted that the agony of Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain remains a primary source of motivation for his squad. Despite ending the club's long wait for a Premier League title, the Spaniard insists the continental loss still stings as he looks toward the future in north London.

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.

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.

Bayern Munich face prospect of teenage goalkeeper Leonard Prescott leaving for nothing amid renewal impasse

Bayern Munich are battling to resolve a contract standoff with teenage goalkeeper Leonard Prescott before his deal runs down in 2027. The German giants are desperate to avoid losing the 17-year-old on a free transfer but face serious resistance as rival suitors circle the shot-stopper over a lack of clear first-team pathways in Bavaria.

Barkov eager for return, while Marchand could be back for Panthers within weeks, AP source says

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov could resume playing for Florida by the end of November. And Brad Marchand might be back in the Panthers' lineup by then as well.

Djokovic plans to reach out to Sinner after injury ended the No. 1 player's season

Novak Djokovic plans to reach out to Jannik Sinner after an injury ended the top-ranked player's season, saying Thursday he knows how difficult it is to come back after a lengthy layoff.

Capitals top Penguins in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.

Connelly's shootout goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trevor Connelly scored in the fifth round of the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights came back from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

'A big loss!' - Marco Rose confirms huge Alex Scott injury blow as Thomas Tuchel apologises over England duty setback

Bournemouth head coach Marco Rose has confirmed a significant injury blow for his side, revealing that star midfielder Alex Scott is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The news comes as a major setback for the Cherries, who have endured a difficult start to the 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.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis sheds no-contact jersey in recovery from shoulder surgery

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis shed his yellow no-contact jersey Thursday as he continues his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery.

Liverpool's £59.5m 'rescue clause' masterstroke leaves Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid trailing in Jarell Quansah transfer battle

A strategic £59.5 million rescue clause has firmly placed Liverpool in the driving seat to re-sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Real Madrid are all actively circling the England international, but the Merseyside club's incredible contractual foresight could ultimately ruin their rivals' ambitious transfer plans for next summer.

Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.

Yakemchuk's winner lifts Senators to 2-1 victory over Flyers

OTTAWA — Carter Yakemchuk isn’t known for showing a lot of emotion but the Ottawa Senators defenceman had plenty to celebrate on Thursday night.

'Xabi, you did it wrong!' – Alonso honest confession as Chelsea suffer major injury blow

Xabi Alonso has confirmed midfielder Moises Caicedo is fully fit to return against Bournemouth following an extended break. However, Chelsea suffered a blow with winger Jamie Gittens ruled out for several weeks due to an ankle injury.

'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.

Jarell Quansah opens up on Thomas Tuchel trust and 'favourite position' as he battles former Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold for England spot

Jarell Quansah has emerged as a vital component of Thomas Tuchel’s tactical blueprint for England, proving his versatility across the defensive line. Despite a challenging dismissal in a World Cup knockout match, the Bayer Leverkusen star has earned the manager's full confidence while competing for minutes against his former Liverpool mentor.

Djokovic exits Shanghai Masters as birthday-boy Shelton and top-seeded Zverev advance

SHANGHAI (AP) — Novak Djokovic went from triumph in Beijing to a shock in Shanghai after a straight-sets loss to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday.

In The Rings: Gushue likes change that rules out three-player curling teams

The three-versus-four player debate has been a hot topic for years in curling circles. World Curling has done its part to settle the matter, and Curling Canada is on board too.