The Spaniard is set to leave St James’ Park when his current contract expires, but Mick Martin believes there could be a route back to Tyneside Rafa Benitez leaving Newcastle is a “disaster”, says former club captain Mick Martin, but a change of ownership could deliver a shock U-turn in the dugout. As things stand,…
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‘Abramovich always gets it right’ – Desailly trusts Chelsea to get Lampard call correct
The ex-Blues defender, along with Carlo Cudicini, believes that the current Derby boss would be a suitable option to take the reins at Stamford Bridge Roman Abramovich has a proven record of getting managerial appointments right and should be trusted in any approach for Frank Lampard, claims Marcel Desailly. The Blues find themselves back in…
Sydney FC set to play PSG in pre-season
The Sky Blues are poised for a massive test against the Ligue 1 holders Reigning A-League champions Sydney FC have all but locked in a pre-season match against PSG to be played in China on July 30. The French heavyweights were originally scheduled to play Espanyol on July 27 with Europa League qualifiers ultimately seeing the Spanish…
Football at the 2020 Olympics: Teams, host cities, qualification & all you need to know
Goal brings you everything you need to know about the football section of the XXXII Olympiad, which will be held in Asia Football at the Olympics is an older tradition than the World Cup and it will return for the 27th time when the 2020 summer tournament rolls round. Some of the world’s most iconic…
'He is happy with where he is playing for Juventus' – Kean's father provides update on son's future
The forward is not looking to move elsewhere, but his father says the Italian could one day be tempted by a move to Inter Moise Kean’s father, Jean Biorou Kean, has opened up on his son’s future with Juventus, saying his son is happy in Turin but would one day consider a move to Inter,…
Early Bounedjah goal sets tone for fractious Algeria triumph
The snarling, wily forward found his scoring touch at a critical moment, as small margins decided the final in Cairo on Friday When Baghdad Bounedjah’s speculative effort looped off the outstretched leg of Salif Sane and dipped into the Senegalese goal beyond Alfred Gomis, it felt immediately like the worst possible opening to a game…
‘Eriksen could slot into Liverpool’s team’ – Spurs star would make Reds ‘more productive’, says ex-striker
Former Reds frontman Dean Saunders believes a playmaker being heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham could be a shrewd addition at Anfield Christian Eriksen could “slot into Liverpool’s team”, says Dean Saunders, with the Reds considered to be in need of someone that can make them “more productive”. The general consensus is that…
Which players have won the most Champions League titles?
The likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan and Ajax players dominate the list, but who comes out top? It is well-known information that Real Madrid have won the Champions League trophy more times than any other club, victors of the elite European competition a historic 13 times – with AC Milan coming in with seven…
'Eriksen won’t play in Real Madrid’s first team' – Spurs star warned amid La Liga switch rumours
Pascal Chimbonda says the Danish midfielder will struggle to earn regular playing time at Santiago Bernabeu if he leaves north London this summer Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen “won’t play in Real Madrid’s first team” if he decides to join the club during the transfer window, according to Pascal Chimbonda. The Denmark international dropped a bombshell…
De Ligt out of Ajax tour squad as Juventus move edges closer
The defender appears to be on the verge of completing a switch to the Serie A champions and will not head to Austria with the rest of his team-mates Matthijs de Ligt has been left out of Ajax’s squad for their pre-season tour of Austria as a move to Juventus appears to have moved a…