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…
Month: September 2019
'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…
'We want to change the world' – USWNT star Rapinoe sees positive outcome from Trump Twitter spat
The U.S. star had a widely publicized row with the President, but feels she has come out ahead by effecting positive change Megan Rapinoe has had a summer to remember. She has won a World Cup, along with the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot for the competition, locking in her legacy as one of…
Tielemans returns to Leicester in club-record £40m deal
The Belgium international impressed at the King Power during the second half of last season and has sealed a permanent switch to the East Midlands Leicester City have announced the club-record £40 million ($50m) signing of Youri Tielemans from Monaco on a four-year contract. The deal, which is subject to Premier League and international clearance,…
'Coming so close will help' – Liverpool legend backs Klopp's side for Premier League glory
The ex-England goalkeeper believes his old club can finally end their long wait for a league title in 2020, after learning a painful lesson last term Liverpool will have a better chance of winning the Premier League this season, having “come so close” last time around, according to Ray Clemence. Jurgen Klopp’s men finished a…