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£650m spent, but academy star Lingard is Man Utd’s best player right now
The Red Devils youth product has not always convinced the Old Trafford faithful but has been in a rich vein of form of late At most clubs, the scorer of three key Wembley goals including a wonderful strike to win the FA Cup…
Coutinho close to record Barcelona transfer from Liverpool
There was a possibility of doing an advanced deal now ahead of 2018-19, but Barca and the 25-year-old have pushed for an immediate transfer Barcelona are finalising an offer in excess of €150 million to secure Philippe…
Mugabe’s final words of wisdom to African leaders
Robert Gabriel Mugabe sat reclined in a leather sofa cutting the pose of a man totally oblivious of what was going on around him. In the expansive living room was FL Grace, pacing up and down. Presently, she was on phone…
Manchester City: Kevin de Bruyne and Fernandinho close to new deals
Manchester City are close to agreeing a new long-term contract with star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. The Belgium international, 26, signed a six-year deal when he joined City from Wolfsburg for a club record £55m in 2015.…
Goal 50 Best players in the world
Journalists from across Goal's 37 editions voted in the 10th annual award for the world's 50 best footballers 50. Thomas Lemar After a promising first season at Monaco, following his arrival from Caen in the summer of…
Ronaldo: I want seven children and seven Ballons d’Or!
The Real Madrid star said he did not agree with recent criticism of his lack of scoring form, insisting he brings more to the team than just goals Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to have seven children and win the same…
Aguero collapses at halftime as Argentina lose to Nigeria
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero collapsed in the dressing room at halftime before they lost 4-2 to fellow World Cup qualifiers Nigeria in a friendly after taking a two-goal lead on Tuesday.The Argentine Football Federation…
What’s happened to Chelsea’s defence? Rudiger & David Luiz endure Halloween horror show
The Blues have been conceding goals galore in recent weeks and shipped another three in Rome as they suffered a heavy Champions League defeat Chelsea's defence was again left in ruins in Rome on the night of Halloween…
Premier League players earn more in a week than the stadium staff do in 20 years
Pressure group give examples of the “grotesque inequality” that exists in the top 20 clubs with Manchester United star Paul Pogba reportedly earning £290,000 a weekPremier League clubs are paying players more in a week…
Best Fifa Football Awards 2017: Who picked who?
Cristiano Ronaldo once again was voted the world's best male player at the Best Fifa Football Awards on Monday.Barcelona's Lionel Messi was second and Paris St-Germain's Neymar took third spot. Ronaldo, 32, helped…
Mbappe wins Golden Boy award
The PSG star has flourished at Parc des Princes and now joins a long line of wonderkids to have won the prize Kylian Mbappe has won the prestigious Golden Boy award for the best player in Europe under the age of 21. The…
Panama president declares World Cup national holiday
Panama football fans celebrate in Panama after national team qualified for 2018 World Cup football tournament on October 10, 2017. Panama president Juan Carlos Varela declared a national holiday in celebration at the central…
Chile to consider appeal against Colombia to investigate match-fixing after Radamel Falcao incident in Peru game
The Chile Football Federation (ANFP) is considering an appeal against the nation's elimination from their World Cup qualifying group.The ANFP believe there is possible evidence of match-fixing during Peru's 1-1 draw…
Anfield trip like going to hell – Silvestre warns Man United
The defender has issued a stark prediction for Jose Mourinho's men, as they prepare to face Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime Mikael Silvestre has warned former club Manchester United that travelling to Anfield to face…
Atletico Madrid close to an agreement with chelsea for Diego Costa
The Blues are close to an arrangement with the Spanish club over the sale of their striker after months of negotiations Atletico Madrid are close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea for Diego Costa and it could end up being a…
Celtic: Kolo Toure rejoins club as technical assistant after ending playing career
Kolo Toure says he "couldn't be happier" after returning to Celtic to join the club's coaching staff as a technical assistant.Toure, 36, made 17 appearances for Celtic last season before ending his playing career to focus…
Soul singer Sampha wins prestigious Mercury Prize award
Soul singer Sampha was named the overall winner of Britain’s Mercury Prize for popular music for his debut album “Process” on Thursday (September 14). The 28-year-old south Londoner collected a trophy and a 25,000-pound…
DELE ALLI COULD BREAK NEYMAR’S TRANSFER RECORD NEXT YEAR, SAYS EXPERT
The Brazilian became the first to break through the €200 million barrier this year, but it could be an Englishman who surpasses him Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli could replace Neymar as the world's most expensive…
Wilfried Bony: Striker says his children wanted Swansea move
Wilfried Bony says his two sons convinced him to return to Swansea City because the club is "like a family". The Ivory Coast striker returned to the Liberty Stadium on deadline day for £12m after leaving for…
2018 World Cup: Nigeria inspired by Carl Ikeme to qualify for Russia
Nigeria face Cameroon in a World Cup qualifier on Monday, with their coach saying they are inspired to qualify for Russia 2018 by goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who is battling acute leukaemia.Nigeria can become the first African…
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