'That’s how we felt' – Modric sticks by World Cup comments despite 'huge respect' for England

The Real Madrid midfielder spoke about his controversial comments over the summer that upset some in England Luka Modric was critical of England’s pundits for underestimating Croatia at the World Cup, but the Real Madrid man says that there is respect between the group of players. England got a small measure of revenge for their …

Xavi: I love Usain Bolt, but he'll never make a difference on a football pitch

An Olympic sprint king has expressed a desire to try his hand at another sport, but a Barcelona icon says the Jamaican lacks the required skill set Usain Bolt may have aspirations of becoming a footballer, but Barcelona legend Xavi says the Jamaican “will never make any difference” away from the track. A man who …

'Bayern are used to intense Heynckes' style' – Muller praises coach amid uncertain future

The 72-year-old’s future is yet to be decided but the forward says the players are accustomed to his management style as they target a European crown Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has hailed “special” coach Jupp Heynckes, insisting the uncertainty over his future will not affect the Bundesliga leaders. Heynckes replaced Carlo Ancelotti in October …

'I never said I will retire' – Heynckes hints at Bayern Munich stay

Despite appearing to back Thomas Tuchel as his Die Roten successor, the veteran coach Jupp Heynckes suggested he could postpone retirement Jupp Heynckes has hinted he may be persuaded to sign a new Bayern Munich contract, with the coach’s deal set to expire at the end of the season. Heynckes signed a short-term contract when …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd target £50m Varane

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Man Utd consider £50million Varane bid Manchester United are considering a bid worth £50 million for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, reports the Mirror. Manager Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster United’s defence, with Varane emerging …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man City and Arsenal battle for Iniesta

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Man City and Arsenal battle for Iniesta Both Manchester City and Arsenal are looking to convince Andres Iniesta to move to the Premier League rather than transfer to a Chinese club, AS reports. Iniesta …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal join race for Nainggolan

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Arsenal join Nainggolan race Arsenal are the latest club to show an interest in Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, according to The Sun. The Belgium international only recently signed a new deal with the Serie A …

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

Der Klassiker continues at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening as Robert Lewandowski and Co. welcome Peter Stoger’s BVB side to Bavaria Bayern Munich can all but secure their sixth consecutive Bundesliga title with a win against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The Bavarians have not won a Bundesliga title at home since 2000 but will be confirmed …

Tuchel, Wenger & the coaches who could replace Emery as PSG boss

The Spaniard announced on Friday that he will leave the Parc des Princes this summer – Goal looks at the leading contenders to replace him The inevitable was confirmed on Friday, when Unai Emery admitted that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. There was no indication as to whether the …

Malcom can still 'dream' of Bayern Munich move, insists Bordeaux president Martin

The Ligue 1 club’s president says the winger can still hope for a move despite the Bundesliga club denying their interest in a deal Bordeaux president Stephane Martin insists Malcom can still “dream” of joining Bayern Munich despite the Bundesliga side denying their interest in a deal. Malcom, 21, is being strongly linked with a …