Mbappe, Messi, Pele and the 21 greatest teenage superstars in history

With the France forward having become the first teenager since Pele to net twice in a World Cup game, Goal looks back at other prodigious talents Getty George Best George Best had already won a First Division title with Manchester United but the winger only became a true superstar at the age of 19 after …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd look to beat Juventus to Ronaldo

Click:hollow block machine Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Man Utd look to steal Ronaldo deal Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is looking at what it would take to outbid Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo, reports the Sun. The Red …

The next Ronaldo!? Dortmund wonderkid Moukoko celebrates title-clinching strike in CR7’s style

The 13-year-old scored the most important goal of his career to date and paid homage to the Portuguese superstar as he marked the event Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko enhanced his burgeoning reputation on Sunday by scoring the winner as his side claimed the German Under-17 championship – and the forward marked the occasion by …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid sound out Villas-Boas

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Villas-Boas approached by Real Madrid Real Madrid have approached Andre Villas-Boas over potentially becoming their new head coach, RMC reports. The Portuguese has experience in charge of the likes of Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal target Leno & Martins

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Arsenal want Leno & Martins Arsenal are eyeing moves for Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno and Portugal international Gelson Martins, according to Sky Sports. The Gunners are one of a number of clubs interested …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Bale to snub Man Utd & fight for Madrid place under Lopetegui

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Bale to fight for Madrid spot under Lopetegui Gareth Bale has decided to stay at Real Madrid and earn his spot in the team under new coach Julen Lopetegui, ESPN claims. Bale has been heavily linked …

Low applauds Ozil's 'great reaction' to being dropped

The Germany star’s response to being benched has him back in contention for Wednesday’s vital match against South Korea Mesut Ozil produced a “great reaction” to being dropped for Germany’s 2-1 win over Sweden and is in contention to start against South Korea on Wednesday, according to Joachim Low. Ozil paid the price for a disappointing …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Benzema set for Serie A switch?

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Benzema set for Serie A switch? Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign striker Karim Benzema from Real Madrid, AS reports. While the 30-year-old is a target for the ambitious Italian side, there are …

Sokratis can aid Arsenal's defensive philosophy but is the wrong choice for the Gunners

The Greek centre-back will add some much-needed leadership to the Emirates Stadium dressing room, but may be less impressive on the pitch Every dressing room needs leaders. Players willing to take charge and inspire their team-mates to greater performances. During Arsene Wenger’s 22 years at Arsenal, his best teams always had inspirational characters capable of …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real grant Ronaldo Juventus move

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Real grant Ronaldo Juventus move Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Real Madrid for Juventus this summer after seeing a transfer request granted, claims Jugones. The Blancos have bowed to the demands of the Portuguese superstar …