When the Ghana international signed for Chelsea in a hefty £23m move from Augsburg in 2015, he appeared to be spearheading a major revamp of the Blues When Baba Rahman signed for Chelsea in a £23 million ($31m) move from Augsburg in 2015, he appeared to be spearheading a major revamp of the Blues’ defensive line-up. Five years on, he... Continue Reading →
Manchester City duo Jesus and Walker test positive for coronavirus
Pep Guardiola will have to do without the strike rand the defender over the festive period after their positive test for the COVID-19 null Manchester City revealed on Christmas Day that Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Walker and another two members of staff have tested positive for coronavirus. Striker Jesus scored an early opening goal in the 4-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final... Continue Reading →
Fifa Normalisation Committee takes charge of Ivorian Football Federation
In the wake of the entanglement rocking Ivorian football, the world football body has set up a committee to take over the federation’s duties The Federation of International Football Association (Fifa) has appointed a normalisation committee to run the affairs of the Ivorian Football Federation. Fifa’s decision was taken as a result of the country’s... Continue Reading →
PSG line up Pochettino after sacking Tuchel
The German head coach has paid the price for the French champions' stuttering start to their latest Ligue title defence Thomas Tuchel has been sacked by Paris Saint-Germainjust hours after their comprehensive win over Strasbourg, Goal can confirm, as the club lines up Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement. The 47-year-old Tuchel's two-and-a-half-year reign at Parc des Princes is over, with... Continue Reading →
We wish you a Merry Christmas!’ – Ronaldo, Mbappe and footballers around the world celebrate the festive season
Christmas has arrived and, just like millions all around the world, several big-name footballers are celebrating the holiday with those closest to them. This Christmas is unlike any other, as it comes as the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide, but several of football's biggest names have taken to social media to reveal their family's holiday celebrations.Read... Continue Reading →
Caf Champions League: Unflinching Asante Kotoko coach Smith reacts to Al Hilal defeat
The Porcupine Warriors boss reflects on the disappointing outcome of their first round first leg fixture in Accra Asante Kotoko interim head coach Johnson Smith believes the club's qualification hopes for the Caf Champions League second round remains alive despite falling to Al Hilal of Sudan in a first round first leg fixture on Wednesday. The Porcupine Warriors... Continue Reading →
Replacing Van Dijk: Why Liverpool’s centre-back search is far from straightforward
The Reds are renowned for having one of the most sophisticated transfer departments in world football but getting a defender like Van Dijk is not easy It was a moment which had the potential to derail Liverpool’s entire season. A Merseyside derby defined not by football, but by controversy. A wild lunge from Jordan Pickford and... Continue Reading →
Tuchel sacked by PSG just hours after comprehensive win over Strasbourg
Thomas Tuchel has been sacked by Paris Saint-Germainjust hours after their comprehensive win over Strasbourg, Goal can confirm. The 47-year-old's two-and-a-half-year reign at Parc des Princes is over, with the French champions taking the decision to make a change in the dugout following a mixed start to the 2020-21 campaign. PSG picked up their 11th Ligue 1 win of... Continue Reading →
Ajax boss ten Hag reveals Kudus regret in Champions League elimination
Ajax Amsterdam boss Erik ten Hag believes the club's fortunes in the Champions League could have been different had the likes of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus maintained fitness during the campaign. A summer signing, Kudus was substituted after just six minutes on his Champions League debut when Ajax hosted Liverpool on match day one of the competition in... Continue Reading →
