Schar hopes Newcastle can build on momentum after Burnley win

The Swiss centre-back scored a screamer as the Magpies recorded their second win in a row at St James’ Park on Tuesday Fabian Schar hopes that Newcastle can build on their momentum after recording their second win in a row after beating Burnley 2-0 at St James’ Park. Rafa Benitez’s side have now won four …

Nantes complain to FIFA as Cardiff miss first Sala payment

World football’s governing body confirmed a complaint was made after the Premier League side missed the first part of the fee for the late striker Nantes have made a complaint to FIFA after Cardiff City failed to pay the first instalment of Emiliano Sala’s £15 million ($20m) transfer fee. The Premier League side signed Sala for a club-record fee in …

Man City monitoring Barcelona & Chelsea target Jovic

The Premier League champions will prioritise a deep-lying midfielder and a left-back this summer but have also got their eye on the Frankfurt striker Manchester City are keeping tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt forward Luka Jovic, Goal understands. The 21-year-old is the Bundesliga’s top scorer this season and has also attracted interest from Barcelona and Chelsea, …

'It's crunch time!' – Iniesta calls for Barcelona focus ahead of huge Real Madrid double-header

The Barca legend identified his former side’s advantage going into back-to-back Clasicos but also expects Atletico to be in the Liga title mix Andres Iniesta has called for Barcelona to retain their focus ahead of a Clasico double-header against Real Madrid Barca first face their eternal rivals in the second leg of the Copa del Rey …

Neymar and Mourinho join Cristiano Ronaldo as DAZN global ambassadors

The PSG superstar and former Real Madrid coach have been announced as key figures for the live sport streaming service as part of a “multi-year deal” Neymar and Jose Mourinho have been unveiled as DAZN’s latest global ambassadors, joining an elite roster that already includes Cristiano Ronaldo as the streaming service goes live in Spain. …

Arsenal keeper Leno reveals he needed time to adapt to the Premier League

The physicality of English football required the German to adjust to a new style of play following his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen last summer Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has admitted he has needed time to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League after his move from Bayer Leverkusen. The German is now Arsenal’s first …

'Lucas Hernandez would be fantastic for Bayern' – Pavard hopes Atletico defender joins him in Munich

The Bundesliga champions have been strongly linked with a move for the France international as the club look for summer reinforcements Benjamin Pavard has urged his France international team-mate Lucas Hernandez to join him at Bayern Munich this summer. Pavard has his transfer to Bayern from Stuttgart arranged for a fee of €35 million (£30m/$40m) …

Messi makes everything different – Redondo

The Argentine hero remains in great form for Barcelona and the former Real Madrid star admits he never tires of praising him Barcelona star Lionel Messi can change everything “at any moment” in a game, ex-Real Madrid star Fernando Redondo says. The Argentine sensation has been in as impressive form as ever this season, scoring 33 …

El Clasico top scorers: Messi, Ronaldo and the all-time greats

Goal takes a look at the all-time top marksmen in derby games between La Liga’s totemic rival institutions Real Madrid and Barcelona are gearing up for another Clasico. It is one of the biggest rivalries in football and has featured some of the best players to ever grace the planet. Icons such as Ferenc Puskas, …

Isco left out of Real Madrid squad for crunch Copa del Rey Clasico against Barcelona

The Spaniard will not feature for Los Blancos in the semi-final second leg against their arch rivals, despite returning to training this week Real Madrid midfielder Isco has been left out of Santiago Solari’s Copa del Rey semi-final squad to face Barcelona on Wednesday. Isco returned to full training at the start of the week …