Khedira thanks fans for support following discovery of heart problem

The German took to Twitter after Juventus confirmed he had undergone treatment on a heart issue Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has thanked fans for their support after he underwent treatment on a heart problem. Khedira withdrew from the squad to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday following the detection of an irregular heartbeat. Juventus confirmed …

'Bayern is forgotten about for now' – Robertson focused on Liverpool title tilt

The Reds have four key Premier League games before the second leg in Bavaria and the Scotland international says they cannot lose focus Andy Robertson says Liverpool have already forgotten about their Champions League last-16 tie with Bayern Munich as they prepare to focus on winning their first Premier League title for 29 years. The …

Schalke vs Manchester City: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

Pep Guardiola’s side travel to face the Bundesliga outfit with hopes of a historic quadruple still burning strong The latest episode in Manchester City’s quest for a first Champions League title will take place in Gelsenkirchen, where they face Schalke. City qualified top of a group that contained Lyon, Shakhtar Donetsk and Hoffenheim , and …

Atletico Madrid vs Juventus: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

An encounter between two recent Champions League finalists promises to be too close to call at the Wanda Metropolitano Atletico Madrid host Juventus at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday in what promises to be a blockbuster Champions League last-16 encounter. Diego Simeone’s side have lost their way a little domestically in recent weeks, losing two …

Sergio Ramos, Roy Keane & footballers with a rotten red card record

From midfield enforcers and teak tough defenders to elegant skill players – Goal takes a look at players who have received a litany of red cards Getty Images #1 Joey Barton Before he became Joey Barton the philosopher, he was Joey Barton the punisher. The former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder was sent off …

FA Cup 2018-19: Draw, fixtures, results & guide to each round

Goal brings you all you need to know about the oldest competition in football, with the quarter-finals approaching England’s FA Cup is the oldest football competition in the world and this season it has returned for the 138th time. The tournament involves teams from the 10th level of the English football pyramid to the top …

'We all know the drill!' – Kovac admits Bayern faked cramps in Liverpool draw

The Bavarians’ manager has revealed that Javi Martinez strategically wasted time in Tuesday’s scoreless Champions League draw at Anfield Niko Kovac has admitted that Bayern Munich looked to kill time in Tuesday’s Champions League tie with Liverpool by faking cramps in the game’s waning moments. Bayern held on for a 0-0 draw at Anfield on …

'Wenger would be great for Chelsea' – Former Arsenal boss backed by Seaman

The former Gunners goalkeeper believes that the Frenchman would be the perfect fit for the Blues should Maurizio Sarri be sacked Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would be “a great Chelsea manager” if he were to make a shock return to the Premier League, according to David Seaman. Wenger ended his 22-year spell with Arsenal …

FIFA 19 Team of the Week: Balotelli, Coman and Marquinhos star

Jan Oblak and Radja Nainggolan are among the other players to be given the honour of making the squad this week With no Premier League action over the weekend, the FIFA Team of the Week is dominated by players from Europe’s biggest leagues. Among those to get a nod for the squad is Marseille forward …

'The key is in Ozil's hands' – Emery urges Arsenal star to find way back into first-team

The attacking midfielder has won his manager’s approval in training this week and could be back in the side to face BATE Borisov on Thursday Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has told Mesut Ozil he must consistently be available without injury or illness if he is to have a future at the club. Ozil, 30, …