If best in the world Isco doesn't start, I'm going home – Van der Vaart

The 26-year-old has not been a regular starter this season, but the ex-Real Madrid midfielder believes he should be one of the first names in the team Real Madrid midfielder Isco has been hailed as the “best player in the world” by former star Rafael van der Vaart, who says he will not watch the …

Di Maria: Van Gaal to blame for my Man Utd failure

The Argentina international scored just four goals in 32 appearances for the Red Devils after his British-record transfer to Old Trafford in 2014 Former Manchester United winger Angel di Maria believes manager Louis van Gaal was to blame for his failure to live up to his potential at Old Trafford. Argentina international Di Maria joined …

Harry Kane injury: What games will the Tottenham striker miss?

The Spurs marksman could face up to a month on the sidelines after limping off the pitch at Wembley in the defeat to Manchester United It hasn’t been a good January for Tottenham after they succumbed to their sixth league defeat of the season to Manchester United at Wembley and lost South Korea international Heung-min …

Choupo-Moting: Man Utd have changed but PSG can beat anyone

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s impact at Old Trafford has been noticed by Champions League last-16 opponents but they are not a concern to the Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain striker Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting is expecting a different challenge from Manchester United following the departure of Jose Mourinho. Mourinho was still in charge at Old Trafford when the …

Cavani: Solskjaer has brought a change of energy to Manchester United

The PSG striker acknowledged the new-look Red Devils ahead of the upcoming Champions League meeting between the two clubs Edinson Cavani acknowledged that Manchester United’s appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has brought “a change of energy” to the club ahead of a Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Manchester United parted ways with Jose Mourinho …

Bayern Munich star Muller to miss Liverpool Champions League clashes through suspension

The Germany international will play no part in a heavyweight European encounter after being made aware of his punishment for his red card versus Ajax Thomas Muller will be forced to sit out both legs of Bayern Munich’s Champions League last-16 encounter with Liverpool after being hit with a two-match ban. The Germany international has …

Manchester United next manager: Pochettino, Zidane, Solskjaer & the top candidates for Old Trafford job

As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rebuilds from the ruins left behind by Jose Mourinho, Goal takes a look at some of the candidates in the running for the job The cloud has lifted over Old Trafford since Jose Mourinho’s departure and the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker boss until the end of the season …

Liverpool are beatable and treble is possible, claims Alaba

Bayern Munich can still win the treble this season despite being six points behind Borussia Dortmund, according to defender David Alaba. David Alaba says Bayern Munich are dreaming of a repeat of their 2013 treble as well as victory over Liverpool in the Champions League. The Bavarians have recovered from a poor start to their Bundesliga campaign …

Explained: Why Sergio Aguero is nicknamed Kun

The Argentina and Man City superstar’s first name is Sergio, but he goes with a different naming convention for the back of his shirt Odds are you’ve noticed that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero doesn’t have his first name printed on the back of his shirt – instead having “Kun” emblazoned on his kit. The …

What are the best football podcasts to listen to in 2019?

If you’re looking to pick up a new hobby in the New Year, try your hand at listening to football podcasts – and Goal has rounded up the very best ones If you’re truly football-mad, you’ll know that your attention doesn’t stop at the full-time whistle – you’re constantly absorbing as much as you can …