For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia Despite the influx of new signings in the Saudi Pro League over the summer, there is still one player fans want to see in action more than any other: Cristiano Ronaldo. Having arrived at Al-Nassr in January, the Portuguese superstar is ready to embark on a full campaign with the ...Full Story »

The Treble winner was one of six City players nominated for the Ballon d'Or. Bernardo Silva's wife Ines stunned at the Ballon d'Or ceremonySilva finished ninth in the voting for the prestigious awardInes began dating Silva in 2020The couple got married in the summer following a one-year engagementThe model boasts hundreds of thousands of social media followers Erling Haaland and his partner Is...Full Story »

Erling Haaland’s double helped Manchester City secure derby day delight as lifeless rivals Manchester United were outclassed in an embarrassing home defeat.The eyes of the footballing world were on Old Trafford as the neighbours met in the 191st Manchester derby and first since Pep Guardiola’s men matched their 1999 treble triumph.Haaland scored a spot-kick and unmarked header before...Full Story »

Gabriele Cioffi has been named new coach of Udinese. Cioffi takes charge after today's dismissal of Andrea Sottil. He returns to the Zebrette after being in charge of season 2021/22. He has signed to the end of the campaign. Udinese announced: "Udinese Calcio is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriele Cioffi as the new first team coach. He has signed a contract that will tie him to t...Full Story »

Sam Bowen’s second-half double gave Wealdstone a much-needed 3-1 National League win over Oxford City.The hosts had not won since the end of September and fell behind to Josh Parker’s 28th-minute opener from a set-piece.Kyle Smith quickly levelled for the hosts when he found the bottom corner.The second half was all about Bowen as he put his side in front three minutes after the rest...Full Story »

Erico Sousa wrapped up a comeback win for Boreham Wood as they sunk Dagenham 3-1 at Victoria Road.The visitors arrived in east London with just one league win in seven and things threatened to get worse when Inih Effiong fired Dagenham into a 21st-minute lead.Tyrone Marsh headed against the bar for Boreham Wood before they levelled just past the half-hour mark through Billy Sass-Davis.Lee Ndlovu...Full Story »

The Italian sports presenter has gathered a sizeable fanbase on social media. Kristel Talamonti posted this snap of herself working at San SiroKristel can regularly be seen working around the grounds in ItalyThe popular host works for Sportitalia Kristel can be seen working on Italian football for Sportitalia. And she loves to share photos from on set to her social media account. In her late...Full Story »

A Blackburn supporter was left red-faced after his birthday cake was sabotaged by a Burnley-loving baker, in a prank fans on social media dubbed "genuinely superb" A Burnley-supporting baker pranked a Blackburn fan after making him a birthday cake Burnley's rivalry with Blackburn is one of English football's oldest, and evidently pettiest, rivalries. A kind-hearted soul made the egregious err...Full Story »

Eastleigh are still searching for their first Vanarama National League win of the season but were fortunate to walk away with a point in a goalless draw at home to Wealdstone.Both sides created chances, with Wealdstone starting especially well as Ashley Charles’ looping header forced Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell into action.Alex Dyer then thumped over from the edge of the box while a...Full Story »

ALAN SHEARER'S glamorous daughter Hollie was hailed by fans as "gorgeous." That's after sending them wild by showing off her tan lines in a bikini. Hollie, 28, regularly delights fans with saucy snaps. The sun-kissed songstress has amassed a loyal online following as a result. And her latest effort proved to be no different from the rest. Hollie posted a picture showing herself sitting on...Full Story »

HOLLIE SHEARER has been branded "perfection" by fans online as she showed off her tanlines in a bikini. The singer-songwriter took to Instagram to share the stunning picture with her 70.5k followers. She posed in a pink bikini on a beach and captioned the post: "Waiting for the sun to go down - wearing @prettylittlething." Fans were quick to react to the post, with one saying: "Beautiful". ...Full Story »

AN ONLYFANS model turned lineswoman has revealed she was paid £40,000 to pose in an obsessed fan’s signed Lionel Messi shirt. Brazilian Debora Peixoto was sent an Argentina football top in the post by a follower. The stunning blonde then donned it and a black thong as she posed for the sizzling snaps. Influencer Debora, 30, then sent the unnamed Messi obsessive the photos. She r...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says his confrontation with a Leeds fan in the 2-2 draw at Elland Road should act as a wake-up call for those responsible for the safety of players and staff.An angry home supporter – who Leeds later said had been arrested and banned for life by the club – climbed out of the stands and entered the technical area to confront Howe before being quickly whisked ...Full Story »

Napoli won their first Italian Serie A title in 33 years, clinching the Scudetto on Thursday with a 1-1 draw at Udinese. Needing only a draw to take an unassailable 16-point lead with five games remaining, Serie A's top scorer, Victor Osimhen, equalised for Napoli in the 52nd minute to spark wild celebrations throughout Naples, inside the stadium in Udine and beyond. The title is Napoli's thir...Full Story »

BIKINI-wearing model Ines Tomaz finds ­herself in uncharted waters — as she announces she and footballer fella Bernardo Silva are expecting their first child. Ines, 24, revealed the news on Instagram with a picture of Man City midfielder Silva, 28, holding up scan images. She wrote: "We can't wait to meet you. The best is yet to come." The pair have been dating since 2020, with th...Full Story »

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Mauricio Pochettino is close to being named the next Blues manager and is set for a final round of talks. WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea's hunt for a new manager is set to come to an end with the former Tottenham Hotspur manager set to take over, according to The Telegraph. Both sides are hoping for a "swift agreement" after positive talks over the last week. THE BI...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom will not worry about the results of their promotion rivals after a 1-0 win against Wigan moved his side closer to the Premier League.A first-half goal from Iliman Ndiaye was enough to give the Blades a victory which sees them go eight points clear of third-placed Luton ahead of fourth-placed Middlesbrough’s late clash with leaders Burnley.But Heckin...Full Story »

Padraig Amond pounced deep into injury to claim a 2-1 win for Woking and deny rock-bottom Maidstone a rare National League point.The hosts had dared to dream of a first league win since November after Josh Shonibare fired them in front shortly before the hour mark.The striker calmly slotted the opener past Woking keeper Will Jaaskelainen after being played in by a neat pass from Solomon Wanjau-S...Full Story »

Victorious Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag warned his players they cannot afford to become “lazy” if they are to build upon the club’s first trophy in six years.Sunday’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final victory over Newcastle at Wembley ended United’s silverware drought and gave them something to show for the improvement they have made under the Dutchman.However, Ten Hag, ...Full Story »

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has discussed what it will take for him to bring Lionel Messi to the 2026 World Cup after winning the trophy in 2022. WHAT HAPPENED? Three months on from giving the football world a true fairytale ending by managing Argentina to a World Cup crown, head coach Scaloni is already being quizzed about the 2026 tournament, where the Albiceleste will defend their cro...Full Story »