Ousmane Dembele is the 2025 Ballon d'Or favourite – but he hasn't done enough yet to earn world-class status
The France international played a pivotal role in Paris Saint-Germain's treble triumph - but only after years of disappointing displays
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'Immense injustice' – Cristiano Ronaldo's decision not to attend Diogo Jota's funeral defended by Portuguese FA after 'unfair' criticism
Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision not to attend the funeral of Diogo Jota has been defended by the president of the Portuguese Football Association.
BALLBB's World-Class Club 2025: Lamine Yamal and four PSG stars join football's most exclusive fraternity as Kevin De Bruyne and two ex-Man City team-mates lose their membership
Every summer, BALLGM publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances
2025 BALLGM World-Class Club: Lamine Yamal and Four PSG Standouts Join Football’s Prestigious Elite, as Kevin De Bruyne and Two Former Manchester City Stars Depart
Every summer, GOAL drops its jaw-dropping, can't-miss exclusive roundup of the 25 soccer legends who keep electrifying the globe with their unstoppable, god-tier magic on the pitch, year after epic year!
'I don't care what Inaki might say!' – Ex-Barcelona president claims Marcus Rashford is better than Nico Williams in savage response to criticism from Athletic Club winger's brother
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has boldly claimed that Marcus Rashford is a better player than Nico Williams, in response to criticism of the club from the Athletic Club winger's brother Inaki. Williams snubbed a move to Barca in favour of signing a new long-term deal with Athletic Club, which paved the way for Rashford to join the Catalan side on loan from Manchester United.
'Fine line of being negative and being an idiot' – Marcelo Balboa calls out fellow former USMNT players for excessive vitriol toward Mauricio Pochettino's national team
The former USMNT and MLS defender called out fellow retired national team players for harsh criticism of current squad
'Take the handcuffs off' – Former MLS star Marcelo Balboa calls for league to revamp financial structure and player acquisition rules to help facilitate further growth
Ex-Colorado Rapids star advocated for the MLS to loosen its financial constraints to facilitate the next stage of league development
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United: Misapplying U.S. Sports Ownership Models Through Controversial Season Ticket Licensing
The Red Devils' Shocking Plan: Charge Fans for Guaranteed Seats in the New Stadium - Time to Ditch This Outrageous Idea Now!
'Get back in your box!' – Mikel Arteta branded an 'insufferable pr*ck' after bizarre touchline clash with Pedro Porro in Arsenal's friendly defeat to Tottenham
A pre-season North London derby turned unexpectedly heated when Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta found himself in a physical confrontation with Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro. The incident, which unfolded in the second half of a tense friendly clash, added an edge to what was otherwise billed as a tune-up match ahead of the new Premier League season.