Chris Burton

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Senior News Writer at Goal

Senior News Writer @goal | @Footballco. @NFFC fan, father of two and all round sports nut. All views expressed my own.

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'Great for the show!' - Jose Mourinho backed by former player to join MLS after boom of 2026 FIFA World Cup

1 day ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

J. MourinhoMajor League SoccerFenerbahceJose Mourinho is being backed to move to MLS after the United States experiences another World Cup boom in 2026. WHAT HAPPENED? The countdown is very much on to another global event that will be co-hosted by America, Canada and Mexico. Mourinho will, as he works in Turkey at Fenerbahce, be among those watching on away from the dugout.
'Smashed it' - Man Utd given Scott McTominay bashing as Red Devils told how they would've got Napoli form out of midfielder by doing one simple thing

1 day ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

S. McTominayManchester UnitedSSC NapoliPremier LeagueSerie AManchester United have been told that they missed a simple trick that would have seen Scott McTominay deliver Napoli MVP-winning form for them. WHAT HAPPENED? After seeing versatile operator McTominay step out of their famed academy system, with Jose Mourinho the first manager to show faith in him, the Red Devils handed 255 senior appearances to a home-grown star.
Man City would've 'held their hands up' if there was ANY wrongdoing in FFP 115 charges case as club's legendary ex-striker backs their innocence

1 day ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

Manchester City would have "held their hands up" to any wrongdoing in their long-running Financial Fair Play case, claims club legend Paul Dickov. WHAT HAPPENED? There have been at least 115 charges hanging over the Etihad Stadium since February 2023, but no final verdict has been delivered. That is despite an independent hearing being completed in late 2024.
Revealed: How Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodriguez really met as Gucci store story from Netflix show is rubbished by former colleague of CR7’s long-time partner | Goal.com UK

1 day ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

C. RonaldoSaudi Pro LeagueReal MadridAl Nassr FCShowbizLaLigaA former colleague of Georgina Rodriguez has revealed where she really met Cristiano Ronaldo, with their Gucci store story being rubbished. WHAT HAPPENED? It has been claimed, with Rodriguez telling the same story on her popular ‘I Am Georgina’ Netlfix show, that one of the most iconic couples in world football linked up when Ronaldo paid a visit to a famous fashion outlet during his time at Real Madrid.
Wayne Rooney to take non-league job? Man Utd & England icon eyed as Robbie Savage's successor at National League North side

1 day ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

W. RooneyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueR. SavageMacclesfieldNational League North/SouthManchester United legend Wanye Rooney is being considered for a shock return to management in the National League North. WHAT HAPPENED? Former England captain Rooney has struggled across his coaching career to date - which has included spells in charge of Derby, D.C. United, Birmingham and Plymouth. He left his last post, with the Pilgrims, at the end of 2024.
'Don't get why!' - Cristiano Ronaldo bizarrely criticised by ex-Man Utd star over failure to score 'knuckleball free-kicks from 20 yards'

1 day ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

C. RonaldoSaudi Pro LeagueAl Nassr FCPortugalManchester UnitedD. MitchellWorld CupCristiano Ronaldo has been bizarrely criticised by former Manchester United star Demetri Mitchell over his failure to score "knuckleball" free-kicks. WHAT HAPPENED? Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo has found the back of the net with plenty of those efforts down the years, but many more have sailed high or wide of the target.
'He has to be a machine!' - Pep Guardiola reveals one specific demand of Erling Haaland after Man City striker fires home 300th goal of professional career | Goal.com US

1 day ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

Erling HaalandManchester CityFIFA Club World CupP. GuardiolaPremier LeagueJuventus vs Manchester CityPep Guardiola has revealed the specific demand he is making of Erling Haaland after seeing Manchester City's "machine" reach 300 career goals. WHAT HAPPENED? At the age of just 24, prolific Norway international Haaland has already hit a triple century in the goal-scoring department. There is the promise of much more to come from the two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner.
Alisha Lehmann embraces ‘new role’ for Switzerland after being left sweating on squad place for home European Championship in 2025

1 day ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

A. LehmannEuropean ChampionshipSwitzerlandWomen's footballJuventusAlisha Lehmann is ready to embrace a “new role” with Switzerland after being left sweating on her place in their plans for Euro 2025. WHAT HAPPENED? Despite being one of the biggest names in Swiss football, and having helped Juventus to Serie A title glory in 2024-25, Lehmann was left out of certain selections in the build-up to a European Championship squad being named.
'Huge' reason Arsenal should go all out for Alexander Isak transfer revealed as ex-Gunners striker puts Newcastle star at same level as Erling Haaland | Goal.com

2 days ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

ArsenalA. IsakPremier LeagueTransfersV. GyoekeresB. SeskoNewcastleThe “huge” reason why Arsenal should be going all in for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been explained by former Gunners star Paul Dickov. WHAT HAPPENED? On the back of three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League, the north London giants are working on acquiring the final pieces of a title-winning jigsaw. A proven No.9 is considered to be an integral part of that puzzle.
VIDEO: 'The shirt's a bit small!' - 6ft 11in NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo shows off gifts from Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ Vinicius Jr

2 days ago | goal.com | Chris Burton

Vinicius JuniorReal MadridBrazilFIFA Club World CupShowbizLaLigaWorld CupGiannis Antetokounmpo has been gifted a signed Brazil jersey by Vinicius Junior, with the NBA superstar admitting the “shirt is a little bit small”. WHAT HAPPENED? Greek icon Giannis continues to star for the Milwaukee Bucks in basketball circles, but the 30-year-old forward has always been a big football fan.

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10 Jun 25

New USMNT goalkeeper? Weston McKennie prepared to play anywhere after seeing versatility put to good use by Juventus & the United States https://t.co/opVbddvxA0

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10 Jun 25

Ten points or £16m? Emi Martinez worth more than money as Aston Villa warned off sanctioning sale of goalkeeper linked with Man Utd and Saudi Pro League clubs https://t.co/CdG8LpFNIy

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10 Jun 25

Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer shows how much Real Madrid care about Club World Cup as 'unreal' PSG tipped to win tournament in America https://t.co/exDlAZss5F

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Articles

'Great for the show!' - Jose Mourinho backed by former player to join MLS after boom of 2026 FIFA World Cup

'Smashed it' - Man Utd given Scott McTominay bashing as Red Devils told how they would've got Napoli form out of midfielder by doing one simple thing

Man City would've 'held their hands up' if there was ANY wrongdoing in FFP 115 charges case as club's legendary ex-striker backs their innocence

Revealed: How Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodriguez really met as Gucci store story from Netflix show is rubbished by former colleague of CR7’s long-time partner | Goal.com UK

Wayne Rooney to take non-league job? Man Utd & England icon eyed as Robbie Savage's successor at National League North side

'Don't get why!' - Cristiano Ronaldo bizarrely criticised by ex-Man Utd star over failure to score 'knuckleball free-kicks from 20 yards'

'He has to be a machine!' - Pep Guardiola reveals one specific demand of Erling Haaland after Man City striker fires home 300th goal of professional career | Goal.com US

Alisha Lehmann embraces ‘new role’ for Switzerland after being left sweating on squad place for home European Championship in 2025

'Huge' reason Arsenal should go all out for Alexander Isak transfer revealed as ex-Gunners striker puts Newcastle star at same level as Erling Haaland | Goal.com

VIDEO: 'The shirt's a bit small!' - 6ft 11in NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo shows off gifts from Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ Vinicius Jr

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