With supporters facing transport chaos for next month's game, the Football Association cannot pass up this chance to show it really cares The first time Wembley hosted an FA Cup semi-final, everyone was happy. It was 1991, and Tottenham were taking on Arsenal. Was Gascoigne going to have a crack? He was, you know. Two north London teams facing off in a north London stadium? Perfect. The decision was the right one, and not just in a financial sense. And the novelty of another televised game beneath the Twin Towers? Well that was just great, wasn’t it? A rare treat, if you will. That was then, though, and this is…

Liverpool have the best chance of winning a coveted quadruple this year, as they are still in the running for success across four major competitions Winning one major trophy in any given season is a notable achievement, not to mention two or three. Certain teams are, however, capable of sustaining challenges for silverware on multiple fronts, with several additions being made to well-stocked cabinets. Has a club ever managed to sweep the board by completing a quadruple in a single campaign? GOAL takes a look… What is a quadruple? For a club to win a quadruple it means that they have won four trophies in a single season. For example,…

The Red Devils forward has 46 international caps to his name, but he has been overlooked in Gareth Southgate’s latest selection England will be in international friendly action against Switzerland at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, before then playing host to Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but Marcus Rashford will not be figuring in either of those fixtures. The Manchester United forward has represented his country on 46 occasions, scoring 12 goals, but will not be adding to his collection of Three Lions caps any time soon after being . Why has the Red Devils star been overlooked and could his place in plans being drawn up for the 2022 World Cup…

The England international is enjoying a prolific debut season at Stadio Olimpico after overcoming his initial doubts about a move to Italy Tammy Abraham has revealed what he first thought about a transfer to Roma and how he is still “starstruck” by his “uncle of Rome” Jose Mourinho. Click Here: After six years on Chelsea’s books, Abraham left the club to join Roma in a £34 million ($45m) deal last summer, committing to a five-year contract. , but has now admitted that he wasn’t initially attracted to the opportunity at Stadio Olimpico. What’s been said? Abraham says he ended up changing his mind because of the trust Roma placed in…

The Brazilians star is back in the national team and is relishing the prospect of coming up against many stars in world football Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Lyle Lakay is hoping to get the chance to play for Bafana Bafana against France in the March 29 international friendly match. Bafana clash against the reigning world champions in Lille after playing Guinea in Belgium four days earlier. Cape Town City’s Terrence Mashego is Lakay’s direct challenger for the left-back position as they face Les Bleus who have the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Karim Benzema in their side. “If I do make it, I’ll be happy, you know, if not,…

GOAL considers which factors could decide the first meeting between the West African giants on Friday GettyGhana vs Nigeria While both nations will relish the prospect of outdoing the other for a World Cup berth, claiming bragging rights in this regional derby represents one of the narratives heading into this double-header. Having largely underperformed at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana and Nigeria seek a response to early exits in Cameroon. Securing the ticket to Qatar will undoubtedly soften the blow of the respective group stage and Round of 16 exits at the finals, but only one side can come out on top. In this feature, GOAL looks into…

The 21-year-old is nearing his return to the field after months out with a heart condition Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has vowed to bulk up after his return to training. The full-back has not featured since December since he was diagnosed with a heart condition following a bout of Covid-19. Davies has been left out of the Canada squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches but is continuing his work towards a return to the field by hitting the gym. What has been said? The 21-year-old posted a video on his Instagram story of him inside the gym. He then shouts: “Time to get swole. Project Adama.” The…

The 22-year-old was called up this week after several players were ruled out because of injuries Crystal Palace full-back Tyrick Mitchell says a dream has come true for his mum after he received his first England call up. England announced on Monday that the 22-year-old was among the through injury ahead of the friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast. Mitchell did not represent England at any age level on his way to the senior game and was surprised to be called into the team so soon. What has been said? “It’s a dream come true. I never, ever thought it would happen so quickly, so I’m literally over the moon,”…

The Sweden star does not intend to retire this year but admits that the time will come to hang up his boots Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confessed that he feels a panic when he thinks about retiring from football. The 40-year-old is not expected to hang up his boots this summer as he is in talks to sign a new contract at AC Milan. However, he is aware the day to call time on his career will come and he expects life after football to have a “strange feeling”. What has been said? “I do feel a slight sense of panic at the prospect of retirement,” Ibrahimovic told reporters. “I will…

Since the Afcon finals were staged in Cameroon, 10 teams are back in action as they bid to make it to Qatar The first leg matches of the final round of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers are about to kick off with mouthwatering fixtures on the cards. 10 of Africa’s best teams return to action for the quest to book places at Qatar 2022. It will be the first time for international football on the continent to take place since Senegal lifted the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title in February after beating Egypt in the tournament held in Cameroon. GOAL gives you all the information you need to…