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Neymar has been stripped of the Brazil captaincy for next month’s Copa America and will be replaced by his Paris St-Germain team-mate Dani Alves. The 27-year-old forward, given the role eight months ago but under pressure after recent disciplinary issues, was informed by manager Tite on Saturday. Alves, 36, will also lead the side in friendlies against Qatar and Honduras. ...

Malawi’s incumbent president Peter Mutharika has been declared winner of the 2019 election, having garnered 38.67% of the votes cast, according to results announced by the electoral commission (MEC) on Monday. The declaration of results was enabled by a court decision to lift an injuction by the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP). The injured obtained on Saturday had halted announcement ...

The ex-Gunners midfielder is currently coaching in France with Nice, but he is eager to take the reins at one of his former clubs at some stage Patrick Vieira is flattered to have seen Arsene Wenger talk him up as a future Arsenal manager, with the Frenchman eager to manage one of his former clubs in England or Italy at ...

The Serbian striker was expected to join Real Madrid, but recent comments have hinted at a move to England or Italy instead Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic has opened the door to a potential transfer to England or Italy this summer, despite being heavily liked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid in recent weeks. The 21-year-old has made ...

A legendary figure in north London expects a highly-rated coach to stay put this summer and receive the transfer window backing that he deserves Mauricio Pochettino “is not going anywhere”, according to Tottenham legend Paul Miller, with the Argentine being backed to bring six new signings into his squad this summer. Questions have been asked of the South American’s ongoing ...

The chairman of the Bundesliga giants has addressed reports linking the German champions with a move for the Manchester City winger Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said Leroy Sane would be Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery’s successor if he decided to leave Manchester City for the Bundesliga champions. Sane – who is contracted to City until 2021 – has ...

The Italian is walking away from a role at the Serie A champions and planning a break, but he could be lured back to the Spanish title holders Massimiliano Allegri is waiting on a call from Barcelona, Goal understands, with questions being asked of Ernesto Valverde’s future at Camp Nou. Another change in the dugout is being mooted in Catalunya. ...

The Manchester United manager is impressed with how the Bundesliga champions are run Alex Ferguson praised Bayern Munich’s footballing structure as the former Manchester United manager lauded the club’s links to their past. While United have struggled since Ferguson departed in 2013 – failing to win the Premier League – Bayern continue to dominate the Bundesliga with seven successive titles. ...

Goal brings you all the latest news, rumours and deals related to African stars across the world Real Madrid’s £90m bid for Koulibaly rejected Real Madrid have had a £90 million bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly rejected, according to AS . The Senegal international is one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe but manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to ...

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, CEO of the Bundesliga champions, has confirmed that the Germany international is a top target for those at the Allianz Arena Bayern Munich are ready to enter into transfer talks with Manchester Citywinger Leroy Sane, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed. The Germany international has emerged as a top target for the Bundesligachampions. They have seen him slip down the pecking order at the Etihad ...