Wayne Rooney couldn’t resist a playful jab at Jack Grealish after the England winger chose Everton’s famous No.18 shirt, a number steeped in Merseyside football folklore. This summer, the jersey was up for grabs again after veteran Ashley Young’s departure, and Grealish, fresh from sealing a loan switch from Manchester City, wasted no time in claiming it.
Can the newly-promoted clubs stave off the threat of an immediate return to the Championship? And if they do, who will slip into the bottom three?
Ruben Amorim is reportedly urging Manchester United to try and sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba but a list of alternative options have been drawn up.
Thomas Frank's side surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose on penalties to the Champions League winners in European football's curtain-raiser
Everyone knows Reyna's future is elsewhere, and with the World Cup on the horizon, it begs the question: what is taking so long?
Hayes has given opportunities to 24 USWNT debutants and, while many have impressed, some have more work to do
Giants Chelsea won't be chasing PSG's star keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer. Despite the Italian unexpectedly becoming available amid a dramatic fallout at Paris Saint-Germain, the Blues have seemingly ruled themselves out of the race, leaving other clubs to potentially swoop for the highly-rated shot-stopper
Haaland's striking new centre-parting hairstyle signals a fresh start for Manchester City. After an injury-plagued 2024-25 season, the prolific striker is ready to dominate. With a revitalised squad and ambitious transfer window, City aim to reclaim their top form
As the new European season dawns, BALLGM dives into the fortunes of America's rising stars. Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi are targeting resurgent campaigns in Spain and the Netherlands respectively, seeking to reignite their careers. Meanwhile, Johnny Cardoso aims to put his USMNT struggles behind him and establish himself as a key player in Europe.
