Messi out of world's Top 25? How everyone voted for LeoTwo of our 55 voters did not award the Argentine a single point as he finished behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Gigi Buffon and Luka ModricGOAL50Barcelona
Messi asked Paulinho to join Barca in Arg-Brazil clashBoth the Albiceleste captain and Neymar did their bit in bringing the midfielder to Camp Nou, despite doubts over whether he would make the gradeBarcelonaBrazil
PL-linked N'Zonzi fuels transfer talkThe Sevilla midfielder, formerly of Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City, admits he still has an admiration for England's top flightTransfersPremier League
'At Real Madrid everything gets taken to extremes'The Brazilian did enjoy his time at the Santiago Bernabeu and has also offered his backing to another former playmakerReal MadridBayern Munich
Messi fails to make Goal 50 top three againThe Argentine scored freely for Barcelona over the past year but he has paid for his team's failure to win either La Liga or the Champions LeagueGOAL50Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Goal 50!The Portuguese superstar has claimed the award for the fifth time, moving him one clear of his great rival Lionel MessiGOAL50Real Madrid
'Beckham one of the best free-kick takers ever'The former England international has been selected in his former Real Madrid team-mate's top three set-piece takers, along with Diego MaradonaReal MadridPremier League
Rivaldo: I never had the chance to join Man UtdThe iconic Brazilian has spoken about being linked with the Old Trafford side and has revealed the best advice he ever received in his careerTransfersManchester United
Man Utd-linked Bale urged to snub Premier LeagueThe Welshman has seen his career at the Bernabeu blighted by injury but his international manager thinks he would be better off staying in SpainTransfersManchester United
Who has better stats in 2017 - Ronaldo or Messi?The two leading players in the world are the hot favourites to top the Goal 50 once again, but who has performed better in the previous 12 months?GOAL50Stats
'Coutinho perfect for Barcelona' - RonaldinhoThe Liverpool midfielder was heavily linked with a move to Spain in the summer, but the Reds managed to retain their star assetTransfersBarcelona
Sergio Ramos named as world’s best defenderThe prolific centre-back has been recognised for becoming the first man to lead Real Madrid to a league and European Cup double since 1958GOAL50Real Madrid
Messi & Ronaldo make Sterling's ideal XIThe England international put together a strong squad in a 4-3-3 formation, with only three teams represented in the first XIManchester CityReal Madrid
Griezmann admits Mbappe & Neymar 'dream'The Atletico Madrid striker's reputation for flirting with clubs has been heightened after admitting his admiration for the PSG starsTransfersParis Saint-Germain
Benzema had showdown talks with Mou after mocking himThe Portuguese compared having the Frenchman in attack to hunting with a cat, a comment that did not go down well with the strikerReal MadridPremier League
Messi or Ronaldo? The Top 20 scorers of 2017Ahead of the unveiling of the Goal 50 on Tuesday, we run through the most prolific players from across the globe since the turn of the yearGOAL50Lazio
How Man Utd failed with Benzema swoopThe former England striker only moved to Old Trafford because Sir Alex Ferguson was unable to land the Frenchman, who has spent eight years in SpainTransfersManchester United
Coutinho plays down Barcelona transfer rumoursThe Reds forward insists he has no desire to leave Liverpool as he is currently 'playing in one of the biggest leagues in the world'TransfersBarcelona
Ronaldo announces birth of daughterReal Madrid superstar took to social media to announce his family has welcomed its newest additionReal Madrid
'Ronaldo is more selfish than me' - BenzemaThe France striker says he gets on well with his club colleague while also credits Jose Mourinho as helping him improveReal Madrid
Benzema: Sex tape could've caused France exileThe 29-year-old was arrested as part of the investigation in the scandal involving his team-mate and believes it has led to his two-year absenceFranceReal Madrid
De Ligt staying at Ajax - agentThe 18-year-old continues to attract interest from the Blaugrana, but his representative says he plans on staying until the end of the season at leastTransfersBarcelona
Bale and five flops not in world's 50 best playersThe Real Madrid attacker finished fifth in last year's Goal 50, but missed out this time after an injury-riddled season. Who else was snubbed?GOAL50Real Madrid
Is Modric the best footballer of 2017?Goal's chief correspondent Peter Staunton is one of 55 voters for the Goal 50 and the Real Madrid midfielder was his top pick - do you agree?GOAL50Juventus
Injured Isco doubtful for Madrid derbyThe 25-year-old was forced off injured on international duty, and now will be monitored by his club's medical team ahead of the trip to AtleticoReal MadridSpain
'Even CR7 needs to be protected from head injury'Ex-DC United & Toronto FC president Kevin Payne is worried for football's future, and hopes that FIFA and the FA will follow U.S. Club Soccer's l…Real Madrid
Real Madrid warned against Navas saleThe La Liga giants have been told by the president of the Costa Rican FA that parting with the goalkeeper will harm the club more than the playerTransfersPremier League
Paulinho: Ronaldo taught me a lotThe midfielder moved to Camp Nou over the summer and is hoping to follow in the footsteps of an illustrious countryman he once played alongsideBarcelona
