Getty ImagesRussiaEuropean Championship'Bonkers!' - Johnson ridicules Russia's Euro 2028 bid ideaThe Russian FA lodged a bid for hosting rights despite being under a raft of sanctions
(C)Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification CAFEgyptMane and Salah reveal their 'idols'The duo will hope to help their respective nations seal a place in the global competition when they face each other this week
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueTottenhamFormer Tottenham & England striker Defoe retires at 39The 39-year-old forward had most recently been taking in a second stint at Sunderland, but the time has come for him to hang up his boots
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester UnitedErik ten Hag: All you need to know about Man Utd's new bossThe Dutch manager will be the new head coach of Manchester United and will take charge ahead of the 2022-23 campaign
EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRITWorld Cup Qualification CAFNigeriaCaf grants Ghana’s stadium request for Nigeria showdownThe African classic between the Black Stars and Augustine Eguavoen’s men will be played in full capacity stadium
GettyBarcelonaL. MessiMessi return & new Dembele deal - Alba airs Barca dreamsThe long-serving full-back would welcome a familiar face back to Camp Nou with open arms and hopes a current colleague will agree fresh terms
Getty/GOALChelseaPremier LeagueSaudi investor Zedan becomes eighth Chelsea bidderThe venture capitalist and horse racing mogul is understood to be leading a bid to buy the Blues from Roman Abramovich
GettyArsenalReal BetisBellerin: 'Racist' that Ukraine gets more attention than other conflictsThe Arsenal full-back feels it is unfair that less attention is given to similar crises elsewhere in the world
BarcelonaLaLiga‘Barca can dream big again’ - Aguero sees happiness under XaviThe Argentine striker was forced to retire shortly after making his own move to Camp Nou, but he is impressed by the progress made at the club
Alexandre Schneider/Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification CAFGhanaThe role of history in Ghana vs Nigeria - AkpeyiThe two West African heavyweights are set to battle for the chance to represent the continent in Qatar later in the year
BackpagepixWorld Cup Qualification CAFGhanaMusa: Benin experience will help Nigeria in GhanaAustin Eguavoen's side have stepped up preparations for the crucial game against their west African neighbours on Friday
Getty ImagesJuventusSerie AJuventus warned: Join Super League & you're banned from Serie A!Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina has told the Serie A giants they will be excluded from the league should they revive the plot
GettyTransfersPremier LeagueTransfer news and rumours: March 24GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world
Getty ImagesFEATURESOpinionWhich are Africa’s greatest World Cup teams?These continental sides left an indelible mark in the world’s biggest tournament
GOALTransfersG. BaleHazard, Bale & the stars Real Madrid will offload this summer The Spanish giants must cut some players from the squad before they can build a winning team around top target Kylian Mbappe
Getty ImagesUSAC. PulisicPulisic has 'no regrets' as he hopes to qualify for first WCThe winger reflected on his ups and downs for club and country ahead of a big week of games
Getty ImagesChelseaUSAPulisic: Chelsea situation has been crazy!The winger has reacted to the Blues' tumultuous period under Roman Abramovich
Getty ImagesUSAM. RapinoeRapinoe: Male athletes don't feel safe coming out as gayThe American forward sympathizes with her peers for the abuse they face when sharing their identities
Getty ImagesTransfersBrazilBrazil hero Denilson ends retirement for 'world's worst team'The club is looking to shake off its reputation and has turned to a member of the 2002 World Cup winning squad to help them in their quest
Getty ImagesT. KroosReal MadridA defeat, stitches & doping control - Kroos' 'bitter' ClasicoIt was a miserable evening for Los Blancos as they were battered at home by their fierce rivals, but it only got worse for Kroos after full-time
BackpagepixWorld Cup Qualification CAFNigeriaEguavoen gives Okoye hint after missing Ghana tripThe Sparta Rotterdam shot-stopper is recovering from sickness and has been replaced by the Enyimba star for the trip to Kumasi
Getty ImagesT. HeathArsenal WomenUSWNT star Heath compares London move to Henry in NYThe Gunners star says she does not get recognised much when she walks around London, unlike when she is back in her homeland
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea able to sell match tickets againThe Blues had previously been restricted under the sanctions handed to owner Roman Abramovich
(C)Getty imagesLiverpoolBarcelonaCoutinho on 'beautiful' Liverpool and 'painful' BarcelonaThe Brazilian has overcome a difficult period to emerge as a star for new club Aston Villa
GettyFranceLensJonathan Clauss: From packing sausages to the France squadThe defender was released by Strasbourg as a teenager and nearly quit football in 2018 but now he is set to make his international debut at 29
GettyBrazilWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLWill we ever see the real Neymar again?The forward is enduring one of the lowest moments of his professional career - and Brazil cannot wait too much longer for him to get back to his best
Jorge C. PicónAfrican All StarsFEATURESWhich African legends never played in a World Cup?Which of the continent’s all-time greats never graced the grandest stage of all?
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueDe Gea leads tributes as Man Utd keeper retires at 23The young custodian has had to call time on his career due to injury problems and his team-mates have expressed their sympathies
World Cup Qualification CAFGhanaKuffour questions Gyan for 'inappropriate' Ashimeru backingThe ex-Black Stars defender has reacted to the striker’s displeasure over the latest national squad selection
Getty ImagesNXGNF. Wirtz'NXGN runner-up Wirtz is set for a special career'The 18-year-old has enjoyed a superb season in the Bundesliga, but his club's sporting director feels the playmaker has plenty more still to give