Buffon: Alves would trade his Champions Leagues for my World CupThe iconic goalkeeper has never lifted European football's grandest prize, but a Brazilian team-mate at PSG is jealous of his global triumph from 2006Champions LeagueBrazil
Poland vs Italy: TV, stream & previewRoberto Mancini's side will look to turn their abysmal form around when they travel to face Poland in the UEFA Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League APoland
Buffon: Verratti the only real talent in Italian footballThe legendary goalkeeper has seen the Azzurri endure a humbling dip over recent years, with a PSG team-mate now emerging as their leading manJuventusSerie A
Failed drug test the latest sad turn for Giuseppe RossiThe striker who once turned down his native United States has seen his career hit another low after he failed a drug test in ItalyUSALaLiga
Asensio, Balotelli and winners & losers of international weekThere was a surprise presidential appearance in Liberia and some of the world's hottest young talents were in fine form during the Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League AIceland
This is a crucial moment in my career - JorginhoThe midfielder scored his first goal for Italy in last week's 1-1 draw against Poland and is enjoying life at his new clubPortugalUEFA Nations League A
Portugal vs Italy: TV, stream & previewFernando Santos' side has the chance to top the table should they register victory against Italy, though will do so without the talents of RonaldoUEFA Nations League APortugal
Chiellini: Italy still constructing an identityThe Juventus defender cautioned that it will take time to find the right balance as the players adjust to life under new head coach Roberto ManciniPortugalPoland
Ventura: Ancelotti & Ronaldo have boosted Serie A's profileNapoli can be new-look Serie A title challengers but may need time under their recently appointed head coach, says Giampiero VenturaSerie ASSC Napoli
Italy vs Poland: Balotelli starts for AzzurriThe UEFA Nations League kicks off this week with four-time World Cup winners Italy hosting Poland at Stadio Renato Dall'AraUEFA Nations League APoland
Jorginho agent reveals Man City deal before Chelsea switchThe Italian agreed to move to the Etihad but Napoli failed to agree on a fee with City, which paved the way for the Blues to swoop in and sign himTransfersChelsea
Ozil, Cantona & 15 early international retirements Mesut Ozil called time on his international career on Sunday, joining a list of stars to hang their boots up before age caught up on themWorld CupEgypt
How Messi's Argentina & major nations will line up at World Cup 2022Russia 2018 is a wrap, so Goal looks into its crystal ball and tries to predict the starting line-ups for Qatar in four years' timeWorld CupEngland
Lippi: Mbappe shows Gods are being bornThe World Cup-winning coach refuses to believe that football will crumble as two iconic figures are phased out, with a new generation already emergingWorld CupPortugal
'I gave everything' - Buffon confirms Italy retirementThe 40-year-old stopper believes it is time that younger players stepped up to fill the void that he will leave between the sticks for the AzzurriFriendlies
USMNT to face Brazil, Mexico, England in autumn friendliesThe U.S. national team returns to action in September with high-profile friendlies against Brazil and Mexico.USAMexico
Neuer, Ronaldo & stars who went to World Cup ‘injured’The Germany goalkeeper will travel to the tournament without playing a competitive match this year, but he's not the first injured star to travelWorld CupEgypt
Beckham, Zidane and famous World Cup flopsGracing the grandest stage in football should be considered the pinnacle of a playing career, but for many that global dream has become a disasterWorld CupEngland
The 10 most iconic misses in World Cup historyThe World Cup is loved for the glorious goals on show but it has witnessed its fair share of incredible misses. Goal runs down the best of the latterWorld CupEngland
The top 10 controversies in World Cup historyAhead of the World Cup in Russia, Goal looks at the most controversial dives, handballs, fouls and referee decisions in the tournament's historyWorld CupEngland
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