Champions! Every World Cup winner from 1930-2014Since football’s global showpiece was first staged, eight nations have got their hands on the grandest of prizes. Will new kings be crowned in 2018?World CupEngland
Renato Sanches out of Portugal World Cup squadThe midfielder was a Euro 2016 winner with his nation but cannot find a place among the 35 called up for RussiaWorld CupPortugal
Wenger, Xavi & football figures who stayed too longWith Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger having succumbed to fan pressure to resign, Goal takes a look at other icons that didn't know when to walk awayArsenalPremier League
Mourinho: Nothing is impossible with RonaldoThe hopes of a nation rest on the Real Madrid star, says the Manchester United boss, who believes Lionel Messi is under similar pressurePortugalWorld Cup
Aspas: Liverpool flop to Spain's deadliest frontmanA forgettable stint at Anfield has been pushed to the back of the mind of a striker excelling at Celta Vigo and preparing for a World Cup challengeWorld CupLaLiga
Barca's Munir in bid to swap Spain for MoroccoThe 22-year-old forward has one senior cap for Spain but is attempting to switch his international allegiance ahead of the summerBarcelonaLaLiga
World Cup 2018 kits: All you need to knowGoal takes a look at what we know about all the latest kits for all the teams taking part in the World Cup in RussiaWorld CupEgypt
Why is Spain star Isco struggling at Madrid?The midfielder hit a superb hat-trick for La Roja against Argentina on Tuesday, but is not a guaranteed starter for his club. So why the difference?Real MadridOpinion
Barca calm over Messi amid Argentina fearsThe forward missed international friendlies against Italy and Spain over the past week, but should return to action for the Catalan club on SaturdayBarcelonaLaLiga
Man City & Madrid among Xavi's CL favouritesThe Spain legend also thinks his former club Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, are capable of winning the competition in 2018World CupBayern Munich
Injured Messi criticised: 'Ronaldo would have played'The Barcelona superstar sat out a meeting with Italy and a 6-1 defeat to Spain during the international break with a hamstring complaintArgentinaReal Madrid
'Maybe Isco would play regularly at Atletico'The Atletico Madrid star believes his Real Madrid counterpart operates at a consistently "spectacular" level for the national teamReal MadridLaLiga
'Argentina must thank God they have Messi'The Atletico Madrid hitman believes Tuesday's international shows the Barcelona ace deserves to be cut more slack by critics back homeArgentinaFriendlies
Dybala no cure for Argentina's Messi dependence As talented as the young Juve star is, only Leo has the presence to lift an otherwise mediocre Albiceleste team as Russia 2018 looms largeArgentinaFriendlies
Argentina equal worst ever defeat with Spain thrashingWith Lionel Messi watching on from the stands, Jorge Sampaoli's side were torn apart in Madrid by an Isco-inspired home sideArgentinaFriendlies
Argentina need Messi miracle after Isco masterclassThe Real Madrid man led La Roja to a 6-1 win and will be key to their hopes in Russia, while the Albiceleste may struggle even with the Barca forwardWorld CupOpinion
England, Brazil & international friendlies - LIVEGoal brings you all the latest updates from across the day's fixtures - all times BST & this page will automatically refresh!FriendliesEgypt
Spain vs Argentina: TV, stream & previewTwo of the early hopefuls for the 2018 World Cup face off in Madrid on Tuesday, in a huge test for Jorge Sampaoli's AlbicelesteFriendliesArgentina
'Boycott is only way left to punish Russia'Relationships between the World Cup host nation and the West are at an all-time low but Russians are calling for more dialogue and understandingWorld CupEgypt
Messi ruled out of Spain gameThe Barcelona forward was passed fit to play by coach Jorge Sampaoli on Monday, but is still feeling discomfort after missing Friday's win over ItalyFIFA Club World CupFriendlies
De Gea: I'm respected more in EnglandThe 27-year-old is still wanted by Real Madrid and is Spain's first choice goalkeeper, but he feels more love in England than in his homelandManchester UnitedPremier League
Real Madrid mean everything to me - NachoThe 28-year-old had to wait patiently for his chance with Zinedine Zidane's side, but he insists that he did the right thing in staying putReal MadridLaLiga
Russian roulette for Messi & SampaoliThe Albiceleste coach welcomes back his star player from injury, but is still seeking solutions in a bid to win football's greatest prize this summerWorld CupOpinion
'Asensio the best youngster in Europe' The Real Madrid star has enjoyed a breakout year at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Bayern Munich player has waxed lyrical about his compatriotLaLigaFriendlies
Messi: Dybala and I play the same wayThe Albiceleste captain believes both he and Dybala are more comfortable playing on the right, which has hurt their chances of forming a partnershipArgentinaFriendlies