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'He's going to be proud' - Jimenez on grief and World Cup hope

GOAL sat down to talk with the Mexico striker to discuss his journey, the challenges he's faced, and what's motivating him at this year's World Cup.

Mexico are delivering impressive results: Are they back?

Two draws against good opponents might not look wonderful, but the quality of performances from Mexico will give Javier Aguirre plenty of hope ahead of the World Cup

Mexico turn back to the past at the worst possible moment

Mexico have been forced to turn to old heads and backups ahead of a pair of crucial friendlies, and the results could be dire for a side with big expectations

Jimenez ranks himself above Messi, CR7 & Kane in key area

The debate over who is the greatest player of all time usually begins and ends with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but Fulham striker Raul Jimenez believes there is one specific department where he stands head and shoulders above the legendary duo. The Mexico international has established himself as one of the most reliable figures in world football from the penalty spot, and he isn’t afraid to let the world know about his clinical edge when the pressure is at its highest, also ranking himself above Harry Kane.

Tudor labels Fulham star a 'cheat' after Spurs' latest defeat

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor labelled Fulham star Raul Jimenez a "cheat" after seeing his side slump to their second London derby loss in the space of a week. Spurs followed up their 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Arsenal with a 2-1 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, and although Tudor acknowledged his players had underperformed again, he was also unhappy with the standard of refereeing.

Report: América want to bring Jiménez back after the World Cup

Club América are exploring a potential move to bring Fulham striker Raúl Jiménez back to the club after the 2026 World Cup, sources say. While midfield reinforcements remain the short-term priority, the veteran forward is emerging as a longer-term target. Jiménez started his career with the club and scored 36 goals in 96 league appearances for the club between 2011 and 2014.

CONCACAF 2025 rank: Pulisic, David battle Mexico's title winners

GOAL ranks the five best players across CONCACAF after a standout 2025.

Fulham v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

El Tri Abroad: Jiménez ices win for Fulham, Ochoa struggles

GOAL reviews the standout performances of El Tri players in a year-end stretch marked by injuries for Mexican footballers abroad.

Aguirre's bold decisions pay off in Mexico's dominant win

It might be Aguirre's third stint as Mexico's manager, but he's showing he's still has new tricks up his sleeve.

Nottingham Forest FC v Fulham FC - Premier League

Who is the highest-paid player at Fulham?

How much does every Cottagers player earn annually and who receives the most into their account?

Lozano, Jimenez in preliminary Mexico Nations League roster

Chucky Lozano and Raul Jimenez have both been named among Mexico's preliminary roster for March's fixtures, with Memo Ochoa also in the mix

Mexico National Team Unveils Javier Aguirre As New Head Coach

Aguirre won't tip hand on if he'll start Santi or Raul at striker

Aguirre weighed in on roster decisions ahead of Thursday's clash against Canada

Santi Gimenez enjoys El Tri striker battle with Raul Jimenez

Everything indicates that Raúl Jiménez will start in the Semifinal match against Canada

Panama v Mexico: Final - CONCACAF Nations League

'Was heartbreaking' - Córdoba discusses PK in Panama vs. Mexico

The defender committed a handball inside the box in the 89 minute, which Mexico's Raul Jiménez converted into a goal to secure the trophy

Borgetti hopes Jiménez breaks El Tri record with key goals

With 40 goals, the striker is in third place on the list, which is led by Chicharito with 52

Aston Villa FC v Fulham FC - Premier League

'I want to stay in Europe' - Jiménez on Liga MX, MLS rumors

The Mexican striker is currently on a seven-match goal drought in the Premier League with Fulham.

Frequently asked questions

: Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.
: Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.
: The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.
: The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.
: Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.
: Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.
: Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.
: Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.

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