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Top 15 best goals in FIFA World Cup finals history

The World Cup has been the home of some of the very best players in football's history so it is little surprise that the subject of the best goal at the tournament is so hotly debated. Diego Maradona, Pele, and even Benjamin Pavard would put forward their own arguments for the prize, but which of them come out on top, if any?! GOAL guides you through the 15 best goals in the World Cup finals.

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Saudi Arabia sack Renard just two months before World Cup

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation have sent shockwaves through the football community by officially sacking head coach Herve Renard only two months before the 2026 World Cup. Following poor friendly results in March, a former Premier League player is now widely expected to replace the iconic Frenchman and steady the ship before the upcoming tournament.

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Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadari has claimed that he anticipated Morocco’s Yassine Bono’s “miraculous” save by 23 years. The veteran shot-stopper, renowned for his experience an

Al-Hadari heaped praise on the performance of the Black Atlas star, singling out his command on the ball, his incisive runs and his ability to unlock defences with a single pass. The veteran goalkeeper underlined the forward’s maturity, noting that he has grown into a complete player capable of influencing games in multiple ways. Al-Hadari stressed that the 23-year-old’s work-rate and off-the-ball movement create headaches for opposition back lines, and he highlighted the player’s willingness to track back and press as a key factor in the team’s recent defensive solidity. He also pointed out that the star’s confidence is contagious, lifting the entire squad and inspiring younger teammates to aim higher. According to Al-Hadari, the forward’s blend of technical ability and physicality makes him a rare talent, and he expressed confidence that bigger stages await the player in the near future.

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Egypt and Iran reveal alternative World Cup participation plan With the final whistle on their group stage fortunes blowing, both Egypt and Iran have unveiled a contingency bluepri

Doubts surround the Iranian national team ahead of the World Cup. As the final whistle approaches for football’s showpiece event, observers in Tehran and beyond sense a palpable unease about the team’s readiness. Concerns range from the squad’s defensive fragility to the lingering effects of domestic political pressures that have shadowed its preparations. Analysts point out that the side has struggled to find consistency in high-profile friendlies, and the coaching staff’s public silence only amplifies the uncertainty. Fans, who have seen their team qualify for a record sixth consecutive tournament, now wonder whether the squad can silence the sceptics when the first match kicks off.

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Al-Hamdan and Al-Hilal… A ‘blazing’ crisis rocks Al-Nasr following the Professionalism Committee’s decision Al-Nasr has been hit by a fiery internal crisis after the Saudi Arabian

The manager continues to pursue his former star player, stepping up his efforts to bring the fan favourite back to the club. According to sources close to the negotiations, the pair have held several positive meetings in recent weeks as the manager looks to reunite the club with a player who remains a symbol of its recent success. Supporters are watching the developments with keen interest, hopeful that the deal will be finalised before the transfer window closes. The manager’s determination to secure the player’s return is seen as a clear signal of his ambition to challenge for silverware this season, and the move would send a powerful message to rivals.

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The long-running debate appears to be reaching a conclusion: will Donis finally take the reins of the Saudi national team? Reports suggest that the Saudi Arabian Football Associati

Gulf leader settles the controversy In a decisive statement that has brought an immediate end to weeks of heated debate, the Gulf leader—whose word carries considerable weight across the region’s football landscape—has effectively closed the book on the controversy. The brief yet authoritative announcement, made in the leader’s trademark direct style, leaves little room for interpretation: the dispute is over, and all parties are expected to accept the ruling without further delay. While the specific details of the controversy have not been disclosed, sources close to the league confirm that the decision is final and will be enforced without exception. This swift resolution underscores the leader’s long-standing reputation for restoring order quickly and unequivocally, ensuring that the focus returns to on-field action rather than off-field wrangling. Clubs, fans, and media outlets alike are now urged to move forward in unity, confident that the matter has been laid to rest.

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Frequently asked questions

Brentford were founded in October 1889, in West London’s Hounslow area. Initially, the local sportsmen formed the club to provide a permanent football or rugby team for the town. As fate would have it, 13 votes split 8-5 in favour of association football gave birth to the Brentford Football Club.

Matthew Benham, a British businessman and lifelong supporter of Brentford, is the owner of the club.

Brentford’s home ground is the Gtech Community Stadium, located in Brentford, West London. It was completed and opened in September 2020, replacing the club’s old Griffin Park ground. The stadium is a multi-purpose venue, hosting both football and rugby matches.

The Gtech Community Stadium has a capacity of 17,250 seats.

Brentford are yet to win any major honours as a top-flight side.

Brentford haven't lifted an English top-flight title so far, with their best campaign being a fifth-place finish in the 1935-36 season.

Brentford legend Ken Coote is the club's all-time leading appearance maker with 559 appearances to his name, which came between 1949 and 1963.

With 163 goals in 282 games in all competitions, Jim Towers is Brentford's all-time top goalscorer. Towers spent seven seasons at the club between 1954 and 1961.

David Raya, Christian Eriksen, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Tony Craig, and Ken Coote are among the biggest names to have played for Brentford.

Steve Perryman, Thomas Frank, and Harry Curtis are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Brentford.

Their nickname was a happy accident. When a group of Borough Road College students cheered for Brentford players with the chant "Buck up, Bs," a journalist misheard it as "bees." This mistake eventually became the team's iconic nickname, The Bees.

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