Opinion

With Juventus and AC Milan considering a surprise player-exchange, Goal looks back at the most sensational trades in the history of the game

Julen Lopetegui is going to have to find 50 goals a season from somewhere now that Ronaldo has gone but he wouldn't get them from the Chelsea attacker

The Reds have completed the signing of the Brazilian, who will transform Jurgen Klopp's defence

Why are the Bianconeri now willing to cash in on a player previously compared to Gaetano Scirea that had been touted as their next great defender?

The Reds boss previously claimed that he would not splash the cash in order to win trophies but he has done precisely that over the past seven months

The dust has settled on the 2018 blockbuster in Russia, so Goal takes a look at who could light up the next tournament in Qatar

Russia 2018 is a wrap, so Goal looks into its crystal ball and tries to predict the starting line-ups for Qatar in four years' time

The World Cup has been a huge success but, like every major tournament, it has had its negative moments. Here are the big let-downs of Russia 2018...

The World Cup often marks a watershed in players' careers, and a few of the game's biggest names may choose to stand down now Russia 2018 is over

Zlatko Dalic's men came from behind again in the final but they were ultimately beaten 4-2 by France, undone by an own goal and a VAR-given penalty

France were in trouble despite leading against Croatia in the World Cup final but a couple of moments of genius from Pogba and Mbappe did the trick

France's run to Sunday's final has been notable for how Paul Pogba has progressed after a difficult first couple of seasons at Old Trafford

Liverpool man was widely derided earlier in the season but having played a Champions League final now stands on the brink of being a World Cup holder

Jurgen Klopp has added the £13 million Swiss international to his ranks but the Reds are still in the market for at least one more player

The former Napoli boss has often caused controversy with his comments but he is considered a visionary by the likes of Arrigo Sacchi

On Sunday, the Balkan nation will play France for the biggest prize in football - Goal Croatia's Ante Buskulic tries to explain how they've got here

The Italian has officially left his post at Stamford Bridge, just two months after winning the FA Cup, but his belated exit comes as no surprise

The Portugal captain is aiming for a league title in a third country and a Champions League with a third club and that demonstrates his brilliance

Dream dies here as Croatia overcome their third extra-time to make the World Cup final for the very first time; for England 52 years of hurt goes on

With Cristiano Ronaldo having completed his transfer to Turin from Real Madrid, Goal looks back at the most memorable deals in the Old Lady's history

With the Three Lions into the last four for the first time in 28 years, Goal compares Gareth Southgate's cubs to Bobby Robson's star-studded side

For the first time in years there is optimism around the Three Lions at an international tournament and a large part of the credit goes to the manager

It may be an awful lot of money for a 33-year-old but the Portuguese superstar's arrival will give Serie A a priceless boost in popularity

The Portuguese forward is moving to Juventus after nine years in Spain and leaves as a true legend – but is he Los Blancos' best ever player?

The Portuguese superstar has signed for the Italian champions but where will he be best deployed by Massimiliano Allegri?

The hosts exceeded all expectations this summer but what needs to be done to ensure this isn't a flash in the pan? Goal Russia has some ideas...

The Chelsea No.1 has produced his magnificent best at the World Cup in Russia, which could help him secure the return to Spain he desperately craves

A second penalty shootout win sent Zlatko Dalic's side into the World Cup semi-finals, but the Three Lions will be licking their lips

The 24-year-old has long been considered one of the most promising players in world football but he is still looking for the right club and coach