Messi to play in half-empty venue! Argentina & Brazil punishedLionel Messi will play in front of a half-empty stadium the next time Argentina take in a home game, with FIFA punishing the 2022 World Cup winners.L. MessiArgentina
Messi, Muller and Lineker pay touching tributes to Beckenbauer Luminaries from across football have paid tribute to Franz Beckenbauer after the World Cup winning manager died at the age of 78.GermanyBayern Munich
Players who won the World Cup as a player and a managerIt is no easy task to win the World Cup as a player and a manager but only these three can lay claim to having achieved the feat.FranceGermany
'What’s the point?' - Messi retirement call justified by KempesLionel Messi was fully justified in his decision to retire from Argentina duty in 2016, says Mario Kempes, but he made the right choice coming back.L. MessiArgentina
Explained: Why MLS move can help Messi to another World CupMoving to the United States can help Lionel Messi to another World Cup, says Mario Kempes, with the Argentine told he made the right career call.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Revealed: Why Freddy Adu was snubbed from 2006 WC roster2006 World cup participant Jimmy Conrad has revealed why Freddy Adu was snubbed from the USMNT roster.USA
Messi snubbed! Why Gimenez chose Mexico over ArgentinaSantiago Gimenez has explained why he chose to represent Mexico over Argentina, with the opportunity to be a team-mate of Lionel Messi passed up.L. MessiMexico
CR7's insane Portugal target hints at final World Cup hurrahCristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he could play on until the 2026 World Cup by setting an insane Portugal target.C. RonaldoPortugal
The end of the Cristiano Ronaldo era?The Portuguese didn't feature in GOAL50 for the first time ever - so is the 38-year-old finished at the very highest level?OpinionC. Ronaldo
Another World Cup?! GOAL50 winner Messi capable of anythingEven at 36, the No.10 remains the best player in the world, meaning he could yet feature in a record-breaking sixth tournamentOpinionL. Messi
GOAL50 men's list: Seventh heaven for Messi!The 36-year-old has been once again voted the best player on the planet by GOAL readers thanks to his heroics at last year's World CupOriginalsOpinion
What are Kylian Mbappe's diet & fitness secrets?Kylian Mbappe is one of the fastest footballers in the world, and Goal has what you need to know about his diet, training regime, and fitness secrets.Paris Saint-GermainK. Mbappe
Earps out to avoid infamous ‘f*ck off’ remark in SPOTY speechMary Earps intends to be “more articulate” if landing the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, after becoming famous for a “f*ck off” remark.M. EarpsEngland
‘Siuuuu’ – Ronaldo reacts to making another piece of historyCristiano Ronaldo has delivered his famous “Siuuuu” celebration with a smile after making more history as the “most searched athlete” of all time.C. RonaldoAl Nassr FC
What are Lionel Messi's diet & fitness secrets?The Argentina talisman has been celebrated for his star skills and incredible ability, but how does he maintain his form and fitness?L. MessiMajor League Soccer
What are Bellingham's diet & fitness secrets?Jude Bellingham has taken world football by storm, and Goal has what you need to know about his diet, training regime, and fitness secrets.J. BellinghamChampions League
Rapinoe says managing USWNT is 'worst job in the world'Megan Rapinoe has given a candid assessment of what it must be like to manage the USWNT in a new Netflix documentary on their 2023 World Cup failure.USAM. Rapinoe
Infantino wants 47-year-old Messi to play at 2034 World CupFIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he wants Lionel Messi to play at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia - even though he will be 47 years old.L. MessiArgentina
Messi reveals how he silenced his critics in ArgentinaLionel Messi has revealed he feels fortunate to boast a trophy cabinet few can match as he reflects on Argentina's World Cup triumph a year ago.L. MessiArgentina
Messi says he wants to be at 2026 World Cup 'more than ever'Lionel Messi has admitted he would like to play in the 2026 World Cup but insists his main focus is defending Argentina's Copa America title first.L. MessiArgentina
Messi vs Maradona – Riquelme responds to GOAT questionJuan Roman Riquelme was “lucky” enough to play alongside Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, making it inevitable that he will be asked GOAT questions.L. MessiArgentina
Enough is enough! Football is 'suffocating' its top playersYoungsters are playing more minutes than ever before, resulting in an increase in injuries to the likes of Gavi and Vinicius Junior OpinionPremier League
Beckham's gold Preds from 100th cap to go for £10k at auctionThe gold Adidas Predator boots worn by David Beckham when winning his 100th cap for England are expected to sell for £10,000 at auction.EnglandInter Miami CF
Don’t mess with Messi! The dark side of Argentina’s ‘bad boy’The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is painted as one of football's 'nice guys', but sometimes that mask slips, and his fiery temper rears its headAnalysisL. Messi
Points deduction for Brazil? WC threat after Maracana chaosBrazil reportedly face the threat of a points deduction following the chaotic scenes that marred their World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina.BrazilL. Messi
How Saudi Arabia shook up the football worldA year on from a shock win in Lusail, Saudi Arabia has now established itself as one of the game's most influential power-brokersAnalysisSaudi Pro League
Revealed: When Ronaldo ‘will finish’ & what needs to happenAl-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will only “finish” his remarkable career when his body begins to give up, says Portugal manager Roberto Martinez.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
Could embattled Brazil really miss the World Cup?!The five-time champions have won just two of their opening five qualifiers ahead of Tuesday's clash with the defending champions at the MaracanaAnalysisBrazil
Revealed: How World Cup has contributed to injury riseNew research suggests that staging the 2022 Word Cup midway through the European club season led to an increase in injury recovery time and cost.Premier LeagueManchester United
'Magneto's playing me?!' - The crazy story of Next Goal WinsGOAL sat down with the longtime coach to find out what it's like seeing his story adapted for a film directed by Taika WaititiAmerican SamoaMajor League Soccer
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