Cruyff: Messi will win many Ballon d'Or titlesThe 64-year-old Dutchman said the attacker will mark an era in the history of the award and noted it is normal that he cannot show his true colours...
England's formidable CL record against ItalyArsenal face AC Milan and Chelsea will take on Napoli when Europe's elite competition resumes in February, and they will be hoping to continue a tr...
Ghana announce 25-man squad for 2012 Africa Cup of NationsThe west African nation has named a 25-man squad that will eventually be pruned to 23 after their preparations in South Africa
Sacchi didn't drop Baggio because of spatLegendary ex-boss has denied that he left the star out of his side's trip to England due to infighting, and says Cesare Prandelli needs to keep win...
'Ronaldinho & Deco were completely out of control; to unleash the power of Lionel Messi, they had to leave Barcelona'Starting today and continuing until January, Goal.com will publish exclusive extracts from Graham Hunter's new book on Barca. In this piece, he exa...
Portugal legend Eusebio: Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best player in the worldThe retired striker stated that the Argentine ranks higher than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and stated that Garrincha was a better player than ...
What will Keshi's reign bring Nigeria?The new Nigeria coach is the third player from the golden era of the Super Eagles to become head trainer. Goal.com asks if he will do better than p...
Arrigo Sacchi's AC Milan vs Pep Guardiola's Barcelona - the definitive analysis on which is the greatest club team of all timeIf the all-conquering Rossoneri side of the late 1980s and early 90s played the brilliant Blaugrana of today, who would emerge victorious? Goal.com...
How Diego Maradona's mother 'Dona Tota' created the genius who captured the hearts of the Argentine peopleAs the former Albiceleste coach mourns the passing of his beloved mother, Goal.com takes a closer look at one of the few constant figures in the st...
Ronaldo donates €2,400 to Palestinian kidsThe Portuguese forward raised the money from the sale of sports shoes by his club's charity foundation, which will dedicate the funds to schools in...
The rivalry between Oranje & the NationalelfThe two European giants have fought out some interesting battles in the past, but their complicated relationship seems to have improved in recent y...
Santos' Neymar overjoyed at Fifa Ballon d'Or nominationThe young star was rewarded for an excellent 2011, and was gracious for the support he has received from family and team-mates through the year
Ronaldo: Sex before matches not negativeThe former No. 9 insists that enjoying sexual intercourse prior to games does not ruin a player's form.
European leagues rule African broadcastingThe Caf Champions League and Confederation Cup competitions are not receiving enough patronage, as top European leagues continue to take over telev...
The famous fans of Argentine footballFrom the creator of Facebook to the Rolling Stones, meet the famous men who follow the twists and turns of Argentina's most illustrious football in...
Deco: There was pressure to play for PortugalThe 34-year-old playmaker has no regrets about playing for the Euro 2004 runners-up and noted he always believed he could represent Brazil someday
De Gea explains doughnut misunderstandingThe Spaniard was caught scoffing the snack without paying for it, but says he had simply forgotten his wallet and denies that he was dropped for No...
Bayern Munich fans caught having sex in stands during Hoffenheim matchA pair of visiting fans were ejected from the stands for lewd conduct on Saturday after twice being found engaging in intercourse
Indomitable Lions, Chipolopolo & the Top 10 African national team nicknamesThere is a great deal of creativity and meaning amongst the many nicknames used on the continent, with fans developing a love for the brand created...
Arsenal's ever growing Greek fanbase As Arsene Wenger's team host Olympiakos at the Emirates on Wednesday, Goal.com looks at the close connection between the club and it's ever growing...
Mancini: Tevez refused to come onDismal night for the Manchester City manager as his side went down 2-0 in the Allianz Arena gets even worse with second-half bench flare-up with su...
TP Mazembe purchase a second planeThe Caf double champions now have two aircraft to ease the team’s transportation problems for national and international fixtures after acquiring a...
Orlando Pirates 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs: Buccaneers defend MTN8 title with extra time Oupa Manyisa goalThe MTN8 Cup final went the way of the Mighty Buccaneers with a hard fought encounter against the Amakhosi going down to the wire in 120 minutes
Germany owe a lot to Klose & PodolskiAs the DFB team travels over the border to the east, Goal.com reflects upon the contribution the prolific duo have made to the national side over t...
2012 Afcon qualifiers: All the statisticsAfter the penultimate qualifying round, the picture is now clearer for countries on the continent that have gained a slot at the 28th edition of Af...
Goal.com's Top 20 Transfers of Summer 2011 - The Final ListThe summer deadline has now passed, as clubs from across the Continent finalised those all-important deals before the end of the window. Here is ou...
How Muslim players approach RamadanAs Islam's holy month of Ramadan continues, Goal.com looks at how footballers integrate the practice of abstaining from eating and drinking in dayl...
Santos' Neymar over the moon following birth of his sonBrazil international names son Davi Lucca and announces his arrival with a picture on Twitter as he describes the family's 'great happiness'
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