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Thierry Henry handball France vs Ireland 2009 World Cup play-off

Explained: Thierry Henry's infamous handball incident

A moment of football infamy, involving the World Cup, one of the best players in the world and enduring heartache

Who is South Korea's greatest-ever striker?

South Korea have produced some great goal scorers on the international stage

Emiliano Martinez of Argentina with his 2022 World Cup Golden Glove

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the mind of World Cup winner Emi Martinez 🧠

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, the Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper discusses his shootout antics and his work with a sports psychologist

Grealish stayed at Home Alone hotel after World Cup heartbreak

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has revealed how he took a trip to New York to get over England's exit from World Cup 2022.

Brazil's wonderkids are about to take over Europe!

The World Cup's most successful nation has not won the competition for over 20 years - but a group is emerging who have the talent to end that drought

Furious Griezmann considering France RETIREMENT! 😠

Antoine Griezmann is reportedly mulling over his international future with France after seeing captaincy duty passed to Kylian Mbappe.

Gabriel Jesus, Brasil x Camarões, Copa do Mundo 2022

'So scared' - Gabriel Jesus opens up on horror of his injury

Gabriel Jesus has explained why he played for 15 minutes with Brazil at the World Cup finals with an injury that would sideline him for three months.

35-year-old Ream targets 2026 World Cup spot 💪

Fulham defender Tim Ream has expressed his desire to try and make the USMNT's squad for the 2026 World Cup after relishing playing in Qatar in 2022.

Aaron Rodgers Folarin Balogun Patrick Mahomes

USMNT advised to ‘make Balogun rich like Rodgers & Mahomes’

The United States have been advised to take inspiration from Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes by making Folarin Balogun “a very rich man”.

CR7's former team-mate explains why Messi is better

Former Manchester United midfielder Kieran Richardson has explained why he thinks Lionel Messi is better than his old team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Balogun & the dual nationals the USMNT must secure

GOAL breaks down the players who could commit to the USMNT, or elsewhere, ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Hazard ‘didn’t like’ playing for Belgium at 2022 World Cup

Eden Hazard admits he “didn’t like” playing for Belgium at the 2022 World Cup as he felt undeserving of a role amid ongoing struggles at Real Madrid.

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Christian Pulisic Gio Reyna Chelsea Dortmund split

USMNT injury report: Latest on Pulisic, Reyna and more

GOAL takes a look at the injury status of American soccer's biggest stars

OnlyFans star claims Neymar made twin sister threesome request

Ex-Volleyball player and OnlyFans star Key Alves claims Brazil international Neymar once made a threesome request involving her twin sister.

Lionel Messi World Cup Argentina gold iPhone

Messi orders GOLD iPhones for World Cup winners

Lionel Messi has ordered gold iPhones for Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad and staff, with the custom-made devices reportedly worth £175,000.

Lionel Messi Argentina Croatia 2022 World Cup

Scaloni's positive prediction on Messi's 2026 World Cup plans

Argentina remain confident that Lionel Messi will grace the 2026 World Cup finals, with national coach Lionel Scaloni saying: “I can see him there.”

Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi The Best FIFA

Explained: Why Ronaldo didn't cast a vote at FIFA Best awards

Lionel Messi has landed the FIFA Best men’s player of the year award for a second time, but Cristiano Ronaldo cast no votes in that process.

Scaloni awarded best men's coach at FIFA's The Best 2022

World Cup winning manager Lionel Scaloni was awarded the best men's coach at FIFA's The Best Awards for his triumph in Qatar with Argentina.

Martinez named world's best goalkeeper 🧤

Argentina's World Cup hero Emiliano Martinez has been handed the best men's goalkeeper prize at the 2022 The Best FIFA Football Awards.

Robert Lewandowski The Best Award Lionel Messi World Cup trophy Beth Mead Sarina Wiegman Euro 2022

Complete guide to The Best FIFA football awards 2022

The complete guide to The Best FIFA football awards 2022, including where to watch, nominees and more

Enzo Fernandez Lionel Messi Argentina 2022 World Cup

‘I was pretty young!’ - Enzo reflects on Messi retirement plea

Enzo Fernandez has reflected on the plea he made to Lionel Messi when it appeared as though the Argentine would retire from international football.

Scaloni reveals Messi 2026 World Cup requirement

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has discussed what it will take for him to bring Lionel Messi to the 2026 World Cup after winning the trophy in 2022.

Who will be the next USMNT coach?

Gregg Berhalter's future has been thrown further into doubt by the current scandal engulfing American soccer, meaning he could be replaced...

Kolo Muani still haunted by huge miss in World Cup final

France forward Randal Kolo Muani says he will never get over his crucial miss in the last minutes of the World Cup final loss to Argentina last month.

Lionel Messi Argentina Netherlands 2022 World Cup

Messi blames World Cup 'nerves' for Netherlands gesture

Lionel Messi blames World Cup “nerves” for his taunting of Louis van Gaal and clash with Wout Weghorst before and after a quarter-final tie in Qatar.

Jack Grealish England USMNT 'It's Called Soccer' banner Christian Pulisic World Cup 2022

Is it football or soccer? Name of the game explained

The 2022 World Cup saw American fans taunt their English counterparts over the name of the sport, but which is right?

Van Gaal should have 'kissed' Messi - Riquelme

Juan Roman Riquelme suggested Louis van Gaal ought to have kissed Lionel Messi instead of angering him at the World Cup.

Romero explains why Messi has always been the GOAT

Cristian Romero believes Lionel Messi has always been the GOAT, with anybody “who really knows about football” agreeing with that assessment.

FIFA 23 TOTY confirmed: Fans choose best XI

Everything you need to know about FIFA 23 Team of the Year, such as nominees, voting and release

FIFA Best Men's Player Award 2022 nominees revealed!

World Cup finalists Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe featured on FIFA's Best Men's Player shortlist, but there was no room for Cristiano Ronaldo.

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