Pele vs Diego Maradona: Who was better? They weren't direct rivals, but the perception of being the absolute best was something that meant a lot to the two South AmericansBrazilCopa America
German FA admits to Ozil ‘mistakes’ amid racism stormThe enigmatic playmaker quit international duty in 2018 after being singled out for a meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan and poor performancesM. OzilGermany
Thiago Silva eyes World Cup place at 38 after signing for ChelseaThe defender hopes to represent Brazil in the competition for a fourth time as he prepares to start his time at Stamford BridgeChelseaBarnsley
New FIFA rule gives flexibility on international switchesChanges have officially been made by the international governing body on the criteria of players switching national teamsUEFA Nations League ASpain
Messi convinced 2021 Copa can end Argentina title waitThe Barcelona superstar is yet to claim a major honour at senior level with his country, but another opportunity will present itself next summerL. MessiArgentina
Onyewu: 2026 World Cup will have bigger impact than 1994The former defender's career truly began as he watched the 1994 tournament on home soil and, with another on the way, he sees another turning pointUSA
FIFA chief Infantino faces Swiss criminal proceedingsThe head of world football's governing body has denied any wrongdoing in relation to the accusations
Beckham recalls 'brutal' reaction to World Cup red cardThe former England star became one of the most hated men in the country after kicking out at Diego Simeone in the round of 16 loss to ArgentinaEngland
Del Bosque: Van Maarwijk apologised after 2010 World Cup The Dutch were criticised for their physical playing style throughout the tournament and the coach expressed his regret to his Spanish counterpartSpainNetherlands
How Diego split Napoli loyalties during the 1990 World CupFrom the moment he first set foot in Naples, the star railed against discrimination suffered by southern Italians, making him a folk hero in the cityArgentinaOpinion
Khedira reveals Low's half-time talk in 7-1 Brazil thrashingThe Juventus midfielder was among the goalscorers in a match which remains one of the most remarkable international games of all timeGermanyBrazil
How Maradona blew Messi's best World Cup chanceThe Albiceleste should have been among the favourites in South Africa 2010 but Diego's tactical incompetence and player feuds led to disasterOpinionBarcelona
Why did Lineker 'sh*t' on the pitch at World Cup?The story from England's famous run to the semi-finals at Italia 90 has become the stuff of legend for anybody who follows the TV presenter on TwitterEnglandTottenham Hotspur
'I used to think I could take Davies in a race - but not now!'Canada is on the cusp of enjoying a golden generation, led by the young Bayern superstar, who is making a huge impact during his breakthrough seasonBayern MunichCanada
70 facts about Argentina legend Diego MaradonaGoal rounds up 70 of the most interesting tidbits about the iconic former Argentina and Napoli strikerSSC NapoliSerie A
‘Messi can make 2022 World Cup his Last Dance’The ex-Argentina international midfielder believes an illustrious countryman can write his own remarkable script when chasing down an elusive crownArgentinaBarcelona
Caballero reveals death threats after World Cup mistakeThe Chelsea goalkeeper gifted the eventual finalists the opening goal in their 3-0 group stage victory in Nizhny NovgorodArgentinaCroatia
FIFA 20: How to play a World Cup finals on the gameIf you want to change things up with the biggest show in the football world, you can do it on the game through custom tournamentFIFA 20Esports
Iniesta: World Cup win saved me from depressionThe Barcelona and Spain icon says he endured the hardest phase of his life following the death of close friend Dani Jarque in 2009SpainBarcelona
Martinez signs new Belgium contractThe Spaniard, who guided the side to third place in the 2018 tournament, will get another crack at football's most coveted prizeBelgium
Forgotten World Cup winner says he's better than Messi & Ronaldo!The former Corinthians striker has been in and out of jail since hanging up his boots, but he is in no doubt that he was up there with the bestFEATURESCorinthians
How Guardiola was shaped by Brazil's 1982 World Cup failureTele Santana's side failed to reach the semi-finals in Spain but the coach's thrillingly offensive tactics had a huge impact on an 11-year-old PepManchester CityPremier League
Gegenpressing: How does Klopp's tactical style work?Goal takes a look at the style of football that has become synonymous with Liverpool and is spreading throughout the worldLiverpoolBorussia Dortmund
Ballon d'Or - not World Cup - becoming football's biggest prizeThe battle for the game's most prestigious individual honour is only likely to intensify in the future, given the elevated status it allows the winnerBallon d'OrReal Madrid
Can African teams ever challenge for the World Cup again?The continent's under-performance at recent tournament is linked to the effects of globalisation and there is little scope for immediate improvementFEATURES
What will football be like without Messi & Ronaldo?Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the football world for over a decade, with an unprecedented duopoly as the best playersVideoCopa America
'What was your name?!' - The day unknown Messi fired Argentina to WC gloryThe Barcelona prospect was almost a stranger in his home country, but by the end of the 2005 Under-20 World Cup he was on the way to stardomArgentinaBarcelona
How a dire Ireland-Egypt draw made football more excitingThe worst match at the most boring World Cup in history prompted football's rule-makers to abolish the backpass, changing the game foreverPremier LeagueEgypt
How Sir Alex dealt with Ronaldo & Rooney after World Cup winkThe forwards had clashed in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final between England and Portugal and the Red Devils boss acted quickly to ease tensionPortugalManchester United
Revealed: What coronavirus symptoms have footballers had?How have football stars such as Paulo Dybala, Mikel Arteta and Paolo Maldini been affected by the virus?CoronavirusPremier League
