El Tri replace Hernandez for WCQRaul Lopez and Cesar Montes have been called in to replace the Leon attacker and the Pachuca midfielder ahead of games against Panama and Costa RicaMexicoCosta Rica
Architect reveals inspiration behind Al Thumama stadiumThe architect of the revolutionary new Al Thumama stadium speaks to Goal on the inspiration and features behind it...
Villa never stopped hoping for a Spain recall The New York City FC striker and former World Cup winner admitted that his surprise Spain recall was a moment he'd spent years hoping for.Major League SoccerSpain
David Villa recalled to Spain squadThe striker retired from international football in 2014, but has made a dramatic u-turn after reinvigorating his career at New York CitySpainItaly
Tecatito returns in Mexico WCQ squadAfter missing the Confederations Cup, Jesus Corona joins players like Chicharito and Gio dos Santos in the squad to face Panama and Costa RicaMexicoCosta Rica
Podolski considering legal action against BreitbartThe attacker is talking with his lawyer after the publication published a story about illegal immigration using a photo of him on a jet skiPremier LeagueGermany
WC 2026 bid to consider 49 sitesThe committee has reached out to 44 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico that could be included in a bid that will be sent to FIFA
Could Argentina & Uruguay host the WC?The two nations have history, passion and some of the best fans in the world — but taking on hosting duties in 2030 would need much more than thatOpinionUruguay
Mexican federation supports Marquez The 38-year-old has been charged for allegedly assisting a drug kingpin with laundering moneyMexicoAtlas
Brazil return to top of FIFA rankingsNeymar and co. are deemed the top team in the world, ending Germany's shortlived return to first place, while Poland moved into the top fiveBrazilChile
Rafa Marquez denies involvement in drug trafficking The Mexican star says he will dedicate himself to clearing his name after being sanctioned for alleged support of a drug trafficking organizationMexicoAtlas
Top 10 worst managers of all timeFrom Diego Maradona to Gary Neville - Goal runs through a list of legendary figures that were simply not cut out for coachingNewcastle UnitedOpinion
Wendell on his path to Brazil NT With big names ahead of him just under a year out from the tournament, the Leverkusen full-back faces a difficult road to feature with the SelecaoBrazilBayer Leverkusen
What happened to drug-smuggler Moreno?After his infamous handling of Italy's 2002 World Cup loss to South Korea, the Ecuadorian's life spiralled out of control and he ended up in jailRepublic of KoreaSerie A
Mexico can show it learned lessons El Tri get the rare chance to show improvement just 10 days after struggling against the same Jamaica team they meet in the semifinalsCONCACAF Gold CupMexico
Dempsey ties USA goal recordThe Seattle Sounders forward scored in Saturday's Gold Cup semifinals against Costa to match Landon Donovan's all-time scoring markUSAPanama
Pele's son Edson back in jail The former Santos goalkeeper is back in jail after a court turned down his appeal and is not expected to be released for over a decadeSantos FC
El Tri does just enough once again El Tri didn't need much to beat a Honduran team that exits the Gold Cup without scoring a goal but still had its best performance of the tournamentMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
Do El Tri need a win to save Osorio?There's debate about whether or not the coach should go if El Tri make a quarterfinal exit, but the best way to avoid that is by defeating HondurasMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
Spain arrest FA chief over corruptionThe Spanish Civil Guard are investigating crimes of fraud, document forgery, corruption between individuals and misappropriation of fundsSpain
Five thoughts from Mexico's victoryThe center back made his full debut and had a tougher task than he did in his national team bow. Goal looks at that and other aspects of El Tri's winMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
Narrow win not what El Tri neededA young El Tri showed their inexperience, winning their Gold Cup group but struggling in the process in a victory that didn't inspire confidenceMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
Rising star returns to USA netThe D.C. United goalkeeper posted an important shutout for the U.S. on Saturday in a Gold Cup match that also cap-tied him to the AmericansUSANicaragua
The good and bad from USA's winThe two midfielders worked hard throughout and were rewarded for their efforts with a goal and two assists, respectivelyUSACONCACAF Gold Cup
Nicaragua star hopes for GC boostThe midfielder nearly single-handedly put Los Pinoleros into the tournament, which he hopes serves as a showcase for the country's growthNicaraguaUSA
Five thoughts from Mexico's drawThe Houston Dynamo forward started up top but must do more going forward to earn more chances. Goal looks back at the tie with Jamaica...MexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
French Guiana hit with Malouda sanctionThe former France international was ruled ineligible before the tournament but proceeded to play, and Honduras will now be awarded a 3-0 victoryCONCACAF Gold CupFrench Guiana
El Tri's lack of playmaker exposedThough El Tri dominated possession against Jamaica, they had few ideas about how to beat the Reggae Boyz and goalkeeper Andre BlakeMexicoCONCACAF Gold Cup
Whatever happened to Materazzi?The Italian defender won the Jules Rimet as well as five consecutive Serie A titles, but his hard tackling is a thing of the past.InterSuper League
Disgraced former FIFA exec Blazer diesThe former CONCACAF general secretary will be remembered for his part in the widespread corruption scandal that rocked FIFA and world footballUSA
