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 WaititiShowbizAmerican Samoa
Explained: How Taylor Swift forced Messi to La BomboneraLionel Messi and Argentina lined up against Uruguay in 2026 World Cup qualifying action at La Bombonera due to the global influence of Taylor Swift.L. MessiArgentina
Forget planning for 2026! Brazil's Neymar era is overThe Selecao would be foolish to pin their hopes on the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker, who has been reduced to a physical wreckOpinionBrazil
What happened to the USMNT players who lost to T&T in 2017?GOAL takes a look back at one of the darkest days in American soccer history and what became of those that were there for it.AnalysisUSA
Neymar shows off new look as Brazil star rocks shaved headNeymar is having to find ways to fill his time as he remains stuck on the sidelines through injury, with the Brazilian star sporting a bold new look.NeymarAl Hilal
The best football magazines to readGOAL takes a look at some of the best magazines to read if you're a football fanCULTUREMUNDIAL
Dybala claims Mourinho 'loves' Messi and Argentina starsPaulo Dybala has revealed that he had "five missed calls" from Roma manager Jose Mourinho after Argentina's 2022 World Cup final victory.J. MourinhoArgentina
Messi win was no 'scandal' - but was it his last?The award no longer means as much to the World Cup winner, but it was fully deserved and means he has another record that will never be brokenOpinionFEATURES
Ballon d'Or 2023: Official 30-player rankingsAs the Inter Miami star picked up yet another individual prize in Paris, the rest of the 30-man shortlist learned their final positions in the votingL. MessiE. Haaland
Ballon d'Or 2023 Power Rankings: Messi claims No.8The Inter Miami and Argentina star was announced by France Football as the winner in Paris - and GOAL tracked the race througoutPower rankingsL. Messi
Messi completed football - not even Haaland could beat thatInter Miami's diminutive genius is fully deserving of a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, despite a frustrating 2022-23 season at club levelAnalysisL. Messi
Ballon d'Or 2023: Date, time, nominees & how to watchEverything you need to know about the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, including how to watch live.L. MessiE. Haaland
FIFA world ranking latest: Argentina stay on top, England leapfrogs BelgiumGOAL brings you the latest FIFA world ranking table - where do Argentina, Brazil & England stand?BrazilBelgium
How many goals has Kane scored for England?The Tottenham striker is the highest goalscorer for EnglandH. KaneEngland
Ronaldo, Eusebio & Portugal's all-time leading goalscorersPortugal's all-time goalscoring rankings consists of some of the greatest players in the worldPortugalC. Ronaldo
Martinez out to snatch Argentina records from ex-Man Utd keeperEmi Martinez is looking to make more history with the Argentina national team, taking a couple of records from Sergio Romero in the process.E. MartinezArgentina
Will Ronaldo play into his 40s? CR7 reveals future plansCristiano Ronaldo is not setting long-term “targets” any more, with the all-time great reluctant to speculate on whether he will play into his 40s.C. RonaldoPortugal
Explained: Why Pepi is accepting super sub role for USMNTRicardo Pepi says he is prepared to accept a super-sub role for the USMNT and PSV after riding a career “roller coaster” for the last couple of years.USAR. Pepi
‘Rock or a fridge!’ – Carter-Vickers paid strange complimentCameron Carter-Vickers has been likened to “a rock or a fridge”, with a former Celtic team-mate paying the USMNT star that strange compliment.USAC. Carter-Vickers
Revealed: CR7 retirement date that keeps Messi rivalry goingCristiano Ronaldo has reportedly set a retirement date that will keep his rivalry with Lionel Messi running through the next World Cup in 2026.C. RonaldoL. Messi
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