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📽️ | USMNT ace Reyna joins Messi & Becks in inspirational film

USMNT star Gio Reyna has joined Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and David Beckham in inspirational adidas film promoting the “You Got This” message.

📽️ | Eto'o in furious showdown with new Cameroon coach

Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o was involved in an angry exchange with new coach Marc Brys ahead of two World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer's wildest stories: Sacked for scoring a World Cup winner

The forward's controversial extra-time strike made him a national hero, but it did not go down well with his club side, Perugia

Soccer's wildest stories: The World Cup's most tragic own goal

Almost 30 years ago, a beloved Colombian star was brutally killed in his hometown - this is his story

Canada job is make or break for Marsch's managerial career

The ex-Leeds and RB Leipzig boss waited for the right job at the right time, and will now coach at a Copa America and World Cup

Taylor-Joy wants Messi meeting! Furiosa star joins celeb fan list

Anya Taylor-Joy forms part of Lionel Messi’s celebrity fan club, with the Furiosa and Peaky Blinders actor hoping to meet with the Inter Miami icon.

USMNT told what 'success' at the Olympics looks like

Former USA star Alexi Lalas pointed out what 'success' would mean for the USMNT at the upcoming Olympics.

Messi pays tribute to Menotti after death of legendary Argentina coach

Lionel Messi has paid tribute to the legendary former Argentina and Barcelona manager Cesar Luis Menotti, who has died at the age of 85.

When will Messi retire? Argentina want captain to be ‘eternal’

Argentina are hoping to see Lionel Messi become “eternal”, with Exequiel Palacios eager to avoid any discussion regarding potential retirement dates.

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‘Got stuck’ - Messi’s nervy first team talk as Argentina captain

Juan Sebastian Veron has lifted the lid on Lionel Messi’s first team talk as Argentina captain, with the all-time great getting “stuck” at one point.

Paul Pogba Manchester United Chelsea 2019-20

'Came back different' – Mourinho on the moment Pogba changed

Jose Mourinho has pinpointed the moment that football was no longer the “most important thing” for Paul Pogba, as he serves a four-year doping ban.

Explained: Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?

Some players are known to have pockmarked garments when they play - GOAL explains why

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‘Watching Messi at Inter Miami like Jordan on the golf course’

Jason Kelce has been urged by brother Travis not to “sh*t on MLS” after likening Lionel Messi at Inter Miami to Michael Jordan on the golf course.

'Know my level' - Dele reveals World Cup & PL move ambition

Dele Alli has revealed the daily “reminder” that helps him to chase a 2026 World Cup dream, while also looking for another Premier League transfer.

Will Messi play 2026 World Cup? ‘Game by game’ prediction

Any decision on Lionel Messi’s involvement at the 2026 World Cup is likely to be made on a “game by game” basis, claims Argentina coach Roberto Ayala.

‘Maradona was a dancer, Messi is a machine’

Diego Maradona “was a dancer” while Lionel Messi is “a machine”, with ex-Argentina international Diego Valeri saying the two should not be compared.

'I don't feel myself' - Enzo 'still not 100 percent' for Chelsea

Enzo Fernandez says he has yet to show his full potential for Chelsea, but is working hard to get back to the form that made him a World Cup winner.

Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi red card sent off

Who has had more red cards, Messi or Ronaldo?

They are perennial foes when it comes to glory, but who comes out on top in the disciplinary table?

How many goals has Depay scored for Netherlands?

The Dutchman has been scoring freely for his country ever since opening his account in 2014

Robin van Persie Netherlands Spain WC 2014

van Persie, Depay & Netherlands' all-time leading goalscorers

The Netherlands national team's top goalscorers consist of some of the greatest footballers in history

How many goals has Lionel Messi scored for Argentina?

The Argentine has been banging in the goals for his country ever since opening his account in 2005

Argentina top scorers Batistuta Messi Aguero

From Aguero to Messi: Argentina's all-time record goal scorers

The Albiceleste goalscoring chart features an illustrious roll-call of some of the best players to have represented the national team

Raphael Varane Manchester United 2023-24

'I've damaged my body' - Varane on concussions problem in football

A "damaged" Raphael Varane has spoken out on concussions in football, with the Manchester United star advising his son not to head the ball.

How many goals has Thomas Muller scored for Germany?

The German has been banging in the goals for his country ever since opening his account in 2010

Zinedine Zidane Marco Materazzi during the World Cup 2006 final

Zidane never saw Materazzi again after World Cup final headbutt

Marco Materazzi revealed that he never crossed paths with Zinedine Zidane again after the infamous headbutt incident during the 2006 World Cup final.

Klose, Muller & Germany's all-time leading goalscorers

Germany's all-time goalscoring chart has some bona fide legends in there!

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How many goals has Benzema scored for France?

The Frenchman has been banging in the goals for his country ever since opening his account in 2007

USMNT Power Rankings: Fight for Copa America selection is on!

With two home tournaments on the horizon, GOAL breaks down who is most likely to feature for the best American team in years

Richarlison admits he 'searched about death on Google'

Tottenham star Richarlison has opened up on his mental health struggles after Brazil's exit from World Cup 2022.

Messi influences everything! Contribution to Scaloni staying

Lionel Messi influences everything in the Argentina camp, with Lionel Scaloni revealing the all-time’s great contribution to him staying on as boss.

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