Sampaoli apologises for insulting policemanThe Albiceleste boss has been criticised for a late-night scuffle with the authorities while returning from his daughter's wedding in his hometownArgentina
U.S. Soccer confirms presidential candidatesThe former U.S. national team goalkeeper is among eight candidates to have met the requirements to run in February's electionUSAUSA
Rocha: Brazil can win World CupThe 1994 World Cup-winner is confident Tite can lead the Selecao to their sixth world title, and believes we may yet see the likes of Jo and LuanCosta RicaSerbia
Five Aussie hopefuls pushing for World Cup selectionAfter the Socceroos secured their place in next year's finals in Russia, Goal takes a look at who is aiming to break into Ange Postecoglou's squadAustraliaHonduras
Australia World Cup 2018: Everything you need to knowThe comprehensive guide for an Australian fan keen to watch the Socceroos at World Cup 2018 in RussiaAustralia
Paul Aguilar holding out hope for El Tri recallThe Club America right back says the decision is up to coach Juan Carlos Osorio but believes he could be in Russia despite a long absenceMexico
'Iceland wanted to draw Messi in World Cup!'The tiny nation have qualified for their first-ever World Cup and are excited to take on the might of the Barcelona superstar and his compatriotsArgentinaIceland
Exclusive: Arnold has escape clause in his Sydney FC contractGoal's exclusive Australian spy reveals Arnie can leave the Sky Blues if he chooses, but legal action aimed at the governing body is loomingAustralia
'Big Phil' throws his hat in the Australian coaching ringThe Brazilian coach is high on the FFA shortlist but appears only to be keen for a long-term role beyond next year's showpieceAustralia
Mexico to play March friendlies in California, TexasEl Tri's opponents still have not been announced, but they'll play critical March friendly matches in two familiar stadiumsMexico
Shortage in striking department a worry for RiedleTournament favourites Germany will need to keep Timo Werner under special protection until June 2018 if Karl-Heinz Riedle has his ways with him.Borussia DortmundGermany
Adidas Telstar World Cup ball interacts with fansThe sports apparel giant's official match ball for next year's tournament is more than just a football
Mexico's De Maria defends 10-game share of WC bidThe Mexican federation president was joined by his Canadian and American counterparts to offer updates on the unified bid for the 2026 World CupMexicoCanada
Why Cahill and City were doomed to failCity Football Group were never likely to put the Socceroos legend's needs above their ownAustraliaA-League Men
Tim Cahill has been a failure for the A-LeagueThere were hopes the introduction of the Socceroos legend to the league would help it take off, but in reality there has been little impactAustraliaA-League Men
Cahill quits Melbourne CityThe green and gold hero is hoping to secure playing time at another club after being on the fringes under Warren JoyceA-League MenAustralia
Sven declares interest in coaching AustraliaThe experienced Swedish coach is open to guiding the green-and-gold through next year's tournament in RussiaAustralia
SUM president Carter announces U.S. Soccer runThe current head of Soccer United Marketing joins a crowded field to replacing out-going federation head Sunil GulatiUSAMajor League Soccer
Morata wishes he wasn't missed by MadridThe Spanish striker is hoping to see his former club enjoy an upturn in fortune, while admitting that life in England has taken some getting used toChelseaReal Madrid
Gulati not running for U.S. Soccer presidentThe longtime head of the federation has confirmed he will not seek a fourth term after the U.S. national team's failure to qualify for the World CupUSAUSA
Ancelotti rules himself out of Socceroos jobThe recently-fired Italian tactician was seen as a possible option to lead the green-and-gold to RussiaAustralia
Klinsmann, Muslin emerge as Australian coach contendersThe two European coaches are believed to be the top contenders to coach the green-and-gold in RussiaAustralia
Betting: England 13/10 to top World Cup GroupThe Three Lions will be desperate to make the knockout stages after a poor showing in 2014, although the Red Devils will provide stiff competitionEnglandPanama
Giroud should leave Arsenal, says France coachThe striker has struggled for regular playing time with his club this season ahead of next summer's tournament in RussiaTransfersArsenal
Queiroz tells Iran: Prepare for WC or sack meThe experienced trainer wants his charges to be in the best shape possible after being handed a tough group in Russia alongside Portugal and SpainIran
Fowler: Maradona handed England worst drawThe Three Lions will face Tunisia, Panama and Belgium at the group stage next summer, but a former striker was hoping for a few tougher testsEngland
Conte tells Chelsea stars: Don't kick Hazard!The Blues boss has jokingly suggested that he will warn domestic team-mates to avoid injuring one another when England take on Belgium next summerChelseaPremier League
Pardo optimistic about Mexico's WC chancesThe former Mexico midfielder tells Goal that El Tri players' mentality will be key to getting out of a tough group and having a successful World CupMexico
Hazard jokes England will be 'easy' at WC 2018Following a star performance in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Newcastle, the winger made light of coming up against the Three Lions next summerNewcastle UnitedPremier League
