'Football needs Messi to win World Cup!'The mercurial forward continues to face suggestions that global success with Argentina is needed to be the greatest, but a fellow countryman disagreesLaLigaBarcelona
Barca calm over Messi amid Argentina fearsThe forward missed international friendlies against Italy and Spain over the past week, but should return to action for the Catalan club on SaturdayBarcelonaSpain
The top 10 teenagers in the USA talent pipelineAs part of the NxGn series, Goal takes a look at the most promising young players in the U.S. national team talent poolNXGNUSA
Man City & Madrid among Xavi's CL favouritesThe Spain legend also thinks his former club Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, are capable of winning the competition in 2018Bayern MunichReal Madrid
FIFA Rewind: Relive Argentina v CameroonGoal have teamed up with FIFA to bring the great games of the past right up into the 21st centuryVideoCameroon
When can I buy World Cup 2018 Panini stickers?It's been almost five decades since the original album sparked a global trend - and it's set to continue into this yearPremier League
French Minister demands action against Russian racismPaul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele seemed to be targeted by sections of the home crowd in St Petersburg on TuesdayRussiaFriendlies
'Argentina must thank God they have Messi'The Atletico Madrid hitman believes Tuesday's international shows the Barcelona ace deserves to be cut more slack by critics back homeArgentinaFriendlies
Germany ‘not as good as some think’, says KroosA goal from Gabriel Jesus gave Brazil revenge over the World Cup winners, who must use the experience as an opportunity to work harderGermanyBrazil
Dybala no cure for Argentina's Messi dependence As talented as the young Juve star is, only Leo has the presence to lift an otherwise mediocre Albiceleste team as Russia 2018 looms largeArgentinaFriendlies
Desailly pegs Neymar for World Cup stardom The former France star sees the Brazilian having a summer to remember in Russia, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi also tipped for big thingsBrazilVideo
Argentina equal worst ever defeat with Spain thrashingWith Lionel Messi watching on from the stands, Jorge Sampaoli's side were torn apart in Madrid by an Isco-inspired home sideArgentinaSpain
Argentina need Messi miracle after Isco masterclassThe Real Madrid man led La Roja to a 6-1 win and will be key to their hopes in Russia, while the Albiceleste may struggle even with the Barca forwardSpainFriendlies
'VAR has ruined association football'Italy's penalty at Wembley came in controversial circumstances causing increased criticism of the technology, which is set to be used at the World CupEnglandItaly
England, Brazil & international friendlies - LIVEGoal brings you all the latest updates from across the day's fixtures - all times BST & this page will automatically refresh!FriendliesEgypt
Sterling the star as England shape up well for RussiaGareth Southgate's plans are coming together nicely as a controlled performance following an admittedly iffy start brought encouragement against ItalyPanamaTunisia
'Neymar always third if Messi & Ronaldo in form'A Brazilian legend believes a switch to France can help a fellow countryman to the top of the game, while he also sees benefits in his latest injuryBrazilBarcelona
Tarkowski makes England debut against ItalyThe 25-year-old Burnley centre-back will earn his first cap at Wembley while Jack Butland gets the nod in between the postsEnglandItaly
'Boycott is only way left to punish Russia'Relationships between the World Cup host nation and the West are at an all-time low but Russians are calling for more dialogue and understandingEgyptCosta Rica
Pep is England's secret weapon in World Cup questThe Manchester City boss has the unique distinction of coaching the league champions in the countries which won the last two World CupsPremier LeagueManchester City
Russian roulette for Messi & SampaoliThe Albiceleste coach welcomes back his star player from injury, but is still seeking solutions in a bid to win football's greatest prize this summerSpainFriendlies
'Asensio the best youngster in Europe' The Real Madrid star has enjoyed a breakout year at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Bayern Munich player has waxed lyrical about his compatriotSpainLaLiga
Australia threatens to boycott World CupThe Australian government official made the threat after two Russian diplomats were expelled from the countryAustraliaColombia
Ronaldo fails to register a shot for first time all seasonThe star forward had his hot streak snapped in a big way as he and Portugal were blanked at the hands of the NetherlandsPortugalNetherlands
