Alexis, Sane & those watching WC from homeFailure to qualify, untimely injuries and unfortunate snubs mean some of the finest talent on the planet will be absent from a Russian showpieceWorld CupEngland
Mustafi lauds 'unpredictable' genius of MessiThe Arsenal defender insists that the Barcelona and Argentina superstar is the best player in the world, ahead of Cristiano RonaldoPortugalWorld Cup
Messi & Neymar charity idea backfires on MastercardSocial media hit out at the company after they promised to donate 10,000 meals to starving children if the star players find the net in RussiaWorld CupBarcelona
The youngest players in World Cup historyAs we near ever closer to the finals in Russia, Goal takes a look at the youngest players to have represented their countries at the tournamentWorld CupEgypt
Argentina vs Haiti: Live stream & match previewThe Albiceleste get their final World Cup preparations under way with Lionel Messi having joined up with the squad over the weekendHaitiFriendlies
Musa wants Nigeria revenge against ArgentinaLionel Messi netted twice to cancel out the Leicester attacker's double in the last tournament, but it will be a different story this time aroundWorld CupNigeria
'Messi has it tougher than Maradona'A modern day legend will be hoping to emulate the achievements of an iconic fellow countryman by securing World Cup glory in Russia this summerWorld CupLaLiga
Kaku makes one-time switch to Paraguay The New York Red Bulls star has opted to leave his native Argentina to join a South American rival at the international levelRed Bull New YorkMajor League Soccer
World Cup 2018 fantasy football: Games & players to pickThe biggest sporting event in the world is set to get under way in June and so too will its fantasy football variants - we offer a helping handWorld CupFantasy Football
Neymar, Payet & World Cup 2018's absentees & doubtsWith the tournament getting closer, Goal takes a look at the stars who may miss out on a place in their respective national team squadWorld CupEgypt
Who made Argentina's 2018 World Cup squad?Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed his 23-man squad to play in Russia, with the likes of Leo and Kun leading the way for 2014's finalistsWorld CupSpain
Sergio Romero to miss World Cup through injuryThe Red Devils shot-stopper doesn't get a great deal of playing time at Old Trafford, but would have been the Albiceleste's number one in RussiaWorld CupPremier League
The 20 best players to never win World Cup Today's stars travel to Russia hoping to seal a place among the greats, but many icons never get to taste that success. Here are some notable namesWorld CupPortugal
Argentina making huge error in omitting IcardiThe Inter star has been consigned to the reserves while the Albiceleste's hopes rest on two players who arrive in Russia with doubts above their headsOpinionWorld Cup
Icardi left out of Argentina's World Cup squadThe Inter star had been included in the Albiceleste shortlist but is overlooked in favour of Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain up frontWorld CupInter
Klose, Ronaldo & World Cup all-time top scorersOver 1,200 players have found the target on the grandest of footballing stages, but only 13 have reached double figures in the competition's historyWorld CupBrazil
Champions! Every World Cup winner from 1930-2014Since football’s global showpiece was first staged, eight nations have got their hands on the grandest of prizes. Will new kings be crowned in 2018?World CupEngland
Croatia manager: It's not possible to stop MessiAhead of his side's World Cup matchup against Argentina, the 51-year-old manager sounded out a warningWorld CupCroatia
'Jose brings a warpath as a manager'The former Blues striker is set for an emotional return to the ground where he won his first league title on FridayChelseaManchester United
Messi won't quit Argentina if World Cup eludes himThe Barcelona superstar has vowed to remain part of the Albiceleste squad regardless of what happens in Russia, having regretted a past retirementWorld Cup
Icardi named in provisional Argentina World Cup squadThe 25-year-old has earned a spot in the first draft of picks from Albiceleste coach Jorge Sampaoli but may not make the final 23World Cup
'Icardi isn't in Messi's magic circle' A former Albiceleste frontman has suggested that a proven striker at Inter is being overlooked by his country due to friendships formed in the squadWorld CupInter
'Messi should stop at Barca and focus on WC'A man who helped Argentina to their last global triumph has urged a talismanic figure of the current era to bring his domestic campaign to a closeWorld CupLaLiga
World Cup 2018 kits: All you need to knowGoal takes a look at what we know about all the latest kits for all the teams taking part in the World Cup in RussiaWorld CupEgypt
Messi must win WC to reach Maradona's level - BilardoThe manager who led Argentina to glory in 1986 believes the Barcelona star needs one final title to round off his careerWorld Cup
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