Ballon d'OrLiverpool'Cristiano was a rival?'- Van Dijk jokes about Ballon d'Or no-showThe Dutch centre-half cracked a joke when asked about the Portugal star not having turned up for the ceremony in Paris
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeaguePep is gambling with Fernandinho in defenceThe Man City boss says he won't bring in any new signings during the transfer window as he puts his faith in the Brazilian at the heart of defence
GettyJuventusBarcelona'Cristiano is the best player in history, and you know it!'The Portuguese star's representative backed his client as the greatest to ever play despite missing out on the Ballon d'Or
GoalBarcelonaJuventusVideo: Messi and Ronaldo - football's greatest rivalryNo sporting rivalry has been as persistent and engrossing this decade - or perhaps ever - as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s.
GettyLiverpoolBallon d'OrVan Dijk loses out to Messi but big prizes still in Dutchman's sightsThe Netherlands international may not have claimed football's biggest individual honour, but he is firmly on course for a Premier League title
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaMessi undeserving of Ballon d'Or? Barca wizard should have moreThe Barcelona idol continues to reach new heights on the pitch, and his consistent brilliance means he has few equals at the top of world football
GettyBallon d'OrUSARapinoe claims second-ever Ballon d'Or Feminin The winger picked up another individual accolade to cap off a successful year
GettyBallon d'OrBarcelonaBarcelona star Messi claims record sixth Ballon d'OrThe Argentine forward has picked up yet another individual accolade after a stellar personal year, winning the prize for the first time since 2015
GettyFA CupPremier LeagueDraw in full: FA Cup third round kicks up Merseyside DerbyThe ties for the last 64 have been confirmed as Premier League and Championship sides enter the competition
Getty/Goal compositeBallon d'OrChampions LeagueBallon d'Or 2019 blog: Messi beats Van Dijk & Ronaldo for best player awardWelcome to Goal's live blog of this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony, where football's elite come together to be crowned the best in the game
GettyBallon d'Or: Rankings from 30-1The full list of nominees for football's most coveted individual prize
Getty ImagesPremier LeaguePremier League on Amazon: How to get a free Prime subscriptionThere is a way to watch Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal for free this Christmas - Goal shows you how
Getty/GoalArsenalLeicesterArsenal-linked Rodgers has no need to ‘look elsewhere’The Northern Irishman has reiterated his happiness at Leicester, with there no plans on his part to break a deal with the Foxes and head to London
Getty ImagesTransfersPremier LeagueTransfer LIVE: Arsenal still after hesitant AllegriGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world
ArsenalPremier League‘Arsenal are embarrassing at the back’The legendary former keeper admits it hurts him to see the Gunners in their current state, with Unai Emery having left a big building job for someone
Getty ImagesTottenhamPremier LeagueVertonghen: Players responsible for Poch sackingThe Belgian defender admits the decision to make a change off the field by Tottenham was directly impacted by the performances of those on it
Getty/GoalBallon d'OrReal MadridWho will win Ballon d'Or 2019?With the coveted award up for grabs this December, Goal takes a look at the players who are deemed most likely to win
Real MadridNetherlandsDrenthe's descent from Real Madrid to Dutch third tierThe Dutchman has taken an intriguing career path that's led him from the peak of professional football to the very bottom
GettyManchester CityPremier League'I like Fernandinho in defence' - Pep explains backline selectionThe Manchester City boss claims he prefers the Brazilian in a centre-back role at the moment, with Rodri and Gundogan covering in holding midfield
Getty ImagesJuventusSerie A‘Ronaldo has a big problem with Sarri’The former Italy international believes tension between superstar player and demanding coach is building in Turin, with cracks starting to form
Getty ImagesArsenalManchester UnitedPochettino not ruling out Arsenal or Man UtdThe Argentine is taking in a enforced break after being relieved of his duties at Tottenham, but feels ready to step straight back into the dugout
Getty ImagesTransfersMajor League SoccerChicharito 'open' to playing in the MLSThe Mexican ace would be willing to accept an "opportunity" to play in the United States should one arise in the near future
Getty ImagesArsenalManchester CityArteta backed to succeed Emery at ArsenalA former Gunner would like to see his old club make a move for the Spaniard before he is promoted at the Etihad Stadium
Julian FinneyTransfersManchester UnitedMan Utd-linked McGinn would be ‘worth every penny’Villans legend Ian Taylor is a big fan of the Scotland international midfielder and isn’t surprised to see him generating talk of a big-money transfer
GettyTransfersBarcelonaChievo starlet Vignato addresses Barca transfer rumoursThe in-demand teenager has expressed a desire to reach the highest level possible, after attracting attention from top clubs around Europe this season
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaMessi GOAT in the eyes of Ronaldo’s ex-Real team-mateThe Barcelona superstar produced another match-winning display in his latest outing, leaving a Blancos legend to bill him as the best ever
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeagueLaporte offers update on recovery from injuryThe French centre-half has been a big miss for the Blues, with defensive struggles contributing to Pep Guardiola’s side slipping off the title pace
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueAubameyang backs 'special' Ljungberg to lift ArsenalThe Gunners drew their first match with the interim manager in charge, but the club's captain is expecting improvement under the Swede
GettyBrightonPremier LeagueAdrian saved Liverpool's lives against Brighton, says KloppThe German boss has credited the Spanish shot-stopper for making sure the Reds picked up another crucial three points at the weekend
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier League‘Emery in the past & Arsenal want pride back’A product of a famed academy system in north London is looking for a positive new era to be opened at Emirates Stadium, allowing pride to return