How Real Madrid dashed Di Maria's WC dreamThe Argentina international had been hoping to face Germany in the biggest game of his career, but saw his club employers at the time dash that dreamWorld CupArgentina
Milla, Zoff & the oldest players in World Cup historyAs we near ever closer to the finals in Russia, Goal takes a look at the oldest players to have represented their countries at the tournamentWorld CupEgypt
The best team of World Cup matchday twoAs we enter the final games of the group stage, Goal has created their best XI from each nation's second match of the World CupWorld CupEngland
Mascherano angrily denies Argentina player revoltThe Albicleste camp has been thrown into chaos by repeated reports and leaked audios suggesting Sampaoli has been overthrown by his teamWorld CupArgentina
Messi wished happy birthday by 'happiest' AntonellaAmid reports that all is not well inside one of football's most famous couples, Messi received a loving tribute via social media from his partnerWorld CupArgentina
Iheanacho keen for Messi's World Cup woes to continueThe Argentina star has struggled to reach his usual heights in Russia, and Nigeria are keen for it to stay that way when they meet in Saint PetersburgWorld CupIceland
Sigurdsson: Penalty miss 'toughest moment' of my career The Everton star missed from the spot as his side looked to fight back against Nigeria and now knows reaching the last 16 is out of their handsWorld CupIceland
Mikel slams Croatia for resting star playersThe Super Eagles could find themselves relying on the Group D leaders - who plan to leave big names out against Iceland - to reach the knockout stagesWorld CupCroatia
Musa magic gives Messi & Argentina hopeThe Albiceleste might be in disarray right now, but if they can pull together then all might not be lost in their pursuit of World Cup gloryWorld CupIceland
Nigeria vs Iceland: Live blog, stream & previewThe Super Eagles need a win to avoid going into their final match with Argentina on the brink of World Cup 2018 eliminationWorld CupIceland
What is Iwobi’s future at Arsenal under Emery?The Nigerian international has struggled to push on at Arsenal after his early promise and will hope to progress under new head coach Unai EmeryWorld CupIceland
'Croatia can cause World Cup surprise'Zlatko Dalic’s side face Argentina in their second game of the tournament and have been backed for success by a former coachWorld CupCroatia
Cheer up, Leo! Argentina need not fear CroatiaLuka Modric scored as the Eastern Europeans took all three points to top Group D after one game, but their next opponents have little to worry aboutWorld CupCroatia
'Moses, Iheanacho & Mikel key to Nigeria'The former defender is concerned about the level of experience in Gernot Rohr's squad for the tournament in RussiaWorld CupAfrican All Stars
‘Little sh*t’! Why Croatia fans have turned on ModricThe midfielder is popular with his club's fans, but a recent trial in his homeland has turned him into a villain for the national teamCroatiaWorld Cup
LIVE: Croatia vs NigeriaCroatia and Nigeria will close Saturday's fixtures with the second Group D game at the Kaliningrad StadiumWorld CupCroatia
What can the Premier League expect from Nigeria's Balogun?The defender will debut in the Premier League next season for Brighton, but what can the English top flight expect?World CupPremier League
Gudmundsson: Iceland not afraid of MessiThe PSV forward has explained his national team's success and thinks they can upset yet more big names at the 2018 World CupIcelandPSV Eindhoven
From Brazil to Panama: World Cup 2018 power rankingsGoal takes a look at all 32 challengers, with the tournament set to get under way on June 14World CupEngland
The 20 youngest players at World Cup 2018This year's tournament offers an opportunity for some of the game's rising stars to shine, but who are the youngest footballers in Russia?World CupRussia
Fantasy: World Cup Expert XIOur Fantasy writer picks out the 11 best players and values on offer in the Goal game including stars from Portugal, Spain, Germany, France and moreGamingWorld Cup
20 World Cup 2018 stars who could transfer this summerGoal takes a look at a selection of big-name stars performing at the World Cup who could be making a move this summerTransfersWorld Cup
World Cup 2018 squads - Every 23-man list for RussiaThe final squads for the tournament were all confirmed on June 4 and Goal brings you through them allEgyptCosta Rica
Romero confirms he will stay at Man United While the Argentine goalkeeper has found first-team opportunities hard to come by as De Gea's understudy, he wants to remain in ManchesterTransfersManchester United
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