Fabregas: I won't give up fighting for World Cup spotThe 30-year-old Chelsea attacking midfielder won three major titles with La Roja but he has not been called up by his country since Euro 2016ChelseaBarcelona
'Football needs Messi to win the World Cup' Despite collecting an enviable haul of honours at club level with Barcelona, international silverware has continued to elude an all-time greatLaLigaBarcelona
England at WC 98: Penalty heartache & Beckham's red mistGlenn Hoddle's side fell short in the second round in France and their elimination was an acrimonious one for players and fans alikeEngland
'Ballack's secret? Terrible body odour!' - ChilavertThe legendary shot-stopper joked it might have been a strategy to keep defenders off him after the two met in the 2002 World CupWTFGermany
Captain Kane? Spurs star back for England armbandA former Three Lions skipper believes a prolific frontman will have no problem handling added responsibility at this summer's World Cup finalsEnglandPremier League
Balotelli, Maradona & infamous battles with punditsThe likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte have been embroiled in wars of words this season, but they are by no means the first to lose their temperPremier LeagueManchester United
How the USMNT failed to reach World Cup 2018A combination of home form, team selection and freakish results led to one of the most devastating nights in the history of American soccerUSA
Mexicans Abroad: Moreno's goal earns plauditsThe center back is getting back in good form as El Tri's March friendly matches approach, while it was a bittersweet week for Porto's Mexican legionMexico
VAR set to ruin World Cup after Australian failThe Video Assistant Referee will feature at the World Cup but it will be a complete disaster if its trial in Australia is anything to go byA-League MenOpinion
World Cup training camps: Where will the teams set base?With the Russia World Cup now just three months away, Goal takes a look at where each nation will be based throughout the group stagesEnglandEgypt
Infantino: Italy missing World Cup a beautiful blowThe Azzurri suffered a shock play-off defeat to Sweden and will not be in Russia this summer, but they have been urged to take positives from thatItalySerie A
Beckham: Coaching suits Phil more than Gary Neville Having grown up alongside the new boss of the England Women's team at Old Trafford, an iconic figure has no doubt a close friend will be a successPremier LeagueEngland
Spain's World Cup 2018 kit: All you need to knowLa Roja won the tournament for the first time just under a decade ago and they will be hoping their new kit can bring some luckSpainWTF
'Legend' Beckham visits England Women's squadThe former Man Utd midfielder spoke to the Lionesses before their second match of the tournament against GermanySheBelieves CupEngland
Neymar countdown starts after successful surgeryThe PSG forward has started his recovery process following an operation on a broken foot, with it initially suggested that he will miss three monthsParis Saint-GermainBrazil
VAR gets World Cup 2018 green lightThe technology has been rolled out on a trial basis across the world over the last two years, and it has now received the governing body's approvalPremier League
Gallardo: Messi can win World Cup for Argentina A former Albiceleste star admits Jorge Sampaoli's side will not be favourites in Russia, but they do boast a man capable of winning games on his ownLaLigaBarcelona
World Cup 2018: How much prize money do the winners get?The prestige of winning the biggest sporting tournament in the world is made all the sweeter with a lucrative reward
Brazil pray as Neymar in race to be fit for World CupAny setbacks in the forward's injury recovery could cost him a spot at the tournament in Russia this summer, the national team's doctor confirmedBrazilParis Saint-Germain
Eriksson: England will never win World CupThe former Three Lions boss believes global glory will remain elusive for as long as the Premier League refuses to introduce a winter breakEnglandPremier League
Mexicans Abroad Minute: Osorio visits LayunThe Mexico manager's tour of Europe continues with a trip to see the fullback and the midfielderMexico
How would Brazil play without Neymar?The Selecao have postponed the announcement of their latest squad following the PSG man's injury and will continue to prepare an approach without himSwitzerlandBrazil
'Salah can light up World Cup'The legendary Saudi Arabia international believes the Liverpool man can continue his remarkable form with Egypt in RussiaEgyptSaudi Arabia
No Man Utd regrets for Spurs star DierThe Tottenham midfielder snubbed the Red Devils when moving to the Premier League, while a new contract prevented a move in the summer of 2017Tottenham HotspurPremier League
'Neymar technically best in the world'The Brazil legend is looking forward to seeing a countryman at this summer's World Cup, with a star turn ready to prove himself among the eliteReal MadridBarcelona
Mexico launches English social mediaThe team now will communicate with fans in English as well as Spanish, with a match in the U.S. taking place in late MayMexico
Sources: Ramos to work as World Cup analyst for TelemundoThe former U.S. national team standout and current U.S. Under-20 coach will be part of the Spanish-language network's coverage
Why rising star Bailey won't play for EnglandThe Bayer Leverkusen winger was born in Jamaica, but has been linked with the Three Lions having never played senior football for his home countryEnglandBayer Leverkusen
