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
Understudy Firmino can still star for BrazilThe Liverpool man is in the form of his life and, despite remaining behind Gabriel Jesus in the pecking order, could have a big impact at Russia 2018BrazilLiverpool
'Batshuayi was always ready at Chelsea'The Belgium international is back in World Cup contention after leaving a frustrating situation in England behind to take in a Bundesliga loan spellBorussia DortmundPremier League
FIFA national team eligibility explainedGoal breaks down the sometimes confusing world of FIFA eligibility rules, including some of those players who have changed national teamsEuropean ChampionshipCopa America
Why can Diego Costa play for Spain? How the rules workThe Atletico Madrid is one of a number of footballers who played for one country before switching to another and it is an area that tends to confuse
Who is 2018 WC ambassador Victoria Lopyreva?The Russian woman has has taken her place as a promoter for this year's edition of football's most prestigious tournament, but what do we know?Premier LeagueRussia
UAE fines second player for 'unethical hair'Brazilian midfielder Caio follows Murad Batna of Al Wahda as the Arab nation cracked down on the style of various footballersAl-AinWTF
USMNT to play France, Ireland and ParaguayAfter missing the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. plays the South American country in March before heading to Europe in June for a pair of matchesUSAIreland
Ronaldo exclusive: I knew top form would returnThe Portuguese superstar is back among the goals after working hard to maintain the levels which have seen him sweep the board of individual honoursReal MadridLaLiga
Mooy stretchered off with knee injuryThe midfielder suffered a deep cut during the Terriers's win over Bournemouth, but his World Cup chances are not thought to be at riskPremier LeagueHuddersfield Town
Solo: Cordeiro failed me and USWNT The former U.S. women’s team goalkeeper claimed the eventual winner of the federation’s presidential vote did not do enough for women’s soccerUSAVideo
Cordeiro elected U.S. Soccer president The federation vice-president defeated runner-up Kathy Carter after three rounds of votingUSA
Under-fire Zidane trolled by MaterazziAs the Real Madrid boss attempts to navigate his way through a testing period in Spain he has been reminded of another notable low point from his pastReal MadridLaLiga
Yedlin: USA's goal must be to win World CupThe Newcastle right back was adamant that wining the game's ultimate prize must be the ultimate target for the United StatesUSANewcastle United
North American World Cup could create $5B - studyHolding the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada would be a lucrative affair, according to a report cited by the bid committeeUSAMexico
England reveal new World Cup 2018 kitsGareth Southgate's men will don a new look heading into this summer's tournament in Russia, with Nike unveiling a new designEnglandFriendlies
Solo: Video dispute contributed to U.S. Soccer dismissalThe former U.S. national team goalkeeper has accused the federation of questionable business practices in her run for its presidencyUSAUSA
Hoddle: World Cup battle won't faze AlliMidfield stars at Tottenham and Manchester United are set to battle it out for a place in Gareth Southgate's starting XI in Russia this summerEnglandPremier League
Pablo Escobar's friend: Scorpion-kick king Rene HiguitaThe Colombian is best known in Europe for his moment of inspired madness in a friendly against England, but his legacy deserves more recognitionColombia
Soccer world reacts to Super BowlPhiladelphia won its first NFL title, with the husband of an American soccer star scoring the winning touchdownWTF
Super Bowl owns U.S. TV, but soccer conquers globe While American football continues to dominate television numbers in the U.S., it doesn’t quite measure up globally to the world’s biggest sportChampions League
Football hooligans: Firms, films & violenceIt is a culture that has spawned books, films and documentaries, but what exactly is it? Goal takes a look at the phenomenonPremier League
Van Marwijk: I will coach Socceroos 'my way'The new green and gold coach made it clear who was in charge during his unveiling press conferenceAustraliaColombia
Cameron blames Arena for World Cup failureThe Stoke City defender said that the U.S. would have reached Russia 2018 had Jurgen Klinsmann not been fired as head coachUSA
Hurst: Belgium can rival anyoneThe former world champion believes the Red Devils have the quality to go all the way to the final in Russia this yearBelgiumEngland
West Ham rule out January exit for HartSurplus to requirements at Manchester City and out of favour with the Hammers, the experienced goalkeeper now faces frustration in the transfer marketTransfersWest Ham United
Hurst: Unique Kane vital for EnglandThe World Cup-winning hat-trick hero believes the Tottenham striker will be the key to any success Gareth Southgate's team find in RussiaTottenham HotspurEngland
When Romario conquered the worldTo celebrate the Selecao great's 52nd birthday, Brasil Global Tour looks back at a year the little man stood head and shoulders above the restBrazil
World Cup 2018 Trophy Tour: Everything you need to knowGoal brings you everything you need to know about the promotional tour, which will traverse the globe before the summerEgyptCosta Rica
