From Real Madrid flop to World Cup sensationThe midfielder is lighting up the tournament for the host nation, with three goals in their two games. It is a far cry from his time at the BernabeuReal MadridUruguay
Salah will use injury injustice to star again for LiverpoolHis dream summer has become a nightmare - but Egypt's loss could be Jurgen Klopp's gain next seasonEgyptPremier League
The Argentine ‘football crisis’ engulfing Messi Some of Argentine football's most prominent thinkers believe the national game has been corrupted to such an extent that society has followedArgentina
Peru veteran ruled out of Socceroos clashA very scary injury blow for the Peruvian attackerAustraliaPeru
Lampard: England can win the World CupThe Three Lions began their campaign in Russia with little expected of youthful side building for the future, but opinions are starting to change fastEnglandBelgium
Juventus eyeing off Arzani - reportsThe green and gold youngster is attracting some big interestAustralia
Quintero: Poland win the benchmark for ColombiaThe star attacker has told Goal that his side go into their final group game against Senegal knowing that they have to be on their game once moreColombiaSenegal
Cahill the Socceroos best ever performer - BosnichThe Socceroos star looks on the brink of retirement and bowing out of the international game after a glorious careerAustraliaMillwall
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 CupEnglandEgypt
James & Quintero dazzle for wonderful ColombiaThe creative pair complemented each other to perfection as the Cafeteros sent Poland packing with a scintillating performanceColombiaPoland
Salah retirement talk lies - Egypt FA memberIt has been reported that the Liverpool star wants to cut ties with the national team after the World Cup but the governing body denied such talkEgyptLiverpool
Ferdinand bowled over by 'unbelievable' LingardThe young winger was one of the stand-out Three Lions performers on Sunday, with a curling long-range goal impressing the former England defenderEnglandPanama
Vela's World Cup form earns MLS respect The Los Angeles FC star has been one of Mexico's best players during its strong World Cup run, and that form is making Major League Soccer look goodMexicoMajor League Soccer
Honda makes history with Japan equalizer The 32-year-old now tops the list for for Asian scorers at the World Cup after netting for his nation against SenegalJapanSenegal
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 teamArgentinaNigeria
Sweden's Durmaz racially abused after giving away free-kickThe Toulouse player was the subject of sick ethnic slurs and death threats after giving away the foul that was converted in style by Toni KroosGermanySweden
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 partnerArgentinaNigeria
Pogba admits to Mourinho 'issues'The France international says that his second season at Manchester United was not as ideal as it could have beenManchester UnitedPremier League
England record biggest ever World Cup winA Harry Kane hat-trick, two from John Stones and a fine strike from Jesse Lingard sent Gareth Southgate's team through to the next round in stylePanamaEngland
Five things we learned from El Tri's win over S. Korea The defender moved from right back to center back and didn't miss a beat. Goal looks back at that and more storylines from Saturday's victoryMexicoRepublic of Korea
Bring on Belgium! England primed for Lukaku & Co.With minimal fuss, Gareth Southgate's side produced a superb showing to seal their place in the last 16. Now they can start to dream of bigger thingsEnglandPanama
Ronaldo's mentor reveals how he shaped his free kick techniqueThe Portugal star's free kick routine has become a trademark of his, but he learned the basics from an old friend during his early years at SportingPortugalReal Madrid
Kane leads record-breaking England half against Panama The Tottenham striker scored twice in the first-half with the Three Lions heading into half-time with a remarkable 5-0 leadEnglandPanama
Ochoa: Why Germany win changes nothing for El TriEl Tri's place in the next round isn't secure, but the goalkeeper says that won't change their approach to Wednesday's contest against SwedenMexicoSweden
Serbia FA 'condemn' Swiss & decry 'brutal robbery'The pair each celebrated by using a double-headed eagle sign, representative of the one on Albania's flag, stoking political tensionsSerbiaSwitzerland
How England will line up against PanamaHaving secured a late victory over Tunisia in their World Cup opener, the Three Lions are looking to make it two wins from two in RussiaEnglandPanama
Fantasy: Four World Cup players you should add to your teamOur Fantasy writer looks ahead to round three of action in Russia and highlights stars from Portugal, Spain, and more who you should add to your squadGamingCosta Rica
