VIDEO: Chicharito, Mexico legendThe West Ham striker is already El Tri's all-time top scorer and in Russia will set his sights on yet another historical milestoneMexicoGermany
Top 10 biggest VAR controversiesThe technology is being rolled out with the aim of eradicating refereeing errors, but its introduction has not been without dramaPremier LeagueSerie A
Tielemans - NxGn Star of RussiaThe youngest member of Belgium's star-studded World Cup squad, the Monaco midfielder starlet is ready to shine in RussiaPanamaBelgium
Fantasy: Egypt's hidden treasuresWith Salah likely to miss the first match of the group stage, our Fantasy writer looks through Egypt's squad and picks out the best of the restGamingEgypt
Ozil out of Germany’s Saudi Arabia clashThe playmaker will miss the opportunity to win his 91st cap for his country in Leverkusen, but his World Cup is not in doubtGermanyMexico
VIDEO: Javier Hernandez's Real Madrid evolutionThe Mexico star saw his game time limited in the Spanish capital but boasted an impressive goal return, including a memorable strike against AtleticoMexicoReal Madrid
Legend Pele reveals Brazil's greatest weaknessWhile the three-time world champion believes this generation can replicate the success of former teams, he has warned Neymar can't win it on his ownBrazilSwitzerland
'Pickford can handle being England No.1 at World Cup'Once a Three Lions netminder himself, the 37-year-old believes his former team-mate has a fearless self-belief that will see him succeedEnglandPreston North End
‘I’ve equalled Zidane, no one can take that away’ – GiroudThe 31-year-old striker now has the objective of overhauling David Trezeguet and moving into third place in the chart of France's leading marksmenAustraliaFrance
Danny Rose reveals battle with depression The left-back has laid bare the personal struggles that have affected him deeply since suffering a knee injury at the start of 2017Tottenham HotspurPremier League
The top 10 controversies in World Cup historyAhead of the World Cup in Russia, Goal looks at the most controversial dives, handballs, fouls and referee decisions in the tournament's historyEnglandChile
From League Two to the World Cup - Morsy's amazing storyThe Wigan captain helped his team earn promotion to the Championship this year and his remarkable journey now takes in a World Cup with EgyptEgyptOpinion
Mexico players' party shouldn't affect WC performanceA tabloid report that players partied and hired escorts before departing for Europe has everyone talking, but it won't change El Tri's outlookMexico
Mourinho backs England in World Cup predictionsThe Manchester United manager has chosen which teams he thinks will advance to the knockout stages of the tournament in RussiaEngland
VIDEO: Chicharito's Man Utd evolutionChicharito's transfer to Old Trafford provided the perfect breeding ground for the blossoming star who became the club's first Mexican playerMexicoVideo
Nigeria's Ndidi - NxGn Star of RussiaThe midfielder has flourished at the heart of Leicester's midfield since arriving from Genk in January last year and is ready to take Russia by stormNigeria
‘Everyone’s against him’ – Pogba’s former coachHad the 25-year-old not burst onto the scene so spectacularly, he would be considered a fine player, argues the ex-national Under-21 bossFrance
VIDEO: How I made it - ChicharitoThe Mexico and West Ham United star reveals how Javier Sr. was a constant source of inspiration during those tentative first steps in the gameMexicoVideo
Guardiola doubts Neymar move to MadridAlthough the superstar has been linked with a move away from Parc des Princes, the Catalan does not think that it is probableTransfersReal Madrid
How Mendy kept his spirits up through injury tormentAfter being placed in a hospital bed beside a patient diagnosed with cancer, the 23-year-old found he was able to put into context his problemsManchester CityPremier League
'Lewandowski can match my World Cup record'The 48-year-old scored five times against Cameroon in 1994 but feels few players are capable of repeating his featPortugalUruguay
Nigeria vs Czech Republic: TV, stream & previewThe Super Eagles continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with an encounter against another European nationNigeriaFriendlies
Israel vs Argentina cancelled after Messi threatsThe Albiceleste will not be playing their final World Cup warm-up game after the controversial match with Israel sparked protestsIsraelFriendlies
Palestine FA thanks Argentina for reported Israel cancellationConcerns over security have been cited as the reason for the late cancellation, which threatens to leave Argentina's World Cup preparations in chaosArgentinaCroatia
The most iconic World Cup celebrations of all-time From rocking the cradle to Maradona's crazy eyes after scoring against Greece, Goal recounts the most memorable World Cup celebrationsArgentinaIreland
The USMNT World Cup squad that could have beenWith the rosters for the showpiece finalized on Monday, here is a look at the U.S. team that could have gone to Russia if it hadn't failed to qualifyUSA
Lahm: Guardiola is an unbelievable coachHaving worked with the Catalan at Bayern Munich, a World Cup winner considers the former Barcelona boss to be one the best coaches in the businessManchester CityBayern Munich
Sane breaks silence over shock Germany World Cup snubThe 22-year-old was sensationally cut from Joachim Low's final squad for Russia, but has wished his international team-mates well for the tournamentGermany
