Looking back on 2018 for BrazilThe year will be remembered for their quarter-final defeat by Belgium but either side of that evening in Russia, the Selecao have kept high standardsBrazilFriendlies
Germany's slump leads to rankings slideBelgium continue to lead the way, just ahead of France, while there is mixed fortunes for fallen giants such as Die Mannschaft, Argentina and ItalyEnglandUEFA Nations League A
'Argentina waiting for Messi with open arms'The Sevilla defender is hoping that a domestic rival at Barcelona will soon rejoin him as part of the international fold with the AlbicelesteArgentinaBarcelona
FIFA told to make World Cup finals every two yearsSouth America's federation see the concept as an alternative to UEFA's Nations League
Ten things U.S. soccer fans should be thankful for this year It's been an ugly year for 'The Beautiful Game' in the States but it hasn't been all bad, as Goal outlines below...USAUSA
Nainggolan slams 'pathetic' Martinez over Belgium omissionThe Inter midfielder was left out of the Red Devils' 2018 World Cup squad and says he will not consider a recall at any stage in the futureBelgiumInter
Wenger hoping for 'real' World Cup in 2022 The former Arsenal manager is hoping for a more balanced tournament in Qatar than the one that took place in Russia this year
Guardiola to blame for Germany's failure? Nonsense!A former Germany international has claimed that an obsession with possession first instigated at Bayern Munich under Pep has hurt the national teamUEFA Nations League ABayern Munich
Messi, Ronaldo, Salah & the top 20 scorers of 2018Goal lists the most prolific players of the current calendar year, taking into account goals scored in all competitions for both club and countryGOAL50Bayern Munich
WATCH: Daring to Dream – Relive England's World Cup summerRelive the moment a country dared to dream that football was coming home in a first-look trailer for Daring to DreamVideoEngland
Messi or Ronaldo? Top 20 players of the last decadeThe Goal 50, our annual list of the world's best players, has been running since 2008, so which superstar has amassed the most votes overall?GOAL50Bayern Munich
'Modric deserved to be named world's best player' - FigoThe midfielder helped Real Madrid win a third consecutive Champions League before then leading Croatia to the final of the World Cup in RussiaGOAL50Real Madrid
Miazga: USMNT aren't afraid of 'world-class' EnglandThe Chelsea defender, currently on loan with Nantes, is returning to London to feature in Thursday's friendly against the Three LionsNantesUSA
Modric, Xavi, Pirlo & the top 20 centre midfielders of all timeLuka Modric has been crowned Goal 50 winner for 2018, so where does the Real Madrid and Croatia ace rank among the greatest centre-mids of all time?GOAL50Bayern Munich
Messi not in world's top 10?! All the Goal 50 votes for LeoThe Barcelona No.10 may have won a double and the European Golden Shoe last season but he wasn't hugely popular with all of our votersGOAL50Bayern Munich
Modric: Madrid going for fourth straight UCLThe 33-year-old was proud to end Ronaldo and Messi’s recent duopoly on the Goal 50 trophy and is confident of Real having a great seasonGOAL50Real Madrid
Modric beats Ronaldo & Salah to win Goal 50The elegant midfielder helped Real Madrid retain their Champions League crown before inspiring Croatia to a runners-up finish at the 2018 World CupGOAL50Real Madrid
Neymar snubbed from world’s 20 best playersThe most expensive footballer of all time saw his club campaign with PSG cut short by injury, while his World Cup ended in disappointment and ridiculeGOAL50Bayern Munich
Salah named as world's third best playerThe Egyptian has made the Goal 50 podium for the first time, after a year in which he broke the record for goals in a 38-game Premier League seasonGOAL50Bayern Munich
'Mbappe as good as teen CR7 & Ronaldo'The former Portugal winger is optimistic that France's World Cup hero – and 2018 Goal 50 contender – can remain at the top of the game for 15-20 yearsGOAL50Real Madrid
Ronaldinho reveals his greatest ever goalThe 2005 Ballon d'Or winner has picked out a strike that played a big role in leading his country to glory in Japan and South KoreaBrazilBarcelona
Winners of world’s top 70 individual awardsLast year, Ronaldo was named the winner of the Goal 50, but who has won the world's individual awards in the year since that triumph?GOAL50
Rooney & players who came out of international retirementThe Toffees legend joins a number of world-class footballers who have returned to their national sides after initially retiringEnglandEuropean Championship
World's best Alisson: Liverpool can win Premier LeagueIn an exclusive interview, the highest-placed goalkeeper in the 2018 Goal 50 discusses the Reds' Premier League hopes - and THAT 'Cruyff turn'GOAL50Liverpool
Alisson named as world’s best goalkeeper of 2018The Brazil No.1 earned a then record-breaking transfer to Anfield during the summer on the back of his heroics at Roma last seasonGOAL50Liverpool
Bolt not giving up on footballing dreamThe Olympic gold medalist sprinter did not come to an agreement on a contract with the Central Coast Mariners, but hopes for other opportunitiesTransfersA-League Men
Croatia boss Dalic reveals tactics to contain MessiCroatia thumped Argentina 3-0 in the group stages en route to the World Cup final and their head coach has opened up on his game-plan for that matchCroatiaArgentina
Neymar, Ronaldo and more footballers celebrate HalloweenSeveral big names from the footballing world showed off some stylish costumes, while other team social media accounts got into the festive spirit
'I don't care anymore' - Shelvey gives up on England recallThe Newcastle United midfielder has accepted that he has little chance of forcing his way back into Gareth Southgate's plansEnglandPremier League
Mbappe targeting Olympic gold medalThe Paris Saint-Germain forward has already conquered the global game with France, but he is determined to any many more honours to his collectionFranceParis Saint-Germain
