Ribery, Maradona, & football's most infamous outburstsWith the Frenchman having launched into an extraordinary, foul-mouthed tirade on Twitter on Saturday, Goal dredges through some other notorious rantsBayern MunichBundesliga
El Tri's year in reviewA year that had so much promise ended up like almost every other year for El Tri. Goal looks back at the highs and lowsMexico
‘I love challenges’ – Varane sets his sights on Euro 2020 gloryThe Real Madrid man is seeking more glory on the international stage, though he knows it will not come easyFranceCroatia
Mbappe crowned French Player of the YearThe Paris Saint-Germain forward has picked up another presitigous prize in 2018 after tasting Ligue 1 title glory and a World Cup win with his countryFranceParis Saint-Germain
Gabriel Jesus 'scarred' by World Cup woesThe Manchester City striker admits his struggles for domestic form this season can be traced back to a difficult showing for his country in RussiaBrazilManchester City
Ranked: World Cup 2022 favourites, star players & line-upsWith the final four years away on December 18, 2022, Goal gazes into its crystal ball and attempts to put together the best potential starting 11sChileOpinion
Xavi: Qatar has a football cultureThe former Barcelona midfielder could possibly take to coaching full-time next season…
Salah retains BBC African FOTY awardThe Liverpool forward defended his crown against the likes of his team-mate Sadio Mane and defender Kalidou KoulibalyLiverpoolChampions League
What is Total Football? Clubs, countries & players who used itIconic footballer Johan Cruyff made the philosophy famous during his playing career, and propelled Dutch football from obscurity to global stardomAjaxNetherlands
Basque team apply for FIFA and UEFA membershipThe Spanish region wants to dispute the World Cup and European Championship under its own flag and will make a formal request for recognitionVenezuela
Griezmann: What else do I have to do for Ballon d’Or?The Atletico Madrid and France star admitted he was frustrated having won two bits of silverware in 2018, but still only finished third in the votingBallon d'OrFrance
Ballon d'Or live: Modric beats Ronaldo and Messi to win best player awardGoal brings you all the updates as Modric beat out Ronaldo and Messi to be crowned this year's Ballon d'Or winnerChampions LeagueReal Madrid
Ballon d'Or 2018: Favourites, outsiders & underdogsLionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both have five Ballons d'Or apiece, so who could win the award this year to break up their decade-long dominance?Ballon d'Or
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
