GettyBresciaSerie AWhy Balotelli remains an outsider - even in his own cityThe striker was racially abused in Verona on November 3 yet some of his own club's fans turned on him before the president labelled him "fragile"
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueLampard still has no idea of Chelsea's best defenceNeutrals everywhere are enjoying watching the free-flowing Blues this season but their obvious imbalance is costing them points
Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueFrom Man Utd to unemployed: Adu's downward spiralThe Ghanaian-born United States international was touted as 'the new Pele' as a teenager but he is now a free agent and facing an uncertain future
GoalNXGNSalzburgKarim Adeyemi: Teenage Barca target who was once paid in pizza!Having been released by Bayern Munich as a youngster, the 17-year-old is now catching the eye of some of Europe's biggest clubs
GettyManchester UnitedEuropa LeagueInspirational Taylor set for Man Utd bow after beating cancerA year ago, the teenage defender was undergoing chemotherapy - now he's set to make his first appearance at senior level, against Astana on Thursday
GettyLiverpoolChampions LeagueWhere have all Liverpool's clean sheets gone?Wednesday night's 1-1 draw with Napoli means that the Reds have now played 22 games in all competitions this season and kept just three clean sheets
GettyUSABundesligaKlinsmann's big chance to get back on track at HerthaHis time with U.S Soccer may have ended a failure but the legendary striker has the chance to correct his reputation at Bundesliga strugglers Berlin
Getty ImagesBarcelonaChampions LeagueMessi & Suarez remain as formidable as Dembele is fragileThe South American duo once again combined to devastating effect in the 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund after the Frenchman had suffered another injury
Getty/GoalLiverpoolChampions LeagueMignolet opens up on Alisson & Liverpool exitIn an exclusive interview with Goal, the Belgian insists that he has no issue with the Brazilian and says he has no regrets over his departure
Getty/GoalSSC NapoliChampions LeagueAncelotti caught in the middle of Napoli's civil warThe Partenopei can seal a Champions League last-16 spot by beating Liverpool on Wednesday but the game has been overshadowed by an alleged mutiny
Getty/GoalParis Saint-GermainChampions LeagueRonaldo should be Mbappe's role model - not NeymarThe Brazilian might have missed his opportunity to become the world's best player and his young PSG team-mate should take heed of where he went wrong
GettyChelseaAtletico MadridSeven goals in nine games: Chelsea flop Morata is flying againAfter a trying spell at Stamford Bridge, the Atletico Madrid and Spain striker is now the main man for both his club and his country
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea fail title test but have closed the gap to Man CityThe Blues were beaten 2-1 at the Etihad on Saturday night but they once again showed that they are learning fast under their new manager
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueWounded City aren't going to give up their title without a fightThe English champions came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to show they've no intention of throwing in the towel
GettyArsenalPremier LeaguePitiful Arsenal rescued by Lacazette - but Emery needs to goThe Gunners have now gone five league games without a win after drawing 2-2 with Southampton and the manager has clearly lost the dressing room
GettyTottenhamPremier League'We're winning away!' - Mourinho makes instant impact at SpursWest Ham were atrocious but the Portuguese will take great satisfaction out of leading Spurs to a first Premier League win on the road since January
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaVidal gamble pays off but desperate Valverde is riding his luckThe under-fire coach made a game-winning change in Saturday's 2-1 win at Leganes but the performance still provided more questions than answers
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea's transformation: Is Lampard lucky or a tactical genius?The club icon has surpassed expectations so far this season, with the Blues third in the Premier League, but doubts remain over his approach
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeaguePortugal a sanctuary for 'devastated' City star Bernardo SilvaThere has been a drop-off in the playmaker's performances at club level since the Conguitos case but he's been flying for the Seleccao
BarcelonaLaLigaSleepless nights & fights with Federer: Pique's Davis Cup strugglesThe Barcelona centre-half has revamped one of tennis' most famous tournaments but not everyone is happy with his 'meddling'
Getty/GoalLiverpoolPremier LeagueNothing can stop Liverpool now...except 14 games in six weeks!The Reds are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League but their squad is going to be pushed to the limit between now and year's end
Getty/GoalChelseaPremier LeagueMove over, Mourinho! Lampard's Chelsea set to reclaim spotlightThe headlines have been dominated by Jose Mourinho's return to London in recent days but his former club are gearing up for a massive week
Getty ImagesBayern MunichBundesligaHow Gnabry went from Premier League flop to Germany superstarThe Germany forward scored nine international goals in eight games in 2019 but just four years ago could not get a game for the Gunners or West Brom
GettyMajor League SoccerLA GalaxyNo Rooney or Zlatan, but does MLS still need Europe's aging stars?Several big names have departed this winter, but it's a safe bet that more will arrive in their place
Getty ImagesTransfersManchester UnitedMeet the Man Utd & Arsenal target fuelling Gladbach's title tiltThe 23-year-old midfielder has been described as a "pearl" by German legend Lothar Matthaus and is being linked with a summer move to England
Getty/GoalReal MadridLaLiga'Ungrateful'? It's Madrid who have disrespected Bale!The Wales international has upset everyone connected with Los Blancos by making light of his perceived lack of criticism to the cause
Getty compositeLiverpoolPremier LeagueJay Spearing: The reason why Liverpool didn't sign RamseyThe Reds turned down the chance to sign the Welshman in 2008 because they had high hopes for a homegrown midfielder that never lived up to the hype
GOAL50USA'I can breathe again' - How Lavelle overcame injury & inner demonsIn an exclusive interview with Goal, the midfielder reveals how she got her self-belief back by enlisting the help of a sports psychologist
ArsenalPremier LeagueThe story of Paulinho, Arsenal's mystery BrazilianThe midfielder signed for the Gunners in 2001 but left north London three years later having never played a game for the club
GettyGOAL50LiverpoolAlisson - The secrets behind the world's best goalkeeperIn an exclusive interview with Goal, Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg explains what makes the club's No.1 such a "special" talent