GOALWorld CupAfrican All StarsThe Morocco maestro who starred at France 98North Africa has produced a multitude of awesome playmakers over the years but none lit up a World Cup like Mustapha Hadji.
GOALWorld CupColombiaThe crazy world of football's scorpion kingThe childhood "acquaintance" of Pablo Escobar has lived a life less ordinary, one defined by hugely consequential moments of madness.
GOALWorld CupGermanyThe team player with the ultimate individual recordMiroslav Klose doesn't get much recognition, perhaps because he's as humble as they come, but nobody has more World Cup goals.
GOALWorld CupRepublic of KoreaThe man who 'ruined Italian football'South Korea coach Guus Hiddink told the striker before the 2002 World Cup that the tournament would change his life - and it did.
GOALWorld CupBrazilThe King of the Stepover!The Brazilian was once the most expensive player on the planet but he never learned to make the best use of his box of tricks.
GOALWorld CupEnglandHow talent and tears sparked an English revolutionNo player had as big an impact in transforming English football into the all-conquering behemoth it is today than the troubled genius.
GOALWorld CupMexicoThe reluctant star behind the Blanco bounceThe Cuauhtemina may be a semi-comical piece of skill but it made its creator famous, even appearing in the FIFA video game series.
GOALWorld CupUSAThe symbol of the USMNT that made historyAt USA 94, Alexi Lalas and his mane of red hair would play a key role in American audiences embracing the game like never before.
GOALWorld CupSenegalThe 'Serial Killer' & a World Cup miracleEl-Hadji Diouf struggled to build on his early-career success but, for one match against the world champions in Seoul, he was unplayable.
GOALWorld CupItalyFifty days as a phenomenonFew people are lucky enough to enjoy one iconic moment at a World Cup - Fabio Grosso still can't believe he had two.
GOALMexicoWorld CupMexico’s immortal shot-stopping style iconThe legendary El Tri goalkeeper was arguably as famous for his colourful jerseys as he was his acrobatic saves.
GOALWorld CupItalyThe unlikely hero of Italia 90The forward only scored seven goals for Italy but six arrived during the 1990 World Cup, earning 'Toto' the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball.
GOALWorld CupBulgariaThe Bulgarian bad boy who lit up World Cup '94The fearsome forward known as 'The Dagger' was a complex character who liked to compare himself to Jesus, but there was no denying his talent.
GOALWorld CupNigeriaThe pastor who practised old-school defendingThe Nigerian was renowned for his tough-tackling but he was also arguably ahead of his time, given his comfort on the ball.
GOALWorld CupNigeriaNigeria's fantasy footballerNigeria's 1998 World Cup team may have disappointed but in Jay-Jay Okocha they had arguably the most exciting talent Africa has ever produced.
GOALWorld CupFEATURESThe Cameroon icon who made Italia 90 funRoger Milla remains best known as a veteran forward with an iconic celebration but he was a terrific talent that Claude Roy once compared to Pele.
GOALWorld CupColombiaA true icon - and not just for the hairThe playmaker may have been renowned for his blonde mane but he was, first and foremost, a magnificent midfielder with a fantastic passing range.
GOALWorld CupSaudi ArabiaThe Maradona-like goal that changed one man's lifeThe Saudia Arabian struggled with the downside of fame but now has nothing but fond memories of his solo strike against Belgium at USA 94.
GOALWorld CupColombiaThe man who made his dream come trueJames Rodriguez burst onto the global stage in electrifying fashion at the 2014 World Cup, earning a transfer to Real Madrid in the process.
GOALWorld CupUruguay'We got along great!' - Forlan & the JabulaniThe Uruguay legend wrote his name into World Cup history by mastering the quirks of an adidas ball that Luis Fabiano had labelled "very weird".
GOALArsenalPremier LeagueThe legend of King KanuThe striker arrived as something of a gamble but went on to have a huge impact with the Gunners.
GOALManchester CityPremier LeagueNicky Weaver: Fairytale keeper who saved City from oblivionIt's only 23 years since the Blues were struggling in the third tier and facing a game that would shape their destiny
GOALBarcelonaTottenham HotspurThe ex-Barca wonderkid fading into free agencyThe Mexican may have enjoyed great success at international level but the 33-year-old is now without a club
GOALCult heroesO. AbdulrahmanAbdulrahman: The best Asian never to play in EuropeMany believe the UAE international is the best Asian footballer never to play in Europe, but he could earn his place in the spotlight this week
