GOAL Women's footballFEATURESRainbow Laces puts spotlight on transphobia in footballGOAL spoke to one of Britain's best transgender footballers to learn of her experiences at a time when the game is pushing for more LGBTQ+ inclusion
Getty/GOALChelseaBallon d'OrBallon d'Or snub won't stop Mendy inspiring black goalkeepersThe Blues No.1 is excelling every week on the field for his club but his impact off the field is even more significant
Getty/GOALLiverpoolD. SolankeDominic Solanke exclusive: 'Klopp really cares about his players'In an exclusive interview with Goal, the once-capped England striker discusses his journey from Stamford Bridge to Dean Court via Anfield
Goal/Chester Football Club/Paddy LaceyLiverpoolChesterDrugs, prison, redemption: The Paddy Lacey storyFive years ago, the former Reds trainee was banned from football and heading to jail, but next month he will box at the M&S Bank Arena
Getty/GOALChelseaPremier League'Chelsea were behind Swindon' - How Hoddle built a superpowerThe ex-England boss helped lift the Stamford Bridge outfit from mid-table mediocrity into a team set for regular European football in the 1990s
Getty/GOALV. van DijkLiverpoolWhy big clubs 'made excuses' not to sign Van DijkThe man who brought the Netherlands international to the UK was also involved in the development of Kieran Tierney, Wilfried Zaha and Jamal Musiala
Getty ImagesNWSLRacing LouisvilleSalmon opens up on rapid rise & tumultuous first NWSL seasonThe 20-year-old took her new league by storm but also dealt with the difficult dismissal of Louisville's head coach
ArsenalPremier LeagueWilshere was a freak & Fabregas untouchable - Ex-Arsenal youngster HendersonThe former Gunners midfielder opens up on his time in north London and the difficulties he faced after leaving the club
Goal/GettyEnglandC. CoadyConor Coady exclusive: Being gay will be part of everyday life in footballEarlier this year, the Wolves captain was named Football Ally of the Year at the British LGBT Awards, and tells GOAL why equality means so much to him
GettyNXGNBayern MunichNXGN Revisited: What's happened to Bayern wonderkid Arp?Likened to Harry Kane in his style of play, the ex-Hamburg star has struggled with making the step up to play for one of Europe's biggest clubs
Getty/GoalLiverpoolM. Salah'Salah never has a day off - he works like hell!'In an exclusive interview with Goal, the Reds goalkeeper offers an insight into the Egyptian star's elite training-ground mentality
Getty ImagesUnion St.GilloiseFirst Division AHow Brighton owner revived one of Belgium's top teamsRoyal Union Saint-Gilloise find themselves top of the Belgian top-flight just months after gaining promotion via their data-driven approach
Getty ImagesLiga MX FemenilWomen's footballWe want to be best league in the world - Liga MX Femenil chiefThough the competition only started in 2016, the Mexican women's top flight is setting big goals for its future
GoalWomen's Champions LeagueJuventusMeeting Del Piero & playing UWCL: How Girelli’s Juve dream came trueThe Italy international speaks to Goal ahead of a huge clash with Chelsea, as the Italian outfit look to carry their Serie A form into the UWCL
Getty/GoalUSAArsenal Women‘I applaud Biles for speaking up - her life was at risk’The Arsenal icon talks of the impact of stars like Simone Biles and Christen Press have on mental health conversation and the charity she’s supporting
Getty ImagesCult heroesReal MadridThomas Gravesen: From Real Madrid hard man to poker star?!It's unsurprising that Gravesen has gone an unusual way after ending his playing days aged 33, given he is one of Los Blancos' strangest signings
Angela RulloTransfersAl TaeeMeet the first female agent to seal a transfer in Saudi ArabiaHundreds of people want to see her fail but the Italian has already made a real name for herself in the male-dominated world of football
Getty ImagesR. MartinezBelgiumRoberto Martinez exclusive: My ideal jobAs reports of Barcelona's interest in the Belgium manager intensify, he speaks to Goal about how he has created a club-like spirit with the Red Devils
Breidablik, GoalWomen's Champions LeagueWomen's football‘Sheriff beat Real Madrid - maybe Breidablik will too!’Iceland has been at the last three Women's Euros, plus Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup on the men's side. Now it has a team in the UWCL group stages
SL Benfica/Sporting CP/GettyWomen's Champions LeagueSL BenficaBenfica hope to spark 'a new era' in Portuguese women's footballWhen Sporting CP relaunched its women’s team, it was a turning point in Portugal. Five years on, could its Lisbon rivals be the catalyst for another?
GettyBayern MunichWomen's Champions LeagueZadrazil: Bayern’s Bundesliga champion the NWSL missedThe midfielder won a league title with future USWNT internationals while at college - now she wants UEFA Women’s Champions League glory
ArsenalT. Tomiyasu'A mentality like Ronaldo' - The rise of TomiyasuThe Japan international has made a huge impact since joining the Gunners from Bologna in the summer, quickly becoming a fan favourite in north London
MNWoso/Getty/GoalWomen's footballUSAMinnesota: Backed by NFL and USWNT legendsMinnesota Vikings icon Chad Greenway and former U.S. women's national team star Lori Lindsey are behind it - as are hundreds of everyday soccer fans
Getty/GoalTransfersBayern MunichBayern Munich open Rudiger talksThe Bundesliga champions are considering their options ahead of next season and could make a move for the German if the conditions are right
Getty/GoalUSAWorld Cup‘Brady doesn’t have to have kids!’ - Lloyd on retirementThe U.S. women’s national team star reflected on her career, having announced after the 2020 Olympic Games that she will retire this year
Getty ImagesCult heroesBarcelonaAssulin: The 'new Messi' who fell out with Luis EnriqueCountless players have been christened as the next Lionel Messi during the past couple of decades - Gai Assulin was more comparable than most
GoalNXGNPremiere LigueMelchie Dumornay: Kroos-inspired teen that 50 clubs wantedThe 18-year-old has just signed her first professional deal with Reims and has dreams of playing for seven-time Women's Champions League winners Lyon
Getty ImagesCult heroesManchester UnitedWhy did World Cup winner Kleberson flop at Man Utd?The Brazilian was unveiled at Old Trafford alongside a little-known teenager from Portugal and that was arguably the highlight of his time in England
GoalNXGNArsenalOmari Hutchinson: Arsenal wonderkid who wowed PeleThe 17-year-old winger is one of the most highly-rated youngsters coming through at the Gunners after earning a reputation for his amazing skills
Getty/GoalManchester CityNXGNMeet the Man City coach charged with finding more FodensFormer Rochdale boss Brian Barry-Murphy tells Goal why he is so excited about the next generation of players coming through at the Etihad Campus