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Goal takes a look at the Golden Ball award presented to the best player at the World Cup finals, including past recipients and potential winners

The goalkeeper suffered a night to forget against Real Madrid in Kiev, but tests results have shown that he was suffering with a head injury

The 30-year-old is attracting suitors from England after enjoying his finest season in Serie A, but insists he is happy at his current club

The vice-president is keen to replicate the Stamford Bridge side's success, but will not be sending a glut of players out on loan each year

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond

The former Tottenham midfielder believes the tabling of a big-money bid could tempt those in north London into parting with a prolific frontman

Brazil will again be amongst the favourites to win the World Cup come the summer, but what does Tite's squad look like?

Following Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Croatia, the Man City forward revealed the “healthy competition” behind the scenes for the Selecao attackers

The 35-year-old midfielder accused the Premier League winning boss of "cruelty" and holding a prejudice against African players

Not sure which one is Chicharito? Long-time fan but been staying busy? No worries. Goal introduces you to the entire El Tri squad

Adam Nawałka's men have qualified for the tournament for the first time since 2006 and will face Senegal, Colombia and Japan in Group H

After six-straight round of 16 exits, who is on the El Tri squad looking to change the recent history?

One of the most controversial figures in football, the Barcelona striker has a terrific record in this tournament and could add to his tally in Russia

Goal takes a look at each of the goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers named in Gareth Southgate's side

The Manchester United forward was among those to endure a forgettable flop at Euro 2016, but he is determined to put things right at World Cup 2018

Speculation has been rife as to who should make the cut for their country, but which players exactly will be participating?

Goal takes a look at some of the young players who could be about to light up the tournament in Russia...

The Egyptian forward netted 44 times in a memorable 2017-18 campaign and is being backed to maintain those standards and join the global elite

The experienced coach was back in his homeland during the summer break and found himself targeted by a gang while out with family and friends

The Spanish striker is ruling nothing out ahead of the summer window, with a testing debut campaign in England having sparked fresh transfer talk

The Manchester City winger has been left out of Germany's 23-man party heading to Russia, much to the surprise of a colleague at the Etihad Stadium

The RB Leipzig forward was one of Germany's stars at last year's Confederations Cup and will be out to impress at an even bigger event in Russia

This year's hosts have not made it past the group stage since 1986 but have a chance of arresting that streak after being handed a favourable draw

The forward's Liverpool team-mate is backing the Reds' 44-goal star to shine in Russia after his recent injury scare

Vladimir Petkovic's men have not got past the last 16 of this competition in over 60 years and look to be in for the same fate again in Russia

Pick your dream FUT World Cup starting line-up to help determine a team chosen by fans that will go head-to-head with a side chosen by Goal

A star turn at Camp Nou could be forgiven for buying into his own hype, but a fellow frontman insists that has never been the case with a team player

The Red Devils will be one of the teams to watch in the tournament in Russia, such is their talented squad and deep pool of players