Getty ImagesTransfersManchester UnitedMan Utd-linked Bale urged to snub Premier LeagueThe Welshman has seen his career at the Bernabeu blighted by injury but his international manager thinks he would be better off staying in Spain
Getty/GoalGOAL50StatsWho has better stats in 2017 - Ronaldo or Messi?The two leading players in the world are the hot favourites to top the Goal 50 once again, but who has performed better in the previous 12 months?
TransfersBarcelona'Coutinho perfect for Barcelona' - RonaldinhoThe Liverpool midfielder was heavily linked with a move to Spain in the summer, but the Reds managed to retain their star asset
Getty ImagesAustraliaHondurasAustralia vs Honduras: Team news & TV It's winner takes all in Sydney on Wednesday following a 0-0 draw in the first leg - who will be taking their place at the World Cup finals next year?
Getty ImagesGOAL50Real MadridSergio Ramos named as world’s best defenderThe prolific centre-back has been recognised for becoming the first man to lead Real Madrid to a league and European Cup double since 1958
Getty ImagesUSAPortugalYoung USMNT looks to provide hope for futureCaretaker coach Dave Sarachan likes what he has seen from his U.S. squad in the team's first camp since failing to qualify for the World Cup
USAFriendliesUSMNT to open 2018 against BosniaThe U.S. national team will welcome the European side to Southern California for a January friendly
Arquivo / CBFBrazilEnglandBrazil vs England - where it all beganIt was in 1914 that the Selecao played their first ever match — though the Rio select team that day weren't up against the Three Lions
ItalySwedenFootball world cries with Buffon after sad interviewThe 39-year-old goalkeeper missed out on becoming the first Italian player to appear in six World Cups after the Azzurri fell to Sweden in a play-off
ItalySwedenDe Rossi & Barzagli confirm Italy retirementThe Azzurri veterans confirmed they're stepping aside after seeing their hopes of playing at the 2018 World Cup dashed by Sweden
Getty ImagesNigeriaWorld CupArgentina vs Nigeria: Team news & TVThe Super Eagles will look to cap off a strong year by taking on the 2014 World Cup finalists, who will be without Lionel Messi
MexicoWorld CupEl Tri show off newfound tactical flexibilityAfter a draw in a wide-open game against Belgium, El Tri topped Poland in a totally different contest that showed their adaptability
Marco LuzzaniItalySwedenBuffon retires from Italy dutyThe legendary goalkeeper confirmed post-game that the second-leg disappointment against Sweden was his final match for the Azzurri
ItalySwedenItaly fail to reach World CupAfter lifting the trophy four times, Gian Piero Ventura's side will have to wait at least four years for another opportunity
ItalyWorld Cup Qualification UEFAKick out the dinosaurs! Italy need a revolution With the Azzurri suffering the ultimate humiliation, it has become clear that the country’s rotten footballing foundations need to be uprooted
Getty ImagesUSAPortugalPortugal vs USA: Team news & TV Interim coach Dave Sarachan is likely to give a number of young Americans their chance in the senior team following the World Cup qualifying disaster
Major League SoccerUSAPulisic hits the mark with criticism of MLS The USMNT star raised a very real and understandable concern about why more young players aren't finding opportunities to play regularly in MLS
ColombiaWorld CupCardona's shameful act vs Korea not his first offenceThe 24-year-old added to his already bulging rap sheet by insulting South Korea players during a friendly, and he needs to grow up fast
MexicoPolandMexico starting XI: Chucky moves to benchThe Benfica forward and Tigres winger will spearhead the attack while Jesus Gallardo and Miguel Layun are wingbacks in a 5-3-2
GettyWorld Cup Qualification UEFAIrelandRep. Ireland vs Denmark: Team news & TV guideThe tie is delicately poised as both sides have one last chance to book their place at the biggest tournament in the world
GettyFriendliesEnglandEngland vs Brazil: Team news & TV guideGareth Southgate is working with a skeletal squad but he has urged the young players to give more established campaigners something to worry about
Getty ImagesMexicoPolandPoland vs Mexico: Team news & TV guideEl Tri will play its last game of 2017 in Gdansk before waiting to learn their fate in the World Cup finals draw in December
Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification UEFAIrelandBetting: Rep. Of Ireland vs DenmarkSaturday's showdown was far from a classic and our tipster thinks that goals will again prove to be at a premium when the teams meet in Dublin
Goal Kenya.Premier LeagueGor MahiaGor Mahia coach celebrates title in styleDylan Kerr joined Gor Mahia last July and went ahead to lift his first major title with a record 73 points and a game to spare
John ThysMexicoPolandHow will El Tri line up against Poland?Goal takes a look at how El Tri could start against Poland as it takes on the Eagles in Gdansk for a second European friendly this month
Getty ImagesTottenhamPremier League'Kane has drive and ambition to be the best'The Tottenham striker has enjoyed a stunning rise to prominence in recent seasons and has been praised by his former team-mate
USAPulisic opens up on World Cup qualifying failure The U.S. star did everything he could, but his side still shockingly failed to reach Russia after a loss at Trinidad & Tobago last month
GettyWorld Cup Qualification UEFAItalyBetting Preview: Italy vs SwedenGiampiero Ventura's men have it all to do after Friday's first-leg and our tipster thinks that the hosts could be heading for a shock exit in Milan