EnglandFriendliesCarrick hails Rooney influenceThe 29-year-old is set to join David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard as a Three Lions centurion against Slovenia at Wembley on…
GettyCahill: England are being too niceThe defender revealed Roy Hodgson is keen for his squad to stop being "too nice", and the Chelsea ever-present feels he can adopt the Blues' approach…
EnglandBurnleyIngs eyes England placeThe Burnley striker has taken inspiration from Saido Berahino's recent promotion to the senior side as he prepares to represent the Under-21 outfit
'The best ever, by some distance' - What they said about PelePele has been inducted into the Goal Hall of Fame, and we take a look at what some of the game's greats had to say about the legendary Brazilian
WalesBelgiumWilliams withdraws from Wales squadThe midfielder will miss the clash with Belgium on Sunday after a scan confirmed he will be set for a few weeks on the sidelines with a groin problem
Manchester CityBosnia and HerzegovinaDzeko out with 'very serious injury'The forward flew out to Bosnia-Herzegovina to link up with his national team but will miss the Euro 2016 qualifier against Israel with a thigh problem
IrelandIreland call up uncapped duoManager Martin O'Neill summons Derby County defender Cyrus Christie and Ipswich Town forward David McGoldrick to the squad for Friday's qualifier and…
SloveniaEnglandWembley pitch 'worse than it should be'After hosting another NFL match just days before England take on Slovenia in a Euro 2016 qualifier, the national stadium will not be at peak conditio…
EnglandHodgson hails captain RooneyThe former West Brom boss believes the Manchester United star's added responsibility has motivated him to reach greater heights as he approaches 100 …
Suarez hits out at Mourinho methodsThe former Liverpool striker cannot understand the Portuguese manager's time-wasting tactics after the Reds' defeat by Chelsea in last season's Pre...
Getty ImagesHodgson revives Sterling rowThe England boss insists his Liverpool counterpart was wrong to suggest that resting the 19-year-old for England's clash with Estonia was purely a "m…
Real MadridWalesBale included in Wales squadThe Real Madrid star only made his first appearance since a back injury by coming off the bench against Liverpool on Tuesday but will travel to Belgi…
GettyWalcott & Berahino called up by EnglandThe Arsenal forward has just returned from a nine-month absence against Burnley and instantly slots back into the Three Lions fold, alongside the Wes…
Manchester UnitedNorthern IrelandMcNair revels in call-upThe teenaged defender has been brought into the Northern Ireland fold by manager Michael O'Neill after impressing when pressed into first-team action…
ProshotsVan Persie reveals Hiddink crisis talksThe Netherlands captain feels the "critical talk" with his national team boss will help the Oranje recover from a poor run of results and qualify for…
Getty ImagesNorthern IrelandRomaniaMcNair handed first N. Ireland call-upThe teenager made his debut for the Red Devils against West Ham in September and has impressed in his handful of appearances for Louis van Gaal's side
SouthamptonEnglandClyne: I'm good enough for EnglandThe full-back earned his first call-up in October but was an unused substitute against San Marino and Estonia and now hopes for a chance to impress a…
Getty ImagesWenger urges caution over WalcottThe 25-year-old made his first competitive appearance for nine months in Saturday's 3-0 win over Burnley and could be immediately recalled by Roy Hod…
Getty ImagesHungaryRomaniaRomania & Hungary sanctioned by UefaThe two countries played out a 1-1 draw in October that featured 11 yellow cards while fans set fire to seats and let off fireworks in the stands
SpainChelseaSpain hit back in Costa rowThe Chelsea manager had insisted the striker's lack of involvement since international duty was due to aggravated injuries and suffering a virus, whi…
SpainChelseaMourinho blames Spain over CostaThe Brazil-born Spaniard has missed Chelsea's last three matches - including Sunday's draw with Manchester United - with an injury aggravated on inte…
'Arsenal Invincibles would cost £1bn'The Gunners went through the 2003-04 season unbeaten, winning 26 and drawing 12 of their 38 games, and the former defender believes such a squad wo...
Why Madrid fans hate Luis EnriqueSPECIAL REPORT: The Asturian's controversial decision to swap the Bernabeu for Camp Nou as a player will ensure him a hostile reception in Saturday...
Getty ImagesBelgiumChelseaHazard must score more - WilmotsThe Chelsea playmaker has emerged as one of the Premier League's top talents but his coach at international level has urged him to hit the back of th…
Liverpool and CR7’s bogey teams The Ballon d'Or winner boasts an incredible club scoring record, particularly at Real Madrid, but he finds some opponents tougher than others.
Falcons vs Banyana: An age-long rivalryGoal reviews the African Women Championship rivalry that exists between Nigeria and South Africa ahead of their crunch semi-final clash at the Sam ...
Is Cruyff or Messi Barca's top icon?Ahead of Barcelona's clash with Ajax, Goal debates which of the two legends was more important at Camp Nou in terms of their impact and lasting legacy
Indian footballer dies after goal celebration ends in tragedyPeter Biaksangzuala, who was just 23, underwent surgery to repair damage to his spine but passed away on Sunday
GettyJohnson: Sterling didn't refuse to playRoy Hodgson revealed earlier in the week that the winger was "too tired" to start against Estonia, prompting the Liverpool team-mate to insist anyone…
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