Pirlo reveals his free kick secretThis extract from Andrea Pirlo's autobiography, 'I think therefore I play', explains the legendary midfielder's recipe for success when it comes to...
Gattuso tried to 'kill' Pirlo with a forkThis extract from Andrea Pirlo's autobiography, 'I think therefore I play', details some of the hilarious pranks that the Italy star played on his ...
France '98, Where did it all go wrong?Victory against Spain and progression to the Last 16 ensured that the Super Eagles' showing at the '98 World Cup is celebrated, but could it have b...
Barca's eternal excuse: The pitchDespite a deserved defeat to Atletico, Dani Alves moaned about the grass at the Calderon on Wednesday — the latest in a long line of Catalan compla...
Eaglets trash Super Falcons 6-0Emmanuel Amuneke lads triumphed over Edwin Okon’s side in a friendly match played in Abuja on Friday
Mino Raiola: football's most prolific agentJust over six months after facilitating Zlatan Ibrahimovic's switch to PSG, the 45-year-old Italian was back in the news for masterminding yet anot...
Hero Kankava saves Gusev's lifeThe Dnipro midfielder rushed to the Dynamo Kiev star's aid after he was caught in a sickening collision
Start Believing: Aguero's Elvish inkThe Manchester City striker's "Lord Of The Rings"-themed tattoo stars in the latest of our series chronicling the power of belief.
How good were the '94 Super Eagles?The Super Eagles generation of the mid-90s are generally considered as the finest collection of players ever assembled in the green of Nigeria; but...
Famous Fan: The 1975, NewcastleWith the band's self-titled No.1 album out now, the singer gives Goal his take on the events at St James's Park and why Roy Hodgson needs a young E...
Why Huntelaar failed at Real MadridThe Dutchman has scored a steady stream of goals for Schalke since joining in 2010, but struggled to make a positive impression during his six mont...
Benzema: Ronaldo is the best everThe France international says his Real Madrid team-mate is the best the sport has ever seen and says they are friends on and off the field
The other side of football's coin: Divorce, dysfunction and depressionThe Goal Rich List 2014 detailed the scale of the wealth of the world's top players but it is a very different reality for the vast majority lower ...
Forced out of the S.League at 28An insecure contract system meant Singaporean footballer Duncan Elias had to accept his exit at a young age and he shared with Goal's Ahmad Khan hi...
Napoli-Roma like a final, says RafaJuventus are streaking ahead in Serie A but the Partenopei coach has his sights set on the Giallorossi's second place ahead of Sunday's tie in Naples
Who are the Giants of African Football?This article looks at why no African side can claim to be the continent’s giants and also examine some of the contenders for that illustrious title
Varane world's best defender - MouThe ex-Madrid boss has nothing but praise for his former protege, while he also expects Neymar and Eden Hazard to shine at the World Cup
Puyol's Barcelona career in numbersThe defender has bagged 21 trophies during his time with the Catalans, and he could add three more to his total this season before he leaves.
Four World Cups and 28 European trophies - why are Italy the most successful football nation in history?When it comes to major achievements in the international and club arenas, no nation has won as much as the Mediterranean country. So what is the se...
Why is Italy the most successful?When it comes to major achievements in the international and club arenas, no nation has won as much as the Mediterranean country. So what is the se...
Raul's reasons for leaving Real Madrid and joining SchalkeThe iconic striker seemed certain to end his playing days at the Santiago Bernabeu, but in 2010 he transferred to Madrid's next opponents in the Ch...
Eto’o company could collapseThe Chelsea striker launched Set Mobile in 2012 in Cameroon to create jobs for locals and encourage local investment but the outfit has been dwarfe...
Ribery: CR7 didn't deserve Ballon d'OrThe Frenchman has ridiculed the outcome of the award, while also voicing his dismay with the absence of several Bayern stars in the Fifa FifPro Wor...
Fulham confirm Boateng’s Watford moveThe Cottagers’ boss has permitted the Ghana international to hold loan talks with the Hornets as he chases after enough first team experience ahead...
Emotional Pele awarded Fifa Ballon d'Or Prix d'HonneurThe iconic former Brazil international was presented with the trophy in Monday's ceremony in Zurich having been ineligible to lift the prize during...
CR7 deserves to win the Ballon d'OrA Goal writer has made the case for each of the candidates ahead of the Fifa gala, finishing up with Madrid's Portuguese forward, who enjoyed the f...
Iheanacho signs with Man CityThe Under-17 World Cup star will complete full terms with the Premier League side when he turns 18 in October
Franck Ribery: Top 5 PerformancesGoal takes a look back at Ballon d'Or shortlist nominee Franck Ribery's top 5 displays in 2013.
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Top 10 Wrong Pele PredictionsPele's prediction that Italy would beat Brazil on Sunday night went spectacularly wrong as the Selecao won 3-0. Every Tuesday, Goal.com publishes a...