Rakitic: Modric is the best player in the worldThe Real Madrid midfielder helped Croatia to the World Cup final, and his compatriot believes he is the greatest player on the planetReal MadridBarcelona
International break: Fixtures & kick-off timesThe top European leagues take a breather for a week as the first international break of the 2018-19 domestic season takes placeUEFA Nations League AFriendlies
Betting: UEFA Nations League outrightHaving proved themselves the best national side in the world this summer, Al Hain-Cole sees no reason not to back Les Bleus for the inaugural trophyUEFA Nations League AIceland
Zidane & Deschamps up for FIFA's Best Coach awardThe former Real Madrid boss is hoping to hold onto his title after a historic Champions League win before his departure from the clubReal MadridFrance
'Ronaldo an egotist & I'd never want him!' - Croatia bossZlatko Dalic is not surprised by the fallout to the Portuguese being snubbed for a top UEFA award, with a global superstar only concerned with himselfJuventusSerie A
Jenas: Modric or Kante should take Ballon d'OrThe former Spurs man thinks that certain players are being overlooked for the most prestigious award in football due to their style of playReal MadridLaLiga
France top new FIFA Ranking as Germany & Argentina flopThe world champions lead the way under a new formula, with Joachim Low's men dropping out of the top 10 along with Lionel Messi & Co.World CupFrance
Lovren: Liverpool aren't happy with bizarre injuryThe Croatian defender pushed himself to breaking point while chasing down international glory, but is closing on fitness and never considered a moveLiverpoolPremier League
Who will England, Scotland, Wales & NI play in Nations League?European international football enters into a new phase this coming autumn and Goal takes a look at who the home nations will come up againstUEFA Nations League AEngland
Ozil, Cantona & 15 early international retirements Mesut Ozil called time on his international career on Sunday, joining a list of stars to hang their boots up before age caught up on themWorld CupEgypt
How will the World Cup stadiums be used after Russia 2018?With the World Cup over, the future of many of the grounds built for it remains uncertainWorld CupRussia
Croatia's Kalinic turns down World Cup medalThe forward claims he does not deserve his silver medal, having played no part in his country's historic run to the finalWorld Cup
Betting: France 7/1 to retain their World Cup crownLes Bleus got the better of Croatia in Moscow and Didier Deschamps' young squad are amongst the frontrunners to go all the way in the next renewalWorld CupGermany
Pulisic, Adli & 15 new stars to watch at 2022 World CupThe dust has settled on the 2018 blockbuster in Russia, so Goal takes a look at who could light up the next tournament in QatarWorld CupFrance
Pogba has become a leader - RamiAfter impressing on the grandest of sporting stages in Russia, the £89 million midfielder is considered to have matured by an international colleagueWorld CupManchester United
How Messi's Argentina & major nations will line up at World Cup 2022Russia 2018 is a wrap, so Goal looks into its crystal ball and tries to predict the starting line-ups for Qatar in four years' timeWorld CupEngland
Fantasy: Griezmann and Kane star in World Cup XIOur Fantasy Football writer looks back on Russia 2018 and picks out the best individual performers from France, Belgium, England, Croatia and moreGamingWorld Cup
Griezmann: Ballon d'Or not in my handsThe Atletico Madrid striker helped Les Bleus to global glory in Russia, but is reluctant to speculate on whether personal accolades may followWorld CupLaLiga
Matuidi invites Pogba to return to JuventusThe Manchester United midfielder would be welcomed back to Turin by an international colleague currently turning out for the Serie A championsTransfersJuventus
Mbappe-inspired France can create a football dynastyLes Bleus have all the ingredients to become one of the great international football teams, with the Paris Saint-Germain ace at the foreWorld CupFrance
Betting: England 8/1 to win Euro 2020Gareth Southgate's side lost out in extra time but the bookies have been impressed with what they've seen in Russia from a youthful Three Lions squadEuropean ChampionshipBelgium
Why Courtois snubbed 'anti-football' France final winThe Belgium No.1 did not to want to watch Les Bleus celebrate their success - but did admit he was eventually coaxed to tune back in after full-timeWorld CupFrance
Neymar & the World Cup’s biggest disappointmentsThe World Cup has been a huge success but, like every major tournament, it has had its negative moments. Here are the big let-downs of Russia 2018...World CupEgypt
Evra delights in Pogba silencing 'bullsh*t' criticsThe Manchester United midfielder starred for France at Russia 2018, with his performances providing the perfect response to those questioning his gameWorld CupPremier League
Stars who may have played last World Cup gameThe World Cup often marks a watershed in players' careers, and a few of the game's biggest names may choose to stand down now Russia 2018 is overWorld CupEgypt
'It's coming home!' - Pogba trolls EnglandThe Manchester United midfielder was in joyous mood after helping France become world champions, and he couldn't help a cheeky dig at the Three Lions!World CupEngland
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