Top 20 players of the past decadeWhich superstar has racked up the most votes since the Goal 50 first started ranking the finest players in the world in 2008?GOAL50Bayern Munich
'At Real Madrid everything gets taken to extremes'The Brazilian did enjoy his time at the Santiago Bernabeu and has also offered his backing to another former playmakerLaLigaBayern Munich
Messi fails to make Goal 50 top three againThe Argentine scored freely for Barcelona over the past year but he has paid for his team's failure to win either La Liga or the Champions LeagueGOAL50Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Goal 50!The Portuguese superstar has claimed the award for the fifth time, moving him one clear of his great rival Lionel MessiGOAL50Monaco
'Beckham one of the best free-kick takers ever'The former England international has been selected in his former Real Madrid team-mate's top three set-piece takers, along with Diego MaradonaLaLigaPremier League
Man 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 SpainTransfersManchester United
Who 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?GOAL50Stats
Sergio 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 1958GOAL50LaLiga
Messi & Ronaldo make Sterling's ideal XIThe England international put together a strong squad in a 4-3-3 formation, with only three teams represented in the first XIManchester CityBarcelona
Griezmann admits Mbappe & Neymar 'dream'The Atletico Madrid striker's reputation for flirting with clubs has been heightened after admitting his admiration for the PSG starsTransfersParis Saint-Germain
Rashford reveals Ronaldo admirationThe 20-year-old striker was in the stands as the Brazilian netted three to put the Red Devils out of the Champions LeagueManchester UnitedPremier League
Benzema had showdown talks with Mou after mocking himThe Portuguese compared having the Frenchman in attack to hunting with a cat, a comment that did not go down well with the strikerPremier LeagueLaLiga
Messi or Ronaldo? The Top 20 scorers of 2017Ahead of the unveiling of the Goal 50 on Tuesday, we run through the most prolific players from across the globe since the turn of the yearGOAL50Lazio
How Man Utd failed with Benzema swoopThe former England striker only moved to Old Trafford because Sir Alex Ferguson was unable to land the Frenchman, who has spent eight years in SpainTransfersManchester United
Ronaldo announces birth of daughterReal Madrid superstar took to social media to announce his family has welcomed its newest additionLaLiga
'Ronaldo is more selfish than me' - BenzemaThe France striker says he gets on well with his club colleague while also credits Jose Mourinho as helping him improveLaLiga
Benzema: Sex tape could've caused France exileThe 29-year-old was arrested as part of the investigation in the scandal involving his team-mate and believes it has led to his two-year absenceFranceLaLiga
Bale and five flops not in world's 50 best playersThe Real Madrid attacker finished fifth in last year's Goal 50, but missed out this time after an injury-riddled season. Who else was snubbed?GOAL50LaLiga
Is Modric the best footballer of 2017?Goal's chief correspondent Peter Staunton is one of 55 voters for the Goal 50 and the Real Madrid midfielder was his top pick - do you agree?GOAL50Juventus
Injured Isco doubtful for Madrid derbyThe 25-year-old was forced off injured on international duty, and now will be monitored by his club's medical team ahead of the trip to AtleticoSpainLaLiga
'Even CR7 needs to be protected from head injury'Ex-DC United & Toronto FC president Kevin Payne is worried for football's future, and hopes that FIFA and the FA will follow U.S. Club Soccer's l…LaLiga
Real Madrid warned against Navas saleThe La Liga giants have been told by the president of the Costa Rican FA that parting with the goalkeeper will harm the club more than the playerTransfersLaLiga
Morata would like to see Isco at ChelseaThe Spanish striker completed a transfer over the summer and admits that an in-form international team-mate would also be welcome at Stamford BridgeTransfersChelsea
Ronaldo and Messi in Sturridge's Ultimate XIThe England international has pieced together a star-studded side made up of players he has played with, against and he holds in the highest regardBarcelonaLaLiga
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