Russia banned from 2022 World Cup The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has stung the country with a four-year ban from all major sporting events, including the 2020 Olympic GamesRussia
Home nations World Cup 2030 bid looking likelyConversations between the football associations have been fruitful as they build toward possibly hosting the tournament in 11 years
Benzema asks France to free him for another countryThe Real Madrid striker has responded to comments from FFF president Noel le Graet in which it was confirmed that no reprieve will be offeredFranceReal Madrid
‘Ronaldo says Brazil would have five more World Cups with him’A current club colleague of the Portuguese superstar has lifted the lid on dressing room discussions and aired his admiration for an all-time greatJuventusBrazil
What is David James’s net worth?The ex-Liverpool and Aston Villa keeper has been revealed as a new contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, but how much is he worth?EnglandPremier League
Messi wouldn't swap Barcelona trophies for World Cup winAn international trophy is the only thing missing from his illustrious collection, but the Barca striker wouldn't change a thing in his careerBarcelonaCopa America
Foden & Sancho can win England the World Cup - AndersonIn an exclusive interview with Goal, Curtis Anderson says there is no limit to what his former Under-17 team-mates can achieve at senior levelEnglandOpinion
Pulisic & Donovan combine in USMNT Team of the DecadeWith 2020 approaching, Goal has decided to pick out the best players to have played for the national team over the past 10 yearsFEATURESUSA
'England players always have to be entertained'The man who led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cups says he was taken aback at the amount of distraction his players demandedEngland
Who is the 'real Ronaldo'?Which player lays claim to the iconic name and why are they most deserving of the title? Goal takes a lookChampions LeaguePortugal
What is Harry Kane's net worth and salary?The Spurs forward has enjoyed a rise to stardom with both club & country, and has led his team to the World Cup semi-finals. But how much is he w…TottenhamPremier League
What is Paul Scholes' net worth & salary?Goal takes a look at how much the former Red Devil and England star earns, his sponsorship deals, charity work and overall net worthManchester UnitedOldham
Ronaldo breaking record wouldn’t upset 109-goal DaeiThe Iran legend, who was a prolific source of goals in his playing days, is happy to see a Portuguese superstar closing on his international tallyPortugalJuventus
Wenger: I could coach at 2022 World CupThe long-time Gunners boss feels he could be in the hot seat when the Qatar tournament rolls aroundArsenal
The goalkeeper banned for life for faking an injuryConsidered the greatest shot-stopper in Chilean history, Roberto Rojas is also remembered for his audacious attempt to rob Brazil of a World Cup placeChileOpinion
Top 10 most controversial VAR decisions in footballWith VAR about to be introduced in the Premier League for the first time, Goal rounds up its most memorable (and contentious) decisionsChampions LeagueWorld Cup
World Cup 2026 hosts & full detailsThe 23rd tournament is still almost a decade away, but plans are already in place for the first ever 48-country global competition
FIFA rankings to determine Hex in Concacaf WCQ The new format will also see two Concacaf sides face off for the region's intercontinental playoff spotUSAMexico
From sex scandal to shock exit – Salah’s miserable AFCONThe tournament could have been the crowning moment of the Egyptian King's campaign but he and his team-mates erred badly in supporting Amr WardaAfrica Cup of NationsLiverpool
Blatter taking on FIFA over missing watchesThe former president of football's governing body is ready to take the organisation to court
FIFA scrap plans for 48-team World Cup at Qatar 2022President Gianni Infantino had backed the plans originally but world football's governing body has abandoned the expansion
FIFA World Cup 2022: When do the qualifiers begin?It was only a year ago that France lifted the trophy but the qualifying process for the Qatar competition begins in a matter of weeksEnglandUEFA Nations League A
'Messi suffering as Argentina destroy things'The former Albiceleste boss believes the Barcelona forward is unable to replicate his club form with his country because too much is demanded of himArgentinaBarcelona
'England aided by timing of 2022 World Cup'A man who formed part of the only Three Lions squad to have tasted global glory believes another crown can be captured at the next showpiece eventEngland
What is football's concussion protocol? Rules & heath risksConcern is growing in the medical world over player wellbeing but while the FA has taken measures to improve matters, FIFA has not truly followedChampions LeaguePortugal
'Messi will never reach Maradona's level'Hector Enrique, who tasted global glory alongside one iconic Argentine, believes a superstar of the past remains above one from the presentArgentinaBarcelona
Higuain forever the man who cost Messi a World CupDespite netting 31 times for his nation, it is the crucial goals he missed for which the Chelsea forward will be forever rememberedArgentinaCopa America
World Cup 2022: How 48-team finals would work & Qatar's potential co-hostsFIFA's top brass have confirmed that they are strongly considering an expansion but that means extra hosts - how exactly will it work?Qatar
Maradona: Argentina flops not fit to wear the shirt!Lionel Messi returned to the fold for a meeting with Venezuela, but was unable to inspire an upturn in fortune for an underperforming national sideArgentinaCopa America