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
Hazard: Belgium beating Brazil was career highlightAhead of the Chelsea winger's 100th international appearance for the Red Devils, he has looked back at his finest matches with his countryBelgiumChelsea
Hiddink names glaring omission on best ever managers listThe veteran Dutch coach is the latest person to offer his opinion on the much talked-about countdownEredivisieSerie A
Who are football's highest-paid international managers?International managers have a different job to club bosses due to the limited time they get with the players, but it is still a well paid roleEuropean ChampionshipCopa America
Who are the best 50 football managers of all-time?France Football have unveiled their top 50 best coaches in football history – who makes the grade?Bayern MunichReal Madrid
Pogba buys World Cup rings for entire France teamThe Manchester United star bought his team-mates American-style souvenirs to commemorate their win in Russia last summerFrance
What is the pay gap between men & women's football?How large is the pay gap between professional men and women footballers playing at the highest level?World CupUSA
Qatar 2022 organisers 'open' to World Cup expansion plansFIFA is confident it can be done and the current hosts are ready to work closely with football's governing body to achieve their plans
FIFA to pursue expanding 2022 World Cup to 48 teamsThe tournament is due to expand from 2026, but football's governing body is keen to bring that forward
World Cup likely to have 32 teams, says Qatar 2022 chiefFIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of expanding the next edition to 48 teams, with a decision to be announced in JuneQatar
Meet HD Cutz - barber to football's big starsThe man who cut the hair of Usain Bolt, Thierry Henry and Raheem Sterling talked to Goal about his experiences as the stylist to the football worldChampions LeagueBundesliga
Who is Wanda Nara? Icardi's agent & wife profiledThe Inter attacker being stripped of his captaincy is just the latest is a string of events involving his partnerInterSerie A
Vinicius Junior earns first Brazil call-upDani Alves is also back in the fold for March's Brasil Global Tour matches after more than a year away from the international set-upBrazilPanama
Football wasn't invented in 1992 - but it was reinventedDevelopments within the rule book and off the field mean that players today are taking part in a very different sport than their predecessorsChampions LeaguePremier League
Saviola: Messi hurt by World Cup failure - but he can do it in 2022!The Barcelona star's former team-mate thinks he can still win the major title for his country that has eluded him up to now in his careerArgentinaBarcelona
What is VAR and where will it be used?The use of video technology has been a major talking point since its introduction, but, despite complaints, more competitions are using itChampions LeaguePremier League
Madrid’s €45m sensation Rodrygo single-handedly saving BrazilThe Santos youngster, just weeks past his 18th birthday, was involved in all his side's goals as they staggered into the final phaseBrazilReal Madrid
What is a GOAT in football?If you're not familiar with sport, the term may come as a bit of a conundrum to you, but rest assured, it does not refer to a farmyard animalChampions LeagueBarcelona
500 fans outstayed World Cup visas & some slipped out of RussiaThe tournament brought record numbers to Russia and the FAN ID system meant travellers were entitled to short-term stays when buying match ticketsRussiaEgypt
Venezuela's football fairytale as millions flee economic chaosAgainst a backdrop of crippling inflation, poverty and rampant crime, Venezuela has found joy in a special generation of Under-20 talentVenezuela
'Fun while it lasted' - Bolt ends pro football dreamThe sprint legend has spent time on trial with a number of clubs but has now had to concede that no professional deal will be forthcomingJamaicaCentral Coast Mariners
FIFA Mobile, PES 2018 & the best football games for mobile phonesNeed a football gaming fix when you're on the move? Goal has rounded up some of the best football games for mobile gameplay!EsportsChampions League
