Enough is enough! Football is 'suffocating' its top playersYoungsters are playing more minutes than ever before, resulting in an increase in injuries to the likes of Gavi and Vinicius Junior OpinionPremier League
Don’t mess with Messi! The dark side of Argentina’s ‘bad boy’The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is painted as one of football's 'nice guys', but sometimes that mask slips, and his fiery temper rears its headAnalysisL. Messi
How Saudi Arabia shook up the football worldA year on from a shock win in Lusail, Saudi Arabia has now established itself as one of the game's most influential power-brokersAnalysisSaudi Pro League
Portugal boss who controversially axed Ronaldo sticks to his gunsEx-Portugal boss Fernando Santos defiantly explained why Cristiano Ronaldo was 'correctly' benched during the 2022 World Cup.C. RonaldoPortugal
Could embattled Brazil really miss the World Cup?!The five-time champions have won just two of their opening five qualifiers ahead of Tuesday's clash with the defending champions at the MaracanaAnalysisBrazil
Ultimate Messi memorabilia! World Cup final shirt for saleThe ultimate piece of Lionel Messi memorabilia is about to go on sale, with a match-worn shirt from the 2022 World Cup final being put up for auction.L. MessiArgentina
Chicharito, Jimenez & Mexico's all-time leading goalscorersMexico's greatest goal scorers is a collection of unique superstars from different eras.MexicoR. Jimenez
'Magneto's playing me?!' - The crazy story of Next Goal WinsGOAL sat down with the longtime coach to find out what it's like seeing his story adapted for a film directed by Taika WaititiShowbizAmerican Samoa
Forget planning for 2026! Brazil's Neymar era is overThe Selecao would be foolish to pin their hopes on the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker, who has been reduced to a physical wreckOpinionBrazil
What happened to the USMNT players who lost to T&T in 2017?GOAL takes a look back at one of the darkest days in American soccer history and what became of those that were there for it.AnalysisUSA
'Key' for Messi to play at 2026 World Cup for Argentina revealedLionel Messi will play at the 2026 World Cup if Argentina retain the Copa America next year, according to Nicolas Tagliafico.L. MessiArgentina
Neymar shows off new look as Brazil star rocks shaved headNeymar is having to find ways to fill his time as he remains stuck on the sidelines through injury, with the Brazilian star sporting a bold new look.NeymarAl Hilal
The best football magazines to readGOAL takes a look at some of the best magazines to read if you're a football fanCULTUREMUNDIAL
Dybala claims Mourinho 'loves' Messi and Argentina starsPaulo Dybala has revealed that he had "five missed calls" from Roma manager Jose Mourinho after Argentina's 2022 World Cup final victory.J. MourinhoArgentina
'F*ck Ancelotti' - Romario blasts Brazil's plan to appoint Real bossBrazil legend Romario was vocal in his opposition to Carlo Ancelotti being the next Selecao coach, after his spell at Real Madrid comes to an end.BrazilReal Madrid
Revealed: MLS' Messi protection plan ahead of 2026 World Cup Major League Soccer is reportedly putting a plan in place to protect Lionel Messi in order for him to feature at the 2026 World Cup in the States.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Messi win was no 'scandal' - but was it his last?The award no longer means as much to the World Cup winner, but it was fully deserved and means he has another record that will never be brokenOpinionFEATURES
Ballon d'Or 2023: Official 30-player rankingsAs the Inter Miami star picked up yet another individual prize in Paris, the rest of the 30-man shortlist learned their final positions in the votingL. MessiE. Haaland
Ballon d'Or 2023 Power Rankings: Messi claims No.8The Inter Miami and Argentina star was announced by France Football as the winner in Paris - and GOAL tracked the race througoutPower rankingsL. Messi
Messi completed football - not even Haaland could beat thatInter Miami's diminutive genius is fully deserving of a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, despite a frustrating 2022-23 season at club levelAnalysisL. Messi
Martinez wins Ballon d'Or's best goalkeeper awardAston Villa star Emi Martinez has been awarded the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper for 2023 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris.E. MartinezAston Villa
Ballon d'Or 2023: Date, time, nominees & how to watchEverything you need to know about the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, including how to watch live.L. MessiE. Haaland
FIFA world ranking latest: Argentina stay on top, England leapfrogs BelgiumGOAL brings you the latest FIFA world ranking table - where do Argentina, Brazil & England stand?BrazilBelgium
World Cup winner Gomez gets two-year ban for failed drugs testAlejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez – a World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022 alongside Lionel Messi – has been hit with a two-year ban for failing a drugs test.MonzaArgentina
Ronaldo, Eusebio & Portugal's all-time leading goalscorersPortugal's all-time goalscoring rankings consists of some of the greatest players in the worldPortugalC. Ronaldo
How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal?The Portuguese has been banging in the goals for his country ever since opening his account in 2004C. RonaldoPortugal
Martinez out to snatch Argentina records from ex-Man Utd keeperEmi Martinez is looking to make more history with the Argentina national team, taking a couple of records from Sergio Romero in the process.E. MartinezArgentina
‘Always going to be baggage’ – Reyna & Berhalter warningAlexi Lalas has warned that there is “always going to be baggage” between Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter despite differences being put aside for now.USAG. Reyna
Revealed: CR7 retirement date that keeps Messi rivalry goingCristiano Ronaldo has reportedly set a retirement date that will keep his rivalry with Lionel Messi running through the next World Cup in 2026.C. RonaldoL. Messi
Deschamps SLAMS FIFA for global 2030 World Cup plansFrance manager Didier Deschamps has made his feelings known about the finalised 2030 World Cup plans.FranceD. Deschamps
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