BackpagePix.Africa Cup of NationsBurkina FasoBurkina Faso outlast Gabon to reach quartersThe Stallions needed penalties after a 1-1 draw to punch their ticket in the last eight of the 33rd edition at Limbe Stadium
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier League‘Ronaldo is not a quitter’ – Frustrated Man Utd star backed to stayA former Old Trafford team-mate of the Portuguese forward believes a two-year contract will be honoured by a man determined to win more trophies
GettyM. RapinoeNWSL'Rapinoe was the clown of the team' - Marozsan on USWNT starThe Germany international midfielder played alongside a modern-day great while taking in a loan spell at OL Reign in 2021
Getty ImagesTransfersLiverpoolLiverpool to recall Williams with Phillips set for exitThe Reds have already turned down a loan-to-buy offer from Watford for their centre back, who is valued at £15m
(C)Getty ImagesTransfersManchester UnitedJuve make contact over Martial loan dealThe French forward is looking for a way out of Old Trafford during the January transfer window and may be offered a clean slate in Italy
Getty ImagesAfrica Cup of NationsArsenalAuba being sent home from Afcon amid Covid uncertaintyThe Gabonese Federation has confirmed that it is allowing the Panthers captain to end his Africa Cup of Nations early
(C)Getty ImagesC. RonaldoManchester UnitedRonaldo won't be made permanent captain - RangnickThe Portugal forward was given the armband in the absence of Harry Maguire against Wolves
GettyR. LukakuChelseaChelsea won't sell Lukaku - GeremiThe Belgian caused controversy when discussing life at Inter and Thomas Tuchel’s system, but he is considered to be committed to the Blues cause
Getty ImagesE. HazardReal Madrid'Hazard was like a God at Chelsea'A 2019 switch to Spain has not worked out as planned for a Belgian playmaker that is now seeing a Santiago Bernabeu exit speculated on
GettyChelseaA. TchouameniChelsea plot Tchouameni move after complicated JanuaryThe youngster has been raising eyebrows across Europe, but Thomas Tuchel has more pressing matters to deal with
Getty ImagesE. HaalandLiverpool‘Liverpool can compete with Madrid and PSG for Haaland’The race to land one of the hottest properties in European football is on, with the Reds told there is no reason why they can’t prevail
Getty ImagesC. PulisicChelsea‘Pulisic doesn't have a defensive bone in his body!’A talented American has been used in a number of different positions this season, but he is expected to prove his worth in a natural attacking berth
Getty ImagesL. MessiParis Saint-GermainMessi financial boost to PSG revealedThe Argentine's move to Parc des Princes was the biggest story of the summer, but what impact has he had on the club's revenue stream?
GettyBayern MunichL. SaneHow Nagelsmann saved Sane's Bayern Munich careerThe winger was booed by his own fans at the start of the season but is now showing why the Bavarians paid €49m to sign him from Manchester City
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea face potential Covid crisis after three more casesThe Blues are due to face Everton at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening, but their pre-match plans are being severely disrupted
GettyPremier LeagueLiverpoolCrouch: Players are fooling fans on social mediaA man who played in the Premier League for the majority of his career has questioned how current stars are interacting with supporters online
Getty/GOALLiverpoolM. Salah'Salah is on Messi and Lewandowski's level' - AwoniyiThere was widespread surprise when the on-form Egyptian forward finished only seventh in the Ballon d'Or voting, well behind the top two
GettyArsenalPremier League'I was a bit rattled!' - Mavropanos opens up on Arsenal moveThe Greece international defender joined the Gunners in January 2018 and made his Premier League debut away at Manchester United
privatWomen's footballBundesligaGround-breaking agent on beating sexist ‘bikini’ commentsSerious obstacles were put in the path of Jasmina Covic, but she broke through to make history in her home country
Getty ImagesTransfersChelseaChelsea consider Fofana as Rudiger replacementThe Foxes are braced for transfer interest in the young centre-back as the European champions prepare for potential end-of-season departures
Getty/GOALC. RonaldoManchester UnitedRonaldo's 'amazing' Man Utd form no surprise to ParkIn an exclusive interview with GOAL, the former Red Devil recalls how the Portuguese was always the first to arrive at training and the last to leave
GettyTransfersNewcastle UnitedLingard at 10 & Bale over Hazard: Newcastle fantasy XIWith the Magpies expected to spend big during the January window, former midfielder Rob Lee casts an eye over some of the potential targets
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoManchester UnitedRonaldo warned he'll have to change under RangnickA former Old Trafford team-mate of the Portuguese superstar can understand why he is feeling frustrated on the back of being benched
Se FutbolReal Madrid FemeninoWomen's Champions LeagueI came to Real Madrid to win titles – AtheneaThe highly-rated 21-year-old forward continues to make impressive progress on domestic and international stages, with silverware in her sights
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedParis Saint-GermainMan Utd hold Valverde talks after Poch enquiry knocked backThe Red Devils are stepping up their search for a new head coach after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
BarcelonaD. AlvesAlves rejected Mexican offers to make Barca returnThe legendary full-back is preparing to take in a second stint at Camp Nou after snubbing more lucrative and long-term offers from elsewhere
GettyC. PulisicChelseaUSMNT star Pulisic tipped to fend off Chelsea exit talkThe former United States international goalkeeper believes his fellow countryman will prove his worth at Stamford Bridge if he can stay fit
GettyG. ReynaReal Madrid'Reyna could play at Real Madrid one day'The former United States international believes a player of considerable promise in the present can be “whatever he wants to be” with his talent
GettyUSAR. PepiUSMNT star Pepi told what he needs from 'big boys' transferThe exciting teenage striker is expected to leave MLS in the next window, with a number of clubs said to be closely monitoring his progress
Goal/GettyEnglandC. CoadyConor Coady exclusive: Being gay will be part of everyday life in footballEarlier this year, the Wolves captain was named Football Ally of the Year at the British LGBT Awards, and tells GOAL why equality means so much to him