'What’s the point?' - Messi retirement call justified by KempesLionel Messi was fully justified in his decision to retire from Argentina duty in 2016, says Mario Kempes, but he made the right choice coming back.L. MessiArgentina
Explained: Why MLS move can help Messi to another World CupMoving to the United States can help Lionel Messi to another World Cup, says Mario Kempes, with the Argentine told he made the right career call.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Revealed: Why Freddy Adu was snubbed from 2006 WC roster2006 World cup participant Jimmy Conrad has revealed why Freddy Adu was snubbed from the USMNT roster.USA
Messi snubbed! Why Gimenez chose Mexico over ArgentinaSantiago Gimenez has explained why he chose to represent Mexico over Argentina, with the opportunity to be a team-mate of Lionel Messi passed up.L. MessiMexico
Pele's Brazil No.10 shirt projected onto Christ the RedeemerPele's iconic Brazil No.10 shirt was projected onto Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer to commemorate his one-year death anniversary.Brazil
Secret to success: How Argentina put ‘Ferraris’ around MessiArgentina looked to put “Ferraris” around Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup, allowing the all-time great to produce his inspirational best.L. MessiArgentina
The end of the Cristiano Ronaldo era?The Portuguese didn't feature in GOAL50 for the first time ever - so is the 38-year-old finished at the very highest level?GOAL50Opinion
Another World Cup?! GOAL50 winner Messi capable of anythingEven at 36, the No.10 remains the best player in the world, meaning he could yet feature in a record-breaking sixth tournamentGOAL50Opinion
GOAL50 men's list: Seventh heaven for Messi!The 36-year-old has been once again voted the best player on the planet by GOAL readers thanks to his heroics at last year's World CupGOAL50Originals
What are Kylian Mbappe's diet & fitness secrets?Kylian Mbappe is one of the fastest footballers in the world, and Goal has what you need to know about his diet, training regime, and fitness secrets.Paris Saint-GermainK. Mbappe
‘His way of leading’ – How Messi acts as ‘assistant coach’Lionel Messi has “his way of leading” that allows him to act as an “assistant coach” for Argentina, says Lionel Scaloni.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
What are Lionel Messi's diet & fitness secrets?The Argentina talisman has been celebrated for his star skills and incredible ability, but how does he maintain his form and fitness?L. MessiMajor League Soccer
What are Bellingham's diet & fitness secrets?Jude Bellingham has taken world football by storm, and Goal has what you need to know about his diet, training regime, and fitness secrets.J. BellinghamChampions League
‘Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend’ trailer & release dateFans cannot get enough of Lionel Messi, and there is another documentary on the way from Apple TV+ detailing how he claimed World Cup glory in 2022.L. MessiArgentina
Messi's six game-worn World Cup kits sell for $7.8m at auctionLionel Messi's six game-worn Argentina World Cup-winning kits have sold at auction for a ridiculous sum.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
‘Wouldn’t rule anything out’ – Messi keeps team-mates guessingLionel Messi is keeping his own Argentina team-mates guessing on 2026 World Cup plans, with Leandro Paredes saying he “wouldn’t rule anything out”.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Messi's World Cup-winning shirt set to break auction recordsLionel Messi's World Cup-winning Argentina shirt is expected to sell for a record fee - beating the amount for Diego Maradana’s 1986 jersey.L. MessiD. Maradona
'Look at his face!' - Martinez trolls Tchouameni over WC penaltyArgentina hero Emi Martinez says France's Aurelien Tchouameni looked "very nervous" before missing his penalty in the 2022 World Cup final.E. MartinezArgentina
WATCH: James stamps on Walti in shocking show of petulanceChelsea star Lauren James stamped on Arsenal's Lia Walti in an incident reminiscent of the one that saw her sent off for England at the World Cup.L. JamesChelsea FC Women
Infantino wants 47-year-old Messi to play at 2034 World CupFIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he wants Lionel Messi to play at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia - even though he will be 47 years old.L. MessiArgentina
U.S. Soccer unveils plans for Atlanta training facilityThe training center, located 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, is expected to be the hub of U.S. soccer's growth for the 2026 World Cup.USAUSA
Messi reveals how he silenced his critics in ArgentinaLionel Messi has revealed he feels fortunate to boast a trophy cabinet few can match as he reflects on Argentina's World Cup triumph a year ago.L. MessiArgentina
Messi admits he has ‘achieved everything’ in footballLionel Messi admitted that he has "achieved everything" in football after World Cup triumph with Argentina that was beyond a "movie."L. MessiArgentina
WATCH: Messi gifts golden ‘GOATorade’ bottle to first clubLionel Messi is now an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, and to honour that achievement he has gifted a golden ‘GOATorade’ bottle to his first club.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
‘Have more class’ – Messi accused of changing behaviourLionel Messi has changed his behaviour since becoming a World Cup winner with Argentina, says former Paris Saint-Germain star Jerome Rothen.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Bellingham in fashion! Louis Vuitton line up lucrative dealJude Bellingham is a man in demand, with the Real Madrid midfielder reportedly being lined up for a lucrative Louis Vuitton endorsement deal.J. BellinghamReal Madrid
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
Beckham's gold Preds from 100th cap to go for £10k at auctionThe gold Adidas Predator boots worn by David Beckham when winning his 100th cap for England are expected to sell for £10,000 at auction.EnglandInter Miami CF
‘International soccer is new’ - Balogun still adapting to USMNTFolarin Balogun is still adapting to life with the USMNT as “international soccer is something new” for him, says Monaco’s CEO Thiago Scuro.F. BalogunUSA
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
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