Opinion

FIFA faced plenty of criticism for its decision to expand the World Cup but the format would suit the Champions League perfectly

The Guadalajara side has the look of a title contender while the reigning champion has big issues. Goal looks back at the weekend in Liga MX.

The winger slotted inside and proved himself capable up top as Chivas emerged victories in the first of its consecutive rivalry contests.

The Costa Rican has been under pressure as Real consider another move for the Man Utd goalkeeper, but he was crucial on Saturday

The Senegal international tortured Spurs in a first-half display that produced two goals and helped his side rekindle their early season stardust

The Blaugrana battered Alaves - their rival in the final of the Copa del Rey in May - on Saturday and proved that criticism of their coach is unfair

The Frenchman returned to the side with a bang as United blitzed Watford with their best display of the season

The Gunners were finally handed a bit of good fortune against Hull as they recorded a crucial win in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium

With a favourable draw and an impressive attacking trio, the men in purple should be favourites to qualify for the 2018 AFC Champions League

The Belgian is likely to keep his place against Tottenham on Saturday, but the time for the 23-year-old's return may be edging closer

Guadalajara's two clubs meet at the Estadio Jalisco while Tuzos look to return to scoring ways. Goal looks ahead to Jornada 6 of the Clausura.

The Blues have been unstoppable domestically this term but there are a number of lessons their coach must learn if they are to succeed in Europe

Title winner in Greece with Olympiakos he might have been but Marco Silva was written off before he even started. However he has defied predictions

While El Tri didn't finish well, they dominated a young, inexperienced Iceland team. Goal looks at what we learned from the friendly.

Europe's premier club competition returns next week but who is playing and when? Goal has all the details!

The Liverpool defender hopes his story of being displaced during the Bosnian War will promote greater understanding around the experience of refugees

The El Tri coach gave the LA Galaxy star plenty of responsibility in the first half, and he could take on even more when WCQs arrive.

The Frenchman is foundering at Old Trafford and his situation will not improve under a coach with a dismal record of improving young players

The striker had his head turned by Tianjin Quanjian in January and could leave in the summer, with the Real man looking like the natural replacement

The coach shot down the thought that he's obsessed with height in his players, but is hoping for Iceland to test his squad's capability in the air.

El Tri coach Juan Carlos Osorio has experience and youth in his squad. How will he align his troops for Wednesday's friendly?

The Uruguayan was harshly sent off in the closing stages as the Catalans edged out Atletico, but improvement is needed if they are to claim the trophy

Gunners players continue to back their manager amid the background noise of fan discontent and social-media hysteria over recent performances

The 19-year-old Nacional wonderkid is back for his second attempt at the South American Youth title

The Pachuca defender has a chance to leave the Sin City having solidified his reliability at a spot where El Tri needs more depth.

The television network made a groundbreaking investment in the NWSL that could pay off for both parties.

The Rotterdam side are looking to secure their place as a main player in Dutch football once again as they sit pretty at the top of the Eredivisie

Two potential U.S. wide players had solid weekends for their sides while Aron Johannsson returned from injury.

The Gunners have offered the Frenchman a contract extension but he needs to step aside, and the Juventus coach is the perfect replacement