Opinion

The Portugal superstar looks perfectly poised to take advantage of the chaos caused by Julen Lopetegui's dismissal on the eve of the World Cup

It was said Russia would struggle to make an impact at their own World Cup but thanks in part to the CSKA midfielder, the hosts are off to a flyer

The Spaniard is as clever as they come but the use of technology should cast an even more unfavourable light on a true master of the game's dark arts

The Basque coach was removed on Wednesday against the players' wishes and leaves La Roja in turmoil ahead of their opener against Portugal on Friday

The Wigan captain helped his team earn promotion to the Championship this year and his remarkable journey now takes in a World Cup with Egypt

The Portuguese was confirmed as a United player on Wednesday, and he has the potential to be one of the next generation's great full-backs

After six-straight round of 16 exits, who is on the El Tri squad looking to change the recent history?

The 2014 winners are looking to defend their title in Russia and Joachim Low had many tough decisions to make as he chose his final panel

The Boys in Green were victorious in Dublin after a scrappy game, but their American visitors gained valuable experience on the long road to Qatar

More than three years after having a relatively young team thrashed in Dublin, the U.S. national team is back in Ireland with an even younger team

Tetchy, sneaky and not afraid to employ football's dark arts, Ramos is an easy man to loathe - but any fan would all love to see him on their team

It has been a season of progress at Anfield but they need more if they are to become a winning team, as Saturday's loss to Real Madrid underlined

The Reds kept their deal for the Monaco midfielder quiet, as they have become wary of top clubs taking advantage of their excellent scouting

The Portuguese club is embroiled in turmoil, with players threatening to quit and calls for their notorious president Bruno de Carvalho to resign

After his mistakes in the 3-1 loss to Madrid, the German's psychological condition is the primary concern but he should no longer be the Reds' No.1

Fulham and Aston Villa go head to head in football's most lucrative game on Saturday but the EFL in general is in the midst of a revolution

Liverpool are aiming to be European champions for a sixth time, but how does their current team compare to their last winners?

Zinedine Zidane's side are on the verge of a European treble and despite some good fortune along the way, their success is not a chance occurrence

The Brazilian left-back rarely receives the plaudits some of his team-mates do but he has been key to Real Madrid's European dominance

Goal reveals how the Egyptian's former youth team coach at Al-Mokawloon changed the 25-year-old's position - and thus the entire course of his career

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the Liverpool defender reveals how his love affair with the European Cup began with Real Madrid's coach

The 2018 World Cup ambassador and former Miss Russia is confident that her friend will not leave Old Trafford this year

The Reds' captain has been criticised throughout his career but can lead Jurgen Klopp's men to immortality in Kiev this weekend

Ahead of Saturday's final between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Kiev, Goal looks back at the most disappointing aspects of this season's tournament

The Reds appear to be in confident mood as they prepare for their date with destiny against Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday

The Inter star has been consigned to the reserves while the Albiceleste's hopes rest on two players who arrive in Russia with doubts above their heads

La Roja will be among the favourites in Russia and coach Julen Lopetegui has a wealth of talent from which to choose. So who has made the cut?

The midfielder said goodbye on an emotional night at Camp Nou as he appeared one last time for the Catalan club before his summer departure

Ahead of his final game for the Catalan club on Sunday, a look at some of the highlights from a wonderful career spent entirely with the Blaugrana