BackpagePix.Africa Cup of NationsAfrican All StarsBertrand Traore’s Burkina Faso: Walking in the shadows of Afcon legendsThe ex-Chelsea man was only 15 when he made his international debut, and is now carrying on the legacy of his ‘big brothers’
Backpagepix.Africa Cup of NationsSenegalAfcon 2021: Senegal’s Nampalys Mendy making up for lost timeOnce tipped as the successor to N’Golo Kante at Leicester City, the defensive midfielder is finally forging a fine international career
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedMiddlesbroughMan Utd only have themselves to blame after stunning FA Cup exitCristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty and the hosts had many other chances to win before ultimately falling to outsiders Middlesbrough on spot-kicks
GettyAfrica Cup of NationsBurkina FasoCameroon predicted XI: Golden Boot race to influence selection?The two Golden Boot contestants have shown how dangerous they are in front of goal and should, therefore, face the Stallions
Getty ImagesTransfersNewcastle UnitedWill Newcastle's £90m spending spree secure survival?Eddie Howe's side took drastic action in the January transfer window, signing five new players at considerable expense in the hope of staying up
Getty/GOALNXGNChelseaLewis Hall: Chelsea's teenage star catching Tuchel's eyeThe versatile 17-year-old was named Man of the Match on his professional debut and has kept his spot in the first-team squad ever since
GettyTransfersManchester UnitedThe inside story of Van de Beek's Man Utd miseryThe Dutchman arrived from Ajax to great fanfare but the midfielder has now joined Everton on loan after a nightmare 18 months at Old Trafford
Getty/GOALBundesligaBorussia MoenchengladbachWhy Eberl's exit has left Gladbach in utter disarrayThe Foals were in the Champions League last 16 two seasons ago but now they find themselves struggling in the Bundesliga, so what's gone wrong?
BackpagepixEgyptAfrica Cup of NationsEgypt Ratings: Abou Gabal the heroGOAL rates the performance of Carlos Queiroz's men following their hard-fought win over Cameroon via penalties after a goalless draw at the end of ex…
Getty/GOALTransfersArsenalIs Saliba the final piece of Arsenal's defensive jigsaw?The centre-back has yet to make a single appearance for the club since joining in 2019 but he's presently enjoying a fine loan spell at Marseille
GettyAfrica Cup of NationsAfrican All StarsAfcon semis: Too Good, Too BadGOAL picks out some eye-catching and unimpressive showings from the last-four clashes in Cameroon
Getty ImagesAfrica Cup of NationsSenegalAfcon 2021: Will mentality warriors Senegal really get over the line?The biggest African team without a Nations Cup triumph, will this be the Teranga Lions’ year?
BackpagePix.EgyptAfrica Cup of NationsEgypt XI: Queiroz rings the changes The North Africans face-off with the five-time champions who have progressed from seven of their nine Afcon semi-final matches
Getty/GOALTransfersPremier LeagueWhy Dele Alli and Lampard's Everton could be a perfect matchThe former Tottenham man was once considered one of England's most exciting talents but he has arrived at Goodison Park with plenty to prove
Getty ImagesUSAC. PulisicPulisic, McKennie & the USMNT's winners and losersGregg Berhalter's side took six points from the winter window, with several players making strong cases for bigger roles going forward
Backpagepix.Africa Cup of NationsTV Guide & StreamingCameroon vs Egypt: Preview, Kick-off time, squad newsThe Indomitable Lions are aiming at ending the Pharaohs' journey in the biennial competition when they meet later in the day
(C)Getty imagesSenegalAfrica Cup of NationsSenegal Ratings: Mane's inspiration secures final berthAfter securing their second successive appearance in the Afcon final, GOAL rates the performances of Aliou Cisse's men in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Bu…
Getty/GOALSerie ASpeziaHow Serie A's youngest captain recovered from Milan miseryIn an exclusive interview with GOAL, Giulio Maggiore talks about struggling mentally with a big move at a young age before becoming a hometown hero
BackpageCameroonAfrica Cup of NationsPredicting the Cameroon XI: Ekambi, Aboubakar to startGOAL analyses the probable Indomitable Lions team to play the Pharaohs on Thursday night in the semi-finals
BackpagepixSenegalAfrica Cup of NationsTrending: Fans hail Mane as Player of the Tournament The Liverpool star, who has scored three goals and provided two assists in the competition, set Twitter alight with his display against the Stallions
Getty ImagesUSAC. PulisicMcKennie & Pulisic help USMNT survive sadistic conditionsThe U.S. took down overmatched opposition in a game that gave this team exactly what it needed
gettyAfrica Cup of NationsCameroonAfcon: Queiroz right to call out Eto’o’s ‘war’ cryThe Cameroon FA President added an unnecessary subplot to Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final
BackpagePix.Africa Cup of NationsCameroonPredicting how Salah's Egypt will start vs CameroonThe two have been consistent figures in the Pharaohs' starting team since they began this year's tournament with a loss to Nigeria.
BackpagePix.Africa Cup of NationsBurkina FasoSenegal XI: Mane leads attack amid selection surpriseThe Liverpool forward features as the Teranga Lions face the Stallions, who are playing in their fourth semi-final match at Afcon
Getty/Man Utd FoundationManchester UnitedC. RonaldoHow Ronaldo's diet is inspiring healthy habits at Man UtdThe longevity of five-time Ballon d'Or winner is in part down to his diet, and the club's Foundation is sharing those secrets with local children
GettyAfrica Cup of NationsAfrican All StarsIs Afcon 2021 heading towards a Salah vs Mane final?The two Liverpool superstars have their eyes on the prize as we head into the Nations Cup semi-finals
Getty ImagesUSAG. BerhalterBerhalter's big dilemma: How can the USMNT score more goals?The U.S. have struggled to find the back of the net over the past year, leading to several important slip-ups in World Cup qualifying
GOAL (Emiliano Sansolini)BarcelonaP. AubameyangHow will Barcelona's new-look attack line up?Barca's new trio of forwards might not be at the level of the famous 'MSN' at Camp Nou, but they give Xavi options for the rest of the season
Goal/Getty/BackpagePixAfrica Cup of NationsBurkina FasoFear of failure will fuel Afcon semi-finalists’ thirst for successCameroon, Egypt, Senegal and Burkina Faso have a lot riding on these imminent games, and that promises two fascinating encounters in the last four
Goal/GettyEvertonF. LampardLampard, Dele & Van de Beek: Everton's unlikely trio of gamblesThe Blues have taken a huge risk by bringing in the former Chelsea manager and two stuttering talents but all three certainly have a point to prove