Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification UEFAItalyMancini unsure on future after Italy miss out on 2022 World CupThe Azzurri boss also defended his players after the surprise loss, insisting they were the victims of "total bad luck"
Getty ImagesG. BaleWalesBale slams critics after keeping Wales' World Cup dream aliveThe winger had been dubbed a 'Parasite' in an astonishing press attack during the build-up to Thursday's match
Getty ImagesItalyNorth MacedoniaMeet the ex-Chelsea trialist who ended Italy's World Cup hopesThe forward silenced supporters in his old home to leave his nation just one game from their first ever World Cup
Getty / GoalWorld CupPortugalWorld Cup 2022 play-offs: Fixtures, dates & TVThe race to Qatar is well and truly on, with a number of leading sides looking to fill the final three spots available to European nations
GettyWorld Cup Qualification CAFGhanaIheanacho talks up Ghana-Nigeria rivalryThe Leicester City star is in the Super Eagles' fold who arrived Kumasi for Friday's crucial encounter
Getty ImagesG. BaleWalesWhen was the last time Gareth Bale played?The winger has barely featured since the start of September
Getty ImagesPortugalTurkiyeWho is Portugal hero Otavio?The Brazil-born Porto ace contributed a goal and assist to give Portugal the perfect start in Thursday's crunch match
Getty ImagesWalesAustriaBale hits glorious free-kick in World Cup play-offAfter seeing his club season dogged by injury, the winger sent a timely reminder of his talents to give his side a vital goal
Getty ImagesWorld CupNetherlandsQatar official labels Van Gaal ignorant over WC criticismsThe Netherlands boss, whose team has qualified for the finals, is an outspoken opponent of Qatar's position as hosts
Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification CAFNigeriaPredicting Nigeria's XI to face GhanaAhead of Friday's outing at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, GOAL forecasts Austin Eguavoen's selection for the crucial match against the Black Stars.
Getty ImagesLive BlogWalesMatchday rewind: North Macedonia stun Italy in World Cup play-off Relive GOAL's live commentary coverage of the World Cup qualifying play-offs on Thursday
Getty ImagesBarcelonaC. RonaldoPedri picks Ronaldo & surprise defender in ideal XIThe teenager's team-mate earned a surprise call-up among Barca legends past and presents - and one Madrid idol
Getty ImagesT. KroosReal MadridKroos: Nobody wanted Chelsea in UCL quarter-finalsThe German midfielder has acknowledged the size of the task the Blancos are facing in the last eight of Europe's elite competition
World Cup Qualification CAFGhanaHow Black Stars could line up against Super EaglesGOAL predicts the Black Stars' likely starting XI for their 2022 World Cup qualifying showdown against the Super Eagles in Kumasi on Friday
Getty ImagesParaguayEcuadorParaguay vs Ecuador: TV channel, stream & team newsThe visitors need just one point in Asuncion to secure their place in the upcoming World Cup
Getty ImagesAfrican All StarsWorld Cup Qualification CAFMido: Salah most likely to leave LiverpoolThe retired striker also believes the Premier League winner would still be a top player in the next five years
GettyC. RonaldoPortugalHas Cristiano Ronaldo ever missed a major tournament? The Manchester United striker has enjoyed a 19-year international career, but has he always been present at the biggest tournaments?
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoPortugal'People who criticise Ronaldo don't understand football'Fernando Santos' men must win two play-offs or else miss out on the World Cup for the first time in 24 years
World Cup Qualification CAFGhanaAddo blow for Ghana ahead of Nigeria clashThe midfielder will not be available for the Black Stars when they square up against the Super Eagles on Friday
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueSaudi Media not chosen by Chelsea for future ownershipThe Premier League club have fielded a huge amount of interest in taking over from Roman Abramovich, who has been sanctioned by the UK government
Getty ImagesBrazilChileBrazil vs Chile: TV channel, stream & team newsThe Selecao are aiming to break Argentina's record haul of 43 points at this stage, as they look to finish qualifying on a high
GettyWorld CupEgyptEgypt vs Senegal: World Cup play-off live stream & TV channelThe Pharaohs and Lions of Teranga last met in the Africa Cup of Nations final, with a spot at a major showpiece in Qatar now up for grabs
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueFerdinand would 'crack the whip' but isn't returning to Man UtdThe Red Devils legend felt the need to address speculation that he was ready to join the backroom staff at Old Trafford
GOALNWSLWomen's Champions League‘I’d love to finish my career in the NWSL’ - RosetteThe full-back played with future NWSL draft picks and USWNT stars at college, and she'd like to join them in America again before she retires
GettyUSAWorld CupUSMNT World Cup qualification & tournament recordThe United States have enjoyed some memorable successes on a global stage, but they have also been forced to watch several tournaments from afar