Pogba warned to expect World Cup bench dutyThe Manchester United midfielder has been told he is to pay the price for his inconsistent form by falling behind Corentin Tolisso and Blaise MatuidiUSAPremier League
'Pogba is better than Patrick Vieira'A former Arsenal icon won top honours for club and country, but a much-maligned performer at Old Trafford is considered to be a more rounded playerPremier LeagueManchester United
Liverpool closing in on £60m Fekir dealLyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said negotiations were at "a standstill" but Reds are increasingly confident of landing their top targetTransfersLiverpool
‘I’ve equalled Zidane, no one can take that away’ – GiroudThe 31-year-old striker now has the objective of overhauling David Trezeguet and moving into third place in the chart of France's leading marksmenAustraliaWorld Cup
The top 10 controversies in World Cup historyAhead of the World Cup in Russia, Goal looks at the most controversial dives, handballs, fouls and referee decisions in the tournament's historyWorld CupEngland
‘Everyone’s against him’ – Pogba’s former coachHad the 25-year-old not burst onto the scene so spectacularly, he would be considered a fine player, argues the ex-national Under-21 bossWorld Cup
How Mendy kept his spirits up through injury tormentAfter being placed in a hospital bed beside a patient diagnosed with cancer, the 23-year-old found he was able to put into context his problemsManchester CityPremier League
'No one shouts at Messi for walking' - Pogba hits backArguing he's had success before while maintaining a similar flair, the Manchester United midfielder has dismissed the calls of punditsManchester UnitedPremier League
The 10 best young players at Russia 2018Goal takes a look at some of the young players who could be about to light up the tournament in Russia...NXGNEgypt
Alexis, Sane & those watching WC from homeFailure to qualify, untimely injuries and unfortunate snubs mean some of the finest talent on the planet will be absent from a Russian showpieceWorld CupEngland
'Showman Pogba wants to be next Zidane'The midfielder's former Manchester United team-mate is looking for a man with unquestionable talent to show what he is capable of on a World Cup stagePremier LeagueManchester United
'Indispensable' Pogba must improve - DeschampsAlthough the coach thinks that the booing of the midfielder was unjust in midweek, he is adamant that the 26-year-old can give his side moreItalyTransfers
'France is over for him' - FFF president backs Benzema omission The Real Madrid striker has not been included in his country's 2018 World Cup squad, and the supremo is sure it is the right decisionWorld CupDenmark
France vs Italy: Live stream & match previewLes Bleus are looking to continue their World Cup preparations when they take on an old rival on FridayItalyFriendlies
Lloris: Time for Pogba to be a leaderThe £89 million midfielder has been told that he is "no longer a young player" and that he needs to step up for France at World Cup 2018 this summerWorld CupTottenham Hotspur
McKennie primed for big USMNT role after breakout seasonA year after featuring for Schalke's U-19 team, the midfielder has a looming Champions League and future World Cup in his sightsUSASchalke 04
Balotelli says he knows ‘nothing’ about futureThe striker said he is focused on the week ahead, and has no idea what his future holds.TransfersNice
The youngest players in World Cup historyAs we near ever closer to the finals in Russia, Goal takes a look at the youngest players to have represented their countries at the tournamentWorld CupEgypt
Pulisic out as USMNT make roster changesThe Newcastle defender is one of 10 players joining the team for their European trip, while the teenage playmaker is one of seven going homeUSAIreland
Fantasy: PL stars headed to the World CupOur Fantasy writer looks at Premier League players from Colombia, England, Denmark, and Belgium who dominated during qualifying and could do in RussiaGamingWorld Cup
Giroud equals Zidane's France scoring recordOnly three men have now scored more times for Les Bleus than the 31-year-old Chelsea hitmanFriendliesIreland
'France right not to pick Martial for World Cup'The former Chelsea defender has backed Didier Deschamps' decision not to select the Manchester United winger after an "up and down" seasonPremier LeagueChelsea
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