VIDEO: Javier Hernandez's Real Madrid evolutionThe Mexico star saw his game time limited in the Spanish capital but boasted an impressive goal return, including a memorable strike against AtleticoMexicoReal Madrid
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
Lahm: Guardiola is an unbelievable coachHaving worked with the Catalan at Bayern Munich, a World Cup winner considers the former Barcelona boss to be one the best coaches in the businessManchester CityBayern Munich
Sane breaks silence over shock Germany World Cup snubThe 22-year-old was sensationally cut from Joachim Low's final squad for Russia, but has wished his international team-mates well for the tournamentWorld Cup
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
Walker stunned by Sane World Cup omissionThe Manchester City winger has been left out of Germany's 23-man party heading to Russia, much to the surprise of a colleague at the Etihad StadiumWorld CupManchester City
Why Sane was snubbed for Low's Germany squadThe winger has had an excellent season for Manchester City but has looked uncomfortable when asked to play a completely different role for his countryWorld CupManchester City
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
Who made Germany’s 2018 World Cup squad?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 panelWorld CupOpinion
Germany stun world by dropping SaneThe reigning champions have opted against taking a Premier League title winner with them to Russia, but Manuel Neuer is included after injury issuesWorld Cup
Revealed: Russia 2018's 10 most exciting group gamesGoal rounds up some of the most exciting World Cup 2018 group stage fixtures – including Spain vs Portugal and England vs BelgiumWorld CupEgypt
World Cup: All 32 national team coachesThe attention will be on the big stars in Russia this summer, but the men in the dugouts will play a significant role, tooWorld CupMexico
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
Taking Neuer to the World Cup a risk - BallackThe former midfield star accepts that it will be a gamble if the Bayern shot-stopper travels to Russia 2018 after such a long lay-offWorld CupBayern Munich
FIFA Rewind: Relive Brazil v Germany 2014!Goal have teamed up with FIFA to bring the great games of the past right up into the 21st centuryWorld CupBrazil
World Cup 2018 fantasy football: Games & players to pickThe biggest sporting event in the world is set to get under way in June and so too will its fantasy football variants - we offer a helping handWorld CupFantasy Football
Neymar, Payet & World Cup 2018's absentees & doubtsWith the tournament getting closer, Goal takes a look at the stars who may miss out on a place in their respective national team squadWorld CupEgypt
Klose, Ronaldo & World Cup all-time top scorersOver 1,200 players have found the target on the grandest of footballing stages, but only 13 have reached double figures in the competition's historyWorld CupBrazil
Low: Messi comparison was a burden for GotzeThe Germany head coach feels his comments may have placed too big a burden on the young attacker after his winning goal at the last World CupWorld CupBorussia Dortmund
Champions! Every World Cup winner from 1930-2014Since football’s global showpiece was first staged, eight nations have got their hands on the grandest of prizes. Will new kings be crowned in 2018?World CupEngland
World Cup 2018 warm-up fixturesAs the World Cup gears closer, teams will have a last opportunity to make last-minute preparations with friendly fixtures – but who will they face?World CupEngland
Rusty Neuer shouldn't be Germany's World Cup No.1The Bayern goalkeeper has played just four times this season and should not be picked as the world champions' first choice in RussiaWorld CupOpinion
Neuer & Reus in but Gotze left out of Germany squadThe Bayern Munich goalkeeper has been injured for the majority of the season but will be assessed by his country's medical staff before the tournamentWorld CupBundesliga
Wenger, Xavi & football figures who stayed too longWith Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger having succumbed to fan pressure to resign, Goal takes a look at other icons that didn't know when to walk awayArsenalPremier League
Fresh blow for Neuer's World Cup hopesThe Germany international has been out of action since September and is running out of time in an effort to force his way into Joachim Low's squadWorld CupBayern Munich