Nine reasons we're excited for the Euro leagues' returnLigue 1 and La Liga are the first continental divisions to get back under way following the break for the World CupK. MbappeL. Messi
GOAL's European Team of the Season so far 🤩With the World Cup break now over, GOAL has selected our best combined XI from Europe's 'big five' leagues from the campaign's first few monthsChampions LeagueL. Messi
Will Messi’s face feature on Argentina bank notes?Lionel Messi may be a World Cup winner and national icon in Argentina, but his face will not be appearing on bank notes in his homeland.L. MessiArgentina
Real Madrid fan Nadal would ‘sign Mbappe tomorrow’Rafael Nadal admits he would “sign Kylian Mbappe tomorrow”, with the Real Madrid fan still hoping to see the French forward at Santiago Bernabeu.K. MbappeReal Madrid
Is Haaland vs Mbappe the next Messi vs Ronaldo?Erling Haaland admits the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate has been “positive”, but is reluctant to form his own rivalry with Kylian Mbappe.E. HaalandK. Mbappe
Neymar follows Mbappe back into PSG trainingNeymar is back in training at Paris Saint-Germain following his 2022 World Cup exploits, with fellow Brazilian Marquinhos also rejoining the fold.NeymarLigue 1
Mbappe has sent 'strong signal to everyone' at PSG Kylian Mbappe has sent a “strong signal to everyone” at Paris Saint-Germain with his early return from 2022 World Cup duty, says Christophe Galtier.K. MbappeLigue 1
Messi set for PSG extension - but deal yet to be finishedLionel Messi has told PSG he will extend his contract when post-World Cup negotiations begin, but the club insist nothing is official.L. MessiLigue 1
PSG unsure about Messi's World Cup trophy requestLionel Messi wants to show off the World Cup trophy at Paris Saint-Germain's next home match, but the club are reluctant to grant his wish.Ligue 1L. Messi
Why Mbappe is back in PSG training so soon after final lossGOAL can reveal why Kylian Mbappe has returned to Paris Saint-Germain training just 72 hours after France's World Cup final defeat to Argentina.K. MbappeC. Galtier
Guardiola: Nobody can doubt Messi is the GOATManchester City boss Pep Guardiola has put Argentina's World Cup hero Lionel Messi ahead of Diego Maradona and Pele as the best player in history.L. MessiArgentina
Mbappe makes swift PSG return after World Cup heartbreakKylian Mbappe has made a swift return to Paris Saint-Germain training just days after France's World Cup final defeat against Argentina.K. MbappeFrance
GOAL50 2022: Messi, Putellas and Maradona winThere were clear winners in both Men's and Women's categories but World Cup Wonders went to the final day of votingGOAL50L. Messi
GOAL50 2022: The best male players in the world revealedYour votes have been counted and we can now confirm the overall winner of the men's GOAL50 2022!GOAL50Bayern Munich
PSG aim to close Messi contract extension this weekParis Saint-Germain are aware that on January 1, 2023, newly-crowned World Cup winner Lionel Messi will be free to speak with clubs outside of France.L. MessiLigue 1
Brazil teammates ask Neymar to continue playing!Neymar's Brazil colleagues have pleaded with him not to retire from international football following a disappointing World Cup, GOAL understands.NeymarBrazil
PSG president leaves door open for Messi exitPSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said that a decision on Lionel Messi's contract will not be made until next year.L. MessiK. Mbappe
Who is Ethan Mbappe? Brother of Kylian makes PSG debutThe teenager came off the bench to replace Fabian Ruiz in a friendly win against Paris FC this week.Paris FCClub Friendlies
Herrera breaks down over 'painful' Man Utd exitA tearful Ander Herrera has opened up on the 'painful' way he left Manchester United in 2019.A. HerreraManchester United
Kylian Mbappe's brother Ethan makes senior PSG debutKylian Mbappe's younger brother Ethan has made his senior professional debut for Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly match against Paris FC.Paris FCClub Friendlies
Mbappe would enter GOAT debate with two World Cup winsThe France forward is still only 23 and yet he could lift the trophy for a second time on Sunday.World CupK. Mbappe
Messi's greatest games for Argentina 👌GOAL runs through Lionel Messi's most memorable masterclasses...L. MessiArgentina
Brazil & PSG star Neymar acquitted in fraud caseNeymar has been acquitted of all charges by a Spanish court in the fraud case relating to his transfer from Santos to Barcelona in 2013.NeymarBrazil
Rashford compared to Kylian Mbappe by Ten HagManchester United star Erik ten Hag has compared Marcus Rashford to France superstar Kylian Mbappe after England were dumped out of World Cup.M. RashfordManchester United
Nigeria's fantasy footballerNigeria's 1998 World Cup team may have disappointed but in Jay-Jay Okocha they had arguably the most exciting talent Africa has ever produced.Cult HeroWorld Cup
Mbappe's BFF Hakimi is the world's best right-backThe Paris Saint-Germain defender has played a pivotal role in Morocco's magical run to the quarter-finals, where they will face Portugal on SaturdayWorld CupA. Hakimi
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