World Cup news

Footage has emerged showing Lionel Messi’s full spat with Wout Weghorst at the end of Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final win over the Netherlands.

Lionel Messi continues to be showered with praise as a World Cup and multiple Ballon d’Or winner, with a new statue of him unveiled by CONMEBOL.

James Maddison opened up on his 2022 World Cup injury woes after winning his first cap for England in three years against Ukraine.

Lionel Messi would have swapped all of his seven Ballon d’Or titles for glory with Argentina, according to World Cup hero Emi Martinez.

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Emile Smith Rowe has added his voice to the international allegiance debate raging around Arsenal team-mate Folarin Balogun.

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Christian Pulisic continues to present quite the selection poser at Chelsea, but the American forward has sought to explain what his best position is.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema reportedly snubbed the opportunity to attend a special tribute ceremony for France’s retiring stars by email.

Lionel Messi and Argentina continue to revel in their 2022 World Cup win, with a “France are dead” song belted out upon their return to action.

Christian Pulisic has told Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun that the USMNT would “love” him on board as an international allegiance battle rages on.

Emi Martinez has recreated his lewd Golden Glove celebration after returning to action with Argentina – with the World Cup trophy figuring this time.

Emiliano Martinez has told GOAL he has the utmost respect for “world class” Kylian Mbappe and has played down the infamous doll row that he sparked.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been overlooked in the latest Brazil squad, with Manchester City rival Ederson left “surprised” by that decision.

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he considered international retirement after being benched by Portugal at the 2022 World Cup.

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, the Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper discusses his shootout antics and his work with a sports psychologist