Mark Doyle

Chief Features Writer

Born and raised in Dublin but living in Bologna, Italy, for more than a decade, so now adept at mispronouncing words in two languages. Joined GOAL in 2012 as a news writer but moved onto match coverage and then the editorial team. Attended the past three World Cups, in Brazil, Russia and Qatar, and now covering all aspects of the game as chief features writer. Has never understood how the Messi-Ronaldo debate was even a thing.

Articles by Mark Doyle

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Analysis France
Mbappe-Deschamps dispute rumours threaten to derail France
The coach has left his captain out of another set of games, casting doubt on both their relationship and the forward's mental state right now
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Analysis Roma
Everton, beware! Friedkin-owned Roma are in ruins
The American consortium barely put a foot wrong during the first three years of their reign - now they risk being run out of the Giallorossi
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Opinion Liverpool
Six reasons why Liverpool can run away with the EPL title
The Reds are expected to eventually run out of steam, but they now have every chance of winning the title in Arne Slot's first season at Anfield
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Opinion G. Buffon
Top 25 goalkeepers of the 21st century - ranked
GOAL counts down the finest shot-stoppers of the past 25 years, including Gigi Buffon, Manuel Neuer and Iker Casillas
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Analysis Liverpool
Was Klopp's Liverpool exit actually a good thing for Jones?!
The all-action but injury-plagued midfielder was facing an uncertain future at the start of the season but he's arguably undroppable right now
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Power rankings Champions League
UCL Power Rankings: Liverpool lead from brilliant Barca
GOAL rates each team's hopes of winning this season's expanded tournament after four rounds of the new league phase
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Analysis S. Gerrard
'English plumber' Gerrard becoming a Saudi laughing stock
The former England captain's reputation has kept him in a job for far longer than it should have, but he's now belatedly on the verge of the sack
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Analysis X. Alonso
Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen in a mini-slump
The Spaniard's exciting side lost just once last season, but the German double-winners are finding things a little more difficult this term
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Analysis Liverpool
Is Robertson's race run? Liverpool left-back becoming weak link
The Scot's status as one of the club's finest ever defenders is already secure, but his current form is becoming a major cause for concern
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Player ratings Liverpool
Gakpo the Carabao king carries Liverpool past Brighton
GOAL rates all of the Reds on show as the Dutchman helped himself to another two goals to see the champions through to the last eight

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Opinion Barcelona
Yamal's right - Barca are the 'best in the world' right now!
After yet another summer of uncertainty in Catalunya, the Blaugrana have somehow emerged as a fearsome force
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Opinion Ballon d'Or
Why always Madrid?! Real robbed of another Ballon d'Or!...
After the Man City midfielder's triumph, France Football humiliated Los Blancos even more than Barcelona had in Saturday's Clasico
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Analysis SSC Napoli
How Conte has revived Napoli with McTominay & Lukaku
The irritable Italian rubs some people up the wrong way, but he's once again proving himself the master of making an instant impact at a club
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Opinion Ballon d'Or
Every Ballon d'Or winner of the 21st century - ranked
GOAL runs through every edition of the Golden Ball since 2000, outlining which players were most worthy winners - and who was robbed
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Opinion Manchester United
Next Man Utd manager: Ten Hag replacements - ranked
With the Dutchman having been finally put out of his misery on Monday, GOAL assesses his possible successors in the Old Trafford dugout...
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Opinion Liverpool
Now or never for Nunez: Shine or risk being sold next summer
The Uruguayan impressed in the Champions League midweek, but still desperately needs to show that he can deliver on a regular basis
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Player ratings Liverpool
Darwin has lift-off as Kelleher comes up clutch for Liverpool
GOAL rates all the Reds on show at the Red Bull Arena as Arne Slot's side showcased their invaluable strength in depth
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Analysis J. Klopp
'Shocking & sad' - Did Klopp sell his soul by joining Red Bull?
The German's past and future are essentially colliding in Leipzig on Wednesday, as the row over his alleged hypocrisy rages on
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Analysis Barcelona
Lewy is back! Flick has Barca ace posting Messi-like numbers
The Poland striker is in his best form since moving to Catalunya ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with his former club
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Winners & Losers Liverpool
Pretenders? Liverpool prove they're true title contenders
GOAL runs through the big winners and losers as the Reds reclaimed top spot with a hard-fought victory over Enzo Maresca's men at Anfield