Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLArgentinaMessi's Argentina and South America come to terms with PL banThe Albiceleste have been boosted by the refusal of their stars to comply with the division's decree, but their neighbours are not so lucky
DepophotosWorld CupPremier LeagueInfantino urges leagues to release players after PL refusalThe English and Spanish top flights are both reluctant to let footballers travel, with Italy's Serie A now sharing a similar stance
Getty/Goal compositePremier LeaguePremier League won't release players to 'red list' countries The league said that FIFA's refusal to waive the mandatory UK quarantine period played a role in their decision
GettyC. PulisicChelseaChelsea star Pulisic tests positive for Covid-19The United States international forward will sit out the trip to Emirates Stadium, but Romelu Lukaku could make his bow for the Blues
Getty/GoalPremier LeaguePremier League: Will vaccine passports be needed for fans?Goal takes a look at the possibility of proof of vaccination to be introduced for supporters interested in attending matches
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaReal Madrid defender Odriozola tests positive for coronavirusThe defender has joined Karim Benzema and David Alaba in having tested positive for Covid-19 to further disrupt Madrid's pre-season preparations
GettyJuventusH. RafiaJuve squad enters into isolation after Rafia contracts Covid-19The Bianconeri players cannot have any contact with anyone outside of the first team bubble due to the current coronavirus regulations in Italy
Getty ImagesEvertonPremier LeagueDelph slams Covid-19 'conspiracy theory'The midfielder posted the anti-vax message to Instagram after the English top-flight said all players needed to be jabbed for the 2021-22 season
GettyK. BenzemaReal MadridReal striker Benzema tests positive for Covid-19The France international, who was on Euro 2020 duty with his country earlier in the summer, is being prevented from forming part of the Blancos squad
Getty/GoalPremier LeagueChelseaPremier League footballers will need Covid-19 vaccinations for new seasonEngland's top-flight league is keen to ensure that those involved at the elite level are on board with the UK's vaccination programme
Getty ImagesInterArsenalInter join Arsenal in withdrawing from Florida CupThe U.S. state is experiencing a massive rise in new cases, causing the two clubs to scrap their pre-season plans at the last minute
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea overcame Covid-19 scare early in pre-seasonThe Blues' preparations for the 2021-22 Premier League campaign have been hit by an outbreak at the training ground among a group of players
ArsenalArsenal search for new pre-season opposition after U.S. tour cancelledThe Gunners had planned to begin their Florida Cup schedule on July 25 against Inter, although that game will now not go ahead
Getty/GoalEuropean ChampionshipSpainEuro 2020: Ultimate tournament guideEuro 2020 is here, and Goal has the complete guide about everything you need to know for this summer's tournament
Getty ImagesB. GilmourCroatiaScotland dealt blow as Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19The Chelsea midfielder will have to spend the next 10 days in self-isolation, meaning his European Championship journey could now be over
GettyCopa AmericaChile'What if someone dies?' - Covid concern at Copa AmericaThe tournament curtain-raiser was marred by a huge outbreak in the Venezuela squad, while Bolivia hero Martins slammed organisers' callous attitude
Getty ImagesD. LlorenteSpainSpain defender Llorente tests negative for Covid-19The Leeds United player could link up again with the squad if he delivers two further negative tests in the coming days
Getty ImagesEuropean ChampionshipSpainSpain and Sweden worry over Covid-19 after positive testsThe Spanish FA admitted that there could be more coronavirus cases to come, as their Group E rivals also announced two players have the virus
Getty/Goal compositeCopa AmericaChileWhy were Argentina & Colombia dropped as Copa America hosts?Here's what you need to know about Copa America, after the 2020 edition was postponed due to coronavirus & hosts stripped of duties
NYCFCNew York City FCMajor League Soccer'A comeback story' - How NYCFC is trying to aid its communityThe club is looking to emerge from a difficult year as a driving force locally for a city that is just starting to awaken again
Getty ImagesCopa AmericaArgentinaControversial vaccine donation aims to save Copa AmericaCONMEBOL became the first non-governmental body on the planet to receive vaccines in order to inoculate South America's footballers
GettyGetty/Goal compositePremier LeagueFinal two Premier League matchdays limited to home fans onlyThe governing body will take its first steps towards getting full crowds back into stadiums ahead of the 2021-22 campaign
Getty ImagesBarcelonaL. MessiLa Liga investigating Messi & his Barca team-mates for lunch meetingSpanish top-flight authorities are looking into a possible breach of Covid-19 protocols relating to members of the Barca first-team squad
Getty/Goal compositeEuropean ChampionshipEuro 2020 squad lists increase to 26, confirms UEFAThe 24 teams competing at this summer's European Championship will be allowed to add three extra players to their ranks for the tournament
GettyReal MadridChampions LeagueValverde out of Chelsea clash after positive Covid-19 testLos Blancos are facing a number of injuries and selection issues ahead of their Champions League semi-final
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaReal Madrid confirm Valverde self-isolation after Covid contactLos Blancos have been handed a further headache with the news that the Uruguay international must be sidelined for part of their run-in
Getty ImagesS. RamosReal MadridReal Madrid captain Ramos tests positive for Covid-19The Blancos captain will be forced to spend the next 10 days in quarantine after contracting coronavirus as he also recovers from a calf injury
Rionegro ÁguilasAguilas DoradasChico FCColombian top-flight side forced to play with seven menDespite their pleas to have the game postponed, the league forced the team to face Boyaca Chico down four players
GettyLeicesterPremier LeagueMaddison, Choudhury & Perez dropped after Covid protocol breachesThe trio missed a key Premier League match against West Ham as the Foxes suffered defeat at the London Stadium
Getty ImagesItalyWorld Cup Qualification UEFAItaly assistant De Rossi hospitalised with Covid-19The Roma icon is the latest national team figure to test positive for the virus and is being kept in hospital as a precaution