Opinion

Ahead of Saturday's Merseyside Derby, Ronald Koeman's side are very much in the hunt for a place in the top four following a fine run of recent form

With a contract extension seemingly imminent, the Belgian attacker is showing Maurizio Sarri he can be a reliable star for a side with big ambitions

The Everton No.10 has claimed that he wants to play in the Champions League and his stats prove that he would thrive on the game's grandest stage

The European champions want to make the Belgian their newest Galactico but he can enjoy both success and a quiet life in west London

Xolos will have to get organized without their coach, while Ricardo La Volpe is hoping his players are up to the challenge against Rayados.

The Brazilian started the 2016-17 season in impressive style, generating interest from Camp Nou, but he has faded since shaking off an ankle problem

The friendly between France and Spain saw one goal ruled out and another given in what was a landmark game for video assistant referees

From his early days as a tiny sensation in central Pennsylvania, Christian Pulisic seemed destined for stardom. Now, that destiny has become reality.

The Barcelona defender may have only been defending his club-mate but the truth is that the Argentine attacker's suspension is disproportionate

The acting head of Argentine football found out about the No.10's four-match ban on TV, proof of the chaos that has enveloped the governing body

The Germany youth international was one of the Reds’ priority targets last summer, but their transfer thinking has since shifted

Ange Postecoglou's side remain in charge of their own destiny when it comes to World Cup qualification but there is still plenty to work on

Juan Carlos Osorio's changes from the win over Costa Rica were unimpressive, and a key call went El Tri's way as they took the away win.

The Boys in Green earned a point against Wales on Friday, but failed to show they could do much more than intimidate their opponents in a fiery game

Goal takes a look at some of the emerging talents at La Fabrica who could make the first team for Los Blancos in the coming campaigns

That unforgettable 6-1 drubbing marked a watershed for the Albiceleste, both for the two legendary No. 10s and another, absent genius

The Mexico coach has fewer vocal critics after Friday's victory over Costa Rica, but seems genuinely indifferent to outside support or criticism.

Goal takes an analytical look at the U.S. national team's 6-0 win over Honduras, which saw the star duo thrive in central midfield.

The former Ajax player leaves the team in a disastrous situation in World Cup qualifying and there is little reason to be confident in the KNVB

There is simply no way back for the nation's all-time leading goal scorer as the manager's other striking and playmaking options are far superior

The Boys in Green set out to play dirty, and in doing so brought their opponents down to the same level - with dire consequences

Pep was the coach of the league champions in the countries that won the last two World Cups and left a lasting legacy on the football in both

The Dutch are left in a bad position in their World Cup qualifying group after their 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria and questions must be asked of the coach

The formidable strength in depth that Les Bleus boast is reflected by the players who have not made their squad to face Luxembourg and Spain

The midfielders earned big moves off the back of their Euro 2016 triumph but they are all in difficult periods at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Inter

The U.S. national team will face a Honduran team intent on keeping numbers behind the ball, which could make scoring chances tough to come by..

Chris Coleman's side must avoid defeat against Republic of Ireland to realistically keep their hopes of reaching Russia 2018 on course

As the Blaugrana approach a fork in the road this summer with the exit of Luis Enrique, the club would do well to remember the Dutchman's influence

The midfielder was once a defiant hanger-on at cash-rich Manchester City, but his star has fallen dramatically since leaving the Etihad