Opinion

Goal reveals how the Egyptian's former youth team coach at Al-Mokawloon changed the 25-year-old's position - and thus the entire course of his career

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the Liverpool defender reveals how his love affair with the European Cup began with Real Madrid's coach

The 2018 World Cup ambassador and former Miss Russia is confident that her friend will not leave Old Trafford this year

The Reds' captain has been criticised throughout his career but can lead Jurgen Klopp's men to immortality in Kiev this weekend

Ahead of Saturday's final between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Kiev, Goal looks back at the most disappointing aspects of this season's tournament

The Reds appear to be in confident mood as they prepare for their date with destiny against Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday

The Inter star has been consigned to the reserves while the Albiceleste's hopes rest on two players who arrive in Russia with doubts above their heads

La Roja will be among the favourites in Russia and coach Julen Lopetegui has a wealth of talent from which to choose. So who has made the cut?

The midfielder said goodbye on an emotional night at Camp Nou as he appeared one last time for the Catalan club before his summer departure

Ahead of his final game for the Catalan club on Sunday, a look at some of the highlights from a wonderful career spent entirely with the Blaugrana

The departing Barcelona icon has never been prolific in terms of goals or assists but he is one of the most influential players of all time

The midfielder has been key to Santos' turnaround and will need to influence Sunday's match if Los Guerreros are going to lift the trophy

The Belgian, in his 300th Blues appearance, walked the walk after stating earlier in the week that the club needed to do better in the transfer market

With the Italian icon having made his last appearance on Sunday, Goal looks back at his remarkable 17-year stay in Turin

It's perhaps hard to believe now but there was a time when Sir Alex Ferguson was under serious pressure at Old Trafford before he won his first trophy

The former midfielder comes up against his old club on Saturday - a intimidating task for a man who is set to take the reins from Jupp Heynckes

The Spaniard has signed a contract extension until 2020 and his ability to coax performances from his star duo has been key to productive Belgian form

Goal understands that the former midfielder will replace Arsene Wenger as Gunners boss and Pep's trusted assistant should prove an excellent choice

This is a look into why the Blues head coach has fallen short in the cup competitions, despite being so successful at winning league titles

The 19-year-old has hit out at the club's chiefs Edwin van der Sar and Marc Overmars, pointing out some real issues facing the Eredivisie outfit

The Portuguese midfielder has suffered a second successive disappointing season at club level, which has seen him miss out on the World Cup

The Catalan has seemed weary by the third season at his previous clubs but he is clearly focused on bringing success to the Blues for years to come

The Italian icon is a serial winner but he will be missed more because he is a fascinating character who always tries to learn from his mistakes

The attacking midfielder has excelled throughout the youth levels and looks ready to step up again in 2018-19

After starting their Europa League final with so much promise, OM were soundly defeated as their captain limped off injured in the first half

The Bayern goalkeeper has played just four times this season and should not be picked as the world champions' first choice in Russia

The 34-year-old striker is leaving his boyhood club at the end of the season and on Wednesday night, he has the chance to sign off with a first trophy

The 25-year-old winger didn't last long at Newcastle after being slated by club legend Alan Shearer but he is now thriving again in France

The former Borussia Dortmund coach has taken over at PSG, but will the master tactician be able to manage the club's biggest personality?