GOAL50Real MadridModric: From rejected kid to world's best midfielderA three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, the Croatia captain was voted third in this year's Goal 50. Here's a look at his early years...
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueArsenalArsenal still a bigger club than trophy-less SpursTottenham have become the best team in north London over the past two years but they need titles to be considered more successful than the Gunners
GettyGOAL50Tottenham'World-class Kane up there with Ronaldo & Suarez'The Chelsea legend has broken across club rival lines to praise the in-form Tottenham and England striker
GettyPremier LeagueLeicesterWill the goalkeeper die out under Guardiola?The Manchester City manager has been at the vanguard tactically his entire career and his use of Ederson suggests another revolution is incoming
Stan SzetoUSAWorld CupProjecting the USWNT's World Cup squad With the 2019 Women's World Cup a year and a half away, Goal offers its first projection for the 23-player squad Jill Ellis will bring to France
ItalyWorld Cup Qualification UEFAAncelotti can't fix World Cup flops Italy on his ownThe three-time Champions League winner is the ideal man for the Azzurri but he cannot cure the ills of Italian football all on his own
Matt KingHondurasWorld CupHonduras needs reset after defensive Pinto's failureLos Catrachos missed the World Cup after its usual tactics fell short against Australia in the intercontinental play-off
USAPortugalMcKennie, Adams showcase U.S. potentialThe teenagers made the most of their debut performances as the U.S. national team played to a 1-1 draw in its first match since missing the World Cup
GettyWorld CupBrazilNeymar and Brazil can't down EnglandPSG's superstar flickered in spells at Wembley and the five-time World Cup winners are not going to find the going easy at the tournament next summer
GettyIrelandDenmarkIreland must axe O'Neill after World Cup embarrassmentThe Road to Russia has ended for the Boys in Green, but it should not come as a shock as their prehistoric tactics were fully exposed by Eriksen &…
Stan SzetoUSAWorld CupWhat should Lloyd's role be for USWNT?Wrapping up a disappointing 2017, the U.S. star showed a glimpse of her old form with a goal off the bench in a 3-1 win over Canada on Sunday
Getty ImagesGOAL50JuventusIs Modric the best footballer of 2017?Goal's chief correspondent Peter Staunton is one of 55 voters for the Goal 50 and the Real Madrid midfielder was his top pick - do you agree?
Getty ImagesEnglandWorld CupPickford proves he - not Hart - is England's No.1The Everton goalkeeper shone against Germany for Gareth Southgate's side and should have done enough to ensure a World Cup starting berth
Getty ImagesItalyWorld Cup Qualification UEFAClueless Ventura has Italy on the brink of humiliationThe Azzurri were undeniably unlucky in their 1-0 loss to Sweden but their coach's failings were once again exposed at the highest level
Rich LamUSAWorld CupUSWNT's midfield rhythm lacking vs. CanadaThe U.S. national team struggled to find cohesion in possession while playing to a 1-1 draw at BC Place on Thursday
Getty/GoalLaLigaValenciaWho's laughing now? Zaza a joke no more!The striker was ridiculed over his spot-kick at Euro 2016 and a dire spell at West Ham but he is back in Italy squad due to his fine form at Valencia
GettyReal MadridEredivisieHow is wonderkid Odegaard faring in Holland?The Norwegian arrived in the Spanish capital with huge expectations and although the hype has died down, he is developing well with Heerenveen
ArsenalPremier LeagueOzil agent aims to change industryIn his first full interview with an English media outlet, Dr Erkut Sogut reveals his plans to change the agents industry for the better
Getty ImagesTransfersParis Saint-GermainCould bad boy Ben Arfa be saved by Leicester?The 30-year-old still has a lot to give on the field and should not spend the next six months rotting on the sidelines for PSG
Getty ImagesLaLigaWorld CupWhat has happened to Madrid boo boy Benzema?The 29-year-old has been disappointing for Los Blancos in 2017-18 and, on current form, he doesn't warrant an international recall with Les Bleus
ArsenalPremier LeagueHow the hell could Arsenal let Alexis & Ozil deals expire?The fact that the star duo - along with others - have yet to put pen to paper is a damning indictment of how badly the club is being run in some areas
GettyChelseaTransfersWhy did Emenalo quit Chelsea role?The Nigerian worked behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge in a transfer-policy position that was often mystifying to the club's fans
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester CityFearless Pep exposes Mou's cowardly approachSunday was a big day in the title race as Manchester City moved eight points clear of their rivals with Mourinho's negativity again costing his side
LaLigaLas PalmasMadrid avert crisis, but what's wrong with Ronaldo?Zinedine Zidane's side returned to winning ways after back-to-back defeats, but the Portuguese is still not quite right and failed to score again
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueDe Bruyne can rival Ronaldo & Messi for Ballon d'OrThe Belgian had a huge hand Man City's victory over Arsenal and he has everything at his disposal to move into the spotlight reserved for the big two
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueWhy Mourinho began throwing players under the busThe Portuguese coach was previously renowned for forming unbreakable bonds with his charges but now he has no problem publicly criticising them
GoalTransfersSchalke 04Wenger to be punished again for letting Sane goThe Gunners scouted the Manchester City starlet during his time at Schalke but did not feel that the then teenager was worth £40 million
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester CityDavid Silva in the form of his lifeThe Spaniard deserves to be considered one of the Premier League's all-time best overseas players for his adaptability and quality
Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLigaFreedom for Alcacer as Suarez slump goes onThe former Valencia forward scored both goals to give Ernesto Valverde's side victory over Sevilla at Camp Nou in Lionel Messi's 600th official match
LiverpoolPremier LeagueSpeed kings Salah & Mane break HartThe Egyptian and Senegalese star combined to explosive effect as the Reds secured a 4-1 victory at West Ham