Nostalgia

The diminutive attacking midfielder always had bags of talent - but never reached his full potential

The former Turkey international became a star under Diego Simeone but he went off the rails after a disastrous spell at Barcelona...

Lee Carsley's class of 2023 are one game away from glory, 14 years on from England's last appearance in the tournament's showpiece

The playmaker was greeted like a god when he arrived at the Emirates in 2013, but few fans were sorry to see him leave in 2021 - so what went wrong?

Some absolute superstars have worn the Nerazzurri jersey over the years, but who makes their best-ever XI?

Jose Mourinho's men stunned Barcelona in the semis before overcoming Bayern Munich in Madrid - but where are they now?

In Saturday's Champions League final, the Manchester City coach will face the Nerazzurri for the first time an unforgettable semi-final in 2010

As Everton, Leicester and Leeds prepare for a tense Sunday in the fight against the drop, GOAL remembers some all-time classics...

The Norwegian is scoring goals for fun at Manchester City, but he is still a long way off the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's best campaign

Liverpool's famous old stadium has produced some of the most iconic climaxes in recent top-flight history

GOAL selects some of the best prospects to come out of one of the most productive youth academies in English football

It took the German just 11 minutes to grab his first ever assist for the Gunners in a 3-1 win at Sunderland

The Millonarios rank among South America's most powerful teams, having boasted some of the best players in Argentine football history in their ranks

What's happened to the squad that pulled off such a memorable comeback?

Brazil and Santos legend Pele died on Thursday. GOAL remembers the greatest moments of his incredible career.

Who were part of the successful squad and where have their careers led them since that big day?

The French bounced back from losing the Euro 2016 final by doing one better at the World Cup in Russia

Who were the players who led Spain to their first-ever World Cup win and what has happened to them since?

Who led Les Bleus to their first-ever World Cup trophy and what has happened to those players since?

The 1986 World Cup offered plenty of entertainment, with the Argentines eventually going on to lift the trophy

Italy put in some sublime performances to lift the 2006 World Cup, but what has happened to the heroes of that tournament since?

Some of the game's greatest have featured for Portugal, but only the best are allowed in our all-time XI!

Some of the game's biggest legends have featured for Spain, but only the greatest among them can make our all-time XI

England's Phil Foden won the Golden Ball, while Rhian Brewster won the Golden Boot in India, but how have they and their team-mates fared since?

Croatia have produced some absolute superstars in recent decades and their all-time best XI sure looks special!

Some absolute legends have played for Brazil, but only the best of the best can make our all-time XI!

Some fantastic players have represented Japan, but only the best of the best can make their dream team!

Some immensely talented players have represented South Korea on the global stage and this is their greatest-ever XI!

The final wasn’t a classic, but the World Cup of Italia ’90 saw German efficiency overcome Carlos Bilardo’s Argentina