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GOAL50 2022 World Cup Wonders: Pele vs Maradona

The return of the GOAL50 means that GOAL readers again have the chance to decide the best male and female… Read More

November 19, 2022

‘It’s up to us to bring the entertainment’ – Dier admits onus is on England to drum up World Cup atmosphere after last-minute FIFA stadium beer ban

World Cup begins tomorrowEngland haven't won since 1966Booze laws may cause fan concernWHAT HAPPENED? Just days before the tournament begins,… Read More

November 19, 2022

‘It would be unfair’ – Spain boss Luis Enrique backs Argentina for World Cup glory ‘because of Messi’

Argentina lost in 2014 finalProbably Messi's last World CupHe has never won it beforeWHAT HAPPENED? The 52-year-old has admitted that… Read More

November 19, 2022

Hassan Al Thawadi hails Generation Amazing Festival and claims Qatar World Cup has changed lives for the better

Thawadi hailed Generation Amazing Festival 2022Claims World Cup has positively impacted many livesIndian ambassador Patil echoes his thoughtsWHAT HAPPENED? The… Read More

November 19, 2022

‘Today I feel gay… today I feel disabled’ – FIFA president Infantino delivers extraordinary & controversial speech ahead of World Cup opener

Tournament begins tomorrowControversy keeps growingInfantino fails to dissuade concernsWHAT HAPPENED? At the dawn of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the… Read More

November 19, 2022

‘Messi is one of a kind’ – Alvarez aims to ‘bring World Cup joy to Argentina’ alongside legendary team-mate

Alvarez says Messi is 'great' captainDuo helped secure Copa America successArgentina out for World Cup gloryWHAT HAPPENED? Alvarez has played… Read More

November 18, 2022

‘He’s got everything’ – Shaw admits he’s been surprised by ‘unbelievable’ Bellingham

Bellingham in England squadHas impressed for DortmundShaw surprised by his qualityWHAT HAPPENED? Shaw has been full of praise for his… Read More

November 18, 2022

‘I didn’t expect it’ – Conor Gallagher surprised by England call-up for World Cup

Gallagher surprised at call upInconsistent for ChelseaHoping to repay Southgate's faithWHAT HAPPENED? England manager Gareth Southgate named him in the… Read More

November 18, 2022

‘Arsenal came earlier for Lisandro’ – Van der Sar explains how Man Utd beat Gunners to Martinez

Martinez joined Man Utd in £46.5m dealArgentine star has impressed for Red DevilsBut Arsenal tried to sign him firstWHAT HAPPENED?… Read More

November 18, 2022

‘We suffered a lot’ – Vinicius claims opponents went ‘too far’ with ‘dirty tackles’ ahead of World Cup

Vinicius will be key for Brazil at World CupWinger says opponents made dirty tacklesFeared injury would rule him out of… Read More

November 18, 2022