Opinion

Players from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be available to represent the team in Japan, but who is in contention?

The 51-year-old faced resistance among the fans because of his Juventus background, but in just two seasons he has knocked the Old Lady off her perch

The Gunners were missing key men in Saturday's 0-0 draw at the Emirates but still managed to showcase their increasing belief and strength in depth

After succeeding Frank Lampard at the helm on Monday evening, the German has immediately lifted the doom and gloom around Stamford Bridge

In an exclusive interview with Goal, Jens Stryger Larsen discusses his love of Italian football and what is making it so attractive to top players

The last time Santos reached the Copa Libertadores final, they had a teenager called Neymar who was expected to take the football world by storm

While some people remain caught up in transfer talk, the cash-strapped Catalan club is facing up to the grim reality of potential collapse

The Blaugrana bought the Netherlands international to eventually replace Sergio Busquets but he is now thriving in a more advanced position

The team has stuck together in the face of distractions in the past, but the current issue may be uniquely challenging

The former Italy international may have led the Partenopei to Coppa Italia glory last year but he must win his next three games to avoid the chop

The German has arrived at a crisis-hit Stamford Bridge with little time to prepare his new side for a must-win Premier League clash with Wolves

The teenager was once again the star of the show as Mikel Arteta's resurgent side maintained their fine form with an excellent 3-1 win at St Mary's

Jurgen Klopp's men may be the reigning Premier League champions but they arrive at Old Trafford for Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round clash in rotten form

The Blues defender has featured in just four matches in the past 11 months but he has the talent and the character to succeed at San Siro

The Premier League side were nine minutes away from a shock fourth-round exit when their in-form England ace sparked a dramatic late comeback

The underperforming pair were given another chance to impress Mikel Arteta in Saturday's clash with Southampton but both failed to take it

Manchester United and Liverpool meet again at Old Trafford on Sunday but expect another dour fixture, after last weekend's 0-0 draw at Anfield

The drop-off in the champions' form has been stark recently and the manager will have some difficult decisions to make in the short and long term

The Belgium international will be sidelined for at least a month through injury, casting doubt on his team's ability to maintain their title challenge

Fans have expressed their displeasure after the Spanish champions' midweek Copa del Rey exit to minnows Alcoyano, with Zizou in the line of fire

The 19-year-old has made 11 first-team appearances for the Reds this season following injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez

The Belgian playmaker picked up an injury in the 2-0 victory over Aston Villa and his manager is unsure when his star man will be back in action

Winning silverware in November was a springboard for Gareth Taylor's side and, on Wednesday, they face Chelsea as they eye up another mid-season cup

On Wednesday, Aston Villa play their first game since Covid-19 ravaged their squad, and against a side that have had their own problems with the virus

The Portuguese has been the catalyst for the club's renaissance but the attacking midfielder should be rested against Fulham on Wednesday night

The Blues' tame 2-0 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday night could spell the end of the former midfielder's spell in charge

Sam and Kristie have now combined to score their national team's past five goals as their stellar form with the U.S. continues

Olli Harder will make his debut as the Hammers’ new boss on Sunday in a Women’s Super League fixture against London rivals Tottenham

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the ex-Reds defender looks ahead to Sunday's top-of-the-table Premier League clash at Anfield