Opinion

Hailed as the Colchoneros' prodigal son upon returning to the club from Chelsea, the striker has suffered a dreadful drought in front of goal

Chastened after his first attempt to break European football ended in disaster, the 22-year-old forward has rediscovered his best form back at Santos

The German isn't a fan but, as UEFA's Giorgio Marchetti tells Goal, the competition has turned "interest-free friendlies" into "meaningful" games

While the two great No.10s have made history with the Albiceleste, the nation has been blessed with a host of incredible talents over the years

Billed as one of the signings of the summer upon his arrival, the Brazilian midfielder has only shown glimpses of his true ability at Old Trafford

Germany's football team has endured the worst year in their country's history, so how on Earth can the man responsible survive with his job?

A former Germany international has claimed that an obsession with possession first instigated at Bayern Munich under Pep has hurt the national team

The Brazilian has seen his participation in the first team increase since Santiago Solari's arrival, but finding a regular spot is still a challenge

Antonio Conte looked set to succeed Julen Lopetegui as coach but Santiago Solari has quickly won over the president and the players at the Bernabeu

It had seemed certain that Bayern Munich would exercise their option to make James Rodriguez's loan deal permanent, but that move is now in big doubt

The Bundesliga Rookie of the Month has been one of the shining lights in Germany this season, prompting calls for his loan spell to be cut short

The 20-year-old left La Masia for Dinamo Zagreb as a teenager, believing he had a better chance to make it away from Barca. He's been proven right...

The Goal 50, our annual list of the world's best players, has been running since 2008, so which superstar has amassed the most votes overall?

Luka Modric has been crowned Goal 50 winner for 2018, so where does the Real Madrid and Croatia ace rank among the greatest centre-mids of all time?

Despite some improved performances from the midfielder, his costly lapse in concentration against Wolves was a reminder of his main deficiency

The Spaniard is one of the best in the world and he's likely better than Ederson, but please stop saying he would get in City's team

Sterling has signed a fresh contract and Mahrez has begun to play a starring role in an updated City team which features a new, deadly way to attack

It was always the former Rossoneri owner's "dream" to bring the Portuguese superstar to San Siro but he never managed to turn it into a reality

Saturday marked the first game the Foxes played at home since the tragic helicopter crash which cost their chairman his life along with four others

The last thing the new coach of second last Monaco needs after a run of five games without a victory is the visit of record-breaking PSG this weekend

The Bundesliga leaders are averaging three goals each game this season, but are getting them from everyone on the pitch and their substitutes

The Belgium international has made a habit of turning games in United's favour under the Portuguese, though some fans fail to see his merit

If the legendary No. 10 truly wants to pursue a career as a coach, he's best served staying in the Ascenso MX rather than leaving at first opportunity

Any club that might think a brand new competition is the answer would do well to consider that the Champions League will always be a mark of greatness

The Brazilian has helped the Blues win four major trophies but he remains a divisive figure over his relationship with former boss Antonio Conte

The former Barcelona boss has long been bemused by the attitude of Manchester City fans towards the tournament, and is taking steps to change it

The Blancos captain is, contrary to popular opinion, prepared to compromise off the field but it is better to be on his side than against him

The shot-stopper was considered the best in the world for many years but is now going through a rough patch for both club and country

United have been in the mix for plenty of stars over the last five years, but so often they have been left empty-handed