Opinion

On Sunday, the Balkan nation will play France for the biggest prize in football - Goal Croatia's Ante Buskulic tries to explain how they've got here

The Italian has officially left his post at Stamford Bridge, just two months after winning the FA Cup, but his belated exit comes as no surprise

The Portugal captain is aiming for a league title in a third country and a Champions League with a third club and that demonstrates his brilliance

Dream dies here as Croatia overcome their third extra-time to make the World Cup final for the very first time; for England 52 years of hurt goes on

With Cristiano Ronaldo having completed his transfer to Turin from Real Madrid, Goal looks back at the most memorable deals in the Old Lady's history

With the Three Lions into the last four for the first time in 28 years, Goal compares Gareth Southgate's cubs to Bobby Robson's star-studded side

For the first time in years there is optimism around the Three Lions at an international tournament and a large part of the credit goes to the manager

It may be an awful lot of money for a 33-year-old but the Portuguese superstar's arrival will give Serie A a priceless boost in popularity

The Portuguese forward is moving to Juventus after nine years in Spain and leaves as a true legend – but is he Los Blancos' best ever player?

The Portuguese superstar has signed for the Italian champions but where will he be best deployed by Massimiliano Allegri?

The hosts exceeded all expectations this summer but what needs to be done to ensure this isn't a flash in the pan? Goal Russia has some ideas...

The Chelsea No.1 has produced his magnificent best at the World Cup in Russia, which could help him secure the return to Spain he desperately craves

A second penalty shootout win sent Zlatko Dalic's side into the World Cup semi-finals, but the Three Lions will be licking their lips

The 24-year-old has long been considered one of the most promising players in world football but he is still looking for the right club and coach

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner seems set on a move to Serie A in the coming days, but his sale would not necessarily be bad news for Los Blancos

With the France forward having become the first teenager since Pele to net twice in a World Cup game, Goal looks back at other prodigious talents

There was a sense of cruel destiny as England somehow played themselves into a penalty shootout, but a glorious defiance in overcoming that barrier

The Greek centre-back will add some much-needed leadership to the Emirates Stadium dressing room, but may be less impressive on the pitch

Both legends bowed out of the tournament on Saturday, still without ever having scored a goal in the knockout stage. How will they be remembered?

Unlike the Barcelona ace, the world's most expensive player hasn't yet found his best form in Russia, which could prove costly against Mexico

The decision to remove Julen Lopetegui 48 hours before the action started in Russia proved catastrophic after replacement Fernando Hierro flopped

These players try to play the same kind of football which got trophies in 2008, 2010 and 2012 but they are missing the characteristics of champions

The Manchester United keeper is under immense pressure in the Spain goal following a high-profile mistake but it is the right decision to stick by him

The PSG striker scored with both of his shots on goal as Uruguay knocked the European champions out of the World Cup with a 2-1 win in Sochi

The Celeste have changed their image under genius coach Oscar Tabarez but they still boast a few players with the ability to provoke opponents

Diego Maradona was right when he claimed that the Uruguay ace is the game's best centre-half, and he has another chance to prove it against Portugal

Gareth Southgate made a raft of changes to his team but was forced to settle for second spot in World Cup Group G behind Belgium

With a new stadium to fill, and new owners with money to spend, the MLS side is right to gamble on the Englishman, even if he looked spent at Everton

Die Mannschaft suffered a shock exit after winning just one of their group games and now face a huge rebuild ahead of Euro 2020