Ronaldo: I'm not obsessed with individual prizes
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has suggested that personal accolades are not his priority, instead insisting he is more of a team player Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is not obsessed with individual awards after enjoying another stellar year in 2018. Ronaldo, 33, guided Real Madrid to a...
'He has the licence to be free' – Solskjaer has invigorated Pogba says Lingard
With four goals in two games the France World Cup winner is returning to his very best form, according to his former academy team-mate Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been given a new lease of life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to Jesse Lingard. The France World Cup...
Pogba named Manchester United's Player of the Month for December
Following three excellent performances towards the end of the month, the French midfielder has earned the prize Paul Pogba has been named Manchester United’s Player of the Month for December following a spectacular upturn in form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho. Pogba’s performances for United had been the...
Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4: Snapped goalpost unable to stop visitors returning to top
Perth Glory’s return to the top of the A-League was delayed by a snapped goalpost, but they eventually beat Central Coast Mariners 4-1. A snapped goalpost could not stop Perth Glory as they ended 2018 top of the A-League courtesy of a 4-1 win at Central Coast Mariners. Andy...
Rodrigo Caio had Barca medical before Jeison Murillo signing
Barcelona added to their defence this month, but only after the Brazilian had a medical with the club Rodrigo Caio has revealed he had a medical with Barcelona before they opted to sign Jeison Murillo instead. Barca boosted their defensive options this month by bringing in Murillo on loan...
Man Utd want to build team around top quality Pogba – Solskjaer
The midfielder looks revitalised under the Old Trafford side’s new coach and should be the star of the team considering his ability Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are looking to build a team around midfielder Paul Pogba, a player he considers to be ‘one of the best’. The...
Hazard wants legendary status at Chelsea after reaching landmark
Amid further talk of a potential move to Real Madrid, the Belgian says he wants to earn legendary status at Stamford Bridge Eden Hazard is hungry for more goals to earn legendary status at Chelsea after scoring his 100th for the club in a 2-1 Premier League win at Watford on...
Moreno: I didn't like how Klopp treated me
The Spaniard has accused his Liverpool boss of treating him unfairly following his return from injury, preferring to start his team-mate instead Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno has spoken out against manager Jurgen Klopp after being dropped for Andy Robertson. Moreno started last season as first-choice left-back despite midfielder James...
What are the best football podcasts to listen to in 2019?
If you’re looking to pick up a new hobby in the New Year, try your hand at listening to football podcasts – and Goal has rounded up the very best ones If you’re truly football-mad, you’ll know that your attention doesn’t stop at the full-time whistle – you’re constantly...
'We are all Koulibaly' – Napoli fans wear masks in support of racially abused defender
The club’s followers how solidarity with the Senegal international after he was subjected to taunts during the club’s defeat to Inter Napoli have shown support for Kalidou Koulibaly by wearing masks during Saturday’s clash with Bologna after he was subjected to discriminatory abuse. The 27-year-old, born in France to...