The country reached the semi-finals 20 years ago, and the Inter winger hopes they can do so again this time out in Russia Ivan Perisic wants to replicate the “miracle” of France 98 with Croatia’s current band of in-form stars. Croatia entered their first World Cup 20 years ago and a much-celebrated team featuring the…
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd want Jordi Alba
Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba, per Don Balon . Jose Mourinho wants to reinforce United’s backline, and has identified the Spanish left-back as a priority target. Tottenham are also…
Monaco complete €20m deal for Lyon wonderkid Geubbels
The 16-year-old forward has completed a move to Stade Louis II, with the intention now being to further a career which is promising so much Monaco have completed the €20 million (£18m/£23m) capture of 16-year-old forward Willem Geubbels from Lyon. Goal revealed last week that a deal was on the cards for the youngster, with…
Colombia vs England: Live blog, text commentary, line-ups, stream & TV channel
Colombia are still waiting on the extent of James Rodriguez’s injury while England will be aiming to bounce back from their defeat to Belgium England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties at the end of a pulsating encounter. Kane’s penalty had given England the lead in the second half of a tense affair before Mina headed…
Salah signs new long-term Liverpool contract until 2023
Egyptian star rewarded for remarkable debut campaign on Merseyside – and his new deal contains no release clause Mohamed Salah has signed a new long term contract at Liverpool, which will keep him at Anfield until 2023. The Egyptian star has been rewarded for his incredible debut season on Merseyside with an improved five-year deal….
Iniesta plays like he is wearing a suit – Maradona
Andres Iniesta’s performances at the World Cup have caught the eye of Diego Maradona, who says he plays like he is dressed for a night out. Diego Maradona has described Andres Iniesta as playing “with a tailcoat, wearing a suit”, but stands by his assessment that Sergio Ramos is not a star player. Spain looked…
Ronaldo cannot be replaced by Hazard or Neymar – Salgado
The former Real Madrid defender does not think departing superstar can be replaced by any one player Cristiano Ronaldo is irreplaceable for Real Madrid and the club must build a new team without him, rather than expecting someone like Neymar or Eden Hazard to step into his boots, says former defender Michel Salgado. Ronaldo, Madrid’s…
Cavani 'tried everything' to be fit and supported tough call to miss Uruguay's quarter-final
Oscar Tabarez was unable to select the PSG striker against France due to injury, with a talismanic figure forced to watch a 2-1 defeat from the bench Edinson Cavani “tried everything” to be fit for the World Cup quarter-finals but the Uruguay striker says he was not ready to face France. A calf injury sustained…
Kaka backs Brazil boss Tite after 'excellent' World Cup
The Selecao were never likely to celebrate a quarter-final World Cup exit but the former star believes the future remains bright under their coach Tite remains the man to lead Brazil towards World Cup glory in 2022 despite suffering a quarter-final exit at Russia 2018, according to former Selecao great Kaka. Brazil were favourites to collect…
Ronaldo to Juventus boosts Serie A and means La Liga no longer have the best – Mourinho
The Manchester United manager believes more attention will be on Italy this season following the arrival of a five-time Ballon d’Or winner Jose Mourinho feels Juventus’ capture of Cristiano Ronaldo will give Serie A a lot of attention in the upcoming season. The Manchester United manager knows Ronaldo, 33, well, having managed Portugal’s captain and…