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He may have been laughed at when he first tipped the Real Madrid star for the top, but he has been proven right in the end Former Dinamo Zagreb coach Branko Ivankovic knew a long time ago Luka Modric would be among the world’s best, recalling being laughed at when talking up the Croatia star. […]

Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning have signed the 31-year-old forward following a disappointing spell at the San Siro Italy international striker Eder has left Inter for China, joining Jiangsu Suning. The 31-year-old had moved to San Siro in 2016 after a fruitful spell with Sampdoria, but managed only 14 goals in 86 appearances for the Nerazzurri. Jiangsu are […]

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 pitch was small, bumpy and dusty. There were no floodlights, no locker room, and barely any grass. But the little blonde kid from Zadar didn’t care. He had a […]

The Manchester United boss hailed the midfielder’s performances in the late stages of the tournament and hopes it leads to further success Jose Mourinho has pointedly urged Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba to “understand why” he was one of the stars of France’s World Cup triumph. Pogba superbly netted Les Bleus’ third goal in Sunday’s […]

After incurring the wrath of new coach Vieira for missing training, the Italy star has now rejoined his club in pre-season as his future lies in doubt Wantaway striker Mario Balotelli has returned to training with Nice after talks over a move to Marseille stalled. Balotelli had come in for criticism from new coach Patrick Vieira, […]

The stage is set in Moscow as the final two teams square off for the right to get their hands on the famous trophy Croatia put forward a fine performance in the final, matching their efforts from throughout the tournament. They did not have the quality of Les Bleus in the final third and that […]

After spending a year battling acute leukaemia, from which he is in remission, Wolves goalkeeper Ikeme has retired from football Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has announced his retirement from football. The 32-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia in July 2017 but confirmed last month he is in remission. Following advice from medical experts, Ikeme […]

The Borussia Dortmund star speaks exclusively to Goal about his World Cup heartache and his hopes for the new Bundesliga season Their summers could hardly have been more different. While Kylian Mbappe exploded, his performances helping France to World Cup glory and announcing him to a global audience, 7,000 kilometres away another of world football’s teenage […]

The Spurs boss’ long-term future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been uncertain following his side’s shaky start to the campaign. According to Sport1, the 47-year-old is now a prime target for the German champions. Click Here:

The 27-year-old striker has gone from Red Devils reject to a top Premier League striker after a series of loan spells and Championship football. Not every talented teenager will make it into the first team at Old Trafford, just ask the likes of Michael Keane, Ravel Morrison and Febian Brandy. United have a crop of […]