Year in Review: World football in 2016
Darren Staples / Reuters
This wild, unpredictable, sometimes certifiably insane calendar year has come to an end. What a 12 months it was. In theScore's year in review, we reflect on the marquee moments from the pitch in 2016.
Looking back

- 10 memorable moments that defined world football in 2016
- 2016 awards: Winners and losers from an unforgettable year
- 5 lessons we learned in 2016: History, kooky trends, quick fixes
- The slipper fits: Ranking 2016's best Cinderella stories
Goals, goals, goals

The year of Ronaldo

Premier League review

The future is bright

Test your knowledge
HEADLINES
- Mbappe equals 'idol' Ronaldo with 59th goal of year for Real Madrid
- Flick calls FIFA Best XI 'a joke' after Raphinha omission
- Alonso dreams of white Christmas in Real Madrid's final match of 2025
- Palace slip into playoffs as Strasbourg finish top of Conference League
- Messi vs. Yamal: Argentina, Spain to contest Finalissima in March
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