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Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:13:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/uefa-champions-league-table/
<![CDATA[Lionel Messi reveals his favourite goal of his entire career]]> There aren’t many people who would dispute Lionel Messi’s status as the greatest player of all time at this point. After all, he has scored goals for fun at both club and international level. But despite there being so many occasions where Messi has found the back of the net, the Argentine has now admitted that one goal does stand out to him above all the others.

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Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:31:42 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/lionel-messi-reveals-his-favourite-goal-of-his-entire-career/
<![CDATA[Lionel Messi calls out journalist for Barcelona claim after 8th Ballon d'Or win]]> Lionel Messi has fired back at claims made by a journalist after he won a record eighth Ballon d'Or. The Argentine forward made history once again, being recognised as the best player in the world for the third time in five years. He outperformed Manchester City's Erling Haaland and former teammate Kylian Mbappe to claim the trophy.

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Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:24:00 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/lionel-messi-calls-out-journalist-for-barcelona-claim-after-8th-ballon-dor-win/
<![CDATA[Watch Live Football on TV Today]]> The Premier League is off to a flyer with matches coming thick and fast and with plenty of action to watch on TV or via a streaming service online. We also have Champions League, Europa League and the Europa Conference League to follow along with club football from across Europe and the world. Manchester City arose as kings of the Premier League and Europe last season but all bets are off as clubs renew their rivalries and mount their challenge for the 2023/24 season's honours.

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Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:23:42 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-on-tv/
<![CDATA[The 10 players who would’ve won the Ballon d’Or without Messi and Ronaldo]]> Lionel Messi has been awarded a remarkable eighth Ballon d'Or after an incredible year that saw the Argentine lead his nation to World Cup glory at the back end of 2022 and hit the ground running with his new club - Inter Miami - following his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. This success pulls the 36-year-old even further ahead of long-term rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, who has five Ballons d'Or to his name.

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Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:31:39 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/players-won-ballon-dor-without-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-barcelona-real-madrid-man-utd/
<![CDATA[Clubs with the most Ballon d'Or wins]]> Lionel Messi is the man with the biggest legacy in Ballon d'Or history with the Argentine having won the biggest individual award on the planet on more occasions than any other. The 2022 World Cup winner has added an incredible eighth award to his trophy cabinet after beating Erling Haaland to the honour in 2023. In the weeks before the award ceremony, it was assumed that it would be a two-horse race between the two men.

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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:30:48 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/clubs-with-most-ballon-dor-award-wins/
<![CDATA[Chelsea have now 'bought themselves time' ahead of Ian Maatsen ultimatum]]> Chelsea have 'bought themselves a bit of time' after making a key decision over Ian Maatsen, but journalist Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT that the Stamford Bridge giants are preparing to hand the Dutchman an ultimatum.

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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:00:26 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/chelsea-transfer-news-bought-themselves-time-ian-maatsen-ultimatum-stamford-bridge/
<![CDATA[Latest La Liga standings 2023/2024]]> Champions league | Premier League | La Liga | Serie A | Bundesliga | Saudi Pro League | Championship | SPFL

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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:08:01 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/la-liga-table/
<![CDATA[Ilkay Gundogan called out Barcelona teammates in brutally honest interview after El Clasico]]> Barcelona were beaten by fierce rivals Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season on Saturday afternoon. Barca went into the match at Camp Nou unbeaten in La Liga but trailing Carlo Ancelotti's side in the table by a single point.

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Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:26:40 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ilkay-gundogan-called-out-barcelona-teammates-in-brutally-honest-interview-after-el-clasico/
<![CDATA[Toni Kroos' hilarious reaction to Jude Bellingham's stunning goal vs Barcelona]]> Toni Kroos has gone viral on social media after his brilliant reaction to Jude Bellingham's stunning goal was captured by cameras during Real Madrid's El Clasico win. The latter scored twice as Los Blancos came from behind to triumph over their fierce rivals, Barcelona.

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Sat, 28 Oct 2023 18:01:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/toni-kroos-hilarious-reaction-to-jude-bellinghams-stunning-goal-vs-barcelona/
<![CDATA[Jude Bellingham scores brilliant El Clasico goal for Real Madrid vs Barcelona]]> Jude Bellingham has scored a screamer for Real Madrid in their El Clasico tie against Barcelona before then going on to score the winner too. Two more goals for the Englishman underlines the idea that he can seemingly do no wrong for his new side.

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Sat, 28 Oct 2023 16:01:59 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jude-bellingham-scores-brilliant-el-clasico-goal-for-real-madrid-vs-barcelona/
<![CDATA[Lionel Messi produced an iconic El Clasico moment after Sergio Ramos tackle in 2010]]> Lionel Messi tormented Real Madrid so many times during his career at his former club Barcelona. As he did with many of the teams that blessed the Spanish top flight, though none felt as special when it wasn’t their arch-rivals.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:52:57 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/88024429-lionel-messi-produced-one-of-footballs-coldest-moments-after-being-floored-by-ramos-in-2010/
<![CDATA[Best teenagers in world football right now]]> You know the phrase. Out with the old, in with the new. And that bodes well in the footballing world, especially when there is a boatload of talented youngsters waiting patiently in the wings for their shot at senior action or are already tearing it up. Teenagers often bring a different layer of possibility to a team: a tireless work ethic, the willingness to bust a gut a penchant of grasping every opportunity with every fibre in their body – aspects that often go amiss in more established senior players.

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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:02:59 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/best-teenagers-world-football/
<![CDATA[The 10 most expensive footballers in the world]]> The 2023 summer transfer window was one of the most bizarre in recent memory. A wide array of the football world's most well-known stars were lured to Saudi Arabia owing to ludicrous contract offers, while Chelsea appeared determined to buy every young player in the whole of Europe.

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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:06:42 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/most-expensive-football-players-in-the-world/
<![CDATA[The 15 greatest graduates of Barcelona's La Masia (Ranked)]]> One of the great joys of football fandom is watching a young player rise through the ranks as a talented academy player, before bursting onto the scene as a fully-fledged senior star. Just think of David Beckham at Manchester United, Raúl González at Real Madrid, Steven Gerrard at Liverpool, and even Bukayo Saka at Arsenal today.

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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:22:50 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/greatest-la-masia-graduates/
<![CDATA[Why Barcelona will wear the Rolling Stones' logo on their shirt against Real Madrid]]> Two powerhouses of Spanish football will be locking horns in their 254th competitive El Clasico on the weekend, though Barcelona have announced they will be making a distinct change to the front of their shirt ahead of the all-intense contest against arch-rivals Real Madrid. La Blaugrana will have the Rolling Stones’ logo front and centre of their jersey in the upcoming match.

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Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:59:31 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-barcelona-will-wear-the-rolling-stones-logo-on-their-shirt-against-real-madrid/
<![CDATA[The 25 best young players in football ranked]]> The world of football is brimming with exciting youngsters, some of whom have impressed to such a degree that they are in the conversation as some of the best players in the world, regardless of age. From already world-class talent to players on the verge of reaching an elite level in the years to come, it becomes clear the sport is in extremely safe hands for the next decade at least.

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Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:42:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/best-young-players-in-football-ranked/
<![CDATA[Footage of Marc Guiu's family reacting to his Barcelona debut goal emerges]]> Barcelona wonderkid Marc Guiu produced a moment of magic in the first 30 seconds of his senior debut to provide the match winner for his side against Athletic Bilbao. Replacing Fermin Lopez on the 79-minute mark, the 17-year-old stepped up to the plate to open and close the scoring with just his third touch of the game - 33 seconds after his introduction.

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Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:36:44 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/footage-of-marc-guius-family-reacting-to-his-barcelona-debut-goal-emerges/
<![CDATA[Surprise Ian Maatsen future update emerges amid new Chelsea contract]]> Chelsea star Ian Maatsen could still seal a January exit despite his Stamford Bridge contract being extended, and transfer insider Dean Jones has provided GIVEMESPORT with an update on the situation.

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Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/chelsea-transfer-news-surprise-ian-maatsen-future-update-emerges-new-contract-stamford-bridge/
<![CDATA[Thierry Henry’s fascinating insight into playing alongside Lionel Messi]]> Thierry Henry has given his thoughts on his time playing in the same team as Lionel Messi at Barcelona, and his honesty may even surprise some people. The pair were part of the Spanish giants' front three alongside Samuel Eto'o from 2007 to 2010 and achieved both domestic and European success in that time.

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Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:36:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/thierry-henrys-fascinating-insight-into-playing-alongside-lionel-messi/
<![CDATA[Lionel Messi's forgotten wonder goal that Thierry Henry once called his personal favourite]]> Lionel Messi has made scoring wonder goals into a formality across his remarkable career. If you were to rank the 30 greatest goals that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has ever scored, you could rest assured that most world-class players could only dream of scoring one of them.

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Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:47:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/88024132-lionel-messis-forgotten-wonder-goal-that-thierry-henry-once-called-his-personal-favourite/
<![CDATA[Predicting 18 wonderkids who could be stars at Euro 2028]]> With the hosts of Euro 2028 now rubber-stamped as being the UK and Ireland, what better time than to reel off 18 wonderkids that will be – by that time – strutting their stuff at an elite level. Some are currently tearing it up for their nation already while some are waiting patiently in the wings for their first international cap – but one thing is for certain, they all have the world at their feet.

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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:25:49 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/predicting-18-wonderkids-who-could-be-stars-at-euro-2028/
<![CDATA[Ronaldo vs Messi: Who has better stats when they play each other?]]> Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Who is the greatest player of all time? It's a debate that has been raging on for many years. Ronaldo has the bragging rights when it comes to goals scored. Messi has the bragging rights when it comes to the Ballon D'ors. Oh, and the small matter of winning the World Cup.

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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:50:16 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/88106280-cristiano-ronaldo-vs-lionel-messi-who-has-better-stats-when-they-play-each-other/
<![CDATA[Most successful clubs in world football - trophies and honours]]> We all know football is more than just a sport. It's the last-minute drama, the agony of a missed penalty, and the sheer joy of a match-winning goal. It's a universal rhythm, a dance that brings billions together, blurring lines of race, religion, and nationality. A simple game, yes, but its reach? Anything but simple.

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Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:52:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/club-won-the-most-trophies-in-football-history/
<![CDATA[9 prospects Pep Guardiola publicly praised - Where are they now?]]> Pep Guardiola has always had an eye for talent. Over the years, he's become known for his ability to spot young prospects and help them reach their potential. He's done it numerous times, and he's never been afraid to hype up talent in the press.

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Sat, 07 Oct 2023 10:37:28 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/prospects-pep-guardiola-has-praised-in-the-past-following-rico-lewis-comments/
<![CDATA[Kevin-Prince Boateng's wild story about Lionel Messi before Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool stuns Rio Ferdinand]]> Kevin-Prince Boateng has told a fascinating story about the unusual way Lionel Messi prepared himself before Barcelona’s crunch Champions League semi-final first leg against Liverpool in May 2019.

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Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:50:57 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/kevin-prince-boatengs-wild-story-about-lionel-messi-before-barcelona-3-0-liverpool-stuns-rio-ferdinand/
<![CDATA[10 matches that deserved replays after Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool vs Tottenham claim]]> Football fans are no strangers to controversy and poor refereeing decisions. We have all witnessed bad calls which have cost a team a goal, and these decisions might in turn cost a club later on down the line. But Premier League viewers witnessed a terrible error between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool which went on to cost one side the game.

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Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:26:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/matches-that-deserved-replays/
<![CDATA[Why Lamine Yamal disappeared for 10 minutes, leaving Barcelona with 10 men vs FC Porto]]> Lamine Yamal is the latest wonderkid to emerge from Barcelona's youth ranks as he's burst onto the scene this season. The prospect made news recently after facing off against Sergio Ramos and Sevilla, with old footage of the star accompanying the former Real Madrid man as a mascot when he was a child emerging.

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Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:03:05 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/reason-lamine-yamal-disappeared-during-barcelona-fc-porto-champions-league/
<![CDATA[Boateng reveals question Lionel Messi asked him when Cristiano Ronaldo was at Juventus]]> Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed a conversation he once had with Lionel Messi and it just proves - once again - that the pint-sized Argentine has always had that elite mentality that sets him above the rest. Some may forget that Boateng and Messi once graced the turf at the same time and that may be because the former donned the Barcelona strip on just four occasions in his half-a-season stay.

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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:50:54 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/boateng-reveals-question-lionel-messi-asked-him-when-cristiano-ronaldo-was-at-juventus/
<![CDATA[10 Occasions In Football History Where The Transfer Record Was Broken]]> Football transfers have become one of the most interesting parts of the game in recent years with the gargantuan amount of money spent in the winter and summer windows.

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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:43:10 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-transfer-records-broken/
<![CDATA[Kevin-Prince Boateng claims he lied about Messi being the best player in the world]]> Kevin-Prince Boateng has claimed that he had to lie about who he believed the greatest player in the world was while he was playing for Barcelona in a new interview. The Ghanaian has said that he had to publicly say it was Lionel Messi, despite personally believing Cristiano Ronaldo was the better player.

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Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:05:38 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/kevin-prince-boateng-claims-he-lied-about-messi-being-the-best-player-in-the-world/
<![CDATA[Old footage of Sergio Ramos and Lamine Yamal goes viral after defender’s own goal for Barcelona]]> Sergio Ramos had probably day-dreamed about potentially scoring the winning goal ahead of Sevilla’s clash against Barcelona on Friday night. However, the game at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys turned into a nightmare for the Real Madrid legend.

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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:43:48 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/old-footage-of-sergio-ramos-and-lamine-yamal-goes-viral-after-defenders-own-goal-for-barcelona/
<![CDATA[Viral video shows favourable decisions in Barcelona matches amid corruption charge]]> Barcelona have been charged with bribery for payments allegedly made to the former vice-president of the refereeing committee per El Debate. The ongoing investigation is looking into payments made to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira's companies between the years of 2001 and 2018 that are alleged to total €7.5 million.

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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:01:38 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/viral-video-shows-favourable-decisions-in-barcelona-matches-amid-corruption-charge/
<![CDATA[Jose Mourinho's infamous rant about Barcelona's refereeing decisions in 2011]]> Jose Mourinho's rant about Barcelona from 2011 is going viral amid corruption investigations. Barcelona face charges of corruption over payments made to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, a former vice-president of the referees' committee in return for favorable decisions.

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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:35 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jose-mourinhos-infamous-rant-about-barcelonas-refereeing-decisions-in-2011/
<![CDATA[Liverpool: Mohamed Salah's next club once he leaves Anfield]]> Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017, it is safe to say Mohamed Salah has exceeded all expectations. The star winger can be safely considered among some of the greatest to ever play for the club, and certainly right up there in terms of the Premier League’s recent forwards. In the summer of 2022, the 31-year-old signed a three-year contract extension to keep him at the club until at least 2025, at the time closing any speculation of a move away from Anfield.

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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:21:28 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/mohamed-salah-transfer-next-club-rumours/
<![CDATA[The most valuable squads in women's football ranked, ft Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United]]> As the profile of women’s football stars grow across the world, clubs are willing to spend more money than ever to secure top talent.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:02:29 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-most-valuable-squads-in-womens-football-ranked/
<![CDATA[EA FC 24: Why Barcelona's Lamine Yamal won't feature in the game when it is released]]> Lamine Yamal has been on fire ever since he broke into the Barcelona first team. But the 16-year-old will not feature in EA FC 24 when it is released.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:32:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ea-fc-24-why-barcelonas-lamine-yamal-wont-feature-in-the-game-when-it-is-released/
<![CDATA[Champions League 2023-2024: Every group ranked from least competitive to most ]]> As the 2023-2024 Champions League journey kicks off for Europe's elite, we are set for another enthralling group-stage campaign, as 32 teams battle it out to reach the latter stages of the pre-eminent continental knockout tournament. Clubs have their eyes firmly set on the glittering arch of London's Wembley Stadium, which will play host to this season's Champions League Final. With clubs that are both well-acquainted with the yearly competition and those that are making their respective Champions League swansongs having now accepted their fates during the tournament's draw, it is now down to the teams to make a case for themselves on the pitch.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:19:34 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-2023-2024-every-group-ranked/
<![CDATA[The all-time Champions League table ft, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Man Utd & Barcelona]]> The Champions League is back. Manchester City will be looking to win two on the trot, Real Madrid will be looking to regain their status as European champions and a plethora of Premier League outfits - notably Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United - will all be making returns to Europe's most prestigious club competition.

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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:16:57 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/88014673-real-madrid-liverpool-man-utd-bayern-the-all-time-champions-league-table/
<![CDATA[30 Greatest Players In Champions League History (Ranked)]]> The UEFA Champions League has finally returned for the 2023/24 campaign and remains as the world's most prestigious club competition, without a doubt, showcasing the best talent football has to offer.

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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:22:45 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-greatest-players/
<![CDATA[Champions League Group H: fixtures, dates, predictions, how to watch]]> The return of the greatest of tournament in European football is right around the corner.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:06:31 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-group-h-fixtures-dates-predictions-live-streams-how-to-watch/
<![CDATA[Man City now set to miss out on signing £2 billion duo at the Etihad Stadium]]> Manchester City will continue their pursuits for Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde, with transfer insider Dean Jones revealing to GIVEMESPORT how likely the European champions are to sign the promising teenage duo.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:00:31 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/man-city-now-set-to-miss-out-on-signing-2-billion-duo-at-the-etihad-stadium/
<![CDATA[The 20 youngest goalscorers in Champions League history: What happened to them?]]> In years gone by, most aspiring footballers would have dreamt of winning the league, the FA Cup or, of course, the World Cup. Ask modern youngsters which trophy they aspire to win, however, and many of them would say the Champions League.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:23:48 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/1428706-the-20-youngest-goalscorers-in-champions-league-history-what-happened-to-them/
<![CDATA[12 academy graduates Pep Guardiola gave debuts to at Barcelona and Man City]]> Pep Guardiola has become of the most recognisable football managers, having one almost everything there is on offer with Bayern Munich, Barcelona and now Manchester City. Behind his trio of illustrious stints have been some of the modern game’s brightest players to grace the pitch, most notably Lionel Messi, and it's therefore no surprise he's held in such a high regard.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:24:15 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/pep-guardiola-academy-graduates-barcelona-manchester-city/
<![CDATA[Ranking all 32 Champions League managers by their playing careers ft Xavi, Ten Hag & Guardiola]]> The Champions League is back for another incredible tournament as the best teams in Europe go at it for the ultimate prize. There are some incredible players in the competition this year, but there are just as many fantastic managers leading things from the sidelines. The talent pool of coaches this season is pretty impressive, but how good were they during their playing days?

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:58:16 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-champions-league-football-managers-by-their-playing-careers/
<![CDATA[Champions League group stages 2023/24: fixtures, dates, predictions live streams and more]]> The Champions League is always one of the most anticipated club competitions for fans around the world, and this year will be no different.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:32:33 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-group-stage-fixtures-dates-predictions-live-streams-tv/
<![CDATA[Aston Villa: £125k-a-week star 'extremely disappointing' at Villa Park]]> Aston Villa star Philippe Coutinho will look back on his Villa Park spell as being 'extremely disappointing' for a key reason after sealing a loan move to Qatari side Al-Duhail, transfer insider Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:00:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/aston-villa-transfer-news-125k-a-week-star-extremely-disappointing-villa-park/
<![CDATA[13 Youngest Players In La Liga History (Ranked)]]> La Liga is a league full of talent, providing the foundations for some of football’s greatest players to reach their peak. Lionel Messi made his debut in the competition - at the time breaking the record as Barcelona’s youngest-ever player. That has now been beaten, multiple times, as the league, and Barcelona specifically, continue to push the boundaries.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:56:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/youngest-players-laliga/
<![CDATA[The Most Promising U20 XI In World Football Right Now (Revealed)]]> It's always exciting to unearth exciting youngsters in football and there are plenty ready to make a name for themselves in the coming years. From Barcelona to Santos, we have cultivated our search across the globe for your satisfaction with some of the best teenage starlets football has to offer right now.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 08:32:28 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/most-promising-world-football-xi/
<![CDATA[16 Players Who Were Called 'The Next Lionel Messi': Where Are They Now?]]> Few names in football echo as loudly as Lionel Messi, who, in the eyes of many, is the best player to ever grace the sport.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:52:38 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/players-next-lionel-messi-where-now/
<![CDATA[Chat GPT ranks the 10 biggest clubs in football history]]> Debates around which club is the biggest in the world have been constant throughout football. If you walk into any pub or bar, you will most certainly overhear an animated conversation about who the biggest club in a city or country is. It’s just inevitable.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:39:14 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/chat-gpt-ranks-the-10-biggest-clubs-in-football-history/
<![CDATA[How much the top clubs in football spent on transfers to assemble their squads]]> Transfers play such a huge part of what it means to be a football fan these days. But big spending doesn't always equate to success on the pitch – just look at Chelsea... And every season, there are numerous examples of players who move for extortionate fees and end up proving to be extremely bad value for money.

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:34:47 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-top-clubs-in-world-football-who-spent-the-most-money-in-transfer-fees-to-assemble-their-squad/
<![CDATA[25 Football Manager Wonderkids Who Didn't Meet Expectations (Ranked)]]> Football Manager has earned a reputation for its remarkable ability to identify future stars long before they burst onto the scene.

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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:58:40 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-manager-wonderkids-ranked/
<![CDATA[10 Biggest Traitors in Football History (Ranked)]]> If you didn’t know already; football is an inherently tribal sport. It’s a game that brings out the very best and the very worst in people’s characters.

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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:00:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-biggest-traitors-ranked/
<![CDATA[Ranking the world's 20 best midfielders ft. Bruno Fernandes, Bellingham and De Bruyne]]> It's often said whichever teams wins the battle of the midfield, wins the game. Whether it's a holding midfielder who can shut down the opposition attack, a box-to-box player who can do both sides effectively well, or an attacking one who can chip in with goals and assists, they are usually the key to how a match might pan out.

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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:28:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-best-midfielders-in-world-football/
<![CDATA[Barcelona: Clip of Ronaldinho embarrassing pitch invader during Legends match emerges]]> Ronaldinho has always been known for his showmanship and his knack for having fun on the football pitch. He made a career out of it and was always seen terrorising defenders with his showboating, and it made him one of the most entertaining players in the world to watch. It seems things are no different now that he's older and retired, with a video of the Brazilian going viral following a recent match for Barcelona Legends.

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:15:45 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/clip-ronaldinho-skill-pitch-invader-barcelona-legends-match-football-viral/
<![CDATA[Real Madrid, Liverpool, Man Utd, Barcelona all included as top 20 wage bills in football revealed]]> Footballer’s wages have become a bit of a sour conversation in recent times – and it makes complete sense given how extortionate some of their wage bills are!

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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:23:11 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/real-madrid-liverpool-man-utd-barcelona-all-included-as-top-20-wage-bills-in-football-revealed/
<![CDATA[20 Football Clubs With Largest Net Spend Since 2013 (Ranked)]]> Over the last decade, we've seen transfer fees skyrocket in astronomical fashion. Teams are spending far more than they ever have before, with Premier League clubs in particular splashing the cash quite extravagantly these days. With the amount of money being spent on new players, surely the figures made on those sold are similar, right? Well, not really.

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Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:10:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/world-football-transfers-net-spend/
<![CDATA[Taylor Swift fans launch Jude Bellingham campaign for Golden Boy award]]> Politics, history, and football obviously dominate the nature of El Clasico, but it's the fans of Taylor Swift (known as Swifties) who have added another layer to one of football's most historic rivalries as Barcelona youngster Alejandro Balde has invoked their ire for comments made about the singer's music.

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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:11:59 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/taylor-swift-fans-launch-jude-bellingham-campaign-for-golden-boy-award/
<![CDATA[Football’s 20 best stadiums ranked ft. new Bernabeu, Old Trafford, Anfield and Camp Nou]]> The beauty of football stadiums is that no two look the same. From every corner of the globe, each stadium offers something different: a roaring atmosphere; state-of-the-art technology or a rich archive of historic nights.

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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:21:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/footballs-best-stadiums-ranked/
<![CDATA[The 10 Hardest Champions League Groups Of All Time (Ranked)]]> The UEFA Champions League, the pinnacle of European club football, has consistently showcased intense competition.

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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:21:14 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/hardest-champions-league-groups-all-time/
<![CDATA[Joao Felix's skills at Barcelona presentation were very different to Ousmane Dembele's]]> At the start of the summer transfer window, Joao Felix caused a stir when he revealed it was his 'dream' to play for Atletico Madrid's rivals, Barcelona. He told Fabrizio Romano: “Barcelona has always been my first choice and I’d love to join Barça. It was always my dream since I was a kid. If it happens, it will be a dream come true for me."

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Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:46:57 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/joao-felixs-skills-at-barcelona-presentation-were-very-different-to-ousmane-dembeles/
<![CDATA[Brighton: Sky Sports reporter drops major Ansu Fati update at Amex Stadium]]> Brighton & Hove Albion are paying a substantial amount of Barcelona star Ansu Fati's wages during his loan spell at the Amex Stadium, and Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge has told GIVEMESPORT the figure.

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Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:13:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/brighton-transfer-news-sky-sports-reporter-major-ansu-fati-update-amex-stadium/
<![CDATA[Who will win the Champions League? Data analysts rank every team's chances of winning]]> Following the recent Champions League draw, the stats men at Opta have used a Power Ranking system to analyse every team in this year's competition and their chances of progressing through to each round, and eventually, the final. From teams who are unlikely to make it out of the group, to the likely winners, how will each team fare?

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Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:10:38 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/who-will-win-the-champions-league-data-analysts-rank-every-teams-chances-of-winning/
<![CDATA[Tottenham have now 'made approach' to sign £90m star at Hotspur Way]]> Tottenham Hotspur have now made an approach for Barcelona forward Ansu Fati, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has exclusively revealed to GIVEMESPORT the details on their pursuit.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:00:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/tottenham-hotspur-transfer-news-barcelona-ansu-fati/
<![CDATA[Aston Villa now in negotiations to sign £197k-a-week star at Villa Park]]> Aston Villa are interested in signing Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet at Villa Park, as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provides an exclusive update to GIVEMESPORT on the latest negotiations.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:59:06 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/aston-villa-clement-lenglet-fabrizio-romano-transfer-news/
<![CDATA[Who Is Lamine Yamal? Stats, Salary, Physical Strengths And More]]> Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in La Liga history to register an assist against Villarreal this season. His looping cross was met emphatically by Gavi in the 12th minute at Estadi de la Ceràmica to give Barcelona the lead.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:20:14 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/lamine-yamal-barcelona-stats-salary-strengths/
<![CDATA[Lionel Messi: First 800 career goals graded by Reddit user in incredible research]]> A Reddit user has graded the first 800 goals that Lionel Messi scored during his career, placing each attempt in five separate levels. And the findings from the research just prove how insanely good the World Cup winner is.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:44:03 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/lionel-messi-first-800-career-goals-graded-by-reddit-user-in-incredible-research/
<![CDATA[Fabrizio Romano names his top 5 transfers of the 2023 summer window, ft. Declan Rice]]> The summer transfer window is coming to a close this week, and for Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano, the end of deadline day will be the start of a much-deserved break.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:10:16 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/fabrizio-romano-names-his-top-5-transfers-of-the-2023-summer-window-ft-declan-rice/
<![CDATA[Why Barcelona and Real Madrid 'could be removed' from Champions League because of Luis Rubiales]]> The Spanish FA have threatened to leave UEFA if president Luis Rubiales is removed from his role following his kiss with Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales made headlines after Spain won the Women's World Cup after beating England 1-0 in the final. As president of the Spanish Football Federation, Rubiales was involved in the winners' ceremony and was seen kissing Hermoso on the lips after the victory. Hermoso, 33, said the kiss wasn't consensual. Rubiales is refusing to resign.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:24:29 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-barcelona-and-real-madrid-could-be-removed-from-champions-league-because-of-luis-rubiales/
<![CDATA[Ranking the greatest front threes of the 21st century? Ft Liverpool & Man Utd trios]]> Let's be honest, it's been strange watching Liverpool this season and not seeing Roberto Firmino.

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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:57:57 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/88025232-messi-ronaldo-mane-henry-who-is-the-greatest-front-three-of-the-21st-century/
<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? The winner for every type of goal scored in their career]]> Official record books say Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest goalscorer in football history. Of course, a certain player a few years junior may have something to say about that before the two superstars eventually hang up their boots.

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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:56:41 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/1768112-cristiano-ronaldo-or-lionel-messi-the-winner-for-every-type-of-goal-scored-in-their-career/
<![CDATA[Clubs in Europe’s top five leagues with most trophies since 2000 ft. Man Utd & Liverpool]]> Winning trophies is the end goal, right?

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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:52 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/clubs-in-europes-top-five-leagues-with-most-trophies-since-2000/
<![CDATA[Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal impresses during full La Liga debut]]> Lamine Yamal has become the youngest-ever player to start a La Liga game in the 21st century, and he did not disappoint with a dazzling display against Cadiz.

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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:20:12 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/barcelona-youngster-lamine-yamal-impresses-during-full-la-liga-debut/
<![CDATA[Man City: Fabrizio Romano drops latest Joao Cancelo update at Etihad]]> Manchester City are nearing a deal with Barcelona for Joao Cancelo and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed to GIVEMESPORT how close a move is to being completed.

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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:01:26 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/man-city-fabrizio-romano-drops-latest-joao-cancelo-update-at-etihad/
<![CDATA[Neymar Net Worth: How much is the Brazilian superstar worth?]]> Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, better known by the singular name of Neymar, is one of the best players in the world and an icon of Brazilian football.

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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:09:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/neymar-net-worth/
<![CDATA[Liverpool now aware of terms for Sofyan Amrabat deal at Anfield]]> Liverpool are 'aware of the terms' of a deal for Sofyan Amrabat, and journalist Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT how close the Anfield giants are to acquiring the Fiorentina star.

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Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:00:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool-transfer-news-aware-terms-sofyan-amrabat-deal-anfield/
<![CDATA[The Most Valuable Combined XI From Spain Vs England Women's World Cup Final]]> After a month of brilliant goals, dramatic moments and incredible individual performances, there are just two teams left in the 2023 Women's World Cup.

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Sat, 19 Aug 2023 06:53:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/most-valuable-combined-team-spain-vs-england-womens-world-cup-final/
<![CDATA[Lionel Messi names the 10 favourite teammates of his career]]> While he's arguably the greatest player of all time, Lionel Messi has been surrounded by some pretty incredible talent himself over the years.

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:17:38 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/lionel-messi-barcelona-psg-ronaldinho-neymar-luis-suarez/
<![CDATA[22 Strangest Transfers In Football History (Ranked)]]> Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr has sparked an abundance of peculiar transfers.

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Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:48:05 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/88037444-lingard-eriksen-coutinho-morgan-the-20-weirdest-transfers-in-football-history/
<![CDATA[Fernandez, Mbappe, Neymar, Maguire: What is the most expensive XI in world football?]]> The late Trevor Francis holds a unique chunk of history as the first-ever million-pound player. With Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest shelling out the fee for the Birmingham City and England forward in 1979, it proved to be a watershed moment in the sport that seemed to indirectly change the way business was conducted in football forever. Fast-forward 44 years, and Kylian Mbappe has been offered a billion pounds for a season in the Saudi Arabian Pro League, transfer records are being topped every year, and a million pounds on a new signing is viewed as relative chicken feed.

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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:08:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/most-expensive-xi-in-world-football-mbappe-caicedo-and-neymar/
<![CDATA[The most valuable combined XI from England vs Australia Women’s World Cup semi-final]]> The FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final match between Australia and England looms, with the Lionesses set to face the Matildas on home soil for the first time.

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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:41:14 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/most-valuable-team-england-australia-womens-world-cup-semi-final/
<![CDATA[Ronald Araujo explains why he caught ball mid-game in Barcelona vs Getafe]]> Barcelona opened their La Liga title defence with a 0-0 draw away against Getafe, with one of the bigger talking points from the game surrounding a bizarre action from Ronald Araujo.

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Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:02:47 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ronald-araujo-explains-why-he-caught-ball-mid-game-in-barcelona-vs-getafe/
<![CDATA[Raphinha sent off for elbowing opponent in Barcelona's La Liga opener against Getafe]]> Barcelona kicked off their La Liga season on Sunday night, beginning their title defence with a 0-0 draw against Getafe. But their evening was made a lot more difficult thanks to a moment of madness from Raphinha.

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Sun, 13 Aug 2023 22:05:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/raphinha-sent-off-for-elbowing-opponent-in-barcelonas-la-liga-opener-against-getafe/
<![CDATA[Ranking the 14 strongest midfield line-ups in world football of the 2023-24 season]]> Midfields nowadays have a completely different complexion to one another.

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Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:31:09 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/world-footballs-14-strongest-midfield-line-ups-ranked-of-2023-24-season/
<![CDATA[Man City: Sky Sports reporter hints at major Bernardo Silva twist at the Etihad]]> Manchester City star Bernardo Silva could make a major U-turn over his future after being heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has told GIVEMESPORT.

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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:00:24 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/man-city-transfer-news-sky-sports-reporter-hints-major-bernardo-silva-twist-etihad/
<![CDATA[Real Madrid vs Barcelona: head-to-head record]]> Few fixtures in the world of football ignite the passions, divide households, and dominate conversations quite like El Clásico.

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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:26 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/real-madrid-barcelona-head-to-head/
<![CDATA[World football's 14 strongest attacking trios ranked ahead of 2023-24 season ft Man Utd & Arsenal]]> This one will probably stir the pot a little.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:59:47 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/world-footballs-14-strongest-attacking-trios-ranked-ahead-of-2023-24-season-ft-man-utd-arsenal/
<![CDATA[Man City update emerges on Joao Cancelo future at the Etihad]]> Manchester City star Joao Cancelo 'definitely has to leave' the Etihad Stadium for a key reason, journalist Rudy Galetti has told GIVEMESPORT.

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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:01:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/man-city-transfer-news-update-emerges-joao-cancelo-future-etihad/
<![CDATA[Where are Barcelona's five Neymar replacements now?]]> After Neymar made a world record transfer to PSG in 2017, Barcelona made five signings to try and make up for the loss of the Brazilian. But each player brought mixed results.

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:13:56 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/where-are-barcelonas-five-neymar-replacements-now/
<![CDATA[11 Best Selling Football Shirts Ever (Ranked)]]>

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:31:29 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/11-best-selling-football-shirts-ever-ranked/
<![CDATA[The 50 best goalkeepers of all time ranked ft. Buffon, Casillas, Neuer & Yashin]]> "I would say the keeper is the most important player on the team," Man City boss Pep Guardiola once said.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:08:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-greatest-goalkeepers-of-all-time-ranked-buffon-casillas-neuer-yashin/
<![CDATA[Top 20 richest football clubs in Europe]]> Football is one of the most lucrative sports in the world, with it a multi-billion dollar business.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:12:56 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-20-richest-clubs-in-europe/
<![CDATA[The 9 most controversial football kits ever released]]> Considering football clubs have to create and release several new kits every single season, it's impressive how often they nail the new designs each year.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:55:26 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-manchester-united-fiorentina-barcelona-controversial-kits/
<![CDATA[Jude Bellingham’s reaction when it kicked off during his first Real Madrid vs Barcelona match]]> Jude Bellingham got his first taste of El Clasico on Saturday night, as Real Madrid and Barcelona faced off in Texas.

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Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:51:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jude-bellinghams-reaction-when-it-kicked-off-during-his-first-real-madrid-vs-barcelona-match/
<![CDATA[Man Utd: Fabrizio Romano drops update on Kylian Mbappe at Old Trafford]]> Manchester United have been heavily linked with attempting to lure Kylian Mbappe to Old Trafford, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT whether a move for the Paris Saint-Germain star is on the cards.

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Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:30:26 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/man-utd-transfer-news-fabrizio-romano-update-kylian-mbappe-old-trafford/
<![CDATA[11 Best Pre-Season Goals Of The Modern Era (Ranked) ]]> Pre-season football might not set the pulses racing quite like competitive action, but it can still provide some entertainment as supporters brace themselves for another season of blood, sweat and tears.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:36:28 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/best-pre-season-goals/
<![CDATA[Liverpool now 'confident' of sealing deal for £50m star at Anfield]]> Liverpool are 'the big favourites' to win the race for Romeo Lavia, while transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT why they are 'confident' of luring the Southampton star to Anfield.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool-transfer-news-confident-sealing-deal-50m-star-anfield/
<![CDATA[Xavi says Arsenal’s intensity in friendly was ‘not normal’ - Arteta responds]]> Barcelona head coach Xavi has hit out at Arsenal’s approach to their pre-season fixture and Mikel Arteta’s has come back with a fierce reply.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:22:01 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/xavi-says-arsenals-intensity-in-friendly-was-not-normal-arteta-responds/
<![CDATA[Women’s World Cup: Caroline Graham Hansen apologises for lashing out at Norway coach]]>

Caroline Graham Hansen has apologised for comments she made following Norway’s 0-0 draw against Switzerland in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.Yesterday, Hege Riise baffled women's football fans after she dropped Hansen, 28, from her starting line-up.Her Barcelona teammate Ingrid Engen, 25, and Manchester City’s Julie Blakstad, 21, were also left out of the team.Despite being lauded by many as ‘one of the best wingers in the world’, the Norwegian didn’t get her chance on the pitch until the second half when she came on to replace Amalie Vevle Eikeland.The game saw the Gresshoppene picking up their first point of the 2023 tournament, having lost 1-0 to New Zealand in their previous match.Despite the solitary point, Riise’s side is currently sitting dead last in Group A. And, as of now, it looks like Norway will not make it through to the Round of 16.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:53:51 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/womens-world-cup-caroline-graham-hansen-apologises-norway-coach-hege-riise/