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Ian Hawkey

Ian Hawkey

European Football Correspondent
London
Ian is an award-winning journalist and author. He has lived in and reported from Cairo, Johannesburg and London and, based in Barcelona, was The Sunday Times European football correspondent for 12 years. His books include Feet of the Chameleon, The Story of African Football – winner of the National Sports Council’s Football Book of the Year – and Di Stéfano, shortlisted for the Cross Sports Book of the Year.

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Paul Pogba has made only 11 appearances for Juventus since rejoining the Serie A side in July 2022. Getty
Pogba sees rollercoaster career hit new low

French World Cup-winner has seen return to Italy overshadowed by injuries, police investigations and now doping allegations

FootballSeptember 12, 2023
Public pressure over his kissing of Jenni Hermoso following Spain's World Cup final win over England finally forced out RFEF president Luis Rubiales three weeks after the match in Sydney. Reuters
Spain hope Rubiales scandal won't affect World Cup bid

Fears were growing that actions of RFEF president could affect joint bid with Portugal and Morocco for 2030 men’s finals

FootballSeptember 12, 2023
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti oversees training ahead of their Euro qualifier. Reuters
Spalletti faces treacherous Euro start in Italy hot seat

New manager begins stint with tricky qualifier against North Macedonia who ended their World Cup dreams

FootballSeptember 08, 2023
From left: France's Randal Kolo Munani, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele during training. AFP
Mbappe, Dembele and Kolo Muani look set to prosper for France

Didier Deschamps could soon be drawing his entire forward line from the Ligue 1 giants

FootballSeptember 07, 2023
Morocco coach Walid Regragui believes the Saudi Pro League is now the world's next best, after Europe's established big five. EPA
Stock of Morocco's 2022 World Cup heroes still rising

In-demand Atlas Lions and Saudi Pro League growth prove Arab football is booming

FootballSeptember 06, 2023
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with a move to take over the Brazilian national team next year. Getty
Brazil's Ancelotti move complicated by player exodus to Saudi

Elite football’s centre of gravity has shifted significantly in last two months due to emergence of big-spending kingdom

FootballSeptember 05, 2023
Romelu Lukaku arrives in Rome after completing his loan move from Chelsea to AS Roma. AP
Roma fans give Lukaku rousing reception as Belgian renews Mourinho partnership

Striker, who spent last season on loan at Inter Milan, returns to Serie A in latest season-long move from Chelsea

FootballAugust 31, 2023
Manchester City players celebrate after their Champions League final win over Inter Milan at Atatuerk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, on June 10, 2023. Getty
Man City have fatigue fears going into Champions League draw

Group-stage line-ups will be announced on Thursday in Monaco with shadow of expanded Club World Cup on horizon

FootballAugust 31, 2023
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has taken La Liga by storm. AFP
Yamal mania sweeps Barcelona ahead of big international call

Teenager's performances suggest a genuine superstar is emerging but big question is whether he will choose to play for Spain or Morocco

FootballAugust 30, 2023
Roberto Mancini failed to take his native Italy to the 2022 World Cup. Reuters
Saudi Arabia job should finally give Mancini World Cup chance

Despite storied career as player and coach, Italian has never made his mark in global finals

FootballAugust 29, 2023
The injury to summer signing Christopher Nkunku was a body-blow for Chelsea. AFP
Chelsea still suffering from striker jinx as goals remain a problem

Big-spending Premier Leauge club have seen a parade of forwards arrive and depart, while the future of Lukakau remains an issue

FootballAugust 25, 2023
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, celebrates after scoring against Almeria at Power Horse Stadium on August 19, 2023. EPA
Bellingham quickly justifying 'Signing of the Summer' tag at Real Madrid

The midfielder has three goals and an assist from two La Liga games since moving from Borussia Dortmund

FootballAugust 24, 2023
Thierry Henry earned praise from players such as Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard during his spell as Belgium assistant coach. PA
Henry eyes gold rush with France Olympic team

Success with national team's young players would make playing legend lead candidate to take over from Didier Deschamps as Les Bleus manager

FootballAugust 23, 2023
Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci has been frozen out at the club and is likely to leave before the end of the transfer window. AP
Bonucci tops list of unwanted defenders and unfashionable defenders

Azzurri legend frozen out in Turin, while Maguire and Ramos also face uncertain futures

SportAugust 22, 2023
Cagliari coach Claudio Ranieri and his players celebrate being promoted to Serie A on June 8, 2023. AP
Serie A: Napoli title favourites but face renewed challenge from rivals

New season begins with another fluid title race expected as Claudio Ranieri makes his return to top flight

FootballAugust 18, 2023
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