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      Ian Hawkey

      Ian Hawkey

      European Football Correspondent
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      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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      FootballJanuary 10, 2024
      Kylian Mbappe, left, and his brother Ethan during Paris Saint-Germain's Coupe de France rout of Revel on January 7. Reuters
      Kylian and Ethan Mbappe: Master and apprentice join forces at PSG

      While one brother is in a position of unparalleled power at the Ligue 1 champions, his younger sibling's career is only just beginning

      FootballJanuary 08, 2024
      Girona's head coach Michel, second right, celebrates with his players after winning the Spanish La Liga match against Atletico Madrid. EPA
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      Girona's La Liga fairy tale continues after win against Atletico

      They sit in second place, level with leaders Real Madrid, after 4-3 victory over Simeone's team

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      New Barcelona player Vitor Roque is unveiled at Camp Nou. Getty Images
      Brazil teen sensations Vitor Roque and Endrick tipped for the top

      Shadow of Neymar will linger over Barcelona and Real Madrid-bound youngsters

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      LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool takes a penalty during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger / Getty Images)
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      Paris Saint-Germain's head coach Luis Enrique, right, has guided his team to the top of Ligue 1 having turned down Napoli in the summer. AFP
      Europe's 'Big Five' leagues experience outbreak of competitiveness

      Title races rage across continent as established super clubs find their dominance under threat

      FootballDecember 29, 2023
      Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad shakes hands with Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr before Tuesday's game. Getty Images
      SPL: Ronaldo v Benzema perfect way to cap transformative year

      In space of 12 months, kingdom has become magnet for famous players

      FootballDecember 28, 2023
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Kyle Walker celebrate their victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in the Club World Cup semi-final in Jeddah. Reuters
      Club World Cup: Guardiola eyes era-defining victory against Fluminense

      Manchester City boss can become the competition's most successful manager on Friday

      FootballDecember 22, 2023
      Fluminense's Marcelo, centre, celebrates after their Club World Cup semi-final victory against Al Ahly FC in Jeddah on Monday, December 18. AP
      Marcelo set for surprise swansong with Fluminense

      Former Real Madrid defender out to capture fifth Club World Cup crown with his hometown team

      FootballDecember 20, 2023
      Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, right, celebrates with Erling Haaland after scoring against RB Leipzig in their Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium on November 28, 2023. PA
      Champions League 2023-24 last-16 match-by-match guide

      We take a look at the line-up for the next round of European club football's premier competition

      FootballDecember 18, 2023
      Al Ahly players celebrate scoring against Medeama during thir CAF Champions League match in Cairo last month. EPA
      Tired and bruised Al Ahly face daunting task against Al Ittihad

      Decorated Egyptian club feeling the strain of demanding schedule and indifferent form

      FootballDecember 15, 2023
      Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson won the treble with Manchester City last season. EPA
      Brazilian keepers set to take centre stage at Club World Cup

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      FootballDecember 14, 2023
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      FootballDecember 12, 2023
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag saw his side slump to a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend. PA
      Man United walk Champions League tightrope against Bayern Munich

      Erik ten Hag's side must beat Germans on Tuesday and hope Copenhagen and Galatasaray draw if they are to reach last-16

      FootballDecember 12, 2023
      Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, right, will take on Mikel Arteta and old club Arsenal this weekend. Reuters
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      FootballDecember 08, 2023
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