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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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      FootballNovember 03, 2023
      Sergio Romero saves from Raphael Veiga during Boca Juniors' penalty shoot-out win over Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores semi-final second leg at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 5, 2023. AFP
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      Former Manchester United goalkeeper has formidable penalty-saving record going into to final of South America’s equivalent of Champions League

      FootballNovember 02, 2023
      Argentine international Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 during the Ballon d'Or 2023 ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, 30 October 2023. EPA / MOHAMMED BADRA
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      Record-breaking great's immediate target is defence of Copa America title with his country

      FootballOctober 31, 2023
      The Lyon team bus arriving at the Velodrome Stadium after being attacked by fans ahead of the Ligue 1 game against Marseille that was eventually called off. AP
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      FootballOctober 30, 2023
      Fermin Lopez, pictured after scoring his first senior goal against Mallorca, is one of the La Masia graduates currently making his mark for Barcelona. EPA
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      Yamal, Fermin and Guiu are all from Catalan club's revered academy and playing key roles for senior side

      FootballOctober 27, 2023
      Josip Sutalo, left, and Devyne Rensch of Ajax during the abandoned Eredivisie match against Feyenoord on September 24, 2023. EPA
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      FootballOctober 26, 2023
      Alexander Isak will lead Newcastle's attack against former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. EPA
      Newcastle striker Isak can show Dortmund how far he has come

      Sweden forward failed to shine at the German club but has emerged as a top player ahead of Wednesday's Champions League tie

      FootballOctober 25, 2023
      Sergio Ramos clashes with Vinicius Junior during Sevilla's La Liga draw with Real Madrid. Reuters
      Arsenal set for battle against Sevilla and street-fighter Ramos

      Veteran defender to line-up for La Liga side as they take on Gunners in back-to-back fixtures

      FootballOctober 24, 2023
      Brazil's Neymar reacts after sustaining a serious knee injury against Uruguay. Reuters
      Great entertainers Hazard and Neymar have suffered for their art

      Retired Belgian winger and injured Brazil star have paid a heavy price for their stylish play

      FootballOctober 20, 2023
      Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group J - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Portugal - Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 16, 2023 Portugal's Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring their fourth goal REUTERS / Amel Emric
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      FootballOctober 18, 2023
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      FootballOctober 17, 2023
      England's players were in good spirits on Monday afternoon as they prepared to face Italy at Wembley. AFP
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      Euro 2020 finalists reconvene at Wembley but find themselves on very different paths

      FootballOctober 17, 2023
      Dutch attacker Xavi Simons celebrates scoring for German side RB Leipzig. AFP
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      PSG player, currently on loan at Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, has been star-in-waiting since schoolboy days

      FootballOctober 12, 2023
      Eden Hazard celebrating at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup play-off for third place between Belgium and England. AFP
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      FootballOctober 12, 2023
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