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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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      Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring for England against Scotland in the friendly match at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on September 12, 2023. Getty
      'Insanely good' Bellingham is shining star for Madrid and England

      Midfielder, who only turned 20 in June, has made stunning start for club and country this season

      FootballSeptember 13, 2023
      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
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