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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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      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
      Harry Kane during Bayern Munich's German Super Cup defeat against RB Leipzig. Reuters
      Bundesliga preview: All eyes on Kane to transform stuttering Bayern

      Champions look to England captain ahead of title defence, runners-up weakened by loss of key midfielder, Leipzig rebuild after star exodus

      FootballAugust 17, 2023
      Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after the Premier League win at Burnley on August 11, 2023.PA
      Haaland and Bono renew rivalry in Super Cup

      Pair had infamous spat when Norwegian was at Borussia Dortmund and will go head-to-head again on Wednesday

      FootballAugust 16, 2023
      Kylian Mbappe, right, looks to have reached an agreement to stay at Paris Saint-Germain this season, while Neymar is heading for Saudi Arabia. AP
      PSG to focus on new season after resolving Mbappe and Neymar futures

      France forward appears to have reached agreement with Ligue 1 giants but Brazilian will join Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal

      FootballAugust 15, 2023
      Arsenal's William Saliba, left, vies for the ball with Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the Community Shield final. AP
      Man City in a league of their own ahead of new season

      Luton Town back in the Premier League after three decades with Guardiola's team the undisputed leaders

      FootballAugust 11, 2023
      Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring against Manchester United in the pre-season tour match at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on July 26, 2023. AFP
      La Liga preview: Yamal set for Barca lift-off, Bellingham boosts Real

      Big two look to young guns ahead of new season while Simeone starts 12th year in charge at Atletico

      FootballAugust 10, 2023
      Kylian Mbappe's future at PSG remains uncertain. Reuters
      Mbappe saga overshadows PSG's latest new era under Luis Enrique

      Luis Enrique ushers in another new era at Ligue 1 leaders

      FootballAugust 09, 2023
      France's Kadidiatou Diani shakes hands with coach Herve Renard after being substituted in the game against Panama. Reuters
      Familiar face Renard stands in way of Morocco's World Cup glory

      Frenchman backed North Africans' men in their Qatar 2022 semi-final against his home nation

      FootballAugust 07, 2023
      Manchester City's striker Erling Haaland reacts during a training session at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul AFP
      Sky is the limit for Manchester City ace Haaland

      Striker set to make life difficult for Premier League defenders, starting with Arsenal this weekend

      FootballAugust 04, 2023
      Al Nassr's Sadio Mane with club CEO Ahmed Alghamdi during his unveiling. Reuters
      Mane can form a formidable partnership with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

      Veteran stars can blossom in Saudi Pro League if they synchronise their strengths

      FootballAugust 02, 2023
      Paul Pogba during Juventus's pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Carson, California, last week. Getty
      Juve's game against Real their last 'superclub' clash this season

      Pre-season friendly in US comes before their ban from European competition kicks in

      FootballAugust 02, 2023
      Ousmane Dembele's buyout clause has increased to €100 million as of August 1, 2023. AFP
      Barcelona tug-of-war with PSG over Ousmane Dembele

      French champions consider move for winger as they prepare to lose talismanic striker

      FootballAugust 01, 2023
      PSG manager Luis Enrique during the pre-season tour of Japan. Getty
      Mbappe impasse a serious impediment for PSG and Enrique

      New coach must handle treacherous job of managing Ligue 1 giants while formulating contingency plans for star player

      FootballJuly 27, 2023
      Trevor Francis carried the burden of a hefty £1m transfer deal around for his whole playing career Reuters
      Trevor Francis - a prodigy and the harbinger of mega millions in football

      Late England forward was first British player to attract £1m transfer deal, ushering in era of unprecedented riches for top players

      FootballJuly 25, 2023
      Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is the subject of a reported €300m bid from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. AFP
      Mbappe's future up in the air after world-record Al Hilal bid

      Forward left out of French side's Far East tour following Saudi Pro League offer

      FootballJuly 25, 2023
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