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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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      Josko Gvardiol celebrates with RB Leipzig with teammates after scoring against Manchester City during the Champions League last-16 first-leg match at Red Bull Arena on February 22, 2023. The defender could be playing for City next season. Getty
      Gvardiol set to become latest on RB Leipzig transfer conveyor belt

      Potentially record-breaking exit of defender would push Bundesliga side's sales this summer close to €250 million

      FootballJuly 21, 2023
      Andre Onana is set to join Manchester United from Inter Milan. EPA
      Onana is latest in long line of classy Cameroonian keepers

      West Central African country maintains strong tradition for producing top-level shot-stoppers

      FootballJuly 20, 2023
      Arsenal's new £100m signing Declan Rice, left, with Eddie Nketiah during a training session in Virginia on their pre-season tour of the US. PA
      Arteta to road test Arsenal's new recruits on US tour

      Friendly match gets ball rolling before games against Manchester United and Barcelona on US tour

      FootballJuly 19, 2023
      Lionel Messi during his unveiling as an Inter Miami player at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida. AFP
      Messi a big fish in small MLS pond but ambition remains high

      Struggling Inter Miami need skills of Argentine great and his former Barca teammate Sergio Busquets

      FootballJuly 18, 2023
      David de Gea left Manchester United following the expiration of his contract in June 2023. EPA
      Goalkeeping experiencing a generational shift

      Goalkeepers are being judged as much for their ability with their feet as with their hands

      FootballJuly 14, 2023
      Joao Felix had an underwhelming spell at Chelsea on loan for the second half of the 2022/23 season. PA
      Joao Felix, unwanted by Atletico and Chelsea, faces anxious limbo

      Portuguese playmaker does not have many admirers at Atletico Madrid or Chelsea, at an age where he should be peaking

      FootballJuly 13, 2023
      Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane could move to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. PA
      Bayern an enticing option for Kane but it can be double-edged sword

      Tottenham star likely to benefit from quality players in the Bundesliga side but Sadio Mane's struggles are a cautionary tale

      FootballJuly 12, 2023
      New Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham is unveiled at Valdebebas training ground in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
      Bellingham and Guler join Real Madrid's young guns

      Summer signings join Spanish giants, who have mixed record on bringing best out of teenage stars

      FootballJuly 11, 2023
      England goalkeeper James Trafford, right, and Cole Palmer, centre, England celebrate after winning their Uefa Under-21 Championship semi-final against Israel in Batumi, Georgia. EPA
      Manchester City youngsters expected to have big impact on U21 Euro final

      As many as five players from Premier League club could be involved when England face Spain on Saturday

      FootballJuly 07, 2023
      New PSG manager Luis Enrique, left, with club president Nasser Al Khelaifi on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. AP
      Luis Enrique has tactical nous to handle PSG's managerial challenge

      Ligue 1 club have brought in coach who is unafraid of confrontation, be it with superstars or orthodox opinion

      FootballJuly 05, 2023
      This handout picture released by Saudi Arabia's al-Ettifaq football club on July 3, 2023 shows Ettifaq's new English manager Steven Gerrard (R) with the club's President Khaled al-Debel after signing with them in London. (Photo by Al Ettifaq Football Club / AFP) / == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / AL ETTIFAQ FOOTBALL CLUB" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==
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      Gerrard can relaunch stalled coaching career at Al Ettifaq

      Former England captain has moved to Saudi Pro League hoping to restore reputation that took a hit after Aston Villa sacking

      FootballJuly 05, 2023
      Timothy Weah has left Ligue 1 side Lille to join Juventus. AFP
      Thuram and Weah add touch of nostalgia to Italian renaissance

      Duo have followed in the footsteps of their fathers, Lilian and George, by moving to Serie A

      FootballJuly 04, 2023
      Mauricio Pochettino has the spine of young and exciting side at Chelsea. Reuters
      Pochettino needs period of calm at Chelsea after manic summer

      New Blues manager begins reign with revolving door at Stamford Bridge still spinning fast from player arrivals and exits

      FootballJuly 03, 2023
      Luka Modric celebrates scoring Croatia's fourth goal in their Nations League semi-final win over the Netherlands on June 14, 2023. Reuters
      Modric eyes elusive trophy as Croatia face Spain

      Veteran midfielder, who has just seen club side Real Madrid sign his long-term successor in Jude Bellingham, played key role in last-four win over Netherlands

      FootballJune 16, 2023
      Manchester City's Rodri celebrates after winning the Champions League final against Inter Milan. Reuters
      Man City hero Rodri chases rare quadruple in Nations League

      Champions League final star shifts focus to Spain who face Italy for chance to compete in Sunday's final

      FootballJune 15, 2023
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