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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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      New manager kicks off new job with Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg

      FootballMarch 22, 2023
      Sergi Roberto celebrates after scoring Barcelona's first goal in their La Liga victory over Real Madrid on March 20, 2023. Reuters
      Xavi gets clasico formula just right

      Roberto and Kessie played key roles in win over Real Madrid, providing hope to Camp Nou faithfuls that club is on right path

      FootballMarch 20, 2023
      Barcelona coach Xavi, left, knows victory against Real Madrid rival Carlo Ancelotti in the clasico on Sunday will go a long way to sealing La Liga title. EPA
      Clasico offers Xavi chance to put one hand on La Liga trophy

      Camp Nou boss needs silverware and confrontations with Real Madrid have been kind during his 17 months in charge

      FootballMarch 17, 2023
      Erling Haaland with the match ball after scoring five goals for Manchester City against Leipzig in the Champions League. Reuters
      Haaland sends powerful message in Man City's quest to rule Europe

      Norwegian's five-goal effort against Leipzig the kind of performance City had hoped for when he joined the club last July

      FootballMarch 15, 2023
      Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is challenged by Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos during the Champions League round of 16 first leg at Anfield. Reuters
      Liverpool in need of a recovery against comeback masters Real

      Jurgen Klopp's team face a 5-2 deficit in Champions League last-16 second leg and have recovered from such positions in the past - but so have Real

      FootballMarch 15, 2023
      Kevin De Bruyne described himself as a 'perfectionist' ahead of Manchester City's Champions League last-16 second-leg against Leipzig. Getty
      'Old man' De Bruyne still aiming high as City take on Leipzig

      Belgian playmaker will have key role in Tuesday's last-16 second leg at Etihad Stadium, while Emil Forsberg set to provide creative force for German side

      FootballMarch 14, 2023
      Kylian Mbappe during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last-16 second-leg defeat at Bayern Munich. AFP
      Question marks over PSG's personnel and recruitment

      Manager Galtier and club's recruitment policy in spotlight after Bayern send Ligue 1 club crashing out of tournament they most covet

      FootballMarch 10, 2023
      Manchester United's Marcus Rashford after missing a chance during their Premier League thrashing at Liverpool. PA
      Man United head into Betis clash chastened by Liverpool drubbing

      Manager Ten Hag admitted his team needs 'to reset and bounce back' after 7-0 humilation at Anfield

      FootballMarch 09, 2023
      Kylian Mbappe has overtaken Edinson Cavani to become Paris Saint-Germain's all-time top goalscorer. AFP
      Mbappe and PSG will put Bayern strength in depth to test

      German side take 1-0 lead into Champions League last-16 second-leg clash but will have to manage without key players

      FootballMarch 08, 2023
      Chelsea manager Graham Potter greets Joao Felix following the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 match at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany. Picture date: Wednesday February 15, 2023.
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      Potter and Chelsea face Champions League crunch clash against Dortmund

      Premier League side are 1-0 down going into Tuesday's second leg at Stamford Bridge

      FootballMarch 07, 2023
      Bayern Munich players celebrate after Bayern's Kingsley Coman, second right, scored his side's second goal during the Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo / Alexandra Beier )
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      Bayern's dominance under threat as Bundesliga heads for thrilling finale

      Bavarians' 11-year hold on title crown being challenged by likes of Dortmund, Leipzig and Freiburg

      FootballMarch 03, 2023
      Soccer Football - LaLiga - Almeria v FC Barcelona - Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos, Almeria, Spain - February 26, 2023 FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in action with Almeria's Chumi REUTERS / Jon Nazca
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      Tricky test for Barca in Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid

      Barca have lost two games on the bounce and look set to be without Lewandowski, Pedri and Dembele for clash at Bernabeu

      FootballMarch 02, 2023
      Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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      Where next for Messi as he is crowned world's best player?

      Argentinian superstar has yet to commit to contract extension at PSG and other teams are ready to move for World Cup winner

      FootballMarch 01, 2023
      LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Leeds head coach Javi Gracia reacts on the sidelines during his first game in charge during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Southampton FC at Elland Road on February 25, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)
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      Premier League strugglers turn to Spanish saviours in battle for safety

      Javi Gracia at Leeds joins Unai Emery, Julen Lopetegui and Ruben Selles in answering call to steer clubs away from drop zone

      FootballFebruary 28, 2023
      Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron celebrates after the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle. Picture date: Saturday November 12, 2022.
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      The unlikely lads at Newcastle aiming for League Cup glory

      Mazy Magpies backstories at the heart of their final clash against Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday

      FootballFebruary 25, 2023
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