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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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      Rotterdam club have sold star striker and sacked manager but have unearthed a gem in flying winger

      FootballFebruary 12, 2025
      Omar Marmoush is yet to open his Manchester City account since moving to England last month. PA
      Stage set for Marmoush to make big first impression in Champions League

      January signing from Eintracht Frankfurt can help provide much-needed edge to Guardiola’s side in play-off clash

      FootballFebruary 11, 2025
      Amine Gouiri alongside sporting director Fabrizio Ravanelli after completing his move to Marseille. AFP
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      FootballFebruary 05, 2025
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      2025 Afcon: Morocco out to prove they are worthy hosts of biggest tournaments

      Monday’s ceremony in Rabat sees Morocco grouped with Comoros, Mali and Zambia for continental tournament

      FootballJanuary 28, 2025
      Omar Marmoush received a rapturous reception from Eintracht Frankfurt fans before his move to Manchester City. AFP
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      FootballJanuary 23, 2025
      Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique, left, and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. AFP
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      FootballJanuary 22, 2025
      Lens' Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov has caught the eye of Manchester City. AFP
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      FootballJanuary 14, 2025
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      Athletic Club's home-grown heroes up against Barca's exceptional talent

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      FootballJanuary 08, 2025
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