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Ranked! The 20 best free kicks of all time

By Ben Marsden Published

Ranked! The best free kicks of all time, from long range screamers to exquisite curlers

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(L-R) Pedro Rodriguez of FC Barcelona, Jeremy Mathieu of FC Barcelona, Munir El Haddadi of FC Barcelona, Douglas of FC Barcelona, Javier Mascherano of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona, Adriano of FC Barcelona with Champions League trophy during the UEFA Champions League final match between Barcelona and Juventus on June 6, 2015 at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, Germany.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
Lionel Messi's former Barcelona team-mate now works in a sports shop, 10 years after lifting the Champions League

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Lionel Messi helped one Barcelona player win the Champions League in 2015, but they now work in a sports shop

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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Barcelona against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in December 2017.
Lionel Messi goals for Barcelona vs Real Madrid

By Ben Hayward Published

Lionel Messi is the all-time top scorer in El Clásico. Here, a look at when and how he scored his 26 goals for Barcelona against Real Madrid...

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Jude Bellingham signed terms with adidas in 2024
RANKED! The top 10 Adidas football athletes of 2026

By Matthew Holt Published

The Adidas football range is supported by a plethora of superstars

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals in May 2017.
Quiz! Can you answer 100% on our Champions League finals quiz?

By Ben Marsden Published

QUIZ! Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Real Madrid in the Champions League.

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ATLANTA, GA MARCH 16: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami reacts during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United FC on March 16th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Barcelona
Lionel Messi return to Barcelona being 'slowly prepared', with Blaugrana setting clear date for permanent deal: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Lionel Messi is constantly being linked with a return back to Barcelona, but the latest report has set a clear date

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Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his fifth goal for Manchester City against RB Leipzig in the Champions League in March 2023.
Memorable performances in Champions League last-16 games

By Ben Hayward Published

From hat-tricks to five-goal shows and more, a look at some memorable individual performances in Champions League last-16 games...

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Basile Boli celebrates after Marseille's 6-1 win over Lech Poznan in the European Cup in November 1990.
Players who scored landmark goals in the Champions League

By Ben Hayward Published

From the first goal to the 10,000th, a look at some of the landmark strikes in the Champions League...

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SANTOS, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 19:Neymar of Santos celebrates the second goal of his team scored by Tiquinho Soares during a Campeonato Paulista 2025 match between Santos and Noroeste at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on February 19, 2025 in Santos, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images) Barcelona
Neymar in talks over stunning Barcelona return, after just a month of being back in Brazil: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Neymar reportedly wants to return to Barcelona on a free transfer

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Ranked! The best attacking midfielders in the world
Ranked! The 10 best attacking midfielders in the world

By Mark White last updated

RANKED! The best attacking midfielders in the world: greatest collection of defence-splitting passers, dribbling maestros and assist machines currently on the planet

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