Paul Breitner

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Philipp Lahm celebrates with his Germany team-mates after scoring against Costa Rica in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup.
Players who scored World Cup opening goals

By Ben Hayward Published

From 1930 through to 2022, a look at the players who scored the opening goals at the men's World Cup...

Germany players protest against FIFA by covering their mouths ahead of their 2022 World Cup group match against Japan in Qatar
Footballers who protested

By Tom Hancock Published

From the Premier League to the World Cup, these players took a stand

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Eric Cantona France
9 players who retired early from international football – and why

By Alex Lucas Published

Lists Mesut Ozil says he just can’t go on with Germany, aged 29. Plenty under 30 have done the same before him, though… 

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Pique Champions League goals
12 of the best goalscoring defenders in football history

By Greg Lea Published

Lists Gerard Pique became the top-scoring stopper in Champions League history last week, so we’ve picked out some more of the most prolific players who started at the back

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FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers EVER: 70 to 61

By Alex Reid Published

FFT 100 Greatest The second Johan, two great goalkeepers and the English striker who scored 60 goals in one season

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Gary Lineker
The bizarre history of football-inspired names: from German Kevins to the 600 Brazilians called Lineker

By Huw Davies Published

Gary Lineker Can a moniker make or break a career? How did Mighty Mouse become the father of all German Kevins? Huw Davies uncovers the game’s bizarre and at times baffling nomenclature

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It didn't mean that Bayern won everything - Breitner questions Guardiola's methods

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Pep Guardiola The possession-heavy approach favoured by Pep Guardiola has come under the scrutiny of former Bayern Munich and Germany star Paul Breitner.

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Breitner: Let Guardiola decide Bayern future

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Pep Guardiola Pep Guardiola is out of contract at the end of the season and the Bayern Munich coach is no closer to renewing amid Manchester City links.

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Neymar will be very important for Real Madrid next season, says Breitner

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Neymar Is Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar set for Real Madrid? He is according to former Blancos player Paul Breitner.

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Bayern do not need a sheikh or oil tycoon - Breitner

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Paul Breitner Paul Breitner has hailed Bayern Munich's financial situation and has stressed they do not need any help from rich outsiders to compete.

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