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    CelticM. O'Neill

    ‘Entire life is ripped apart’ - What it takes to be Old Firm boss

    Gordon Strachan has explained to GOAL what it takes to be an Old Firm manager, with the former Celtic boss admitting that “your entire life is ripped apart”. It takes a special kind of character to embrace that pressure in Glasgow, at Parkhead or Ibrox, with Martin O’Neill proving at 74 years of age that he still ticks the box when it comes to filling the most demanding of roles.

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    Vinicius JuniorF. Valverde

    Revealed: Vini asked Valverde if he wanted to take Man City penalty

    Real Madrid’s 3-0 demolition of Manchester City in the Champions League last-16 was almost the perfect night for Los Blancos, but for Vinicius Junior's missed penalty that could've added further gloss to the result. In the 58th minute, after the Brazilian forward was felled in the box, cameras caught the moment Vinicius gestured towards Valverde, offering the midfielder the chance to step up and bag what would have been a remarkable fourth goal of the game.

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    ChelseaParis Saint-Germain

    Chelsea 'a million miles off' UCL glory unless they solve glaring issue

    Jamie Carragher has pulled no punches in his assessment of Chelsea’s credentials, claiming the Blues will never reach the summit of English or European football with their current goalkeeping situation. Despite a spirited performance for large periods at the Parc des Princes, Liam Rosenior’s side slumped to a devastating 5-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.

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    AnalysisF. Valverde

    Valverde & the 20 players in L'Equipe's exclusive 10/10 club

    Within a Real Madrid squad that is packed full of Galacticos, Fede Valverde is rarely singled out for what he offers to Los Blancos despite his obvious importance to the team. On Wednesday, though, he was able to hog the limelight after his stunning first-half hat-trick saw off Manchester City in the Champions League. His performance also earned him the rarest of plaudits: A 10/10 rating from L'Equipe.

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    F. ValverdeReal Madrid

    📽️ | Valverde 'handed Ballon d'Or' after Man City hat-trick

    Federico Valverde produced a masterclass that will go down in Champions League folklore, leading Real Madrid to a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester City. The Uruguayan midfield engine was outstanding, netting a stunning hat-trick to help the Spanish giants put one foot in the quarter-finals. His performance was so good that a reporter in the mixed zone decided to skip the formalities and jokingly crown him with a 'Ballon d'Or' on the spot.

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    NeymarL. Messi

    Retire or join Messi in MLS? ‘Truly massive’ Neymar future claim

    Neymar has hinted at injuries forcing him to retire at the end of 2026, but a fellow Brazilian is tipping the 34-year-old playmaker to make the “truly massive” call of joining Lionel Messi in MLS. Neymar previously worked with the Argentine GOAT at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, with Kleberson telling GOAL why a reunion at Inter Miami remains a distinct possibility.

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    F. ValverdeReal Madrid

    Trent hails Valverde as 'world's most underrated player'

    Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has heaped praise on Federico Valverde, describing him as the "most underrated player" in world football following a sensational display against Manchester City. The Uruguayan international took centre stage as Los Blancos secured a dominant 3-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Bernabeu. Despite the absence of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, Valverde’s first-half hat-trick dismantled Pep Guardiola's side in a rampant 22-minute spell.

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