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Could Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi become one of the best full backs in the world?
For all of Dortmund’s recent successes in the Bundesliga, a portion must be attributed to Hakimi . Apart from winning the Bundesliga Rookie of The Month in September and serving up a hat-trick of assists in the Champions League, Achraf may just be getting started.
Is Sadio Mane Real Madrid material?
The 3-peat Champions League winners are undoubtedly in need of a fix. With Cristiano Ronaldo gone, goals and one man heroic performances have not been easy to come by. As Chelsea’s Eden Hazard has been linked to Los Blancos, we assess the Senegalese’s fit into the Spanish capital side.
Ramos sneaks up on record cap holder Casillas
Sergio Ramos out for another record with Spain
Special: Ronaldo equals Messi’s five Ballon d’Or wins
Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned 2017 best football player in the world.