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‘There was a time when it was said Xavi and I were incompatible – we proved the opposite. Our connection grew organically, without forcing anything’: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta recalls early criticism when playing alongside team-mate
Barcelona pair Andres Iniesta and Xavi formed arguably the best midfield ever, but people were doubtful at the start...
'Chelsea still had a great team after AVB left. I said, "This is the last chance many of you will get to win the Champions League – seize this opportunity"': Roberto Di Matteo reveals what he said to Blues squad when becoming interim manager in 2012
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea were motivated from the second Roberto Di Matteo became interim manager, which ultimately yielded success in the Champions League
‘I thought if I couldn’t become a better player under somebody like Steven Gerrard, I might as well chuck it in. I picked his brains whenever I could’: Ex-Rangers midfielder reveals what it was like playing for Liverpool legend at Ibrox
EXCLUSIVE Steven Gerrard helped develop the Rangers squad as players were eager to learn from him
'Cristiano Ronaldo asked me to play at his 35th birthday party, which would have been amazing – it was going to be in Italy, when he was at Juventus. Then COVID happened. I was pretty gutted': BRIT Awards nominee reveals Portuguese superstar's request
EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo made a special request for a BRIT Awards nominee to play at his 35th birthday party
‘A game like beating Barcelona 4-0 might not happen again, so it lasts forever. It’s one of the greatest comebacks in history – the fans believed in us for every second’: Liverpool cult hero recalls historic 2019 Champions League win
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool beat Barcelona against all odds in 2019 to reach the Champions League final
‘We drew 0-0 against Brazil and there were superstars all over the pitch – Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Kaka… and guess what? I got man of the match!’: Ex-Republic of Ireland striker recalls holding World Cup winners Brazil to a stalemate
EXCLUSIVE The Republic of Ireland man of the match from that game against Brazil recalls the 0-0 draw
‘Mourinho convinced us with actions, not words. Immediately, he made us believe we were capable of making history. His confidence gave us wings’: Inter Milan legend Javier Zanetti on the Special One’s instant San Siro impact
EXCLUSIVE Jose Mourinho won an historic treble with Inter Milan in 2010, with Javier Zanetti at the heart of his side
‘A really underrated pundit, analytically good, and always fun to be around’: Gary Lineker reveals which BBC Match of the Day pundit he will miss the most
EXCLUSIVE Gary Lineker is in his final weeks as the Match of the Day presenter
‘This has been my best year in football – when I play and I enjoy it, goals and assists will come. I want to represent Spain and play in the Premier League’: Norwich sharpshooter Borja Sainz sets out his future ambitions
EXCLUSIVE The Spanish striker is gunning for the Championship golden boot this season
‘I was scared stiff – he’d kick you in the face or knee you in the back to keep the ball out of the net, but off the pitch he was the nicest guy you’d imagine’: Ex-Manchester United star picks out his best team-mates
EXCLUSIVE Though Manchester United proved too much for one individual, he went on to establish himself as an Italy international
