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Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic, seen through a striker’s varied finishes Son Heung MinSon Heung-min drives forward with the ball at his feet RonaldinhoRonaldinho’s view from the touchline Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe’s pause before the penalty run-up Jack GrealishJack Grealish: the slide, then the words Lionel MessiLionel Messi and the fine margins inside the penalty area Lamine YamalLamine Yamal’s run-up through a wall of mannequins Erling HaalandErling Haaland: from the goalmouth to the run Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe attacks the space in front of goal NeymarNeymar and the scramble at the edge of the box Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic and the pause before the set piece Luka ModrićLuka Modrić’s applause before the microphoneCristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo and the craft of the aerial finish Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic carries the ball under pressure Lionel MessiLionel Messi and the changing shape of a set piece Lionel MessiLionel Messi keeps the ball close as defenders close in Lamine YamalLamine Yamal works on the free-kick strike Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo at the pitchside Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic, seen from pitch level NeymarNeymar and the attack that ends with Santos gathering NeymarNeymar’s close control under pressure Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic and the pause around goal RonaldinhoRonaldinho and the space behind the wall Lionel MessiLionel Messi draws defenders into the danger zone NeymarNeymar and the free-kick problem Kylian MbappéKylian Mbappé and the pressure around the ballKylian MbappeKylian Mbappe’s jog, and the gesture that stands out Lionel MessiLionel Messi: the movement that opens a way to goal Lionel MessiLionel Messi keeps the ball close with a deft touch Erling HaalandErling Haaland’s movement through a crowded goalmouth Kylian MbappéKylian Mbappé finds the space to drive at goalKylian MbappeKylian Mbappe and the space a breakaway creates Son Heung MinSon Heung-min: South Korea’s varied routes to goal Lamine YamalLamine Yamal and the value of driving forward Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo’s measured approach to a free kick Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic: the goal named, the action at a distance Luka ModricLuka Modric keeps the ball close as defenders close in Lamine YamalLamine Yamal in the tight spaces around goal RonaldinhoRonaldinho carries the ball into danger Luka ModrićLuka Modrić and the split-second gamble in a penaltyZlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic: the moment around the goal Son Heung MinSon Heung-min: the free-kick before the rush Lionel MessiLionel Messi free kick leaves a spectator on edge Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic keeps the ball close under pressure Erling HaalandErling Haaland and football’s crowded route to goal Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe’s gesture, then a moment of connection NeymarNeymar and the moment the play gives way to a huddle Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe: football’s wide view, and a teammate within reach Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe and the space around the ball Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe’s celebration does the talking Jack GrealishJack Grealish and the trophy moment that closes the clip Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo and the corner-flag celebration Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe and the first touch that opens the box Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo races away after the finish Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic’s run ends with a grin Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo’s touchline moment Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe drives at the goal RonaldinhoRonaldinho’s run ends in a burst of celebration Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe’s clip is all about the strike Lionel MessiLionel Messi keeps the ball close in warm-up Luka ModricLuka Modric and the art of keeping the ball alive Lionel MessiLionel Messi’s celebration says as much as the goal RonaldinhoRonaldinho and the set-piece pause Luka ModricLuka Modric and the art of the edge-of-the-box finish Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo and the moment the stadium tipped over Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo and the set-piece squeeze Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic and the pause before the finish Luka ModricLuka Modric puts the work in Erling HaalandErling Haaland and the crowded six-yard box Lamine YamalLamine Yamal’s box-edge threat keeps the pressure on Son Heung MinSon Heung-min and the roar that does the talking Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe’s celebration sets the tone at the Bernabeu RonaldinhoRonaldinho’s first touch under pressure NeymarNeymar’s run that opens up the box Son Heung MinSon Heung-min keeps it step by step in training Luka ModricLuka Modric keeps the move alive under pressure RonaldinhoRonaldinho turns one touch into a break down the line Erling HaalandErling Haaland’s roar after the finish NeymarNeymar under pressure in the Barcelona third Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United roar still lands hard RonaldinhoRonaldinho keeps the ball on a string in training drill NeymarNeymar’s corner ends in net chaos Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo clip ends in a stadium roar NeymarNeymar’s goals, from free-kicks to solo runs Son Heung MinSon Heung-min’s solo goal from the touchline Son Heung MinSon Heung-min sparks a bench-wide eruption Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe resets after the touchline greeting Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo’s celebration says it all Erling HaalandErling Haaland and the roar after the goal Luka ModricLuka Modric and the save that set the crowd off Lionel MessiLionel Messi and the free-kick that sets the tone Luka ModricLuka Modric starts the move that turns into danger RonaldinhoRonaldinho’s first touch does the talking Lionel MessiLionel Messi’s quiet warm-up touch at Camp Nou Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe strikes again as the net bulges in a Champions League setting Lionel MessiLionel Messi seen in training drill as Argentina retirement report circulates Lionel MessiLionel Messi and Barcelona in a tense attacking phase as pressure builds around goal Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement as Saudi Pro League season nears its end Lionel MessiLionel Messi in a set-piece moment as La Liga 2018 context appears on screen Lionel MessiLionel Messi greeted like a hero as Argentina scenes turn celebratory Erling HaalandErling Haaland's finishing again drives Manchester City forward Lionel MessiLionel Messi appears in a goalmouth attacking sequence as Argentina retirement reports circulate Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo retirement talk meets a tense set-piece moment in a packed stadium NeymarNeymar back in training as retirement talk stays open Lionel MessiLionel Messi fined after MLS altercation, with a tight touch-heavy passage still drawing attention Son Heung MinSon Heung-min's name appears on a goal archive as crowd reacts in a stadium sequence NeymarNeymar edges towards Brazil return as Scotland showdown looms Lionel MessiLionel Messi seen in stadium warm-up as fresh international-retirement reports circulate NeymarNeymar edges towards Brazil return as the attack sharpens around him Luka ModricLuka Modric in the box as Croatia's World Cup farewell talk continues Lionel MessiLionel Messi fined after MLS flashpoint as Barcelona-era imagery resurfaces Erling HaalandErling Haaland's surprise new look leads the latest Manchester City talking point NeymarNeymar edges towards Brazil return as pressure builds in the box Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe's latest attacking burst fits the mood around his Real Madrid form Lionel MessiLionel Messi retirement timeline remains his call, Reuters reports Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement as Saudi Pro League season nears its end Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic's advice to Erling Haaland takes centre stage as set-piece tension builds Lionel MessiLionel Messi in training as retirement talk and MLS discipline story circulate Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement as Saudi Pro League season nears its end Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement as Saudi Pro League season nears its end Lionel MessiLionel Messi fined after MLS altercation, according to reports Erling HaalandErling Haaland and Manchester City in live-stream guide as Champions League branding frames a goalmouth moment Lionel MessiLionel Messi fined after MLS flashpoint, with Barcelona-era attacking images in the background Luka ModricLuka Modric and the value of close control under pressure NeymarNeymar back in Brazil conversation as Reuters reports retirement rethink Lionel MessiA closer look at Lionel Messi Lionel MessiLionel Messi fined after MLS altercation puts discipline back in focus Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe's France form is back in focus as World Cup momentum contrasts with Real Madrid scrutiny Lionel MessiLionel Messi fined after MLS altercation, with retirement talk still hovering in the background Lionel MessiA closer look at Lionel Messi RonaldinhoA closer look at Ronaldinho Cristiano RonaldoA closer look at Cristiano Ronaldo Luka ModricA closer look at Luka Modric RonaldinhoRonaldinho's Ravenna return puts a familiar name back in the frame Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement as football's biggest modern era edges towards its final chapter NeymarNeymar's Brazil future back in focus as Ancelotti turns to the next generation Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement as the end of an era edges closer Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo retirement talk gives added weight to the final stretch of his Saudi Pro League spell RonaldinhoRonaldinho's Ravenna move puts a late-career twist on a familiar football story NeymarNeymar doubles down on Brazil retirement stance as Ancelotti looks to the next generation RonaldinhoRonaldinho's name powers fresh debate over the 'Ronaldinho Effect' in football Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement as Saudi Pro League season nears its end Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo's international scoring milestone underlines his enduring place in football history Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe's World Cup prediction follows France's latest setback Lionel MessiLionel Messi's retirement timeline remains his alone to decide, says Argentine football president Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo's early strike in Porto underlined his habit of answering when Manchester United needed it most RonaldinhoRonaldinho linked with World Cup Final halftime spotlight alongside Brazilian greats Erling HaalandErling Haaland's wider World Cup and Manchester City story keeps building Kylian MbappeKylian Mbappe and France face fresh World Cup pressure after England defeat Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo's enduring place in football history Lionel MessiLionel Messi alone will decide when to retire, says Argentine football president Luka ModricLuka Modric signs contract extension at AC Milan to June 2027 RonaldinhoRonaldinho joins Madonna and Ronaldo for World Cup final half-time show Erling HaalandErling Haaland's World Cup profile keeps growing as his viral pull takes centre stage Zlatan IbrahimovicZlatan Ibrahimovic hails Spain star after standout display against France Lionel MessiLionel Messi story turns on a wider debate about his legacy Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo's name again sits at the centre of Portugal's biggest moments Son Heung MinSon Heung-min's hot streak carries on as he lands MLS All-Star Game MVP Luka ModricLuka Modric stays at AC Milan for another season

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