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The world’s highest-paid football players in 2021-22

By Editor , 02nd April 2022 at 5:43 PM (11v11 blog)
The 2021-22 football season is nearly over for the major leagues in Europe. The ensuing offseason is likely to see large amounts of money handed out to star players for their services. Kylian Mbappe is the biggest star that could cash-in in the 2022 offseason, but he may not be the only big-name player to move clubs. Marcus Rashford, Neymar, and even Mohamed Salah could be on the move. Yet, none of those names are among the world’s highest-paid football…
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Football boot stats – Best boots by player performance 2021

By Editor , 07th December 2021 at 9:42 PM (11v11 blog)
The 2021 Ballon d’Or awards sparked plenty of controversy, with many people arguing that Robert Lewandowski should have beaten Lionel Messi to the prize. The annual award run by French magazine France Football celebrates the best footballer over the past year, and Messi finished marginally ahead of Lewandowski in the final vote. This is the seventh time the Argentinian striker has won the award, putting him two clear of Cristiano Ronaldo in the standings. We take a look at the…
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Copa America 2021 predictions

By Editor , 14th May 2021 at 10:54 AM (11v11 blog)
The 47th edition of the Copa America gets underway on June 13 as ten teams from the CONMEBOL confederation battle it out for continental glory. From the record-time champions Uruguay, through always-present Argentina, to reigning title-holders Brazil, ten of South America's best footballing nations will stake their claim for the ultimate prize. Who are the favourites? Brazil, who coasted to the 2019 Copa America title, are looking to claim back-to-back crowns for the first time since 2007. The Selecao are…
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Biggest names in the football world

By Editor , 21st January 2021 at 10:59 PM (11v11 blog)
It's the biggest sport in the world and the biggest names in world football are known throughout the globe by billions. They provide the masses with their talent and entertain households up and down the land. Over time there have been some absolutely unreal players and some even better characters on the pitch. From the likes of Pele and Cruyff’s raw talent to the cheeky mischievous Maradona and George Best, the sport has provided fans with amazing players who have…
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Four-some: The eleven men heading to their fourth World Cup in 2018

By Editor , 07th June 2018 at 3:17 PM (11v11 blog)
The World Cup offers the planet’s best footballing talent the ultimate stage to showcase their talents. It’s a stage that some of the best of all time – Best, Di Stefano and Weah, for example – never managed to grace, so every player on the plane will want to cherish every last minute of their experience in Russia. However, there are some players for whom a World Cup is nothing new. There are 11 men heading to the tournament in…
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World Cup appearances – one record which won’t be broken in Russia

By Editor , 15th February 2018 at 5:14 PM (11v11 blog)
Very few players get to play in the World Cup finals on five occasions. Only three have been named in their National Team's squad five times and only two of those played in all five. However, at this year's World Cup in Russia, one player has missed out on setting a unrivalled record in World Cup appearances. Gianluigi Buffon is that player and the only thing broken this summer is his heart after the Azzurri missed out on qualification after…
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Lionel Messi

By 11v11 Site Editor , 24th August 2014 at 10:58 PM (11v11 blog)
For some, Messi is the best player in football history. What is not in doubt is that he regularly performs feats other players cannot do, partly thanks to a lower centre of gravity. (more…)
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