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Their records are freakishly similar.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime game at the Craven Cottage as Man City defeated Fulham in a nine-goal thriller and Erling Haaland ...

Erling Haaland will become the greatest goalscorer in football history ahead of Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Cristiano ...

Lamine Yamal has been told that relentless comparisons with Lionel Messi are “not helping” his development, with “unnecessary ...

Man City striker Erling Haaland has utterly smashed the record for scoring 100 Premier League goals in the fewest games, ...

Erling Haaland has become the fastest player ever to hit 100 Premier League goals after his strike in Man Citys trip to ...

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Two of modern football’s young icons have been compared to all-time greats.

Spain emerge as early favourites for the FIFA World Cup 2026, while legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo prepare for ...

Inter Miami made history by winning the Eastern Conference title, and it's on the verge of breaking the league's most ...

Lamine Yamal is one of the most talked about players in the world. Despite his age, the Barcelona star has a fame and impact ...