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يشهد اليوم الجمعة 24-10-2025، إقامة عدة مباريات منتظرة ومرتقبة، أبرزها مواجهة الزمالك ونظيره ديكاداها الصومالي في منافسات بطولة كأس الكونفدرالية، بينما في الدوري السعودي، تقام مباراة قوية بين الهلال والاتحاد في لقاء قوي بين الفريقين.

ويستضيف نادي الزمالك منافسه ديكاداها، على ملعب استاد السلام، في إياب دور الـ 32 من منافسات بطولة كأس الكونفدرالية، حيث يسعي لتأكيد تأهله بشكل رسمي إلى دور المجموعات بعد فوزه في لقاء الذهاب 6-0.

ونلتقي في الدوي السعودي مع لقاء مرتقب بين الهلال والاتحاد، في منافسة الفريقين على اللحاق بقمة دوري روشن مع المتصدر حاليًا نادي النصر.

طالع | تشكيل الزمالك المتوقع أمام ديكاداها الصومالي.. عودة عواد

وضمن مواجهات الدوري السعودي، أيضًا نتظر ظهور المحترف المصري أحمد حجازي مع فريقه نيوم في مواجهة فريق الخليج.

ومن المنتظر أيضًا ظهور المهاجم المصري مصطفي محمد مع فريقه نانت عندما يواجه نادي باريس (أحد الأندية الصاعدة حديثًا)، في إطار منافسات الدوري الفرنسي. مواعيد مباريات اليوم الجمعة 24-10-2025 والقنوات الناقلةمواعيد مباريات دوري أبطال إفريقيا اليوم

باور ديناموز ضد بونا موايا، الساعة 4 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية.

الهلال السوداني ضد الشرطة الكيني، الساعة 7 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية. مواعيد مباريات كأس الكونفدرالية اليوم

اتحاد العاصمة ضد أكاديمية امادو ديالو الإيفواري، الساعة 4:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة الجزائرية

الزمالك ضد ديكاداها، الساعة 6 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة أون سبورت 1.

شباب بلوزداد ضد هافيا كوناكري، الساعة 8 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة الجزائرية.

الوداد المغربي ضد اشانتي كوتوكو، الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة المغربية الرياضية 1. مواعيد مباريات الدوري السعودي اليوم

الفتج ضد الاتفاق، الساعة 5:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة ثمانية 2.

نيوم ضد الخليج، الساعة 6:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة ثمانية 1.

الهلال ضد الاتحاد، الساعة 9 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة ثمانية 1. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الفرنسي اليوم

نانت ضد نادي باريس، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة بي إن سبورت 4. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإنجليزي اليوم

وست هام ضد ليدز يونايتد، الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة بي إن سبورت 2. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإسباني اليوم

إشبيلية ضد ريال سوسيداد، الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة بي إن سبورت 1. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإيطالي اليوم

ميلان ضد بيزا، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة أبو ظبي الرياضية بريميوم. مواعيد الدوري الألماني اليوم

يونيون برلين ضد فيردر بريمن، الساعة 9:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، تنقل على قناة إم بي سي أكشن.

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After Pep Guardiola revealed the news that Kyle Walker will not be at the Club World Cup as he prepares to leave the club this summer, Manchester City have reportedly made one particular target their no.1 priority.

Kyle Walker set to leave Man City

Following a loan spell at Milan, Walker is set to leave Manchester City on a permanent basis this summer. The veteran defender looks set to bow out as one of the best defenders to play for the Citizens and will forever have his part cemented in their history books. After eight successful years, however, he’s set to bring his Manchester City career to an end.

Guardiola confirmed the news that the defender will not be at the Club World Cup, with Fabrizio Romano then revealing that he is on course to depart Manchester City in the coming months.

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Walker’s exit should come as little shock. For all of his impressive work in Manchester, the England international was beginning to fall away from his best form before his loan spell away at AC Milan. Often at the centre of moments to forget for Guardiola’s side, a departure always seemed inevitable.

By the time his exit is confirmed, however, fans around The Etihad won’t remember Walker for this season’s defensive blunders. Instead, they will remember a right-back who became a mainstay in one of, if not the most successful side in Premier League history.

Replacing such a player should be among City’s priorities this summer in a task that certainly won’t be easy. Without Walker, Guardiola has been forced to turn towards some surprising options at right-back, including the likes of Matheus Nunes and the impressive Nico O’Reilly.

If the Spaniard wants to take his side back to Premier League glory after a season away, he will know more than anyone how important it is that City welcome a right-back this summer.

Man City prioritising Livramento move

According to Romano, Manchester City are now prioritising a move to sign Tino Livramento from Newcastle United this summer and have made the right-back their No 1 target.

The former Chelsea youngster has impressed at St James’ Park ever since arriving, but nailed his place down in Eddie Howe’s side ahead of Kieran Trippier once and for all this season. Now, he could be on his way to The Etihad if City get their way.

At 22 years old, Livarmento’s best years are yet to come and may well come under Guardiola as has been the case for several stars over the years. As Walker prepares to leave, the Newcastle man, who Howe described as “excellent” in April, should be seen as the perfect heir to his Manchester City throne.

Clearing £75,000 a week from their wage bill whilst welcoming a player who could spearhead a new era at The Etihad would, in many ways, represent an ideal way for Manchester City to commence their summer spending.

Birmingham City stole most of the headlines in League One last season by sealing a title success on a gigantic 111 points, but Wrexham also gained plenty of airtime themselves when clinching yet another promotion.

This was the Red Dragons’ third promotion success in a row, unbelievably, with Phil Parkinson the manager who has amazingly steered the Welsh giants back into the spotlight away from non-league obscurity, to now being one division below the Premier League.

Wrexham will know that their next step up to the Championship will be their most difficult jump to navigate so far, with plenty of new signings ready to enter the building to ensure the next step-up isn’t so difficult, which includes this exciting striker target potentially joining Parkinson’s ranks.

Wrexham now interested in former PL ace

As per an exclusive report from football journalist Graeme Bailey, Wrexham are now in the race to land Leeds United attacker Joe Gelhardt this summer.

Unfortunately, they aren’t just a lone suitor having a peek at the two-time Premier League goalscorer, with Chris Davies’ Birmingham also keen on landing a loan deal for the explosive centre-forward, as Leeds look to get rid temporarily after sealing their own dramatic promotion.

Whilst the 23-year-old has found himself stuck on the periphery at Elland Road as of late, he still has plenty of plus points next to his name that will intrigue Parkinson and Co.

He could even be viewed as a better signing for Wrexham to make than the newly promoted side going after an injury-prone Danny Ings, with the soon-to-be free agent forward more known now for his lengthy absences away from the first-team, than his clinical finishing ability.

24/25

17

1

2

23/24

30

1

1

22/23

22

3

2

Why Gelhardt would be a better signing than Ings

Indeed, the table above makes for some pretty grim reading on the ex-Liverpool striker’s end, with Ings only managing five goals for West Ham over his last three unmemorable seasons.

Whereas, in Gelhardt’s defence – despite tumbling down the pecking order in West Yorkshire as of late – he has still proven he can cut it in the Championship when handed a chance to impress out on loan at Hull City last season.

This spectacular effort back in January would get the ball rolling for Gelhardt in his fresh location, with the ex-Hull number 30 going on to bag another four strikes in league action, away from just this wild shot looping over Paul Nardi’s head.

This will instantly put Wrexham at ease about whether the 23-year-old is well-suited to the demands of the Championship after barren patches of form at Leeds. On the contrary, Ings last played at the demanding level all the way back in 2014, with a concern brewing that he just doesn’t have the legs required to kick back into gear in the EFL.

Games played

22

Goals scored

5

Assists

0

Big chances missed

1

Big chances created

5

Total duels won*

5.2

To Wrexham’s relief, Gelhardt showed he has plenty left in his tank at Hull last season, with a bite present in his game too when winning 5.2 duels on average per Championship clash, away from also creating five big chances on top of his goal tally of five.

The newly promoted side have also been there and done that when it comes to veterans leading the line, as seen in Steven Fletcher being on their books last campaign, with the loan capture of the 23-year-old “wrecking ball” – as he was once labelled by Jamie Redknapp for his aggressive approach – signalling a newer approach centred on the future.

While Ings’ name might be more instantly recognisable, his best years seem to be behind him now.

When it comes to Gelhardt, however, plenty more could still be in the offing.

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Newcastle United have now submitted a significant bid for an “incredible” player, with Eddie Howe of the belief he would be a perfect fit in his midfield, according to a report.

Newcastle pushing for the Champions League

Regardless of whether Newcastle secure Champions League football, the 2024-25 season will always be remembered fondly by fans, having finally ended their 70-year wait to win a major honour, but they still remain in a strong position to seal a top-five finish.

The Magpies are sitting pretty in fourth place, two points clear of Nottingham Forest with just three Premier League games left to play, although their remaining fixtures are on the more difficult side, with matches against two direct rivals now on the horizon.

It could prove to be a difficult task, but should Howe’s side qualify for Europe’s elite competition, they should be able to attract some top players in the summer, with the likes of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah and Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo believed to be of interest.

According to a report from Spain, Newcastle are also interested in a new midfielder, having submitted a €25m (£21m) bid for Girona maestro Yangel Herrera, who they are now determined to win the race for.

Atletico Madrid and top-five rivals Nottingham Forest are also interested in signing Herrera this summer, but the Magpies have now taken a firm step towards securing his signature, having put a strong offer on the table.

Howe believes the Venezuelan would fit perfectly into his side, and the manager is looking to introduce some additional quality into an already impressive midfield, with the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali attracting interest due to their performances this season.

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Herrera could be "incredible" signing for Newcastle

While Howe is not short on top-quality midfield options, there are clear signs the 27-year-old is a well-rounded midfielder, who could play an important role for the Magpies in a potential Champions League campaign next season.

The central midfielder has caught the eye in front of goal for Girona this term, registering four goals and three assists in La Liga, including a well-taken headed effort against Celta Vigo back in September.

Not only that, but the former New York City FC man impressed with his tackling ability in the early stages of his career, while also catching the eye due to his pass-success rate in the final third during the 2023-24 campaign.

Lauded as an “incredible player” by journalist Zach Lowy, there are plenty of signs that Herrera could be a success at a major European club, so it is a promising development that Newcastle have now made a concrete approach.

Club World Cup presenter Kelly Somers had to apologise on live TV for Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel's X-rated rant.

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• Obi Mikel slammed Jackson for red card
• Somers had to apologise for foul language
• Flamengo beat Chelsea 3-1

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Obi Mikel could not hold back his emotions after Nicolas Jackson's 68th-minute red card allowed Flamengo to come back from behind and beat Chelsea 3-1 in a Club World Cup group game on Friday. Pedro Neto's 13th-minute strike had put the Blues in front, but Flamengo equalised just past the hour mark before taking the lead in the 65th minute. Three minutes later, Jackson was sent off for a rough challenge on Ayrton Lucas and a 10-man Blues then conceded a third goal and dropped crucial three points.

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• WHAT OBI MIKEL SAID

  Working as a pundit for , the ex-Blues midfielder lambasted Jackson for his irresponsible behaviour as he said: "(It was) Unbelievable. Stupid, stupid, stupid mistake. I don't know what was going through his head. You come into the game, you are 2-1 down at that point. Your team needs you. And he does that. He did it in a league game at Newcastle. Again, a very important game which we needed to win to qualify for the Champions League. He did that, he got a red card. And now he's done this. You can't keep making mistakes."

  He added, "I don't care what his frustration is. It's a football club. It's a massive football club and it's about competition. If you're p***ed off that Delap's coming to the football club and he's going to be the competition with you… you have to embrace it if you are a big player. Because the only way you are going to win trophies is if you are compete against each other."

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  Somers then had to apologise for Obi Mikel's foul language on camera as she said: "Lots of emotion in the studio, so apologies for any language used there."

  After the match, Jackson took to social media to issue an apology to the fans and his team-mates, as he said: "I want to say sorry. To the club, the staff, my teammates, and all the fans watching, I let you down. Another red card and honestly, I'm so angry at myself. I work hard every day to help the team not to put us in this kind of situation. I still don't fully understand how it happened. But one thing is clear: it wasn't intentional. Just a football moment that went the wrong way. No excuses. I take full responsibility. I'll reflect, I'll grow, and I'll come back stronger for the badge and for everyone who believes in me. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

  Enzo Maresca's side will next face Tunisian side ES Tunis in a must-win final group game on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

Mexico will face Honduras next Wednesday, July 2, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., in the semifinals of the Gold Cup

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defeated Saudi Arabia 2–0Gilberto Mora made his official debut for MexicoMexico reached 200 all-time goals in the Gold CupFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?

Javier Aguirre evaluated Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup quarterfinals, where they now face Honduras for a spot in the final. Aguirre continues to rotate players and praised their performances.

“They deserved to play. Gilberto Mora and Julián Araujo are two players who earned their spot in training,” said Aguirre during the press conference.

“He is making history. Mora has a great mentality, he is a valuable asset for us. He’s well-mannered, respectful, and eager to learn. He passed the test in his debut,” Aguirre added about Mora, who became the youngest player ever to represent at 16 years and 257 days old.

With this win, “El Vasco” reached 27 victories as Mexico’s head coach in official matches, surpassing Ricardo LaVolpe’s 26, making him the coach with the most wins in the team's history.

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“A very controlled match. In the first half, we had a few chances we couldn’t finish, but in the second half, we had a lot of possession. I was fortunate to score. The game against Honduras will be very tough, but we’ll give it our all, and God willing, on Wednesday we’ll be moving on to another final,” said Alexis Vega after the match against Saudi Arabia, where he scored Mexico’s opening goal.

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Mora became the youngest player ever to debut for Mexico in an official match and he acknowledged he was confident his time would come before the moment.

“Honestly, I’ve been enjoying every training session. I knew the opportunity would come eventually, and I think I had a good game," he said. "My teammates gave me a lot of confidence. Edson Álvarez especially told me to just do what I know how to do."

Mora currently plays for Liga MX side Tijuana, where he's made 26 league appearances – scoring two goals.

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Mexico will face Honduras next Wednesday, July 2, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., in the semifinals of the Gold Cup. The match will determine one of the finalists of the tournament. Following their victory over Saudi Arabia, Javier Aguirre’s team is scheduled to travel on Sunday to begin preparations for the clash against

da betano casino： Leeds United’s mammoth 6-0 win, coupled with Burnley’s triumph over Sheffield United on Monday, secured a return to the Premier League after a two-year absence.

da pinup bet： The Whites have bounced back excellently from their play-off final defeat against Southampton last season, having the chance to secure the league title before the end of the season.

Daniel Farke has secured his third Championship promotion of his career, undoubtedly cementing his place in the club’s history forever after such an achievement.

However, the hard work undoubtedly starts now for the German, needing to make crucial moves in the transfer market if he is to buck the recent trend and keep the side in the top-flight.

Such a feat may not be achieved by the 48-year-old next season, especially if the latest rumours around his future at Elland Road are to be believed.

The latest update on Farke’s future as Leeds boss

In recent days, it was confirmed by the Daily Mail that the Leeds hierarchy could be tempted to part ways with Farke over the summer ahead of their return to the top-flight.

The German has achieved a 58% win rate over his two-year spell in Yorkshire, but it may not be enough to secure his long-term future at Elland Road.

The report claims that no decision has yet been made on his future, but that other candidates have already been lined up in case they decide to pull the trigger.

It remains unclear who the board could turn to should the German receive his matching orders, but that his lack of success in the top-flight could be a deciding factor in their decision.

Any decision to part ways would undoubtedly be a huge call given his achievements this season, but it could be one that would allow a proven top-flight boss to take the reins.

The manager who would be perfect to replace Farke at Leeds

Premier League safety is certainly the aim for Leeds next season, looking to be the side that prevents an unwanted record from happening in 2025/26.

It looks highly likely that all three promoted sides from the Championship have immediately returned back to the second tier – with Ipswich all but confirmed to be returning after just one year in the top-flight.

Investment is certainly needed, but questions will certainly be asked of Farke should he stay, given his previous inability to survive the drop at Norwich City.

As a result, the hierarchy could turn to former Everton boss Sean Dyche to fill the void should the German be sacked, offering the stability the Whites would need if they are to fight off relegation.

He was sacked from his role at Goodison Park back in January, but managed to secure the Toffees’ ever-present Premier League status in the two seasons prior.

The 53-year-old, who’s been labelled “one of the most underrated managers in the PL” by HLTCO, has a superb record in England’s top division, one that is better than Farke – handing the club the best chance of maintaining their status.

When comparing the duo’s respective figures during their time in the league, Dyche has achieved much more than Farke, further highlighting why he would be a superb appointment this summer.

How Sean Dyche compares to Daniel Farke in the PL

Statistics

Dyche

Farke

Games managed

333

49

Wins

93

6

Draws

91

8

Losses

149

35

Goals scored

323 (1.03)

31 (0.63)

Goals against

469 (1.4)

101 (2.06)

Win percentage

28%

12%

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He’s managed a higher win percentage during his time in the division, whilst also posting more goals scored per game and fewer conceded per game – offering an upgrade on the current manager.

His experience at the top of the English game could prove vital next season, with the club simply not being able to afford an immediate return back to the second tier.

It may not be the glamorous appointment many fans would be hoping for, but Dyche would certainly offer that know how that the side will need if they are to survive in 2025/26.

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da gbg bet： Chelsea have taken a huge tumble in their race for Champions League football next season, after drawing 2-2 with 18th-placed Ipswich Town, having gone in 2-0 down at half-time.

da supremo： The Blues held a whopping 74% possession in the game, generated 2.14 xG, created four big chances and took 34 shots, only converting all of this attacking input into two goals.

Enzo Maresca’s side now sits fifth in the Premier League after 32 games played, one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City and three points behind third-placed Nottingham Forest.

With six games left to play, chances for points are becoming fewer and fewer.

Many will use this result to continue directing their frustration at Maresca, but after two defensive lapses in the first half and plenty of missed chances in the second half, it’s hard to look anywhere beyond the players on the pitch for this one.

One of those at fault (again) was Robert Sanchez.

Robert Sanchez's performance vs Ipswich

One of the worst performers for Chelsea once more was the man between the sticks. Sanchez has had a shocking spell between the sticks this term and it only got worse when the Tractor Boys came to town.

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Indeed, Sanchez only made two saves in the game, of course, conceded two goals and only completed 64% of his passes, often putting his own teammates under pressure.

The 27-year-old had 35 touches and only completed one of his nine long balls attempted. Not only did he put Chelsea under pressure when playing out from the back, but he also didn’t save the Blues to make up for it when Ipswich did get chances, conceding two goals from four shots on target.

The Sanchez issue isn’t a new one in the Chelsea fanbase; in fact, it is one of the most highly scrutinised. But their other highly scrutinised position is centre-forward, and today’s performance won’t help to eradicate any of those concerns.

Nicolas Jackson's performance vs Ipswich

Nicolas Jackson has only recently returned from injury, injecting some much-needed pace to the front line, working hard and giving opposition defenders something else to worry about.

However, after a 5/10 display from the Senegal international, according to The Express, it is clear that Todd Boehly needs to spend big in the summer to add to their striking department.

Jackson vs Ipswich

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Jackson

Minutes

87

Touches

20

Shots

5

Accurate Passes

8/11

Ground Duels Won

1/4

Aerial Duels Won

3/7

Possession Lost

4

Stats taken from Sofascore

Jackson has made 27 appearances this season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists for the Blues. Despite adding much-needed directness from the front since returning to the side, it’s games like this one against Ipswich that highlight exactly why Chelsea need to invest in a different profile of striker in the summer.

The 23-year-old had as many as five shots in the match, with all five of those shots being off-target, as well as hitting the post from a tight angle at point-blank range. Jackson only managed 20 touches in the game, completing just eight of his 11 passes and losing seven of his 11 duels – ground and aerial.

Chelsea had 19 shots from inside the box, had 55 touches inside the box and put 46 crosses into the penalty area against Ipswich, but Jackson failed to make an impact with all of that action.

This proves Boehly and Clearlake will need to spend big this summer, adding a more box-dominant centre-forward to this squad to fight it out alongside Jackson for the striker position.

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Lamine Yamal sent out a clear message to his naysayers as he headed off into vacation mode after starring in Barcelona's domestic double.

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Yamal wrote the latest chapter of his book of confidence, all that while enjoying a nice helicopter ride and then hitting the beach, as he sent a defiant message to his naysayers after starring in Barcelona's domestic treble success and playing a key role in Spain reaching the final of the Nations League.

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The soon-to-be 18-year-old took to Instagram to post a series of photos in a carousel, one of which read: "They complain about the bad ones and abuse the good ones."

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Yamal is one of the favourites to lift this year's Ballon d'Or accolade, and he only further rubber-stamped his credentials following an impactful performance in Spain's dramatic 5-4 semi-final win over France in the Nations League. After the game, the Barcelona superstar attended the press conference with his usual nonchalance. Former Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Guti, however, was not too pleased with the young winger sporting his cap backwards while addressing the media.

“I don't know if this is the first time I've seen a guy with a cap backwards. I don't like that because he's with the Spanish national team!", Guti told . “When he goes to Ibiza, or wherever he wants, he can do it. But not with the Spanish national team at a press conference. I don't like it.”

Yamal's message on his social media platforms seems to be his way of answering his critics.

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The youngster is set to return to action next month, when the entire Barcelona squad will gather to begin their pre-season.

The curtain is about to come down on another European football season, with just Saturday's Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter in Munich left to go. It's been a campaign full of twists and turns, shocks and surprises, with a number of clubs ending long waits for silverware while others have regained titles after missing out last season.

From the perspective of the players, the race for Ballon d'Or has been wide open, with a number of superstars showing exactly why are considered among the best to every play the game. But who were the absolute best, and who were some of the unsung heroes who deserve greater recognition?

To mark the end of the campaign, nine GOAL writers and editors (Stephen Darwin, Krishan Davis, Mark Doyle, Thomas Hindle, Richard Martin, Tom Maston, Joe Strange, Sean Walsh and James Westwood) have each ranked their best players from the European season to produce this Top 50 list – let us know who is too high, too low or who we missed in the comments:

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  50David de Gea (Fiorentina)

  David de Gea has had a pretty unique couple of years. Released by Manchester United at the end of the 2022-23 season after the Red Devils performed a U-turn in offering him a new contract, De Gea then spent a year out of the game as it looked increasingly likely that he would be forced into retirement before reaching his mid-30s.

  That was until Fiorentina offered the Spain international the chance to resume his career in Florence last summer, and De Gea has grasped the opportunity with both hands. The 34-year-old kept 11 clean sheets in Serie A and conceded just 38 goals in 35 league games as he routinely pulled off magnificent saves for Raffaele Palladino's side. Perhaps United are regretting letting him leave after all…

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  49Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona)

  Pau Cubarsi won't turn 19 until January, and yet he is already a veteran of 80 appearances for the Barcelona first team after a season in which he locked down a place at the heart of the Blaugrana's backline following his emergence from La Masia midway through the previous campaign.

  One of Europe's best ball-playing centre-backs, Cubarsi has had to get to grips with Hansi Flick's high line in Catalunya, but has showed few signs of being uncomfortable during a series of displays that bely is relative lack of experience. Surely a cornerstone for both Barca and Spain over the next decade or so, the winners' medals he picked up in La Liga and the Copa del Rey will be the first of many.

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  48Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)

  Moises Caicedo may have struggled to live up to his £115 million ($147m) price tag during his first year at Chelsea, but the Ecuadorian has shown exactly why the Blues were willing pay Brighton such a fee during his sophomore season in west London.

  No player won possession back more times over the course of the Premier League season than Caicedo, while he also provided some key goals and assists along the way as Enzo Maresca's side secured a return to the Champions League after two seasons away. Him being voted Chelsea's Player and Player's Player of the Season was a perfect illustration of Caicedo's impact in 2024-25.

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  47Yann Sommer (Inter)

  One of the most underrated signings of the past two seasons, Yann Sommer has again shown himself to be one of the world's best goalkeepers over the course of his second season at Inter. The former Switzerland shot-stopper has kept 21 clean sheets in 48 games across all competitions, leading to him conceding less than a goal each game, on average.

  Sommer saved his best performance of the season for the second leg of Inter's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, when despite conceding three goals, he was arguably the difference between the two teams as he produced a series of fine saves at San Siro, including a remarkable stop to deny Lamine Yamal an almost-certain goal in extra-time.