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lego.com Pele won the World Cup on three occasions, but never got to construct the latest iteration of the trophy from the bottom up using tiny studded bricks of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plasti

Few words are a greater buzzkill in the football shirt universe than ‘template’. Even the most casual of fans in 2026 will tell you that a bespoke kit is far superior to any template that a brand has

Almost exactly five years ago to the day, Tony Pulis left management for the final time. Sacked by Sheffield Wednesday after just 10 games, having previously struggled to win over the fans at West Bro

C ristiano Ronaldo’s time at Al Nassr has made him the first person in history to become a billionaire thanks to their football career – but even his wealth isn’t enough to get him into the list of th

SATURDAY 3—FRIDAY 9 JANUARY 2026

The crowd hold their breath as Leandro Trossard looks to find space on the edge of the area. Going one way and then the other, the anticipation grows further as the Belgian takes aim, before rocketing