A new European era begins

Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

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Nick Bidwell picks out some Under-20s starlets making a name for themselves around the globe

The Atletico goalkeeper on his quest for the biggest prizes, swapping his individual awards for team silverware, and aiming to take Slovenia to the 2026 World Cup

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