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  A few El Clásico games have been decided by English players in the matches’ history, especially during modern times. El Classico 2025 is set to be held this weekend on Sunday, October 26. This would be the first time ever when two sides have English players in the same season. Both teams have a long history with Englishmen, but they belong to different eras and seasons. In the past, prior to World War II, Barcelona had 10 Englishmen in the squad, with Jack Greenwell as one of the most notable ones, whereas their archrival in the capital only had one name. However, things went the opposite in the modern era. Los Blancos went ahead and became more English-friendly with seven players since the 1980s, while their Catalan counterparts have only had two names ever since. The Englishmen in Madrid were even top names in the era, especially in the 2000s when the superstars David Beckham and Michael Owen joined the Los Galacticos after Laurie Cunningham in the 1980s and Steve ...

  The 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup remains one of Argentina’s most memorable editions, as it marked the last time the Albiceleste lifted the coveted trophy. Since then, the once-dominant youth powerhouse has struggled to replicate that success — not even reaching a semifinal. The tournament in Canada also marked the fourth occasion in which Argentina excelled both collectively and individually. Once again, their talismanic forward swept both major individual awards — the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot. With the exception of 1979, when Diego Maradona was named the best player and his strike partner Ramón Díaz claimed the top scorer award, Argentina produced three double winners: Javier Saviola in 2001 , Lionel Messi in 2005, and Sergio Agüero in 2007. All three went on to shine at senior level, especially El Diego and La Pulga. Facts and Figures The 2007 edition was filled with off-pitch drama and record-breaking moments, making it one of the most eventful tournaments in U20 histo...

  The 2005 U20 World Cup was, without question, Lionel Messi ’s stage. The Argentine wonderkid not only dazzled scouts, fans, teammates, and opponents alike, but also captivated the entire footballing world. It was the tournament that announced his arrival — and the rest, as they say, is history. *La Pulga* didn’t just win the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player; he also claimed the Golden Boot with six goals and two assists. Remarkably, he became one of only three Argentine players ever to clinch both individual honours at a single edition. What made Messi ’s triumph even more special was the manner in which Argentina captured their fifth title — through a rocky road reminiscent of their 2022 World Cup journey. After losing their opening game, José Pekerman’s side went on a six-match winning streak, with Messi scoring in every knockout round, right through to the final — just as he would do in Qatar 17 years later. Tournament Facts The 2005 U20 World Cup didn’t b...