Focus On; Cyle Larin

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Cyle Christopher Larin, born April 17, 1995, is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a striker or left winger for Mallorca in the Segunda División and the Canada national team. He will join Southampton in the EFL Championship on June 15, 2026.

After playing soccer at UConn, Larin was the first pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft and joined Orlando City. In his rookie season, he scored 17 goals in 27 games, breaking the record for most goals by a rookie and winning the MLS Rookie of the Year Award.

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Hamza Choudhury, An Enigma, Bangladesh and Fans of Football Will Understand

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If you support Leicester or Bangladesh, or have seen Hamza Choudhury play for Sheffield United, Watford, or Burton Albion, you may have various views about the player and his role on different teams throughout his career.

A big brother and one who said to have great empathy, Choudhury, decided to represent Bangladesh in 2024. He is no longer a young player, turning 29 in October. His tally of goals for his new nation is amazing, allready on 4 goals in 10 international appearances.

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What Happened to the Careers of England Team of ’66, 10 and 20 Years on, Life Abroad and Much More

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Whenever England plays in a World Cup, we often see a recap of that day’s events from 60 years ago. Sir Geoff Hurst, the only surviving player from that team, is frequently asked about various aspects of it.

One he was asked how he thought the England team of ’66 would have done if they played against the Lionesses.
“I think we’d have won 1-0” he replied. “Only 1-0?” questioned the reporter.
“Yes,” said Geoff. “There’s only me left now, and I’m 83.”

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