Focus On; Paul Edwards

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Paul Francis Edwards (born 7 October 1947) is an English former footballer who played as a defender for Manchester United, Oldham Athletic and Stockport County.

Born in Shaw and Crompton, Lancashire, Edwards began his football career with Manchester United, signing his first amateur contract with them on 14 August 1963. He turned professional 18 months later, but it was another four years before he made his first team debut, playing in the 3–0 defeat away to Everton on 19 August 1969.

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Focus On; Connor Metcalfe

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Connor Isaac Metcalfe was born 5 November 1999. He is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli and the Australia national team.

In October 2018, Metcalfe was called up to the Australia U20 squad to compete in the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship held in Indonesia.

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EXCLUSIVE: World Cup Winner Candela on France’s Chances and Mbappe’s Responsibility

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The former full-back who won the World Cup with France in 1998 speaks exclusively to Flashscore ahead of the 2026 edition: memories, analysis, the impossible comparison between Zidane and Mbappe, and a piece of advice worth more than any prediction.

Some World Cups never end. The 1998 one, for Vincent Candela, is one of those: every year it feels as though he is reliving it alongside the protagonists of that first, unforgettable French World Cup triumph: “It was a fantastic group: we still see each other every year!”

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