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Top 10 men's football moments of 2018

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1. FIFA World Cup in Russia: The tournament captivated global audiences with thrilling matches, unexpected upsets, and France emerging as champions after defeating Croatia in the final. 2. Cristiano Ronaldo's Transfer to Juventus: The Portuguese superstar shocked the football world by leaving Real Madrid and joining Italian giants Juventus in a high-profile transfer deal. 3. Mohamed Salah's Remarkable Season: The Egyptian forward enjoyed a sensational campaign with Liverpool, breaking records and winning numerous individual accolades, including the Premier League Golden Boot. 4. Luka Modrić Wins Ballon d'Or: The Croatian midfielder was recognized as the world's best player, ending Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's dominance by winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or award. 5. Real Madrid's Third Consecutive UEFA Champions League Title: Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid made history by winning their third consecutive Champions League trophy, defeating Live

Top 10 men's football moments of 2019

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1. Liverpool's UEFA Champions League Victory: Liverpool FC won their sixth UEFA Champions League title by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final held in Madrid. 2. Lionel Messi's Sixth Ballon d'Or Win: Argentine footballer Lionel Messi claimed his sixth Ballon d'Or award, cementing his status as one of the greatest players of all time. 3. Liverpool's Comeback Against Barcelona: In the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Liverpool staged a remarkable comeback against Barcelona, overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit to win 4-3 on aggregate. 4. Ajax's Champions League Run: Ajax Amsterdam captivated football fans with their thrilling run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, defeating several top clubs along the way. 5. Manchester City's Domestic Treble: Manchester City became the first men's team in English football history to win the domestic treble, clinching the Premier League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup titles in a single season. 6. Copa America Victory

Top 10 men's football moments of 2020

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1. Liverpool FC Wins Premier League Title: Liverpool ended a 30-year wait for a league title, clinching the Premier League trophy in dominant fashion under manager Jurgen Klopp. 2. Bayern Munich's Treble Triumph: Bayern Munich secured an impressive treble, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League under the guidance of coach Hansi Flick. 3. Robert Lewandowski's Stellar Season: The Bayern Munich striker enjoyed a remarkable year, scoring prolifically and winning multiple individual awards, including The Best FIFA Men's Player. 4. Lionel Messi's Transfer Saga: FC Barcelona icon Lionel Messi stunned the football world by expressing his desire to leave the club, leading to intense transfer speculation before eventually staying. 5. Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive for COVID-19: Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo contracted COVID-19, raising awareness about the impact of the pandemic on football. 6. Marcus Rashford's Off-Field Impact: Manchest

Manchester United's Debt Soars to £773m as Wage Bill Hits £384m

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Manchester United has unveiled its quarterly financial report, revealing a significant increase in the club's wage bill. The latest figures indicate that while the club is on track to set new revenue records annually, there has been a notable surge in staff costs, largely attributed to their participation in the Champions League. Last season, United's wage bill amounted to £384.1 million. However, in the most recent reporting period, staff expenses rose by £95.1 million, primarily due to the club's presence in UEFA's premier competition rather than the Europa League. Despite posting record revenues of £648.4 million last year, United incurred a loss of £42.1 million. The club anticipates surpassing this figure, with projected revenues ranging between £635 million and £665 million. As for debt, Manchester United's liabilities now stand at a staggering £773.3 million. Of this amount, £506.5 million represents debt loaded onto the club by the Glazers following their le

Al-Hilal breaks world record with 28th consecutive victory

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Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League team, has made history by achieving a remarkable milestone of 28 consecutive wins, setting a new world record for top-flight teams. Their latest triumph came in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, where they defeated Al-Ittihad 2-0. Jorge Jesus' squad surpassed the previous record held by Welsh Premier League champions, The New Saints (TNS), who had secured 27 consecutive victories during the 2016-17 season. TNS had notably eclipsed Ajax Amsterdam’s 26-game winning streak, a record held for 44 years. Manager Jesus expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the club for their contributions to this historic achievement, emphasizing the collective effort behind the record-breaking streak. "While this is an incredible milestone, our focus remains on securing trophies rather than records," Jesus remarked. "It's imperative for all of us at Al Hilal to maintain our momentum, aiming for the Roshn Saudi League title and su