Ben Lyttleton

Ben Lyttleton

A journalist, broadcaster and consultant, Ben Lyttleton also wrote the book on PKs with his “Twelve Yards: The Art and Psychology of the Penalty Kick.”

Farewells in Ligue 1: Lacazette, Maxwell among those destined for departures
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Farewells in Ligue 1: Lacazette, Maxwell among those destined for departures

Alexandre Lacazette is likely to leave Lyon for a new challenge at Atletico Madrid, where he'd either team up with or replace countryman Antoine Griezmann.

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As Juventus chases treble, 'legend' status, already an eye being cast to the future
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As Juventus chases treble, 'legend' status, already an eye being cast to the future

Speculation swirls over Leonardo Bonucci and Max Allegri as Juventus sets out to complete the treble in the Champions League final against Real Madrid.

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If Real Madrid adds Champions League to La Liga title, will it go down as an all-time great?
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If Real Madrid adds Champions League to La Liga title, will it go down as an all-time great?

This Real Madrid team is on the verge of a great accomplishment, but its place in history might not match some of its predecessors.

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Ronaldo, Aubameyang, Kane, Dybala close league seasons in style
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Ronaldo, Aubameyang, Kane, Dybala close league seasons in style

Aubameyang and Kane end the season as top scorers in their respective leagues, while Ronaldo and Dybala helped their clubs clinch titles.

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Bayern closes incomplete season by bidding farewell to Xabi Alonso, Lahm
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Bayern closes incomplete season by bidding farewell to Xabi Alonso, Lahm

Bayern Munich said farewell to Xabi Alonso and Philipp Lahm to close the Bundesliga season.

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18. Vinicius Junior, Flamengo
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18. Vinicius Junior, Flamengo

What makes Brazilian rising star Vinicius Junior the target of so many top clubs around Europe?

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10. Juan Camilo Hernandez, Granada
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10. Juan Camilo Hernandez, Granada

Juan Camilo Hernandez is an up-and-coming playmaker for Colombia, whose likeness to Esteban Cambiasso gave him the nickname "Cucho."

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3. Ousmane Dembele, Borussia Dortmund
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3. Ousmane Dembele, Borussia Dortmund

Ousmane Dembele has flourished at Borussia Dortmund and is a rising star for France.

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4. Theo Hernandez, Atletico Madrid
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4. Theo Hernandez, Atletico Madrid

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13. Christian Pulisic, Borussia Dortmund
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13. Christian Pulisic, Borussia Dortmund

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14. Rodrigo Bentancur, Boca Juniors
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14. Rodrigo Bentancur, Boca Juniors

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12. Nikola Moro, Dinamo Zagreb
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12. Nikola Moro, Dinamo Zagreb

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