Golden Boy 2019: Fati, Felix, Haaland, Sancho among final 20 nominees

Alejandro Moreno weighs in on the hot takes from the weekend’s soccer action to see whether they are overreactions.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Craig Burley discuss Alvaro Morata’s winning goal and Joao Felix’s first La Liga start for Atletico Madrid.

In an exclusive with ESPN FC, Edwin van der Sar says Matthijs de Ligt will improve as he acclimates at Juve.

Stewert Robson believes Mattijs de Ligt is struggling to adjust to life at Juventus after starring for Ajax.
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, who has been labelled the “new Cristiano Ronaldo” could achieve something his Portugal teammate failed as he was named as one of the final 20 nominees for the 2019 Golden Boy award.
The honour, presented by Italian newspaper Tuttosport, is given to the best player aged 21 and under. Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt is the holder but, as with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe the year before, the champion is not allowed to retain his title.
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Liverpool hold off Salzburg in wild UCL win

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Liverpool held off Austrian side FC Salzburg 4-3 in a wild Champions League Group E group stage match on Wednesday night.

After racing out to a three-goal lead in the first half, the defending European champions saw their lead evaporate before Mohamed Salah’s 69th-minute goal sealed the win at Anfield.

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Sadio Mane scored first for Liverpool nine minutes from the start, on a cheeky one-two with…

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Meet Erling Haaland, the teenage striker who idolizes Zlatan, eats like Ronaldo and scores goals like them both

Haaland’s stunning hat-trick in the Champions League has put the 19-year-old on the soccer map. So what’s next for the big Norwegian striker?

Erling Braut Haaland idolises Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He models his fish-based diet on that of Cristiano Ronaldo. But by becoming the first teenager since Wayne Rooney in 2004 to score a Champions League hat-trick, on his debut in the competition for Red Ball Salzburg in September, 19-year-old Haaland has already done what his two idols failed to achieve.

Even Zlatan must have been impressed by this young wannabe who appears to have the talent and hunger to match his obvious self-belief.

“I had…

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Meet Erling Haland, the teenage striker who idolizes Zlatan, eats like Ronaldo and scores goals like them both

Haland’s stunning hat-trick in the Champions League has put the 19-year-old on the soccer map. So what’s next for the big Norwegian striker?

Erling Braut Haland idolises Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He models his fish-based diet on that of Cristiano Ronaldo. But by becoming the first teenager since Wayne Rooney in 2004 to score a Champions League hat-trick, on his debut in the competition for Red Ball Salzburg in September, 19-year-old Haland has already done what his two idols failed to achieve.

Even Zlatan must have been impressed by this young wannabe who appears to have the talent and hunger to match his obvious self-belief.

“I had a…

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Haland praises Solskjaer, keen to play in Prem

Don Hutchison explains why a manager like Massimiliano Allegri, not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, should be in charge at Manchester United.

After a 2-0 defeat against West Ham, the ESPN FC crew wonder how long Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will remain at Old Trafford.

Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responded to the criticism from former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho after the side’s 2-0 loss to West Ham.

Man United lost Marcus Rashford to injury in a 2-0 loss to West Ham. Craig Burley analyzes the roster crisis Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing.
FC Salzburg forward Erling Braut Haland has praised Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s impact on his career and said he has always dreamed of playing in the Premier League.
Haland, 19, hit the headlines recently when he scored a hat trick in Salzburg’s 6-2 win over Genk in the Champions League group stage opener.
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Transfer Talk: Man United, Barcelona on alert after Haland hat trick

Craig Burley thinks the January transfer window could be catastrophic for Barcelona.
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
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TOP STORY: Haland in the spotlight after UCL hat trick
It has been a whirlwind week for FC Salzburg’s Erling Braut Haland. The son of former Leeds favourite Alf-Inge scored a hat trick for the Austrian side in a 6-2 win over Racing Genk…

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LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United, Barcelona on alert after Haland hat trick

The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
All the major completed transfers | European transfer review
TOP STORY: Haland in the spotlight after UCL hat trick
It has been a whirlwind week for FC Salzburg’s Erling Braut Haland. The son of former Leeds favourite Alf-Inge Haland scored a hat trick for the Austrian side in a 6-2 win over Racing…

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