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James Maddison marked his return to football after two serious knee injuries with a stunning goal just 14 minutes into his first start in 17 months. His comeback helped lift Tottenham Hotspur to their first league win of the season.
Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp hung up his boots at 40 after a remarkable 22-year career that saw him score 299 goals and become one of English football's most beloved strikers. He went out on his own terms with a hat-trick in his final game.
A baby photo from 18 years ago predicted football's future. Now those two players meet in Sunday's World Cup final.
Anthony Barry went from playing in England's lower leagues to coaching alongside Thomas Tuchel in a World Cup semi-final in just 11 years. The 40-year-old assistant coach now helps lead England's historic run toward their first men's World Cup final since 1966.
Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha stunned Spain with a heroic performance at the FIFA World Cup, capping a life story that began with his father trying to name him after an Argentine legend in 1986. His journey from childhood teasing to national hero shows how dreams born from football love can come full circle.
Bayern Munich pulled off a breathtaking 4-3 victory over Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, proving that even when knocked down three times, champions find a way to rise. The German giants will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain after a match that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Anthony Barry went from coaching at Accrington Stanley to becoming England's assistant coach in just 10 years. The 39-year-old Liverpool native is now heading to the World Cup as the only Englishman in Thomas Tuchel's core coaching team.
Before Mohamed Salah became one of football's biggest stars, he was a determined 12-year-old traveling five hours by bus each day just to get to training. His incredible journey from rural Egypt to Liverpool shows what dedication looks like.
Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin opens up about the isolation he felt during a difficult summer transfer window and how his move to Leeds United has transformed both his career and England prospects. His story shows how patience and perseverance can lead to remarkable comebacks.