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Football expert specialising in French and Scottish football. Contributor to Goal, Football Index, as well as FootballCritic.
Articles written by Robin Bairner
Player Ratings
North Macedonia 0-3 Netherlands Player Ratings: Depay celebrates Barca move with stunning display
Netherlands beat North Macedonia 3-0 to finish their Euro 2020 group with a perfect nine points, with Memphis Depay and Gini Wijnaldum starring.
- 2 years
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Spain 1-1 Poland Player Ratings: Morata strikes as La Roja struggle
The Juventus striker netted the opening goal but missed a golden chance to seal three points as Spain are held to a draw.
- 2 years
Predicted XI
De Bruyne set to return - How Belgium could line up against Denmark
Roberto Martinez's Belgium could have both Axel Witsel and Kevin De Bruyne available to face Denmark on Wednesday in Copenhagen.
- 2 years
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Spain 0-0 Sweden Player Ratings: Morata misfires as La Roja held
Spain dominated their Euro 2020 opener against Sweden in Seville but were guilty of missing some fine opportunities.
- 2 years
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Netherlands 3-2 Ukraine Player Ratings: Wijnaldum stars in five-goal thriller
Netherlands produced a thrilling 3-2 success in their Euro 2020 opener against Ukraine, with Gini Wijnaldum an outstanding performer.
- 2 years
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Belgium 3-0 Russia: Lukaku on target as Red Devils start impressively
Belgium began their Euro 2020 campaign in impressive style as they beat Russia 3-0 thanks to goals from Romelu Lukaku and Thomas Meunier.
- 2 years
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Man City 0-1 Chelsea Player Ratings: Havertz fires Blues to Champions League glory
Chelsea have won the Champions League for a second time, beating Manchester City 1-0 thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz.
- 2 years
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Brentford 2-0 Swansea Player Ratings: Toney fires Bees into Premier League
Brentford won the Championship playoff final 2-0 against Swansea, with goals from Ivan Toney and Emiliano Marcondes on target.
- 2 years
La Liga
Atletico Madrid claim La Liga title after victory over Valladolid
Atletico Madrid are Spanish champions for the 11th time in history and second time under the leadership of Diego Simeone.
- 2 years
FA Cup
Chelsea 0-1 Leicester Player Ratings: Tielemans stunner seals FA Cup glory
A brilliant strike from Youri Tielemans settled the FA Cup final, which saw fans return to Wembley and an incredible VAR call late on.
- 2 years
Predicted XI
Derby d'Italia team news: How Juventus and Inter could line up
Juventus are under huge pressure ahead of their Serie A meeting with champions Inter on Saturday but have a strong squad to pick from.
- 2 years
La Liga
Barcelona 0-0 Atletico Madrid Player Ratings: Oblak thwarts Messi in stalemate
Atletico Madrid retained top spot in La Liga thanks to a hard-fought scoreless draw against Barcelona - a game in which both goalkeepers excelled.
- 2 years
Player Ratings
Villarreal 2-1 Arsenal Player Ratings: Pepe keeps Gunners' season alive
The Gunners have it all to do after being comfortably beaten 2-1 in Spain, with Dani Cabellos dismissed on his return to his homeland.
- 2 years
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Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle Player Ratings: Salah stars in frustrating draw
Liverpool's top four hopes were hit hard as Newcastle scored a 95th-minute equaliser in a thrilling match at Anfield.
- 2 years
Premier League
Arsenal 0-1 Everton Player Ratings: Leno howler costs Gunners
An own goal from Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno saw the Gunners suffer a 1-0 loss against Everton to further hit their European hopes.
- 2 years
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Leeds 1-1 Liverpool Player Ratings: Late Llorente strike denies Merseyside Reds
Diego Llorente's late header denied Liverpool maximum points after Sadio Mane had given Jurgen Klopp's men a first-half lead.
- 3 years
La Liga
Lionel Messi hits 30 goals for 13th consecutive season
Barcelona's Lionel Messi completed a unique achievement as he scored his 30th goal of the season against Athletic in the Copa del Rey final.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Athletic 0-4 Barcelona Player Ratings: De Jong outshines Messi as Barca claim Copa
Barcelona claimed the Copa del Rey on Saturday as they dismantled Athletic Club largely thanks to Frenkie de Jong and Lionel Messi.
- 3 years
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Chelsea 1-0 Man City Player Ratings: Ziyech ignites Blues career with FA Cup semi winner
Hakim Ziyech got the only goal of the game as Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea beat Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Casemiro banned, defence decimated - How Real Madrid could line up against Getafe
Real Madrid will have a much-changed back four for a vital La Liga clash against Getafe on Sunday - and Casemiro is also missing.
- 3 years
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Everton 2-2 Tottenham Player Ratings: Kane save Spurs after Reguilon nightmare
In a vital Premier League encounter, Everton and Tottenham cancelled each other out in a match that finished 2-2.
- 3 years
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Manchester United 2-0 Granada Player Ratings: Wan Bissaka stars as Cavani strikes
Man Utd won through to the semi-finals of the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Granada that sealed a 4-0 aggregate success.
- 3 years
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Slavia Prague 0-4 Arsenal Player Ratings: Nico, Laca and Saka fire Gunners through
Arsenal cruised into the semi-finals of the Europa League thanks to a blistering 4-0 win over Slavia Prague, with three goals coming early.
- 3 years
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Liverpool 2-1 Aston Villa Player Ratings: Salah stars as Reds win at Anfield
Liverpool snatched a dramatic late win over Aston Villa thanks to a Trent Alexander-Arnold strike, but Mohamed Salah also impressed.
- 3 years
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Man City 1-2 Leeds Player Ratings: Dallas double stuns champions elect
Stuart Dallas scored twice for 10-man Leeds as they produced a shock Premier League result against Pep Guardiola's champions elect.
- 3 years