Here are the top ten quirky facts as we head into another week of awesome football. There is no
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Valencia’s Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq has remarkable adaptability and linguistic prowess. Despite not advancing beyond secondary school in Nigeria, Sadiq became fluent in Italian during his brief time in Italy.
He speaks, reads, and understands Italian fluently, a testament to his quick learning
and immersion in the culture.
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In Lamine Yamal’s goal celebration, he makes a gesture of the number 304.These are the last
digits of the local postcode of Rocafonda, the neighborhood in Mataró where he grew up.
This tribute honours his roots and the community that shaped him.
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Since joining Napoli in August 2024, Scott McTominay has worked closely with personal chef Mario Sorrentino, who has previously collaborated with top footballers like Gianluigi Donnarumma.
This strong bond between the player and chef has positively impacted McTominay’s adaptation and performance in Italy.
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In 2005, Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel signed a contract with Manchester United and was
even photographed holding a Red Devils shirt.
However, he later claimed he had been pressured into the move and preferred to join Chelsea instead.
This led to a dramatic switch, with Mikel ultimately signing for the Blues, much to the chagrin of United. The situation escalated tensions between the clubs, adding a unique twist to their rivalry.
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Newcastle United fans are known for their spirited away-day adventures. They often embark on
long journeys, sometimes setting off in the early hours of the morning, to support their team in
distant matches.
This dedication underscores their unwavering commitment and passion for the club, making them one of the most devoted fanbases in football.
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By masterminding a win over Torino on May 11, Simone Inzaghi emulated Nils Liedholm by
becoming the second head coach to win at least 100 matches with two different teams in the
history of the Serie A, having guided Inter and Lazio to 100 victories, and 108 wins, respectively.
Swedish tactician Liedholm won 135 matches and 102 games with Roma and AC Milan,
respectively.
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By grabbing a hat-trick in the El Clasico against FC Barcelona on May 11, Kylian Mbappe set a
new scoring record for a player in his first season for Real Madrid.
The France captain has now scored 39 goals in 53 matches for Los Blancos, surpassing Ivan Zamorano, who netted 37 goals in 45 games in the 1992/93 term.
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Having scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists in the current term, Mohamed Salah has set a
new record for the most goal contribution (46) in a single 38-game season in the Premier League, surpassing Thierry Henry, who had a 44-goal contribution in the 2002/03 campaign as an Arsenal player.
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When Alexander Sorloth netted four goals in the first-half for Atletico Madrid against Real Sociedad on May 10, he set a new record for the earliest hat-trick in La Liga history as he scored three times within 11 minutes, before adding his fourth goal in the 30th minute.
The Norwegian striker surpassed the record held by Mundo, scoring for Valencia in 1941 and by Carles Bestit, netting for Europa in 1929, as they both netted within the first 15 minutes of the match.
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Following their defeat to West Ham United on May 11, Manchester United equalled their record for the most home defeats in the league in a single season, as it was their ninth in the current campaign.
The Red Devils also registered nine home league defeats in the 1930-31, 1933-34, and
1962-63 campaigns.
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