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11 players who have won the most trophies in football history

Argentine legend Lionel Messi has won the most trophies in football history (46). Here are the other 10 players who follow him on this list most successful football history.

Jan 19, 2025, 9:19 AM17 min read

11 players who have won the most trophies in football history | sportzpoint.com

Many great players have taken the football pitch and left the fans in awe. However, only a few players have gone on to win various trophies in their careers. In this special article, we will take a look at an elite list of players who have won the most trophies in football as a player. 

Argentine football star Lionel Messi is the player with most trophies in football history. In his career so far, with club and country, he has won 46 major trophies. Moreover, he is one of the very few players to win FIFA World Cup. Ballon d'Or, and UEFA Champions League in his career. 

But, yes, the below list only counts the major trophies won with teams and only only individual awards. We wanted to be clear with that at the start. With this list of "11 players who have won the most trophies in football history," we will able to judge which player has been a part of a winning team mostly. 

Though, it is not always the case that when you win a trophy, you have a big role to play in that. But, in this list, all the players listed always had big contributions to their team's success. So, without further a due, let's checkout the list. 

Top 11 players with the most trophies in football:

11. Vitor Baia (34 trophies)

Vitor Baa won 34 trophies in his football career | Sportz Point
Vitor Baia with the 2004 UEFA Champions League Trophy for FC Porto.

Vitor Baia spent most of his career with FC Porto except playing two years for Barcelona. Baia started his career with FC Porto in 1988 and left the club to join Barcelona in 1996. 

Before retiring in 2007, he played for Barcelona in two stints and won the La Liga in 1997-98 season. His most success came his boyhood club FC Porto, where he won the Liga Portugal 10 times.

However, the biggest achievement was to win the UEFA Champions League in 2004 with the Dragons. Under the visionary eyes of Jose Mourinho, they created one of the greatest underdog success stories in European football.

In a total, Baia won 25 trophies with the Porto while adding the rest to his collection of glories for Barcelona. Unfortunately, he was not able to add any trophy while playing for Portugal.

# Achievement Year Club
1 Champions League Winner 03/04 FC Porto
2 Spanish Champion 97/98 FC Barcelona
3 UEFA Cup Winner 02/03 FC Porto
4 Europapokal der Pokalsieger Sieger 96/97 FC Barcelona
5 Spanish Cup Winner 97/98, 96/97 FC Barcelona
6 Spanish Super Cup Winner 97/98, 96/97 FC Barcelona
7 Portuguese Champion 06/07, 05/06, 03/04, 02/03, 98/99, 95/96, 93/94, 92/93, 91/92, 89/90 FC Porto
8 Portuguese Cup Winner 2006, 2003, 2000, 1994, 1991 FC Porto
9 Intercontinental Cup Winner 2004 FC Porto
10 Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1995, 1994, 1992, 1991 FC Porto

10. Kenny Dalglish (34 trophies)

Sir Kenny Dalgish won 34 trophies in his career | Sportz Point
Sir Kenny Dalgish.

Scottish legend Sir Kenny Dalglish is Liverpool's one of the most legendary players. Apart from playing 13 years for the Reds, he played for Celtic for 8 years at the start of his career.

For Liverpool FC, he won a club record 8 Premier League titles along with three Champions League titles. He had won 7 English Super Cups and 2 FA Cup titles as well.

While playing for Celtic, he became the Scottish Champion four times.

# Achievement Year(s) Club
1 European Champion Clubs' Cup Winner 83/84, 80/81, 77/78 Liverpool FC
2 English Champion 89/90, 87/88, 85/86, 83/84, 82/83, 81/82, 79/80, 78/79 Liverpool FC
3 UEFA Supercup Winner 77/78 Liverpool FC
4 English FA Cup Winner 1989, 1986 Liverpool FC
5 English Super Cup Winner 89/90, 88/89, 86/87, 82/83, 80/81, 79/80, 77/78 Liverpool FC
6 English League Cup Winner 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981 Liverpool FC
7 Scottish Champion 76/77, 73/74, 72/73, 71/72 Celtic FC
8 Scottish Cup Winner 76/77, 74/75, 73/74, 71/72 Celtic FC
9 Scottish League Cup Winner 74/75 Celtic FC
Total Trophies 34

9. Angel di Maria (35 trophies)

Most Trophies in football history: Angle di Maria - 42 | sportzpoint.com
Di Maria kissing the FIFA World CUP 2022 Trophy | Image - Mundo Deportivo

One of the most underrated players in modern football history, Di Maria always had to shine under the shadows of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Di Maria played alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina and then shared club dressing room with Cristiano at Real Madrid.

With his latest trophy for Benfica in the Portuguese Super Cup, he now has won 35 trophies in his career. Di Maria won five Ligue 1 titles with PSG and won his only Champions League title with Real Madrid.

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However, just like Lionel Messi, his international success bloomed late in his career. He won the Copa America twice in 2021 and 2024. But, his major success was to win the FIFA World Cup 2022, where he scored an important in the final.

Di Maria retired from international football after the 2024 Copa America final.

# Achievement Year(s) Team Count
1 World Cup Winner 2022 Argentina 1
2 Copa América Winner 23/24, 20/21 Argentina 2
3 Champions League Winner 13/14 Real Madrid 1
4 Spanish Champion 11/12 Real Madrid 1
5 French Champion Multiple Years Paris Saint-Germain 5
6 UEFA Supercup Winner 14/15 Real Madrid 1
7 French Cup Winner Multiple Years Paris Saint-Germain 4
8 Spanish Cup Winner 13/14, 10/11 Real Madrid 2
9 French League Cup Winner Multiple Years Paris Saint-Germain 4
10 Spanish Super Cup Winner 12/13 Real Madrid 1
11 Portuguese Champion 09/10 SL Benfica 1
12 Portuguese League Cup Winner Multiple Years SL Benfica 3
13 Under-20 World Cup Champion 2007 Argentina U20 1
14 CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions Winner 21/22 Argentina 1
15 French Super Cup Winner Multiple Years Paris Saint-Germain 5
16 Olympic Medalist 2008 Argentina Olympic Team 1
17 Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2024 SL Benfica 1
Total Titles 35

8. Cristiano Ronaldo (35 trophies)

Cristiano Ronaldo has won 35 trophies in his football career | Sportz Point
Ronaldo with his latest trophy for Al-Nassr FC.

Arguably one of the greatest players in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo has 35 trophies in his cabinet at the moment. The Portuguese legend won his latest trophy for Al-Nassr FC as he helped them win the United Arab Club Champions Cup 2023.

Ronaldo, who started his club career with Sporting CP, won the Portuguese Super Cup with the club in 2003. That was the start to a historical career which gave football fans joy for over two decades.

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The Portuguese legend flourished under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. He then joined Real Madrid where he won four of his five UEFA Champions League titles. Ronaldo has won a title for every club he has played for so far.

However, one of his biggest achievements as a player was to win the UEFA Euro Cup with Portugal in 2016. Beside scoring over 900 career goals, Ronaldo's success for every team is what makes him a legend.

# Achievement Year(s) Club/National Team
1 European Champion 2016 Portugal
2 Champions League Winner 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 13/14, 07/08 Real Madrid, Manchester United
3 FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2018, 2017, 2015, 2009 Real Madrid, Manchester United
4 English Champion 08/09, 07/08, 06/07 Manchester United
5 Spanish Champion 16/17, 11/12 Real Madrid
6 Italian Champion 19/20, 18/19 Juventus FC
7 UEFA Supercup Winner 17/18, 16/17, 14/15 Real Madrid
8 Winner UEFA Nations League 2019 Portugal
9 English FA Cup Winner 2004 Manchester United
10 Spanish Cup Winner 13/14, 10/11 Real Madrid
11 Italian Cup Winner 20/21 Juventus FC
12 English League Cup Winner 2009, 2006 Manchester United
13 Spanish Super Cup Winner 17/18, 12/13 Real Madrid
14 Italian Super Cup Winner 20/21, 18/19 Juventus FC
15 English Super Cup Winner 07/08 Manchester United
16 Portuguese Super Cup Winner 2003 Sporting CP
17  Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 Al-Nassr 
Total Trophies 35

7. Ryan Giggs (37 trophies)

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Gigs with the Champions League title for Manchester United.

Ryan Giggs played all his life for one football club; Manchester United. In his 24-year career at the club, he won a total of 37 trophies, a record for the club.

Not only that, with 13 Premier League titles, he is league's most successful player ever. With the Red Devils, he also went on to win two UEFA Champions League title.

For United, he played 963 games and has 168 goals and 265 assists, another record for United.

# Achievement Year(s) Club
1 Champions League Winner 07/08, 98/99 Manchester United
2 FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2009 Manchester United
3 English Champion 12/13, 10/11, 08/09, 07/08, 06/07, 02/03, 00/01, 99/00, 98/99, 96/97, 95/96, 93/94, 92/93 Manchester United
4 UEFA Supercup Winner 91/92 Manchester United
5 English FA Cup Winner 2004, 1999, 1996, 1994 Manchester United
6 English Super Cup Winner 13/14, 10/11, 08/09, 07/08, 03/04, 97/98, 96/97, 94/95, 93/94 Manchester United
7 English League Cup Winner 2010, 2009, 2006, 1992 Manchester United
8 Intercontinental Cup Winner 1999 Manchester United
Total Titles 37

6. Sergio Busquets (38 Trophies)

Sergio Busquets won 38 football trophies in his career | sportzpoint.com
Busquets showing off his trophies from Treble winning season. 

Sergio Busquets, the FC Barcelona and Spain legend is one of the most underrated players ever to play. The central defender was part of one of the greatest international team which won 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2010 Euros for Spain.

Read Also: Barcelona team that won "EVERYTHING" in 2009: Busquets to leave as the last man of that team

The former Barcelona captain won 9 La Liga titles. Not only that, he won 7 Spanish Cups and Spanish Super Cups as well for the Catalan club.

However, his biggest achievement in club football was to win three UCL titles for Barcelona. His latest trophy is the 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners with Inter Miami CF.

# Achievement Year(s) Team
1 World Cup Winner 2010 Spain
2 European Champion 2012 Spain
3 Champions League Winner 14/15, 10/11, 08/09 FC Barcelona
4 FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2016, 2012, 2010 FC Barcelona
5 Spanish Champion 22/23, 18/19, 17/18, 15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09 FC Barcelona
6 UEFA Supercup Winner 15/16, 11/12, 09/10 FC Barcelona
7 Spanish Cup Winner 20/21, 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09 FC Barcelona
8 Spanish Super Cup Winner 22/23, 18/19, 16/17, 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10 FC Barcelona
9 Supporters' Shield Winner 23/24 Inter Miami CF
10 Leagues Cup Winner 2023 Inter Miami CF
Total Titles 38

5. Maxwell (38 trophies)

Maxwell won 38 trophies in his club career | Sportz Point
Maxwell won four consecutive Ligue 1 titles with PSG.

Maxwell, the Brazilian left back might be the only unknown player on this list. The defender achieved most of his success playing for PSG in France.

However, he found success with FC Barcelona as well. But, joined PSG to find more chances as well.

Maxwell's first trophy was with Cruzeiro, winning the Brazilian Cup in 2000. Soon the joined Ajax, wining two Dutch League titles.

His move to Barcelona via Inter Milan and FC Empoli saw him winning the UEFA Champions League title in 2011. But his most success came with PSG, winning the Ligue 1 four times in a row from 2013 to 2016.

# Achievement Year(s) Team
1 Champions League Winner 10/11 FC Barcelona
2 FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2012, 2010 FC Barcelona
3 Italian Champion 08/09, 07/08, 06/07 Inter Milan
4 Spanish Champion 10/11, 09/10 FC Barcelona
5 French Champion 15/16, 14/15, 13/14, 12/13 Paris Saint-Germain
6 Uefa Supercup Winner 09/10 FC Barcelona
7 French Cup Winner 16/17, 15/16, 14/15 Paris Saint-Germain
8 Spanish Cup Winner 11/12 FC Barcelona
9 French League Cup Winner 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 13/14 Paris Saint-Germain
10 Spanish Super Cup Winner 11/12, 10/11, 09/10 FC Barcelona
11 Italian Super Cup Winner 08/09 Inter Milan
12 Dutch Champion 03/04, 01/02 Ajax Amsterdam
13 Dutch Cup Winner 01/02 Ajax Amsterdam
14 Dutch Super Cup Winner 2005, 2003, 2002 Ajax Amsterdam
15 Brazilian Cup Winner 2000 Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
16 French Super Cup Winner 16/17, 15/16, 13/14 Paris Saint-Germain
Total Titles 38

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4. Gerard Pique (39 trophies)

Gerard Pique won 39 trophies in his career | sportzpoint.com
Pique showing off his trophies from Treble winning season.

Another player from that legendary Spanish and Barcelona team, who features in this list. Although known for his career at FC Barcelona, Gerard Pique had success with Manchester United as well.

It might be quite revealing for many that, he played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, against whom he had some tough battles later.

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Pique won 9 La Liga titles for Barcelona to go with 3 UCL titles for the club. But before reaching there he had won the Premier League and Champions League for United in the 2007-08 season.

He was also an integral part of the Spanish team which won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and UEFA Euro in 2012.

# Achievement Year(s) Team
1 World Cup Winner 2010 Spain
2 European Champion 2012 Spain
3 Champions League Winner 14/15, 10/11, 08/09 (FC Barcelona), 07/08 (Manchester United) FC Barcelona, Manchester United
4 FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2016, 2012, 2010 FC Barcelona
5 English Champion 07/08 Manchester United
6 Spanish Champion 22/23, 18/19, 17/18, 15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09 FC Barcelona
7 UEFA Supercup Winner 15/16, 11/12, 09/10 FC Barcelona
8 Spanish Cup Winner 20/21, 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09 FC Barcelona
9 Spanish Super Cup Winner 18/19, 16/17, 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10 FC Barcelona
10 English League Cup Winner 2006 Manchester United
11 European Under-19 Champion 2006 Spain U19
Total Titles 39

3. Andres Iniesta (39 trophies)

Andres Iniesta: Players with most trophies in Football history | Sportz Point

Probably the best midfielder of the modern era, Andres Iniesta with 41 trophies is the third most successful footballer ever.

Another important player of that iconic Spanish and Barcelona team, Iniesta found success early in his career. He won his first major trophy with Spain U-17 team winning the U-17 Euros in 2000. He followed that up with the U-19 Euro title next year.

His Barcelona career started in 2002 which continued till 2018. In those 17 year at Barcelona, he won 32 trophies. Post that, he joined Japanese club Viseel Kobe where he won three trophies as well.

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Along with all club level success, Iniesta's greatest achievement was to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup alongside lifting the 2008 and 2012 Euro Cup. His goal in the 2010 World Cup final to hand Spain their first-ever World Cup, is regarded as one of the greatest World Cup moments.

Iniesta called it a day in 2024 after spending a year at the Emirates Club. 

# Achievement Year(s) Team
1 World Cup Winner 2010 Spain
2 European Champion 2012, 2008 Spain
3 Champions League Winner 14/15, 10/11, 08/09, 05/06 FC Barcelona
4 FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2016, 2012, 2010 FC Barcelona
5 Spanish Champion 17/18, 15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09, 05/06, 04/05 FC Barcelona
6 Uefa Supercup Winner 15/16, 11/12, 09/10 FC Barcelona
7 Spanish Cup Winner 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09 FC Barcelona
8 Spanish Super Cup Winner 16/17, 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10, 06/07, 05/06 FC Barcelona
9 European Under-17 Champion 2001 Spain U17
10 Japanese Champion 2023 Vissel Kobe
11 European Under-19 Champion 2002 Spain U19
12 Japanese Cup Winner 2019 Vissel Kobe
13 Japanese Super Cup Winner 2020 Vissel Kobe
Total Titles 41

2. Dani Alves (43 trophies)

10 players who have won the most trophies in football history: Dani Alves - 43 trophies | sportzpoint.com
Dani Alves celebrating the Olympic Gold medal in Tokyo. Image | sportstar

Before Lionel Messi took over as the player with most trophies in football history, it was Dani Alves who had the record. The defender won 23 trophies in eight years at Barcelona.

Dani Alves won six La Liga and three Champions League titles with Barcelona. He then won 19 more titles while playing for Juventus, PSG, and Sao Paulo. He won domestic titles in Italy, France, Brazil and Spain as, which makes him one of the greatest of his era.

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The defender won six major titles with his national team, Brazil. He started his Brazil career by winning the U-20 FIFA World Cup in 2003. Alves then won two Copa America titles in 2007 and 2019. He concluded his international career by winning the Olympic gold in 2021.

Despite the recent off-field controversies, with 43 trophies in his cabinet, Dani Alves is one of the greatest ever to play the game.

# Achievement Year(s) Team
1 Copa América Winner 18/19, 06/07 Brazil
2 Champions League Winner 14/15, 10/11, 08/09 FC Barcelona
3 FIFA Club World Cup Winner 2016, 2012, 2010 FC Barcelona
4 Spanish Champion 15/16, 14/15, 12/13, 10/11, 09/10, 08/09 FC Barcelona
5 Italian Champion 16/17 Juventus FC
6 French Champion 18/19, 17/18 Paris Saint-Germain
7 Uefa Supercup Winner 15/16, 11/12, 09/10, 06/07 FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC
8 Uefa Cup Winner 06/07, 05/06 Sevilla FC
9 Spanish Cup Winner 15/16, 14/15, 11/12, 08/09, 06/07 FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC
10 Italian Cup Winner 16/17 Juventus FC
11 French Cup Winner 17/18 Paris Saint-Germain
12 Spanish Super Cup Winner 13/14, 11/12, 10/11, 09/10, 07/08 FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC
13 French League Cup Winner 17/18 Paris Saint-Germain
14 Confederations Cup Winner 2013, 2009 Brazil
15 Under-20 World Cup Champion 2003 Brazil U20
16 French Super Cup Winner 17/18 Paris Saint-Germain
17 Olympic Medalist 2021 Brazil Olympic Team
18.  Copa do Nordeste 2002 Bahia
19. Campeonato Paulista 2021 São Paulo
Total Titles 43

1. Lionel Messi (46 trophies)

11 players who have won the most trophies in football history: Lionel Messi with 46 trophies tops the list | sportzpoint.com
Messi celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2022 victory.

Leo Messi is the player with the most trophies in football history. With his latest triumph at the 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners, the magician from Argentina won his 46th trophy in his career.

Messi won back-to-back four international trophies with Argentina within three years. He won the Copa America 2021 and then went on to win the Finalissima 2022. Then he capped off his greatest achievement by winning FIFA World Cup 2022.

The Argentine maestro has also won the Olympic Gold Medal with his country in 2008. His latest international success came in Copa America 2024.

In club football history, Messi is the most successful player with 41 club trophies to his name. He started his career with his boyhood club Barcelona and played 18 seasons for the club, scoring a record 672 goals.

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The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner won four Champions League titles with Barcelona. Alongside European success, he won 10 La Liga titles as well, most for Barcelona. He has also won Spanish Cup seven times.

After his great stint at Barcelona, Messi went to the French League to play for PSG. However, he was unable to bring the UCL to the French giant, he won the French League with them. In addition, he won the French Super Cup for the season 2022-23 with PSG.

# Achievement Year(s) Team Count
1 World Cup Winner 2022 Argentina 1
2 Copa América Winner 23/24, 20/21 Argentina 2
3 Champions League Winner Multiple Years FC Barcelona 4
4 FIFA Club World Cup Winner Multiple Years FC Barcelona 3
5 Spanish Champion Multiple Years FC Barcelona 10
6 French Champion 22/23, 21/22 Paris Saint-Germain 2
7 UEFA Supercup Winner Multiple Years FC Barcelona 3
8 Spanish Cup Winner Multiple Years FC Barcelona 7
9 Spanish Super Cup Winner Multiple Years FC Barcelona 8
10 Supporters' Shield Winner 23/24 Inter Miami CF 1
11 Leagues Cup Winner 2023 Inter Miami CF 1
12 Under-20 World Cup Champion 2005 Argentina U20 1
13 CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions Winner 21/22 Argentina 1
14 French Super Cup Winner 22/23 Paris Saint-Germain 1
15 Olympic Medalist 2008 Argentina Olympic Team 1
Total Titles 46
Note: Debangshu Biswas first wrote this article and then got updated by Koushik Biswas. Stats are taken from Transfermakrt.com and accurate as of 19-01-2025
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10 biggest football transfers from Premier League to La Liga

Discover the 10 biggest football transfers from the Premier League to Laliga, featuring players like Eden Hazard, and Phillipe Coutinho and legends like Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mar 29, 2025, 8:48 PM7 min read

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Laliga clubs regularly own some of the biggest names in the world of football. Many of their top stars have come from abroad, often moving from the Premier League to La Liga. However, some superstars were not so successful in Laliga after the transfers. 
Trent Alexander Arnold is more likely to be the next biggest football transfer from the Premier League to Laliga. 
Discover the 10 biggest football transfers from the Premier League to Laliga, featuring players like Eden Hazard, and Phillipe Coutinho and legends like Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo.

10 biggest football transfers from Premier League to La Liga:  

Rank Player From To Transfer Fee
1 Phillipe Coutinho Liverpool FC Barcelona €142 million
2 Eden Hazard Chelsea Real Madrid €130 million
3 Gareth Bale Tottenham Hotspurs Real Madrid €85 million
4 Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United Real Madrid €80 million
5 Julian Alvarez Manchester City Atletico Madrid €82 million
6 Luis Suarez Liverpool FC Barcelona €75 million
7 Diego Costa Chelsea Atletico Madrid €57 million
8 Raphinha Leeds United FC Barcelona €67 million
9 Ferran Torres Manchester City FC Barcelona €46 million
10 Conor Gallagher Chelsea Atletico Madrid €35 million

10. Conor Gallagher | Chelsea to Atletico Madrid | €35 million:

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Conor Gallagher was one of the key players for Chelsea in his final season. He is a Chelsea academy player, despite being an academy graduate of Chelsea, the Blues sold him to the Laliga side Atletico Madrid for €35 million and became one of the players with the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga.

He has seemed a perfect fit for Diego Simeone’s managed side, though he has rotated with other midfielders. Gallagher scored an important Champions League goal against Real Madrid, during a round of 16 match in which Atletico was heartbreakingly beaten on penalties.

9. Ferran Torres | Manchester City to FC Barcelona | €46 million:

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FC Barcelona paid €46 million to Ferran Torres from Manchester City in 2022. But he was never able to prove his worth in FC Barcelona, he was one of the failed yet one the biggest transfers from the Premier League to Laliga.

The winger had never scored more than 10 goals in a single campaign for the La Liga giants. Torres played 145 games at Barcelona and has started almost exactly half (73), which shows the coaches he has played under have been aware that he cannot impact games.

8. Raphinha | Leeds United to FC Barcelona | €50 million:

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Raphinha was not a major signing for FC Barcelona, yet among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. In the first season, Raphinha scored 14 goals and contributed in 15 goals. However, in the 2024/25 season, Raphinha found his lost form under Hansi Flick as he scored 27 goals and delivered 20 assists. Now the Brazilian winger is one of the players who is getting Ballon d'Or shouts in 2025.

7. Diego Costa | Chelsea to Atletico Madrid | €57 million:

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Costa played for Atletico Madrid on a few different occasions. He had already left once before coming back in 2010 by the time he moved to Chelsea in 2014, and four years later, he was back, with Atletico Madrid paying €57 million for him.

Diego Costa was one of the players also among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. In his final season before leaving for the Premier League, Costa scored 36 goals, and in three seasons at Stamford Bridge, he scored 59 goals and 21 assists. The Spanish forward 81 games in four seasons after his return but scored just 19 goals in that time.

6. Luis Suarez | Liverpool to FC Barcelona | €75 million:

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Barcelona had seen enough from Suarez in just two and a half seasons at Liverpool to sign him for an initially reported fee of £75million. That he’d move onto bigger things was unsurprising after notching 31 goals and 13 assists in his final season in the Premier League.

Luis Suarez was one of the key players also among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. The Uruguayan forward scored 195 goals and assisted 113 in 283 games, in his second season at Barca, scoring a remarkable 40 La Liga goals, along with 18 assists. Across all competitions that season, Suarez scored 54 goals and assisted 24.

5. Julian Alvarez | Manchester City to Atletico Madrid | €80 million:

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One of the most recent players to the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga, Julian Alvarez moved to Manchester City for Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window of the 2024 season. He already has 23 goals and five assists this season, including eight direct goal contributions in the Champions League. So far, the move looks a positive one for Alvarez.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United to Real Madrid | €80 million:

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Cristiano Ronaldo was undoubtedly the best move from the Premier League to La Liga in history. He broke new ground with a transfer worth approximately £80million from Manchester United. The previous world-record transfer was Zinedine Zidane to Real Madrid, which had stood for eight years.

Ronaldo was one of the most devastating forwards in the world for his entire spell at Real Madrid, scoring 450 goals and assisting 131 in 438 games. Ronaldo is the most successful and among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. He won the Ballon d’Or in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017 while he was a Real Madrid player.

3. Gareth Bale | Tottenham Hotspurs to Real Madrid | €85 million:

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At the time of his transfer to Real Madrid for approximately £85million, Bale’s was a world-record move. Gareth Bale was among the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga.  

Bale would win five Champions Leagues with Real, as well as three La Liga titles, among many other honors. Throughout seven seasons, he scored 106 goals and assisted 67 times.

2. Eden Hazard | Chelsea to Real Madrid | €130 million:

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Eden Hazard was one of the failed transfers yet and second-placed in the list of the biggest football transfers from the Premier League to La Liga. That he never played 20 La Liga games in a single season, showed how much Hazard struggled, and he retired at just 32 years of age, having played just 10 games in his final season. The Belgian failed to match that single-season total in 76 games across his entire Real Madrid career.

1. Phillipe Coutinho | Liverpool to FC Barcelona | €142 million:

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The biggest football transfer from the Premier League to La Liga, Barcelona spent an astonishing £142million to sign the midfielder from Liverpool. At Liverpool, he had become an iconic figure, having a direct hand in 97 goals in 201 games.

 After 13 direct goal contributions in his first 18 La Liga games, Coutinho slowed with only seven contributions in the 32 games he played in the season. The Brazilian left for Aston Villa, after only 39 goal contributions in 106 games at Barcelona.

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Last 10 European Golden Shoe winners List

Discover the last 10 European Golden Shoe winners list, featuring stars like Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane, and legendary players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Luis Suarez.

Mar 29, 2025, 9:27 AM4 min read

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The European Golden Shoe is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football, given annually to the leading goal scorer from the top European leagues. Over the past decade, some of football’s biggest superstars have dominated this recognition, showcasing their incredible talent and consistency in front of goal.

In this article from Sportz Point, discover the last 10 European Golden Shoe winners list, featuring stars like Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane, and legendary players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Luis Suarez.

Last 10 European Golden Shoe winners List:

SEASON PLAYERS
2014-15 Cristiano Ronaldo
2015-16 Luis Suarez
2016-17 Lionel Messi
2017-18 Lionel Messi
2018-19 Lionel Messi
2019-20 Ciro Immobile
2020-21 Robert Lewandowski
2021-22 Robert Lewandowski
2022-23 Erling Haaland
2024-25 Harry Kane

Harry Kane | 2024-25 season | Bayern Munich:

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Harry Kane is among the greatest strikers to crave his name in the European Golden Shoe winners list. Despite the Bayern forward's failure to win any silverware, he won one of the most prestigious individual awards the Golden Shoe, this award shows his goal-scoring prowess. The Englishmen won the award for scoring 36 goals in the 2024-25 season.

 Erling Haaland | 2022-23 | Manchester City:

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Earling Haaland scored 36 goals in the Premier League 2022-23 season to win the prestigious individual award and cemented his name among the top players to win the European Golden Shoe winners list. In that season Earling Haaland and company won their maiden UEFA Champions League title and completed a treble for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola.

 Robert Lewandowski | 2021-22 and 2020-21 | Bayern Munich:

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Robert Lewandowski won the Golden Shoe Award in the 2021-22 season, as he cemented his name as one of the two players to win the European Golden Shoe multiple times in the list. His goals were more than enough to declare him a Ballon d'Or winner, but he was overshadowed by Karim Benzema in that season. 

In the 2020-21 season, Robert Lewandowski won his first Golden Shoe Award. In that season Robert Lewandowski and his company won a treble for Bayern Munich under Julian Nagelsmann, but he failed to win the Ballon d'Or award as Lionel Messi won the Copa America.

Ciro Immobile | 2019-20 | Lazio:

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Immobile scored 36 league goals for Lazio in 2019-20 to win the prestigious individual award and cemented his name among the top players to win the European Golden Shoe winners list. Despite scoring 36 league goals for Lazio but did not get the chance to claim a Ballon d’Or rank as the award was cancelled that year due to Covid.

Lionel Messi | 2018-19, 2017-18, and 2016-17 | FC Barcelona:

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Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are the only players to crave their names multiple times in the European Golden Shoe winners list. In the 2018-19 season, Messi became the last player to win the Golden Shoe and Ballon d'Or in one season. Messi was the only player, who was dragging Ernesto Valverde's managed Barcelona side to the treble and scored 36 goals.

In the 2017-18 season, Messi scored 34 league goals and won his second European Golden Shoe, despite delivering a stinker performance in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In the 2016-17 season, Messi scored more goals than Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Ballon d'Or that season, but Messi won the European Golden Shoe and became the first player to win the Golden Shoe thrice in the list.

Luis Suarez | 2015-16 | FC Barcelona:

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Luis Suarez was a goalscoring machine in 2015-16, as he even managed to outgun the likes of Messi and Ronaldo. The Uruguayan scored 40 goals in La Liga alone, and he became the one and only player to win an individual award in Messi and Ronaldo's era. His goalscoring prowess is the reason, he is on the European Golden Shoe winners list

Cristiano Ronaldo | 2014-15 | Real Madrid:

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Surprisingly, 2014-15 was the last time that Ronaldo ever won the European Golden Shoe. He enjoyed an excellent individual season, scoring 48 league goals for Real Madrid, but was ultimately overshadowed by Barcelona and Messi who won the treble that year. His excellent goal-scoring skills are the reason he is on the European Golden Shoe winners list. 

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Top 6 male fittest players in the world

Proper fitness and training are a must for every sportsperson today. Here are the top 6 male fittest players in the world including footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah.

Mar 27, 2025, 7:45 PM4 min read

Top 6 male fittest players in the world

Proper fitness and training are a must for every sportsperson today. No matter which field of sports you are associated with, a nutrition-rich diet, exercising, and taking extreme care of physical health are an absolute mandate.

World-renowned athletes also inspire the younger generation to emphasize their physical health and lead a disciplined life. On this note, let's take a look at the top 6 male fittest players in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time and a huge inspiration to billions. Apart from his football skills, the entire world knows Ronaldo for his chisled and well-featured physique.

The Portuguese captain had the physical capabilities of a 20-year-old when he joined Juventus in 2018. 

He had 7% body fat and a muscle mass of 50%. He weighs around 79 kg. The pivotal reason behind these extreme physical abilities is his dedication to fitness and his physical health.

No wonder his performances advanced at this level throughout the past years. 

Ronaldo focuses on his sleep and nutrition as he eats five times a day and sleeps 8 hours as well. The 39-year-old has an extreme fitness routine. He enjoys his cardio, pilates and strength exercises. 

Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the athlete who revolutionized the concept of fitness in India. He is one of the fittest athletes in India at the moment. The former Indian test skipper influenced, and still influences his teammates, the younger generation, and his fans to follow the path of a proper fitness regime.

There has been a massive improvement in his performance since he started eating clean and followed a definite path of athleticism.

Kohli weighs around 74.5-75 kg and has been maintaining that weight for the last few years. He is one of the fastest runners in cricket and focuses on nutrition and strength training to stay fit.

Mohamed Salah

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The current Liverpool winger did not look like this when he left England in 2015 to join Italian Club Fiorentina and then Roma. However, since then, Egyptian footballers have become some of the fittest players in the world. 

He has a very low body fat percentage and maintains a disciplined life, making a lot of sacrifices to remain in shape. 

Salah generally has mixed variants of food to have all kinds of nutrition and then focuses on his training to stay fit. He normally trains twice a day if he is skipping his football practice. "My nutritionist says that because I don't have any fat on my body, I can eat what I want. I also don't drink, so it's fine," Salah told CNN in 2020. Discover the world of football with https://1xbitpakistan.com/

LeBron James

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The 6 feet 8 inches tall LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. The 113-kilo weight basketballer is undoubtedly the oldest NBA player currently.

James, throughout his career, has remained fit and lean. However, in 2014, he gained some weight but then lost many kilos with his diet and training. "I am very consistent with training my body, rehabbing my body, eating, having my body be very clean throughout this journey because I've always wanted to have a long career, or as long as I could be in this space," James told Tim Ferriss in an interview in 2018. 

Moreover, he sleeps more than 8 hours a day and sometimes 9 or 10 to recover well.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the most influential figures in modern football. The 42-year-old, even after calling it a day, follows a strict regime to remain in his fittest form. According to GQItalia, his food items are carefully weighed on a scale.

No matter how small a quantity the food is, everything needs to be measured to the exact gram. Also, junk food is a strict no for him. His workout routine, along with a strict diet, are the reasons behind his fitness and strength

Rich Froning

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This list would remain incomplete without Rich Froning, the greatest CrossFit athlete of all time. He is the first and only athlete to clinch the title of "Fittest Man on Earth" 4 times consecutively from 2011. He is immensely powerful and can deadlift 545 pounds. Also, he can snatch 300 pounds, and do 75 chin-ups after deadlifting 545 pounds. His interest in strength and CrossFit games began during his fire department training days.

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Uruguay vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Why is Lionel Messi not playing?

Lionel Messi has been excluded from the Argentina squad that will take on Uruguay and Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in March. In this article, we explain the reason.

Mar 21, 2025, 2:09 PM3 min read

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Lionel Messi has been dropped from the Argentina squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers encounters against Uruguay and Brazil during the March international break.

Lionel Scaloni announced a 26-member squad on March 17th, excluding the World Cup-winning captain., sparking debates among the Albiceleste fans.

However, reports suggested that Messi might have sustained an injury during the Major League Soccer game for Inter Miami, making it impossible for him to attend the national fixture.

Sportz Point breaks down why Lionel Messi will not play against Uruguay and later against Brazil.

Why is Lionel Messi not playing?

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The 37-year-old Argentine forward sustained a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle during Inter Miami's MLS encounter against Atalanta United on March 16th, Sunday. 

Although Lionel Messi opened the scoring and led Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory, it has been revealed that he has suffered an injury that might keep him out of international duties.

Inter Miami issued an official statement on March 18th, stating Messi's injury updates. The statement reads:

Inter Miami CF has provided an injury update presented by Baptist Health for captain Leo Messi.

Messi underwent an MRI this morning to assess the extent of the discomfort in his adductor region, which he experienced during last night’s match against Atlanta United.

The examination’s findings confirmed the presence of a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle. His clinical progress and response to treatment will determine his availability for competition.

The Argentina captain himself posted a story on Instagram which contains a photo of him in the national shirt, and he conveyed his disappointment in a short statement.

It's a shame to miss these two very special matches with the national team against Uruguay and Brazil. As always, I wanted to be there, but at the last minute, a minor injury forced me to take a break before playing again left me out. From here, I'll be cheering and supporting you like any other fan. Go Argentina!

These statements confirm that he's not expected to be sidelined for long but will miss the upcoming matches with Uruguay on March 22nd and Brazil on March 26th.

When will Messi return to play Argentina?

However, Messi will have to wait until before donning the national crest again. In the June international break, when Argentina will travel to play against Chile on June 4th and will take on Colombia on June 9th.

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Top 11 players with most matches in Laliga history

Explore the top 11 players with the most appearances in La Liga, including legends like Andoni Zubizarreta, Joaquín, and Lionel Messi, as well as current stars such as Antoine Griezmann.

Mar 18, 2025, 8:50 PM6 min read

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The Spanish League, or Laliga, is the second most-viewed football league in the world. It is regarded as one of the top five elite European leagues and has legendary clubs. Many football legends played in this league but only a few of them managed to play for a long duration and hold the record of most matches in Laliga. Here is the list of the top 11 players with the most matches in Laliga.

Top 11 players with the most matches in Laliga history:

RANK  PLAYERS NATION CLUBS GOALS APPEARANCE
1. Joaquin Spain Real Betis, Malaga CF, and Valencia  77 622
2. Andoni Zubizarreta Spain

Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, Deportivo Alaves, FC Barcelona

0 622
3. Raul Garcia Spain

Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, CA Osasuna 

111 609
4. Raul Spain Real Madrid CF 228 550
5. Loren Juarros Spain Real Sociedad, Real Burgos, Athletic Bilbao 64 546
6. Eusebio Spain Real Valladolid, FC Barcelona Celta Vigo, Atletico Madrid 36 543
7. Paco Buyo Spain Real Madrid, Sevilla, Mallorca, RCD Coruna 0 542
8. Sergio Ramos Spain Sevilla, Real Madrid 77 536
9. Manolo Sanchis Spain Real Madrid CF 33 523
10. Antoine Griezmann France

FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad

198 520
11. Lionel Messi Argentina/Spain FC Barcelona 474 520

11. Lionel Messi | FC Barcelona | 520 Matches

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One of the greatest players to ever grace this sport, Lionel Messi ranks 11th in the most matches in Laliga history's list with 520 appearances.

The Argentine forward came to Spain at a very young age and played for FC Barcelona since he was a teenager. The Catalan talisman also holds the record for the most goals in Laliga, with 474 strikes.

Read Also: Lionel Messi Stats: Goals in every calendar year by Messi

10. Antoine Griezmann | FC Barcelona, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid | 520 Matches

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Antoine Griezmann has now played 520 matches in Laliga, making him one of the players with the most matches in Laliga history.

The French international has been a pivotal player for both Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, including his short spell in FC Barcelona. Although a player like this has never been crowned with a Laliga title, his dedication to the game has made him one of the greatest players in the league.

Read Also: Most Goals in a La Liga season - Lionel Messi leads the list

9. Manolo Sanchis | Real Madrid CF | 523 Matches

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Manolo Sanchis was a Centre-back and represented Real Madrid in 523 matches, making him one of the players with the most matches in Laliga. The legendary defender won the league a total of eight times and also has two Spanish Cups in his cabinet.

8. Sergio Ramos | Real Madrid CF, Sevilla | 536 Matches

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Sergio Ramos has made 536 appearances in Laliga, making him the eighth player in this list of the most matches in Laliga history.

The legendary Spanish Centre-back represented Sevilla and then Real Madrid in the competition multiple times. The former Spaniard won four UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid.

Read Also: Top 5 Defenders with the Most Champions League goals

7. Paco Buyo | Real Madrid, Sevilla, RCD Mallorca, RCD Coruna | 542 Matches

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Paco Buyo is one of only two goalkeepers on the list who has played the most matches in Laliga history. He made 542 appearances in Laliga, turning out mostly for Real Madrid. Buyo has a special place in the club's history and won the league title six times with Real Madrid.

6. Eusebio | Real Valladolid, Celta Vigo, FC Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid | 543 Matches

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Eusebio is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders, and he played his career's most matches in Laliga. The Spanish midfielder played 543 matches in Laliga, representing four clubs. Eusebio is a FC Barcelona legend, having won four titles with them. He retired from his professional career in 2002 and has since become a manager.

5. Loren Juarros | Real Sociedad, Real Burgos, Athletic Bilbao | 546 Matches

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Loren Juarros is a former Spanish footballer and is known for his longevity in Laliga, having played 546 matches in the competition. Primarily a defender, he spent most of his career at Real Sociedad becoming a club legend.

His impressive appearance tally places him among the players with the most matches in Laliga. After retiring, Lorren transitioned into a sporting director role, contributing to Real Sociedad's player recruitment and development plan.

4. Raul | Real Madrid CF | 550 Matches

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Raul was one of the most lethal strikers the sport has ever seen. A club legend for Real Madrid, he made over 550 matches and cemented his in the most matches in Laliga history list.

The Spaniard scored 228 goals as well during that time. He won six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League titles with the club. Currently, he is the manager of Real Madrid Castilla.

3. Raul Garcia | Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, CA Osasuna | 609 Matches

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Raul Garcia has carved his place in football history by becoming one of the players with the most matches in Laliga, totaling an incredible 609 appearances.

The Spanish midfielder is known for his versatility and leadership. He played for CA Osasuna, Atletico Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao, leaving a lasting impact at each club. His longevity and consistency made him a key figure in Spanish football.

2. Andoni Zubizarreta | Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, Deportivo Alaves, FC Barcelona | 622 Matches

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Andoni Zubizarreta made 622 appearances and is the player with the second-most matches in Laliga. The Goalkeeper extensively for Athletic Bilbao, Valencia, Deportivo Alaves, and FC Barcelona.

He won the league a total of six times, four with FC Barcelona and two with Athletic Bilbao. Zubizarreta retired from the sport in 1998. 

1. Joaquin | Real Betis, Malaga CF, and Valencia | 622 Matches

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Joaquin holds the record for the most matches in Laliga, with 622 appearances throughout his career. The Spanish winger, known for his time at Real Betis, Valencia, and Malaga CF, surpassed the previous record of 622 matches held by Andoni Zubizarreta.

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