Dan Willis

@SI_FootballClub. Formerly of @90min_Football, @espn and @MailSport. My views on here, SI’s on the link below

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Sports Illustrated 48 World Cup covers designed by 48 artists, one from each nation.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has a special relationship with the people of Georgia.

In 2025, Kvara followed in the footsteps of Kakha Kaladze as just the second ever Georgian to appear in the Champions Leage final, but he became the first from his nation to score in it.

In 2026, the PSG winger matched Kaladze's Champions League haul of two trophies - and you wouldn't bet against him eclipsing it.

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How to win the Champions League by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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In May 2025, PSG ended a long wait for their first ever Champions League title with a 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan. In May 2026, they won it again, beating Arsenal on penalties to become only the second team in the 21st century to win the competition back-to-back.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is at the heart of a team that was on another planet to the rest of Europe's elite - in 2026, he has been the ultimate knockout player.

From the first minute to the very last, Luis Enrique's side dominate their counterparts with relentless pressing, a fluid attacking line and control of the ball not seen since for many years.

In this edition of Maestros, Khvicha talks through the preparation before the 2025 final - the day, the warm-up - and how his team approached the biggest game of their careers. He describes his determination to be the first Georgian to score in a Champions League final as well as the tactical understanding between Ousmane Demeble, Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola and himself.

Here's how PSG won the Champions League the first time: from the point of view of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

This is Maestros.

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Angel Di Maria has won everything - with club and with country. World Cup winner, two-time Copa America champion. He's won the Champions League with Real Madrid, La Liga, Ligue 1 with PSG and the Primera Liga with Benfica. He's also an Olympic gold medallist among many other honours.

Born in the same city as friend and team-mate Lionel Messi, his journey has taken him from his hometown club - a decision made by his mother - to the "national team" at Real Madrid. He's played alongside all of the modern greats - Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi and more - and made a habit of being a key player in great sides - helping Real Madrid achieve La Decima and relieving the heavy weight of the "back pack" on Argentina's shoulders with victory in Qatar.

In this exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated FC, El Fideo sits down to discuss his achievements, as well as his beginnings as a player, how his Mum and Dad sacrificed to help him achieve his dream, scoring in the World Cup final and his troubles with Louis van Gaal at Manchester United.

This is the story of the other boy from Rosario who reached the top of the beautiful game.

Full video out now.

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From the streets of Dakar to the Premier League, Amadou Onana’s story is one of resilience, gratitude and an unshakeable belief that wherever he goes, he has to make it.

He sits down with Sports Illustrated at the adidas Originals Recording Studio to discuss the journey that shaped him and how his love for football and music reflects the growing crossover between sport and culture.

Full interview out now.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold plays right-back for Real Madrid. Started home and away against Manchester City. He won the Premier League and Champions League at right-back with Liverpool. He’s used to dealing with pressure. He’s taken a decisive tournament penalty. He’s played in the World Cup before.

He has occasional defensive deficiencies but he brings a long-range passing skill that few possess. Are England that blessed at right-back that they don’t need Alexander-Arnold? That he isn’t amongst the best 30 outfield players available to Thomas Tuchel?

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📰 Its official! Guro Reiten is on loan from Chelsea to #GothamFC until July and then signs as a free agent through 2029.

I’ve got your first exclusive interview with the Norwegian winger in @SI_FootballClub with input from Gotham GM Yael Averbuch West.

https://t.co/MUABLeSWGy

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For @SI_FootballClub, I ranked the new #NWSL kits!! Agree? Disagree? Let me know!

https://t.co/WcJPOD1Ifa

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While Mexico & #CanMNT opted for winter friendlies, the #USMNT is focused on March when it starts getting real.

So, is the U.S. ready for the 2026 World Cup? Is it posible to know? My first piece for @SI_FootballClub
https://t.co/oW6jd5v0ee

[Dan Willis @danwillis23]

Gonna take a little longer before Ekitike is better than Torres at Liverpool....

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Don’t mind us. Just getting all misty-eyed over Fernando Torres at Liverpool.

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Introducing our new panelist on Sports Illustrated Football Club, @LyesBouzidi10!

On today's show Lyés, @jacob_culshaw and @PhilJones4 break down how Carrick outsmarted Pep and produced United's "best performance in years."

Watch here ➡️https://t.co/SYQM05O14v

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Representing his nation more than anyone else in history, goalkeeping in the modern world and what it takes to make it to the very top…

We sat down with Gianluigi Buffon, one on one.

@gianluigibuffon #CreatedWithAdidas @adidasfootball

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Xabi Alonso trying to manage under pressure. Sports Illustrated Column @SInow @SI_FootballClub #RMCF https://t.co/yHGaiVjGTE

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The athleticism required in modern football compared to just 15 years ago is unbelievable…

Phil Jones discussed whether he’d make it if he came through in today’s game.

@PhilJones4 | @jacob_culshaw | @Aleere89 | @HunterGodson

[Jenna Tonelli @jennatonelli]

It’s an NFL/NWSL crossover! @GothamFC’s Midge Purce will become the first pro soccer player to appear on @OmahaProd’s ManningCast for Monday Night Football tonight!

I’ve got the story exclusively for @SI_FootballClub

https://t.co/4GJ4LJCuxo

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

... the numbers Kane keeps producing are remarkable for Bayern Munich and England as before at Tottenham Hotspur. He always believed he would make it, even in the difficult early days. Column here for @SInow @SI_FootballClub #ENG #FCBayern #THFC 2/2  https://t.co/eUUJQfVfQM

[Dan Willis @danwillis23]

Some good @SI_FootballClub representation in this year's @SInow Power List

https://t.co/3wx7SC12Qz

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Phil Foden looked back to his old inventive self on Sunday. But there was also a new element to his game. More leadership.  Column for Sports Illustrated @SInow @SI_FootballClub #MCFC #ENG 
https://t.co/lTbtB0QTVa

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Mikel Arteta and the missed opportunity at Anfield but why he remains the right man for Arsenal. Sports Illustrated column #AFC #LIVARS @SInow @SI_FootballClub https://t.co/1TBVjn63H2