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Director of BBC Sport.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.

Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.

Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.

Joe Hart is a former England national football team goalkeeper.

Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Micah Richards is a retired English footballer and current pundit.

Olivier Giroud is a veteran French footballer known for being one of France's all-time highest goal scorers.

Somali referee Omar Artan was set to become the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals.

Former English footballer and manager.