From Lilian Thuram’s son to Real Madrid-bound Rodrygo, the Guardian picks 60 of the most talented players born in 2001. Check out the progress of our 2020 class | 2019 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014
After half a century covering the game in all its guises, with escalating wages and silly celebrations, it is League Two that provides the perfect swan song
From Vinicius Júnior to ‘the Romanian Donnarumma’ the Guardian identifies 60 of the best players in the world born in 2000. Check the progress of our 2020 class | 2019 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014
Guardian sport’s Michael Butler faces an over from Shane Warne on the Nursery Ground at Lord’s. Michael tests his sledging on the Australian bowling legend and Warne reveals the truth behind some delicate cosmetic retouching to his…
From the ‘Bosnian Suárez’ to Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Guardian’s series identifies some of the best young players born in 1999. Check the progress of our 2020 class | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 | 2014