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Star turn Ryan Gauld is now earning almost as much as Welsh superstar Gareth Bale in the MLS, after he smashed through the £2 million a year barrier, following the disclosure of the players' salaries.

Lionel Messi is one of the many modern-day examples of players who have broken the mould and used their height to the best of their ability, with Lorenzo Insigne another forward who doesn’t tower over defenders.There is a strange joy in watching a short player race down the wing and dominate a game, and all over the world, there have been stars capable of such.So, who are some of the smallest players in the history of football? Daily Star Sport takes a look...For some reason, Joe Allen is an icon of the Premier League, and it might be due to how he could dominate a midfield despite consistently being the shortest player on the pitch.The 5ft 6in-star has played in the top flight of English football with Swansea City, Liverpool and also Stoke, who he has played for since 2016.Allen has been an important player wherever he has played, and on the international stage for Wales too, drawing immense praise from those who used to manage the 31-year-old or play alongside him.Brendan Rodgers, who coached Allen at Swansea and Liverpool, has previously labelled the playmaker the ‘Welsh Pirlo’ and ‘Welsh Xavi’.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is reportedly plotting three signings during the January transfer window in order to give manager Thomas Tuchel his 'dream XI'.The Blues currently sit top of the Premier League after 11 matches and are three points clear of nearest challengers Manchester City and West Ham United.Marca report that Granovskaia is targeting Matthijs De Ligt, Jules Kounde and Lorenzo Insigne in the new year to beef up Tuchel's squad.Chelsea have been strongly linked with both De Ligt and Kounde in recent months as they look to bolster their defensive options following the sale of Kurt Zouma.The club had intended to replace Zouma with Kounde in the final days of the summer transfer window, but failed with a late bid to sign

Steven Gerrard described the goal as the best he's ever seen live, and UEFA seem to agree. Kemar Roofe 's sensational strike from the halfway line against Standard Liege is now being put up against the top strikes from across Europe to find out the undisputed goal of the season across Europe.

Euro 2020 quarter-final defeat at the hands of Italy on Friday night.The Azzurri triumphed as 2-1 winners on the night, goals from Nicolo Barrella and Lorenzo Insigne enough to hand Roberto Mancini's side the win despite a Romelu Lukaku penalty offering the Belgian's hope.Their exit from the European Championship perhaps represents Belgium's golden generation last chance at success in a major tournament, the Red Devils players failing to live up to the lofty expectations placed on their shoulders.After the game, while the sombre mood around the Belgium camp lingered, De Bruyne revealed he had played the entire contest injured in a move that is unlikely to go down well with club side Manchester City.Speaking to UEFA.com, the Belgian

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Euro 2020 win over Belgium by parting on their flight back to Florence and taking over the plane's PA system.The Azzurri booked their place in the semi-finals of this summer's major tournament by edging out a 2-1 victory over Roberto Martinez's side in Munich on Friday night.Goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne handed them a 2-0 lead after 44 minutes, before Romelu Lukaku's penalty gave Belgium a lifeline two minutes into first-half stoppage time.But in the end that spot-kick was unable to inspire a comeback for the Red Devils, with Italy holding out for a much-deserved win.And after sealing progression to the last four of the European Championship, Roberto Mancini's men were in a jubilant mood as they boarded their flight back to

Euro 2020 by beating Roberto Martinez's side 2-1 in Munich.Goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne had put Italy ahead before Romelu Lukaku pulled one back from the penalty spot.Italy held on despite pressure being piled on from the Red Devils in the second half, with players going wild at the final whistle.They celebrated with fans with Di Lorenzo seen wandering back on the pitch without his shorts, while another star, Andrea Belotti, could be seen in the background also shortless.Players were also seen without their shirts as Leonardo Bonucci was snapped having his tugged by fans.Italy will face Spain in the semi-finals having knocked the world No.

Euro 2020 exit put even more smiles on England fans' faces as the No1 ranked nation in world football failed to get past the quarter-final stage.Roberto Mancini's Italy have surprised many at the tournament and secured their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory.Quality first-half strikes from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne put the Italians in cruise control.But Romelu Lukaku gave the Belgians hope from the penalty spot on the stroke of half time.However, Kevin de Bruyne and Co could not find a way past Gianluigi Donnarumma in the second period.Roberto Martinez's highly-fancied team ultimately succumbed to the same fate as world champions France, Germany and holders Portugal by crashing out.Italy have lined up a semi-final next

Euro 2020 foes the Czech Republic kicked off their big game preparations with a chastening defeat to slick and stylish Italy. The Azzurri racked up a comfortable 4-0 victory to underline their own tournament ambitions on Friday night.Goals from Ciro Immobile, Nicolo Barella, Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Berardi were their reward for a polished display.Steve Clarke 's side commence their long-awaited return to the grand stage against the Czechs at Hampden on June 14.

Rino Gattuso has rounded on Italian referees' reaction to swearing and pleaded with them to adopt a Scottish style approach in the future. The Napoli boss watched as captain Lorenzo Insigne was sent off for foul language in a crucial Serie A match.

Dries Mertens said it was “tough to pull that shirt on” after the Napoli side all wore Diego Maradona’s legendary No10 shirt before Thursday’s Europa League match against Rijeka.

Lionel Messi was caught on camera issuing a forthright demand to his Barcelona teammates at half-time of their Champions League victory over Napoli.

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to launch a double transfer raid on former club Napoli as he looks to recruit two stars in the form of Allan and Hirving Lozano.

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to have the last laugh for Juventus in the Copa Italia final loss to Napoli - after being denied taking a spot-kick in the shootout.The Old Lady suffered a penalties loss to Gennaro Gattuso’s men after both teams settled for a 0-0 scoreline in normal time at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.Juventus were always playing catch-up in the shootout after Paulo Dybala saw his effort saved before team-mate Danilo blazed over.And after Lorenzo Insigne, Matteo Politano and Nikola Maksimovic netted for Napoli, Arkadiusz Milik was left to score the winning penalty.Ronaldo was likely to take Juve’s fifth but was denied doing so after his team had already missed twice, meaning he did not get to take one.An unexpected triumph for the