# Prodigy

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2022

Ready to go

Japan name former Barcelona prodigy in World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu has named Takefusa Kubo in his 26-man squad for the World Cup.

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Nov 1st 2022, 8:39 PM

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16-year-old earns landmark win at Miami Open

Linda Fruhvirtova on Sunday became the youngest player to reach the last 16 of the tournament since 2004.

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Mar 28th 2022, 8:58 AM

All time

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'The scribes wrote about the arrival of the complete footballer, a boy capable of excellence in all positions'

Read an extract from ‘Tales From The Debenhams Picket Line’.

10.9k

Nov 14th 2021, 7:30 AM

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Spain's youngest ever player is the 'future'

At 17 years and 62 days old, Gavi broke an 85-year-old record when he to took the San Siro field.

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Oct 7th 2021, 3:03 PM

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British teenager Raducanu reaches US Open semi-finals with stunning display

The 18-year-old from Kent became the first qualifier in US Open history to reach the last four.

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Sep 8th 2021, 7:47 PM

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'Fight for your dreams,' says 12-year-old Syrian star after Olympics exit

Hend Zaza was the youngest competitor at Tokyo 2020, and the table tennis player bowed out to an opponent more than three times her age.

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Jul 24th 2021, 12:13 PM

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17-year-old English starlet becomes second-youngest scorer in Champions League knockout history

Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham registered the opening goal against Manchester City.

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Apr 14th 2021, 8:58 PM

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Dortmund could turn to 16-year-old in search of goals

Youssoufa Moukoko has already become the youngest player in Bundesliga history.

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Feb 12th 2021, 9:19 PM

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16-year-old Dortmund player makes Bundesliga history

Youssoufa Moukoko made a late cameo off the bench at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.

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Nov 21st 2020, 10:33 PM

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15-year-old Dortmund player on verge of making Bundesliga history

Youssoufa Moukoko could become the youngest debutant in the competition’s history this weekend.

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Nov 19th 2020, 1:51 PM

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English teen sensation scores on Dortmund bow

Jude Bellingham joined the German club from Birmingham City in July.

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Sep 14th 2020, 10:06 PM

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100/1 tournament outsider Van Den Bergh bests Anderson to take World Matchplay title

The 26-year-old took out double 16 to clinch an 18-10 win and scoop the title on his tournament debut.

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Jul 26th 2020, 11:01 PM

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15-year-old becomes youngest ever La Liga player

Real Mallorca’s Luka Romero made history on Wednesday.

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Jun 25th 2020, 12:07 AM

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Meet the latest star to leap from the GAA into rugby

Inspired by Tadhg Furlong’s success, Wexford’s Brian Deeny is proving you can beat the system and still make it as an underage international.

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Jan 30th 2020, 7:12 AM

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Teenager Haaland makes Champions League history

Patson Daka, Takumi Minamino and Hwang Hee-chan were also on target as Salzburg eased to a 4-1 win.

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Nov 27th 2019, 10:42 PM

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Salzburg's teen sensation ready to face Liverpool

Erling Haaland has been declared fit to feature against the Reds.

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Oct 1st 2019, 10:55 PM

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16-year-old becomes youngest player ever to start for Liverpool

It’s been a night to remember for Harvey Elliot.

14.8k

Sep 25th 2019, 8:32 PM

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Alf-Inge Haaland's teenage son emulates Wayne Rooney on Champions League debut

The 19-year-old Red Bull Salzburg star was unstoppable on Tuesday as he matched a Manchester United legend.

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Sep 17th 2019, 10:15 PM

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'Pretty cool' - 16-year-old revels in US Open debut

Zachary Svajda initially looked on course to become the youngest winner of a singles match in New York since Michael Chang.

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Aug 27th 2019, 4:56 PM

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12-year-old set to make history at Canadian Open

Michelle Liu will compete at the event on Thursday, becoming the competition’s youngest starter.

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Aug 21st 2019, 2:07 PM

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Dream continues for 15-year-old Gauff after epic Wimbledon comeback

The teenage star overcame Polona Hercog today.

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Jul 5th 2019, 8:13 PM

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'If she's not number one in world by 20, I will be absolutely shocked'

Fifteen-year-old Cori Gauff stunned the tennis world on Monday.

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Jul 2nd 2019, 9:34 AM

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15-year-old makes Wimbledon history by earning main-draw spot

Cori Gauff is the youngest women to qualify for the singles event in the Open Era.

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Jun 27th 2019, 8:38 PM

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'I'm not looking to fill LeBron's shoes' - Pelicans-bound Williamson relishing NBA Draft first-pick tag

The prospect of joining an elite group of players as the number one pick will not distract to former Duke forward this week.

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Jun 19th 2019, 1:58 PM

Walking Tall

A one-time world champion Irish prodigy's descent into hell and back

Irish racewalker Kate Veale reflects on a difficult few years.

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Mar 24th 2019, 10:00 AM

Inquest

Inquest hears details of Prodigy frontman Keith Flint's death

The singer (49) was found dead last week on at his home in a village in Essex.

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Mar 11th 2019, 2:35 PM

RIP

'Pioneer, innovator and legend': Prodigy frontman Keith Flint dies aged 49

Tributes have been pouring in for the singer, who reportedly died by suicide.

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Mar 4th 2019, 12:53 PM

the prodigy

Ireland teen star Kiernan hits stunning West Ham hat-trick on return from injury

The Cavan striker was on fire yesterday.

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Feb 18th 2019, 3:17 PM

teenage dreams

18-year-old swimming prodigy Mona McSharry breaks three Irish records within the space of 24 hours

There was joy elsewhere at the event for Bangor swimmer Jack McMillan.

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Dec 7th 2018, 6:40 PM

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Bright future ahead! 16-year-old Irish sensation signs first contract with Spurs

Troy Parrott is one of Ireland’s brightest prospects.

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Jul 17th 2018, 3:21 PM

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Hoffenheim's 30-year-old manager leads club to Champions League football for the very first time

Hoffenheim have gone from relegation battles to European football under boss Julian Nagelsmann.

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May 12th 2018, 6:08 PM

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'Gimme ice cream!' says US teen after halfpipe masterclass

Chloe Kim had one thing on her mind after she nailed top score in Olympic qualifying with a jaw-dropping display

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Feb 12th 2018, 10:01 AM

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Teen sensation bows out of Australian Open with lesson from 'god'

Marta Kostyuk was in tears after her adventure ended at the hands of Elina Svitolina.

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Jan 19th 2018, 9:13 AM

multi-talented maeve óg

From 'what is this sport?' to starting for Ireland at the World Championships in 18 months

Between international softball, county camogie, provincial rugby and her Leaving Cert year, Maeve Óg O’Leary leads a busy life.

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Jan 13th 2018, 7:30 AM

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One year after being a virtual unknown, the French teenager who has taken European football by storm

Kylian Mbappe celebrates his 19th birthday today.

8.2k

Dec 20th 2017, 10:50 AM

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16-year-old becomes youngest German player in Bundesliga history

Only Nuri Sahin has made his debut at a younger age than Yann Aurel Bisseck in the German top-flight.

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Nov 27th 2017, 12:32 PM

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'Mini Zlatan' steps out of Aubameyang's shadow

In his home country, Alexander Isak is regarded as the next big Swedish star.

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Oct 25th 2017, 4:15 PM

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Watch: Mbappe stars as PSG impressively overcome Bayern

Meanwhile, Chelsea earned a late win away to Atletico Madrid.

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Sep 27th 2017, 9:55 PM

tipp prodigy

Moloney aiming for more emotional Croke Park scenes with her childhood heroes

Tipperary face Tyrone in the All-Ireland intermediate final on Sunday.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 7:30 PM

easy

Aguero and Jesus star as Man City hit Watford for 6

Pep Guardiola’s side secured an impressive win at Vicarage Road.

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Sep 16th 2017, 5:13 PM