Match of the Day Magazine Issue 668

Match of the Day is Britain’s best-selling football magazine. We bring our youth audience closer to their heroes with an action-packed version of the iconic TV programme. Facts, stats and gossip provide our audience with the knowledge they need for playground banter, while glossy posters, quizzes and cartoons allow them to celebrate the game they’re obsessed with. Parents and teachers say it’s sometimes the only thing boys will read. A huge compliment.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

SEASON’S GREETINGS, readers. After four incredible weeks of drama, heartbreak and unforgettable moments, the World Cup is over. But don’t worry, because it’s Christmas AND the Premier League is back – so, sit back, grab some mince pies and enjoy our festive feast of an issue! JAKE SAYS Match of the Day returns to your screens on Boxing Day – we're buzzing that the Premier League is back! HO, HO, HO YES! THE PREM IS BACK! It’s time to make some predictions for these Christmas crackers! Watch Premier League highlights on Match of the Day, Saturdays on BBC One…

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT!

ENGLAND MAY have fallen short at the World Cup, but this is just the start for two of their young heroes. Midfielder Jude Bellingham and forward Bukayo Saka were incredible at the tournament, dominating every game they played in. This was the first World Cup for both players – so they’re only going to get better! JAKE SAYS Saka kept spirits high in the England camp by running a spelling competition. These two are top lads! THEIR BEST MOMENTS! Check out the latest footy news at bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

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FUNNIEST. LOLS. EVER! WORLD CUP MEMES

MOTD MAG LOLS!…

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FESTIVE FAMILY FUN ZONE!

festive footy jokes! Here are five classic cracker jokes for you to learn and bust out on the big day! 1 Which epic Liverpool star loves Christmas day the most? Fabin-ho-ho-ho! 2 How could Jordan Pickford afford to spend so much money on presents? he’d been saving all year! 3 Why did Rudolph have to play football in his wellies? The pitch had too much rain-deer! 4 Why are Man. United players always freezing this time of year? Because they play at C-old Trafford! 5 What is the West Ham captain’s fave xmas song? Dec the Halls! santa banter! USE OUR WELL SILLY GUIDE TO WORK OUT YOUR LOLS FESTIVE FOOTBALL NAME. PUT ALL THREE PARTS TOGETHER AND FIND OUT YOUR NAME! 1 IN WHICH MONTH WERE YOU BORN? 2…

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MY TRANSFER DIARY! JANUARY 2023

KEEP THIS PAGE with you all month – and update it when a huge deal goes through! MY CLUB’S TRANSFER BUDGET MY SIGNING WISHLIST MY TOP FIVE DREAM SIGNINGS PLEASE DON’T SIGN WE SHOULD SELL MY CLUB’S JANUARY TRANSFERS IN MY CLUB’S JANUARY TRANSFERS OUT JAKE SAYS The biggest deal last January was in Serie A – Juventus spent £62.8m to bag Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina! Find all the latest rumours at bbc.co.uk/sport/football/gossip…

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MATCH OF THE DAY MAG 2022 AWARDS

Premier League Player of the Year KEVIN DE BRUYNE ADAM SAYS: “Kev just makes everything better, doesn’t he? He makes Man. City so much stronger, Belgium’s antiques shine brighter and somehow he makes my tuna toastie taste that bit cheesier. What a guy!” CLUB CONNECT! Fill in the missing clubs below from KDB's rise to the top! Premier League Young Player of the Year BUKAYO SAKA ADAM SAYS: “Buk has been so good that I’ve turned my bedroom in the stable into a Saka museum. I’ve got some MOTD mag posters of him, a replica shirt, the New Balance boots he wears and some chewing gum he threw in the bin!” EMOJI RATING! Celebrate Bukayo by drawing an emoji to describe his tek! WSL Player of the Year BETH MEAD…

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