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# 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
# Prodigy
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
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# Prodigy
'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’.
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Nov 14th 2021, 7:30 AM
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
'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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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.
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Sep 25th 2019, 8:32 PM
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
'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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
'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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
'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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Updated 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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
'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
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
One year after being a virtual unknown, the French teenager who has taken European football by storm
Kylian Mbappe celebrates his 19th birthday today.
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Dec 20th 2017, 10:50 AM
# Prodigy
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
# Prodigy
'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
# Prodigy
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
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