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Next Generation 2025: 60 of the best young talents in world football

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From PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye to Brazil’s next hope, Gabriel Mec, we select some of the most talented players born in 2008

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Section: Football
By: Marcus Christenson, Steven Bloor, Garry Blight
Published: Oct 14, 2025, 9:59 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 14, 2025, 12:25 PM UTC

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Maybe all that talk about the US men’s national team’s ‘golden generation’ eight years ago kicked off just a bit too soon.

MLSsoccer.comUSMNT's next generation makes instant impression

Pharaohs set for homecoming match against Angola at Cairo International Stadium

thenationalnews.comEgypt World Cup stars begin new chapter: Mohamed Salah and next generation target Afcon glory

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins eye up retirement in the next two years, but who will replace them?

metro.co.ukUnited KingdomSnooker chief talks up next generation as Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins eye retirement

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