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The best left-backs in the world hasn't always been a pool of elite talent. In the olden days, you didn't even have to be left-footed: full-backs have long been mocked for being the worst players in any XI, yet that all changed with the likes of Roberto Carlos and Ashley Cole, ushering in an era of dynamic, exciting left-backs capable of offering creativity and stability. They're just as valuable a member of anyone else and these days,

10 footballers have appeared across 23 series (Image credit: Alamy) Football quiz time! Over the past 21 years, 10 footballers have traded in their boots for the ballroom and taken on Strictly Come Dancing. Another two ex-footballers have been fighting for the glitterball this year, with one making the semi-final. They traded fixtures for the Foxtrot, tackles for the Tango, and chants for the Cha-Cha-Cha - but can you name all the footballers and managers who have taken part in the BBC show

When FourFourTwo launched 31 years ago, the football landscape was different. Fabrizio Romano was still in nappies, the Premier League was in its infancy and football transfers could be made all year round. Some things haven't changed though, and that includes the giddy feeling of discovering an up-and-coming player. FFT's long-running 'The Boy's A Bit Special' series has, over three decades, been a love letter to amateur and wannabe scouts among football fandom.

As a week of European football beckons, we've got just the quiz for you. Do you spend your midweek evenings scrolling through the football scores on your phone? It's time to put all that accumulated knowledge to the test with this quiz. We want you to name all 108 teams competing across the three UEFA competitions this season, and we're giving you just 20 minutes to complete it, so act fast! And don't forget to tell us how you did in the comments.

The Predictor comes courtesy of Kwizly, but this isn't your typical football quiz asking questions about the history of football we're looking ahead, as we ask you to predict the result in each match of the Champions League, as this week sees Arsenal host Atletico Madrid, Manchester City go to Villarreal, Real Madrid face Juventus and Ajax travel to Chelsea.

This crossword is designed to challenge your knowledge on managerial paths, World Cup hosts, and FA Cup winners, with a few overlapping answers to guide you.