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Football Connections PuzzleJune 22, 2026

The football connections puzzle from June 22, 2026. Eleven players, one hidden link, one imposter.

The lineup

Hint: Who was managed by 'Don Carlo'?

  • gkManuel Neuer
  • rbAchraf Hakimi
  • rcbSergio Ramos
  • lcbThiago Silva
  • lbPaolo Maldini
  • rcmToni Kroos
  • cmLuka Modrić
  • lcmXabi Alonso
  • rwLionel Messi
  • stCristiano Ronaldo
  • lwVinícius Júnior
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The connection: Carlo Ancelotti's Players XI

The imposter: Lionel MessiLionel Messi is a legendary player but has never been managed by Carlo Ancelotti in his career.