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Football Connections Puzzle – June 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
Show answer
The connection: Carlo Ancelotti's Players XI
The imposter: Lionel Messi — Lionel Messi is a legendary player but has never been managed by Carlo Ancelotti in his career.