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Football Connections PuzzleJune 29, 2026

The football connections puzzle from June 29, 2026. Eleven players, one hidden link, one imposter.

The lineup

Hint: Who lifted the biggest trophy in European club football?

  • gkGianluigi Buffon
  • rbDani Alves
  • rcbSergio Ramos
  • lcbGerard Piqué
  • lbRoberto Carlos
  • rcmXavi
  • cmLuka Modrić
  • lcmToni Kroos
  • rwLionel Messi
  • stCristiano Ronaldo
  • lwNeymar
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The connection: UEFA Champions League Winners XI

The imposter: Gianluigi BuffonGianluigi Buffon is a legendary goalkeeper but famously never won the UEFA Champions League, despite reaching three finals with Juventus.