As we enter another jam-packed calendar year of action in 2024, it’s worth looking back at the drama, excitement and upsets across the soccer world in 2023. Domestic European leagues like the English Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and LaLiga provided some of the best matches of the year, alongside a Women’s World Cup in the summer filled with some of the wildest games in the history of the tournament.
However, don’t overlook the likes of the Czech First League, CAF Champions League or the Pakistan national team when it comes to memorable entertainment, either.
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We asked our correspondents across the world to share some of their favorite games from 2023. Check them out — listed in alphabetical order by competition, with international games at the bottom — and decide for yourself!
A-League Men
2022-23 Grand Final, Melbourne City 1-6 Central Coast Mariners, June 3
The A-League Men’s 2022/23 decider was one dripping with narratives. City stood upon the precipice of a dynasty; a win in the championship game would secure them two titles from…
