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Inside Raya's fairytale rise from non-league to Champions League final

Inside Raya's fairytale rise from non-league to Champions League final
BBC Sport Friday 29 May 2026, 07:06 UTC 1 min read
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Twelve years ago Arsenal keeper David Raya made his debut for non-league Southport; on Saturday he plays in the Champions League final - this is how he got there.

Twelve years ago Arsenal keeper David Raya made his debut for non-league Southport; on Saturday he plays in the Champions League final - this is how he got there.
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