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Argentina players board plane after threat of arrest in Brazil

The two South American giants played just five minutes before the game ended under bizarre circumstances

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Ronaldo move 'bad news' for Van de Beek, says agent

The Dutchman is yet to feature for his club so far in 2021-22 after struggling to impress during his debut season

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Brazil-Argentina farce brings shame on South America

The World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo was forced to be suspended on health grounds following an incredible chain of mistakes and incompetence

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WSL stars are 'second-class citizens' - Hayes

The champions suffered defeat on their return to league action, but it could have been a different story had the technology been implemented

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Argentina players face Brazil despite deportation order

The Premier League-based players are accused of giving false information to health authorities after flying in from Caracas

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Saka thanks fans after 'perfect birthday present'

The Arsenal youngster struck the final goal of his nation's 4-0 win after returning to Wembley for the first time since Euro 2020 final defeat

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Man Utd given Ronaldo boost with early release from Portugal duty

The 36-year-old will not remain with his national team after picking up a booking for taking his shirt off against Ireland

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Hulk returns from Brazil World Cup wilderness

The forward has been in sparkling form since joining Atletico Mineiro at the start of the year and has richly earned his first call-up for five years

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Messi's Argentina and South America come to terms with PL ban

The Albiceleste have been boosted by the refusal of their stars to comply with the division's decree, but their neighbours are not so lucky

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Klopp fears muscle injury for Firmino

The Brazilian managed just over 40 minutes in his first start of the season before coming off for Diego Jota

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Ronaldo return to Man Utd is 'perfect business' - Mourinho

The veteran striker caused a stir on Friday by returning to the Premier League after 12 years in Spain and Italy

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Madrid's Odriozola completes Fiorentina loan move

The defender is keen to accumulate more first-team minutes in Serie A, while his departure could open the door for Kylian Mbappe's arrival at Madrid

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Auba calls for Arsenal improvement after Man City humiliation

The Gunners have not picked up a single point so far in the Premier League this season and are still waiting for their first goal

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Lewandowski scores 300th goal for Bayern

The former Dortmund man needed just 333 matches to bring up his triple century and has now scored in 13 consecutive Bundesliga matches

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Kane hits twice in first Spurs start of the season

The forward made his presence felt by sending his team through in the Conference League at the expense of Pacos Ferreira

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PSG chief closes door on Ronaldo move

The presence of the star's agent Jorge Mendes in Paris encouraged reports that he could join Lionel Messi in switching to Ligue 1

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Ex-Madrid midfielder Gago in frame for Boca job

Thursday's clash with Boca's arch-rivals River Plate will give the Aldosivi coach the perfect chance to show he can step up to a bigger club

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Moldova's Sheriff make Champions League history

The club completed a marathon qualifying process by holding Dinamo Zagreb to a draw in order to qualify for the first round proper

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Nuno 'not worried' by future Kane speculation

The striker pledged his future to Tottenham at least for the coming season as he turned his back on interest from Manchester City

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Sevilla confirm rejected bid for Kounde

The Blues have kept close contact with the 22-year-old defender but convincing the Liga side into a sale may not prove a straightforward prospect

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Arsenal's Torreira completes loan to Fiorentina

The Uruguay international was keen to make a fresh start after being frozen out of Mikel Arteta's plans at Emirates Stadium

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Infantino urges leagues to release players after PL refusal

The English and Spanish top flights are both reluctant to let footballers travel, with Italy's Serie A now sharing a similar stance

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Argentina injury crisis offers Dybala one more chance

The 27-year-old captained Juve on Sunday, putting in a superb performance, and now has the chance to make up for lost time at international level

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Kane makes first Spurs appearance of season amid transfer talk

The forward played no part in his side's first two matches in 2021-22 but appeared for the last 20 minutes at Molineux

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Bayern pay tribute to late idol Muller

The legendary striker, who still holds the record for German top-flight goals, was given a moving send-off at Allianz Arena

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Arsenal hit 128-year low in Chelsea loss

The Gunners have begun a league season without a point or goal from their opening two games for the first time in more than a century of competition

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Ronaldo benched for Juventus Serie A opener

The Portuguese forward was not included among the club's 11 starters as they kick off the season against Udinese

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Solskjaer: Sancho and Varane returning to top condition

The pair are being eased into first-team duty following their arrivals from Dortmund and Real Madrid over the summer

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Arteta: Arsenal vision starting to take shape

The Gunners boss is looking to lower the age of his squad, but there is also pressure on him to turn around poor results as soon as possible

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Tuchel reveals Lukaku quality that influenced transfer

The ex-Inter hitman chose to return to Stamford Bridge this summer after failing to make his mark there as a youngster

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Tuchel promises chances for Chelsea academy players

The manager hopes that more youngsters will follow Trevoh Chalobah's lead and push themselves into contention

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Ex-Man Utd star Anderson charged in crypto-fraud scandal

The former midfielder is being investigated on charges related to a sizeable robbery which took place in 2020

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Life after Tevez a nightmare for Riquelme & Boca

The club failed to replace its idol over the winter and is finding both goals and victories impossible to come by as a result

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Diego Costa takes talent and temper back home to Mineiro

The forward left his Brazil without playing a game at senior level and is determined to triumph alongside Hulk after almost a year out of action

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Red Bull Bragantino winging their way to the top in Brazil

There is a Copa Sudamericana semi-final in the offing for the recently rebranded side, who are also near the top of the Brazilian league table

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Solskjaer hopes fans can persuade Pogba to stay

The midfielder set up no fewer than four of his side's goals as they breezed past Leeds in a one-sided start to the Premier League season

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Chalobah marks 'dream' PL debut with goal

The 22-year-old retained his starting spot after winning the UEFA Super Cup and had more reasons to celebrate as Crystal Palace were dispatched

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Dzeko scores for Inter - hours before transfer was announced

The Roma striker turned heads by appearing for the Nerazzurri a couple of hours prior to being unveiled as a new signing alongside Denzel Dumfries

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Simeone insists Atletico did not make Messi approach

A reunion with Luis Suarez was never on the cards for the Barcelona legend, according to the boss of the reigning La Liga champions

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Van Dijk returns for Liverpool after injury

The Dutchman and Joel Matip resume their partnership in the middle of defence after both suffering from fitness issues in 2020-21

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Hazard: Ankle injury is a thing of the past

The Belgium forward has featured only intermittently for his club since moving from Chelsea due to a succession of physical problems

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Messi hails 'incredible' PSG welcome after Parc des Princes introduction

The Argentine joined his fellow new signings in walking out in front of the French side's home support prior to their clash with Strasbourg

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Martinez reveals how loan decision saved his career

The 28-year-old received scant opportunities to shine with Arsenal and ultimately put his foot down after going out on yet another loan spell

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Atlanta Utd hire Pineda to fix Heinze mess

The Argentine left MLS last month under a cloud amid poor results and allegations of mistreating players in training

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Don't cry for me, Barcelona! Messi set for fitting final act at PSG

The Argentine attacker shed tears after his shock Camp Nou exit but everything is in place for him in Paris to win another Champions League title

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'Next year in Qatar, baldy!' - Richarlison ribs FIFA chief Infantino

Brazil's top scorer was in a playful mood after downing Spain on Saturday, while his coach belted out a 90s Britpop classic in his press conference

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Fabregas recalls first Messi meeting in moving tribute

The pair came through the youth ranks together at Camp Nou and struck a firm friendship on and off the field

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'We will give everything' - Brazil & Dani Alves going for gold

The Selecao have been cheering on their fellow competitors every step of the way while preparing to battle Spain in Saturday's final

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Kaio Jorge could be Ronaldo's perfect partner

The 19-year-old has shown great maturity since bursting onto the scene with Santos and stands out for his selfless play as well as his goals

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England face disciplinary action over Euro 2020 final disturbances

The nation faces punishment for the lack of order and discipline of its supporters, charges related to the chaotic scenes at Wembley

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Getafe's Macias explains why few Mexican stars are leaving Liga MX for Europe

The 21-year-old is preparing for his first season in European football after securing a loan move to Getafe

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Real Madrid-linked Richarlison lighting up Olympics

The forward struggled to show his best form for club and country this past year, but he has come alive to spearhead Brazil's title defence in Japan

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'Locatelli wants to join Juventus but English club also in the race'

The midfielder is wanted by both the Old Lady and an unnamed Premier League side following his exploits at Euro 2020

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Boca kids pushed to the limit after Libertadores brawl

The club's reserve and youth divisions were called upon to play three games in four days after the entire first-team squad was ruled out of action

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Boca condemn 'inexplicable' VAR calls after Libertadores brawl

Eight individuals linked to the club, including several players, were held by authorities following a bad-tempered end to the clash

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World Cup recall dream driving Dani Alves towards Olympic gold

The legendary right-back will be almost 40 when Qatar 2022 rolls around, but he continues to impress with his performances and enthusiasm for the game

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No hard feelings between Messi & Mina after Copa feud

The centre-back was mocked by Leo after Emiliano Martinez saved his shoot-out effort in the tournament semi-final

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Messi's Angel of mercy: Di Maria ends Argentina's anguish

A reserve for much for the tournament, the winger had been told by his captain before the final that he would make the difference in the Maracana

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Messi & Neymar put 'friendship on the line' in clash of the titans

Few individual battles have been as hotly anticipated as this first meeting of the former Barcelona team-mates on opposite sides of a final

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Messi could end GOAT debate with Copa America victory

A lack of an international title has been a stick to beat Messi with throughout his career but now he has another chance to set the record straight

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Messi reaching Ballon d'Or levels in Argentina's Copa America quest

The Barcelona legend has outperformed any of his peers in South America and at the Euros as he fights for that elusive first international title

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Brazil at Copa America - Just like watching England!

The victories just keep coming for Tite's men, but it is not exactly the beautiful football associated with the five-time World Cup winners

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Messi-inspired Argentina are real Copa contenders

The Albiceleste captain may now be technically unemployed but he is certainly not shirking his duties at the head of an improving team

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The Copa America's star men: Messi, Neymar and... Brereton!

The 22-year-old Stoke native was excellent in the group stage but faces the game of his life on Friday as the Roja take on the tournament favourites

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D'Alessandro proud to be England star Mount's idol

The Blues star has a signed and framed D'Alessandro Pompey shirt and hopes to add another jersey to that collection

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Messi can play until he's 40 - Ex-Argentina star D'Alessandro

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is currently searching for his first international trophy with the Albiceleste at the tournament in Brazil

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Suarez, Cavani & the sad end to Uruguay's golden era

The two elite strikers have barely had a shot on goal during the Copa America and risk bowing out of international football on a disappointing note

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Why is Neymar's Brazil legacy still in doubt?

The PSG superstar will likely be top scorer by the time the World Cup kicks off in Qatar but some feel he still needs that trophy to be a true legend

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How Man Utd target Romero became Argentina's defensive king

The 23-year-old Atalanta star has wasted no time in proving that he is an elite talent at the back thanks to a string of fine performances

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Future bleak for James after Colombia snub

With Carlo Ancelotti returning to Real Madrid and having been dropped from the national team, there are many questions for the forward to answer

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Martinez: Argentina's best hope of stopping Suarez and Cavani

The new Albiceleste No.1 faces his biggest challenge yet in international colours in the shape of the lethal Uruguay duo at the Copa America

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How Marquinhos became the symbol of Copa favourites Brazil

The in-demand 27-year-old is now the senior partner in the Selecao's defence as he stars alongside young Madrid man Eder Militao

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'What if someone dies?' - Covid concern at Copa America

The tournament curtain-raiser was marred by a huge outbreak in the Venezuela squad, while Bolivia hero Martins slammed organisers' callous attitude

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Messi out for Copa America revenge and this time it's personal

The Albiceleste captain was incensed by the manner of his team's elimination in Brazil two years ago and now has another chance to claim the trophy

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Casemiro a leader for Brazil - on and off the field

The midfielder is irreplaceable in Tite's midfield and, amid the controversy raging around the Copa America, has come to the fore in public recently

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Tevez's Boca exit a huge loss for all of Argentina

The veteran was one of the Primera Division's last legitimate world-class stars, but he stepped down after a difficult start to 2021

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Infighting, scandal and Covid cast shadow over Brazil Copa America

Even the identity of the Selecao coach remains in doubt just a week before the nation hosts the hastily rescheduled tournament

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Infighting, scandal and Covid cast shadow over Brazil Copa America

Even the status of the Selecao coach remains in doubt just a week before the nation hosts the hastily rescheduled tournament

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Ex-Man Utd & City star Tevez announces Boca exit

The 37-year-old decided to make use of an option which allowed him to cut short his contract six months early

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PSG clinch club's first Division 1 Feminine title as Lyon's reign comes to an end

Lyon's 14-year reign as French champions came to an end on Friday as their rivals took their first-ever crown

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Ex-Man Utd & City star Tevez announces Boca exit

The 37-year-old decided to make use of an option which allowed him to cut short his contract six months early

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'Relieved' Koeman looking forward to Barca future

The Dutchman was made to sweat for several weeks before finally receiving the green light to continue at Camp Nou

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Agnelli: Super League was not a coup

The Turin club are one of just three sides from the original 12 that remain committed to the much-criticised breakaway plan

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Messi & Aguero friendship could ensure Camp Nou stay

The new Blaugrana signing expressed his wish to play alongside Leo in Catalunya, but first their attentions turn to a packed international schedule

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Brazil confirmed to host 2021 Copa America

Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Mato Grosso and Goias have been chosen to hold the hastily rescheduled competition

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Carragher backs ex-Liverpool boss Benitez for Everton

The Spaniard's Anfield ties should not stand in the way of his appointment on the blue half of Merseyside, according to his former charge

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Southgate blasts 'nonsense' Alexander-Arnold reports

The 22-year-old received the nod over Jesse Lingard despite speculation that he would be left at home this summer

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Copa America 2021: Why Brazil was chosen & stadiums

The nation has been chosen as a last-minute replacement after both Argentina and Colombia declined to host the tournament

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Argentina, Chile or USA? Copa America hit by Covid chaos

Just two weeks remain before the competition's scheduled curtain-raiser but it's still not known if or where the event will be staged

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Neymar's 'big brother' Ganso can rescue career at Santos

The playmaker was once considered one of Brazil's top talents but now he needs a return to Vila Belmiro after losing his way due to numerous injuries

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Guardiola: Messi is 'strongest of all'

The Argentine did not feature in Barcelona's last game of the season and is yet to confirm whether he will stay or go this summer

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Arsenal target Buendia keeping Dybala out of Argentina team

The Juve star has seen another new face push ahead of him in the fight for a spot in the Albiceleste set-up, this time from the English second tier

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Colombia stripped of Copa America hosting rights

A last-ditch effort to move the tournament to November failed on Thursday, leaving CONMEBOL with no alternative to remove one of the co-hosts

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Why Colombia could lose the Copa America

The impact around recent demonstrations have caused serious doubts over the nation's ability to safely co-host next month's tournament

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Controversial vaccine donation aims to save Copa America

CONMEBOL became the first non-governmental body on the planet to receive vaccines in order to inoculate South America's footballers

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Crespo could make Dani Alves' World Cup wish come true

The Argentine's appointment as Sao Paulo coach has led to the game's most decorated player returning to his best position in the run-up to Qatar 2022

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'There's something in the stars' - Guardiola hopes fate is with City

The Citizens' head coach ended a decade without reaching the European decider with a fine victory at the expense of PSG

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'There's something in the stars' - Guardiola hopes fate is with City

The Citizens' head coach ended a decade without reaching the European decider with a fine victory at the expense of PSG

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Kayky and Brazilian football's wonderkid brain drain

The perilous financial situation at many of Brazil's top clubs mean youngsters are being sold at an increasingly early stage in their careers

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The story of El Dorado - the world's first 'Super League'

More than 70 years ago, some of the planet's finest footballers were enticed to play in Colombia, but the dream of success and riches soon fell apart

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How Man City are building a power base in South America

City Torque - one of two clubs now associated with the English giants in the region - are thriving under the umbrella of the City Football Group

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Higuain reveals secret to partnership with Messi & Ronaldo

No footballer has appeared alongside the deadly pair more often than the former Juventus and Argentina ace

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Former Real Madrid star Gago making waves as a coach

The ex-Argentina international is just eight games into life on the bench but is already standing out for his team's dynamic, attacking football

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Guardiola reacts to referee asking for Haaland's autograph

The officials in the game at Etihad Stadium came under scrutiny - not least when one asked for the Norway star's signature

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Liverpool hit 16-year Champions League low at Real

Vinicius Junior and Marco Asensio both struck before the break to leave the Reds in dire straits in Tuesday's quarter-final first leg

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Where did it go wrong for Neymar's sidekick Luan?

He won Olympic gold, the Copa Libertadores and was crowned South American footballer of the year but Luan is languishing at Corinthians

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Watkins aiming to stake permanent England claim

The Villa star acknowledges that it will be tough to unseat first-choice forward Harry Kane but he is delighted to be part of the national team

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Prandelli leaves Fiorentina due to 'profound distress'

The veteran former Italy boss suggested that he might bow out of the game after resigning from the Viola

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Neuhaus responds to Xabi Alonso-Gladbach links

The ex-Spain midfielder has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Borussia Dortmund-bound Marco Rose

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Deian Veron following in his family's Estudiantes footsteps

The 20-year-old son of ex-Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder, Juan Sebastian, looks set for a bright career after making his senior debut

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Meet 'Gordiola' - Brazil's larger-than-life answer to Pep

The burly coach takes great pride in his nickname, and is presently doing a fine job living up to the comparison to Manchester City's manager

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Can firebrand Sampaoli become Marseille's new Bielsa?

After flopping at Russia 2018 with Argentina, the 60-year-old coach is on his way back to Europe for what promises to be a fascinating stint in France

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USMNT's Johnny on brink of becoming Brazilian champion

At just 19 the Denville-born midfielder has pushed himself into Gregg Berhalter's USMNT plans, making his senior debut back in November

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Wonderkid Caicedo is Man Utd's loss & Brighton's gain

The 19-year-old is one of South America's most prized young talents, but it was the Seagulls who showed most persistence to complete a complex deal

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Barca's big mistake: Atletico's Suarez gift - not Messi's millions

Atletico players can scarcely believe their fortune in landing the accomplished Uruguayan forward, whose goals have propelled them towards the title

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Are Chelsea watching? Crespo out for Sudamericana glory

While his chances of taking Frank Lampard's job are remote, the Argentine is building a name as one of South America's finest emerging coaches

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Devastated Tevez could retire after latest Copa heartbreak

The Copa crown is an "obsession" for the veteran but he was powerless to prevent his team from being eliminated by Santos on Wednesday night

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Santos wonderkid Kaio following in Neymar's footsteps

The 18-year-old scored three goals in the quarter-final to sink Gremio, bringing back memories of the Brazilian side's triumphant 2011 campaign

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'Kill or be killed' - Why European coaches are shining in South America

The 42-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant start to life in Sao Paulo and could emulate Jorge Jesus in taking the Libertadores crown in his first season

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Ex-Madrid kid Alvarez leading River's Copa quest

The Argentine starred on trial in the Spanish capital at the tender age of 11 but was too young to make a cross-continental switch

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Farewell, Sabella: Messi's best Argentina boss

The ex-Estudiantes and Albiceleste boss stood out not just for his record on the pitch but his decency and social commitment away from it

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Messi pays tribute to Sabella after 2014 World Cup coach's passing

The Albiceleste captain was joined by team-mates Sergio Aguero and Javier Mascherano in paying homage to the late trainer

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Ex-Argentina coach Sabella dies at 66

The 2014 World Cup finalist had been hospitalised for almost two weeks before passing away on Tuesday

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Inside Messi's moving Newell's tribute to Maradona

The pair could not have been more different, but their lives have been intimately connected ever since the infant Messi witnessed Diego take the field

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Moises Caicedo: Ecuador wonderkid dreaming of Man Utd move

The 19-year-old midfielder has established himself as a player of great potential at both club and international level in South America

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'Diego is Argentina, he's going to live forever'

The late World Cup hero was the most Argentine of icons to his adoring fans, as much because of his failings as his unique talents on the pitch

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Diego Maradona dies at 60

The Albiceleste superstar was recovering at his home in Tigre after undergoing brain surgery at the start of November

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Maradona is gone, but Diego is immortal

The Albiceleste, Napoli and Argentinos idol passed away at his home in Tigre after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday morning

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Maradona: The making of a footballing legend

The Argentine hero celebrated his 60th birthday shortly before his untimely death on Wednesday, and Goal looks back on what made him such an icon

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Farewell Mascherano: The Little Chief who always came up big

He may not have been the most technically gifted, but Masche more than made up for it with his unrivalled commitment to the cause

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Why Uruguay's new sensation Nunez 'will be the best in the world'

The Benfica star is enjoying a breakout season and is ready to step up as two of his country's greatest ever strikers near the end of their careers

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Argentina's forgotten man: Messi no longer Dybala's only issue

The 25-year-old's international career has been a flop to date and his latest withdrawal will only see him fall further down the pecking order

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Why Flamengo fired Pep's pal Torrent after three months

The iconic goal-scoring shot-stopper has achieved great things with Fortaleza, but the Mengao pose a whole different challenge

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Stars mark Pele's 80th birthday and fight Covid in Brazil

The Pelegacy project aims to raise funds to combat the illness by auctioning off shirts donated by top footballers from across the world

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More goals than Ronaldo but Neymar is no Brazil legend

The PSG star surpassed O Fenemeno on Tuesday but the 28-year-old will not be remembered as a better forward unless he delivers in a World Cup

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Bolivia in a sorry state with Messi set to pile on the misery

Covid-19, political and economic strife and serious allegations against their coach have created a perfect storm for the Verde in 2020

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Argentina duty a breath of fresh air for Messi after Barcelona strife

The Albiceleste captain's relationship with his home country has often been complicated, but any excuse to escape Camp Nou will be welcome right now

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Cash-strapped Caracas eyeing Libertadores miracle

Caracas are close to becoming the first Venezuelan side to make the Copa last 16 in four years, despite playing just twice since March

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Simeone and Atletico must show they can match Suarez's ambitions

The forward's arrival could herald a new age of attacking menace at the Wanda Metropolitano, but only if their coach loosens his tight reins

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What have Barca done? Simeone & Suarez a perfect match

The Argentine coach has never hidden his admiration for the all-action Uruguayan, who has just joined Atletico Madrid from Barcelona

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Flamengo Libertadores clash set to go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak

The Brazilian giants were due to face Ecuador's Barcelona but a spate of Covid cases have placed the match in jeopardy

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Pep's ex-assistant suffering Flamengo nightmare

The Man City boss' long-time No.2 is finding his time in Rio more of an ordeal than an adventure, capped by Thursday's 5-0 humiliation in Quito

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Is James too slow for the Premier League?

Creative talents have a somewhat mixed record in the hectic Premier League, but the Colombian's debut suggests he is ready to shine in England

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How Bielsa's Leeds became Argentina's favourite team

The eccentric veteran is preparing to lead the Whites into their first Premier League campaign for 16 years after clinching promotion this summer

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Barca's dismissal of Suarez shows Messi isn't their only problem

The striker is close to agreeing a deal to join Juventus, pushed out of Barca unceremoniously after six years of stellar service up front

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Why Messi won't return to Argentina's footballing 'bloodbath'

The President of Argentina has lent his voice to the campaign to repatriate the six-time Ballon d'Or winner, but such a move looks extremely unlikely

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Can Ancelotti get the best from 'spectacular' James?

The pair have already worked together at both Real Madrid and Bayern, with the former in particular proving a most productive partnership

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Thiago Silva not the solution to Chelsea's defensive woes

The Blues had the worst defensive record of any top-half side in 2019-20, placing huge pressure on the Brazilian as he joins from PSG on a free

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'Messi left with no choice but to step aside'

The forward will remain a hero in his homeland whether he joins Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain or his beloved Newell's Old Boys

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'Only God understands me' - The enigma that is Ever Banega

The Argentine plays his last game for Sevilla, after showing in the last few games what might have been with a little more hunger and focus

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Where now for Messi - Barca, City, Inter or Newell's?

The Argentine wizard could walk into any team in the world, which makes his lack of real options amid the Camp Nou crisis all the more puzzling

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Anti-football? Simeone is one of modern game's few heroes

Critics of the fiercely competitive Atletico coach overlook his revolutionary work at the club, as well as his honesty and loyalty off the pitch

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Neymar finally ready to take centre stage in Champions League

The World Cup winner is in a race against time to be fit for Wednesday's quarter-final, meaning the world's most expensive player takes the spotlight

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Messi & Ronaldo at concerning Champions League crossroads

The pair's stars remain undimmed but the same cannot be said for their respective Barcelona and Juventus set-ups, which leave much to be desired

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Pep's protege Torrent out to keep Flamengo on top in Brazil

Having previously worked under Guardiola around Europe, the Spaniard will now try to replicate Jorge Jesus' success with the Brazilian outfit

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Musso: Argentina's next No.1 tipped to succeed Oblak at Atletico

The Udinese man is winning rave reviews for his performances under difficult circumstances, while a big move may also be afoot for captain De Paul

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Sanchez rebirth offers Man Utd hope of selling loanee

The Chile forward has been in superb form since football returned in Italy, with the Nerazzurri now keen to sign him on a permanent deal

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How Bielsa transformed Leeds in quest for promotion

The Argentine coach has made one of England's most hated clubs a favourite of neutrals the world over as they close in on a Premier League return

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How Diego split Napoli loyalties during the 1990 World Cup

From the moment he first set foot in Naples, the star railed against discrimination suffered by southern Italians, making him a folk hero in the city

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Messi falling into 'Jordan Rules' trap due to Barca incompetence

What the Argentine would not give for a Pippen or Rodman-like figure by his side as this uninspiring Blaugrana team meekly surrenders La Liga

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How Maradona blew Messi's best World Cup chance

The Albiceleste should have been among the favourites in South Africa 2010 but Diego's tactical incompetence and player feuds led to disaster

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How can James turn around faltering Madrid career?

The Colombian has slipped as low as eighth in Madrid's forward pecking order and is in desperate need of a fresh start elsewhere

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Alien abduction blamed for ex-Boca star missing training

The story may sound a little far-fetched, but the ex-midfielder's old team-mates are convinced that a close encounter was behind his tardiness

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Alexis Sanchez's decline: From Arsenal star to Inter reject

Neither the Nerazzurri nor Manchester United are enthusiastic about retaining the attacker's services for 2020-21 as his slump shows no sign of ending

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No trophies in 37 years but City's new No.2 is Pep's mentor

The well-travelled coach's lack of silverware is something of a running joke in Spanish football but he has been a major influence on many top players

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Lautaro arrival the beginning of the end for Suarez at Barca

The Uruguayan can still play a role at Camp Nou even with Martinez's signing, but the clock is ticking on his phenomenal spell

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Maradona extends Gimnasia link to 2021

The Argentina legend proved a hit on the bench with both Gimnasia fans and opponents after taking over in September and is confirmed for another term

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In Socrates' footsteps: Corinthians fans join pro-democracy battle

Democracia Corinthiana was a beacon of hope amid the nation's long, repressive dictatorship - and the club's support do not want to see a repeat

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Messi & Pep's crowning moment: How Barca 'embarrassed' Man Utd

Nine years ago today, "the stars aligned", to borrow Pep's own words, and Barca treated observers to one of the best team displays in football history

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'It doesn't shake, its heart beats' - the story of unique Bombonera

Towering over the port neighbourhood of La Boca, for 80 years the Xeneize's stadium has stood as one of football's most intimidating venues

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Aduriz's Athletic legacy will live on

The veteran forward was finally forced to hang up his boots due to a hip injury, having represented the Basques with distinction for almost 20 years

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Ex-Madrid man Congo & the cocaine scandal rocking Spanish football

Edwin Congo didn't make an official appearance for Madrid but is now accused of participating in a drugs ring operating in the shadow of the Bernabeu

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Argentina mourns the man Maradona called 'the greatest'

The classy midfielder ran rings around the Argentina national team and could have been greater than Diego and Messi... he just didn't want to be

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Facundo Pellistri: The Uruguayan 'rascal' on Real Madrid's radar

The 18-year-old Penarol starlet may not yet have a season of senior football under his belt but has emerged as a target for the Spanish giants

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'What was your name?!' - The day unknown Messi fired Argentina to WC glory

The Barcelona prospect was almost a stranger in his home country, but by the end of the 2005 Under-20 World Cup he was on the way to stardom

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How a former grape-picker became Argentina's best keeper

The Xeneize shot-stopper had to battle adversity before making it big in the game, but he is now on the radar of more than one European giant

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The Man Utd target whose career was ended by shooting

In January 2010, the striker was looking forward to the World Cup and a future move to Europe - but one ill-fated nightclub visit changed everything

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Lautaro the perfect partner for Messi at Barca

The pair have demonstrated at international level that they possess a natural rapport, and Barca must move to take advantage of that understanding

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Madrid & Barca target Igor Gomes is the 'new Kaka'

The Ballon d'Or winner admits there is plenty he shares in common with the young hopeful, who is now being followed by both Clasico giants

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Has it gone wrong again for Icardi?

The Argentine is out of favour in both Paris and Milan, leaving his future shrouded in uncertainty as the transfer window approaches

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Tino Asprilla announces condom promotion to combat coronavirus

The Colombian, who manages his own line of birth control products, is slashing his prices in order to help out during the pandemic

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Messi vs Ronaldo - who would prevail if Europe took on South America?

The two continents have dominated the game from the very beginning - but who came out on top when they met on the field?

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The Baby Galacticos: Madrid's new plan for world domination

The days of Florentino Perez rushing to buy football's biggest stars are all-but over - now, the transfer policy is very much focused on future greats

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Mythbuster: Messi isn't as loved in Argentina as Barcelona

Talk of supposed indifference towards the record-breaking Rosario native in his home nation has dogged him since the very start of his career

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The story of Cruyff's one and only appearance in Argentina

The Flying Dutchman managed just 30 minutes in Avellaneda before limping off with an ankle injury, but it was plenty of time to leave his unique mark

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Amadeo Carrizo was the father of modern goalkeeping

The shot-stopper, who passed away on Friday at the age of 93, was one of the first in the role to use his feet as much as his hands

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Did Pele and Santos really stop a war in Nigeria in 1969?

The Brazil idol and his Peixe team-mates have often claimed they were behind a ceasefire struck during the nation's brutal civil war

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Argentina defies coronavirus to keep football going

The borders are closed and schools suspended, but it seems not even the pandemic is capable of bringing football to a halt

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Ronaldinho: The football king of a Paraguayan prison

In a story that would best the work of the most imaginative Hollywood scriptwriter, the Brazilian found himself playing for a prize pig behind bars

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Lyon's new hero could wreck Ronaldo's UCL hopes

The January signing played a pivotal role in the French side's shock 1-0 win over Juventus in what was just his second game in European football

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Title hero Tevez joins Riquelme and Maradona as Boca legend

The ex-Manchester United star took advantage of the two idols' presence to hit the winning goal for his side and send the Superliga crown to La Boca

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How cartel-ridden America de Cali came back from oblivion

The club suffered five years in the Primera B and 17 under harsh US government-imposed sanctions before regaining their place in the elite

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River idol Crespo returns hoping to spoil Millo's title celebrations

The former Chelsea and Argentina sharpshooter bowed out of the club a Libertadores winner in 1996 - and now he comes back as Defensa y Justicia coach

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Carnaval's irresistible lure for Neymar & football's biggest stars

Neymar managed to resist the temptation to head for Rio this year but the famous celebration has long held a special fascination for the game's stars

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Have Brighton signed the 'new Tevez' in Mac Allister?

The 21-year-old lined up with Tevez at the Bombonera, and now readies himself for a different challenge at the south coast strugglers

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Official: Haaland is football's next goalscoring superstar!

The likes of Neymar and Mbappe were put in the shade by the Norwegian sensation, who broke another record with his double in BVB's 2-1 win over PSG

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Arigato, Botafogo! Honda causes stir in Brazil

Honda shirts are already flying off the shelves at his new club while he even has his own Samba - but will the move prove a hit on the pitch?

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Why Boca 'Bad Boys' Tevez and Riquelme have called a truce

With Riquelme back as vice-president, the former foes seem determined to forge a working relationship - but how long will it last?

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How Atletico's nemesis Valverde made Madrid midfield his own

The Uruguayan is in the spotlight for his cynical foul in the Supercopa but he has been making waves for the right reasons for some time now

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Beckham's Inter join US hunt for the next Almiron

Atlanta United was the first team to see the potential of heading south in search of talented youngsters and many more clubs are now following suit

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