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Who will Manchester United's midfielders be for 2022/23?

Latest Manchester United transfer news as The Sporting News takes a look at the midfield options Erik ten Hag has to consider for the 2022/23 Premier League season.

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How to watch Wales vs. Ukraine

Wales take on Ukraine for a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Here's all the information you need to be able to watch the match.

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When does Salah's Liverpool contract end?

All you need to know about the details of Mohamed Salah's Liverpool contract and the transfer links for the 'Egyptian King'.

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When was the last time Roma won a trophy?

A look at the last time Roma and Jose Mourinho won a trophy as both go in search of more silverware in the Europa Conference League.

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What happens if Liverpool & Man City finish tied atop Premier League?

It's a scenario that could still happen at the end of the 2021-22 Premier League season: Liverpool and Manchester City finish tied for first place on 90 points. Here's the way that the Premier League title winner would be decided if results unfolded that way.

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Liverpool & Man City run-in: Who has toughest final day?

Manchester City and Liverpool are neck-and-neck for the 2022 Premier League title with one match left in the Premier League season: See their matches on May 22 and which of the two has the edge in the season's finale.

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Who is Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst?

A look at Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst ahead of his side's Scottish Cup final clash with Hearts at Hampden Park.

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Who are the Lyon Women's team?

A guide to the Lyon Women's team ahead of the Champions League final against Barcelona.

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Who are the Barcelona Women's team?

A guide to the Barcelona Women's team ahead of the Champions League final against Lyon.

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Predicted Rangers Europa League final starting lineup

A look at how Rangers could line up against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League final.

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Predicted Eintracht Frankfurt Europa League final starting lineup

A look at what the Eintracht Frankfurt starting lineup could be against Rangers in the Europa League final.

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What channel is the Europa League final? Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Rangers TV and live stream

A guide to how to watch the Europa League final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers in the UK, USA and Canada.

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How to watch the Europa League final in Canada

A guide to how to watch the Europa League final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers in Canada.

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Liverpool vs. Man United: Who has the most trophies?

Liverpool and Manchester United have dominated the English Premier League and they've also claimed a serious haul of cup competitions as two of the world's most successful football clubs. Here's how they compare.

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Man United's FA Youth Cup team: Red Devils stars of the future

A look at Manchester United's Under-18 team ahead of the FA Youth Cup final against Nottingham Forest. Alejandro Garnacho and Charlie McNeill are two of the Red Devils' possible stars of the future.

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Who is Villarreal star Pau Torres?

All you need to know about Villarreal defender Pau Torres, who has been linked with some of Europe's top teams.

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What is the FA Youth Cup?

All of the information on the FA Youth Cup ahead of this year's final between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

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Where is the Coppa Italia final?

A look at where the Coppa Italia final will take place and the background to the game between fierce rivals Juventus and Inter Milan.

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Brighton vs. Man United time, TV channel, stream, betting

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United, with the Red Devils bidding to end a poor season in positive fashion.

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Borre downs hot-headed Hammers after Cresswell red card

Eintracht Frankfurt are through to the Europa League final after they prevailed past 10-man West Ham, with Rafael Santos Borre scoring the second-leg winner.

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How to watch Rangers vs. RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig have a 1-0 lead going into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Rangers. Here's all the information you need to know about the game at Ibrox.

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How to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs. West Ham

West Ham travel to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals, with the Bundesliga side having a 2-1 lead from the first leg.

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Man City stunned by latest Real Madrid remontada in Champions League semi-final

Real Madrid staged an incredible comeback to make it through to the Champions League final against Liverpool, defeating Manchester City in an instant semi-final classic.

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Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal: Mane gets on the scoresheet

An own goal from Pervis Estupinan and a strike from Sadio Mane put Liverpool in control of their Champions League semi-final tie against Villarreal.

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Will Lionel Messi leave PSG? Latest updates on star's future

The latest regarding Lionel Messi's contract status and whether he could leave Paris Saint-Germain after one season in Ligue 1.

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Robertson and Origi secure Merseyside derby win for Liverpool

Andrew Robertson and substitute Divock Origi scored in the second half as title-chasing Liverpool beat rivals Everton 2-0.

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Pulisic hits late winner as Chelsea prevail

Substitute Christian Pulisic scored a last-minute winner as Chelsea won 1-0 against West Ham, who had Craig Dawson sent off.

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Who is Joaquin? The Betis, Valencia great bidding for Copa glory

A look at Real Betis' Joaquin, who is continuing to feature for the La Liga side at the age of 40 and who faces old club Valencia in the Copa del Rey final.

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How did Van de Beek play under Ten Hag at Ajax?

A look at how Donny van de Beek performed at Ajax under Erik ten Hag, after the latter was appointed as Manchester United manager. Can the midfielder resurrect his Red Devils career under his old boss?

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Who will be Ten Hag's Man United assistant and backroom staff?

A look at who could be part of Erik ten Hag's backroom staff following his appointment as Manchester United manager.

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How many goals has Aubameyang scored for Barcelona?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of the 2022 January transfer window, and he already has as many goals as he scored for Arsenal in all his Premier League matches this season.

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When is Erik ten Hag's first game as Man United manager?

A look at when Erik ten Hag's first game as Manchester United manager will be, and which team they will be facing.

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Roofe scores winner as Rangers reach Europa League semi-finals

Kemar Roofe scored the winner as Rangers beat nine-man Braga 3-2 after extra time to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League for the first time since 2008.

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Joao Felix transfer details: The massive sum paid by Atletico Madrid

A look at the price paid by Spain's Atletico Madrid to land Portugal star Joao Felix and whether he can be expected to remain at the La Liga club for much longer.

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The Champions League history of overturning two-goal deficits

After Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, here's a look at when two-goal deficits were overturned from the first legs of Champions League knockout ties.

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Torres on target as Barcelona draw against Frankfurt

Ferran Torres equalised as Barcelona drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

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Conference League quarterfinal schedule & results

There will be a couple of group-stage rematches in the Conference League quarterfinals, while Leicester City will face PSV Eindhoven in the marquee matchup of the round.

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Is there a Europa Conference League semi-final draw?

A look at the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League, the quarter-final ties and which teams are likely to meet in the semi-finals.

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Danjuma scores as Villarreal stun Bayern

Arnaut Danjuma was on target as Villarreal caused a major surprise by beating Bayern Munich 1-0.

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Why Luis Suarez is a villain in Ghana

A look at the incident in which Luis Suarez broke the hearts of an entire nation. He is set to face Ghana again after the 2022 World Cup draw saw the Black Stars pitted matched up against Uruguay on the biggest stage.

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Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Burnley, while Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 by Brentford.

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Jota and Fabinho score as Liverpool go top of Premier League

Diogo Jota and Fabinho were on the scoresheet as Liverpool won 2-0 against Watford.

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Spain World Cup Draw: Germany and Japan await

Spain looks to re-ignite their World Cup-winning fire of 2010, as they have been drawn against Germany, Japan, and the winner of Costa Rica vs New Zealand in intercontinental playoff two which will be determined in June.

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Netherlands World Cup Draw: Qatar and Senegal await

Here's a quick look at the Netherlands and the teams they will need to overcome to claim a place in the World Cup knockout phase after they were drawn against Qatar, Senegal and Ecuador in Group A.

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Qatar World Cup Draw: Hosts given Senegal, Netherlands tests

As the 2022 World Cup host, Qatar is determined to put on a show for football fans around the globe, and that includes on the field. They will have their work cut out to get past the group stage, though, after being handed a tough draw.

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World Cup draw Group of Death scenarios

As best as FIFA does to keep teams separated in pots for competitive balance, there are still some mouthwatering groupings that could be produced by the 2022 World Cup Draw on April 1 in Doha, Qatar.

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Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup draw?

Ahead of the draw for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, we take a look at which teams will be awaiting their fate when the schedule is set.

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Algeria vs. Cameroon: TV, streaming & betting

One of the best teams in Africa will be missing out on the 2022 World Cup when Algeria and Cameroon face off in the second leg of their series on Tuesday with the Fennec Foxes holding a slim 1-0 advantage.

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How Ronaldo, Portugal can qualify for World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are one game away from reaching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Portugal will face North Macedonia as they look to secure their place in the playoffs.

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Live: Italy vs. North Macedonia

A late goal from Aleksandar Trajkovski saw North Macedonia pull off a huge shock as they denied Italy the chance of reaching the World Cup.

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What happens if teams are tied in UEFA World Cup playoffs?

How games will be decided if teams are tied in the UEFA World Cup playoffs at the end of 90 minutes in these single-game elimination matches.

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Russia intends to bid for Euros and UEFA responds

Russia has announced its interest in bidding to host Euro 2028 or Euro 2032 despite being banned by FIFA and UEFA after the invasion of Ukraine. UEFA has responded to that show of intent with one of its own.

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Why FIFA 22 removed Maradona from game

Diego Maradona has been removed from the FIFA 22 video game after an image rights dispute, depriving it of one of the most talented and iconic figures in the sport's history.

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When is Real Madrid vs. Barcelona?

The third and final El Clasico in Spain is arguably the most compelling with a new-and-improved Barcelona looking to show Real Madrid they will mean business come next season.

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When every Chelsea player's contract expires

After sanctions imposed on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich by the UK government, there is now greater scrutiny on the situation at the club regarding player contracts.

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West Ham into quarters, as Yarmolenko is the hero

The Ukrainian forward scored in extra time as West Ham made it past the second-place team in Spain's La Liga to progress to the quarterfinals of the Europa League.

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Barcelona win in Turkey, head to Europa League QFs

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the winner as Barcelona beat Galatasaray to progress in the Europa League.

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How to watch Arsenal vs. Liverpool

The Arsenal vs. Liverpool match is a high-stakes meeting between Premier League powers with implications for both the title race and the battle for the final Champions League berth.

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How to watch Lille vs. Chelsea

Time, TV channel, stream, lineups and betting odds for Lille vs. Chelsea.

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How to watch Juventus vs. Villarreal

All the information that you need to know on how to watch Juventus vs. Villarreal in the Champions League.

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Man United eliminated in Champions League Rd of 16: Last time it happened

A look back at the seasons when Manchester United suffered Champions League elimination at the first knockout hurdle in the Round of 16.

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Brighton vs. Liverpool: TV, stream & betting

Liverpool aim to continue their chase of Manchester City atop the Premier League and they can't afford to slip up on their trip to Brighton & Hove Albion, losers of four in a row.

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Chelsea transfer ban: How sanctions will impact player deals

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was hit with sanctions by the UK government which will prevent the English side from conducting business as usual on the player transfer market. Here's how they will be impacted until the sanctions are up or a club sale is negotiated.

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Can Chelsea be sold despite Abramovich sanctions?

With the Roman Abramovich sanctions coming down on March 10 the big question is how they will impact the sale of the club that was announced on March 2, but which has yet to materialize despite offers and indications of interest.

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Twitter reacts to Abramovich sanctions

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned, with the club now unable to buy or sell any players, among other restrictions. Here's the most notable social media reaction.

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Real Madrid vs. PSG: TV, stream & betting

Real Madrid needs to overturn the late loss suffered in the first leg in Paris, but in order to accomplish the feat, Carlo Ancelotti's men will have to find a way to shut down Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar.

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Champions League scenarios: How PSG, Real Madrid can advance

It's time to figure out the quarterfinal qualification scenarios for the eight teams in action in the Champions League Round of 16 second legs this week.

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Bayern Munich vs. RB Salzburg: TV, stream & betting

One of the tournament favorites Bayern Munich has work to do at home when it faces a feisty RB Salzburg that showed in the first leg that it's more than capable of the upset if things fall their way.

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Liverpool vs. Inter: TV, stream & betting

Liverpool has a 2-0 lead heading into the second-leg match against Italian champions Inter Milan at Anfield with a ticket to the quarterfinals at stake.

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Luton vs. Chelsea: TV, stream & betting

Chelsea look to continue their march to another FA Cup final when they travel to face Championship side Luton on March 2.

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What is Gazprom? Russian energy company

The mainly state-owned Russian entity has seen its high-profile European football partnerships ended in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as its share price takes a hit.

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American managers in the Premier League

As Jesse Marsch gets set to take over at Leeds United following the dismissal of Marcelo Bielsa, here's a look at all Americans who have managed in the Premier League. There aren't many!

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Russia suspended from FIFA competitions & World Cup

FIFA has suspended Russia from competitions, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as nations around the world continue to condemn the country for its invasion of Ukraine.

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Teams refusing to play Russia

In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, countries around the world have announced their refusal to play against Russia in any matches for the foreseeable future.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga flops in Carabao Cup shootout

As expected, Thomas Tuchel replaced in-form goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for Kepa Arrizabalaga for the EFL Cup penalty shootout. Unlike previously, the move failed spectacularly, as Kepa failed to stop a single penalty in 11 tries and missed the decisive kick.

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Thiago Alcantara injured before EFL Cup final

The Spaniard has struggled with injuries in his Liverpool career, and he missed out on yet another big game after picking up an injury in pre-match warmups.

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When is the Carabao Cup final?

Liverpool play Chelsea at Wembley for the first major English domestic trophy of the season, the League Cup.

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How to watch Napoli vs. Barcelona

Napoli face Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round on Thursday, with the score finely poised.

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Could Chelsea's Roman Abramovich face Russia-Ukraine sanctions?

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has hit the headlines after being mentioned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson - but could the billionaire face sanctions over the Russia-Ukraine crisis?

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Liverpool vs. Leeds United lineups

Despite missing two of its top forwards, Liverpool will have enough attacking firepower to give undermanned Leeds United some more to worry about in its battle against relegation.

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Ronaldo is Atletico Madrid's Champions League nightmare

Cristiano Ronaldo has come up against Atletico Madrid on five occasions in the UEFA Champions League knockouts, including two finals. His team has advanced each and every time.

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Vlahovic's record-setting UCL debut, a sign of things to come

Dusan Vlahovic was the big January signing by Juventus and he showed that and plenty more in his unforgettable UEFA Champions League debut against Villarreal.

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Sancho is Man United's key man in win over Leeds

The enthralling 4-2 Manchester United win over Leeds United proved that Jadon Sancho is finally ready for a starring role at Manchester United.

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Leeds v Manchester United: live updates

Live updates as Leeds United and Manchester United collide in one of the Premier League's biggest rivalries.

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Liverpool vs. Norwich: TV, stream & bet

Liverpool will look to tack on another three points against relegation strugglers Norwich City in order to keep up the chase of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.

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Dortmund vs. Rangers live updates

Result, updates and highlights from the UEFA Europa League playoff round as Rangers travel to German giants Borussia Dortmund.

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RB Salzburg vs. Bayern Munich: TV, stream & betting

All the information you need to follow the UEFA Champions League last-16 clash as Red Bull Salzburg welcomes German champs Bayern Munich in the first leg.

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Why Manchester City is the best team in the world

Whether they win the Champions League or not, it's evident from the opening of the knockout round that there are few teams that can reach the level of Manchester City.

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Gareth Bale's Real Madrid time nearly up

Gareth Bale has had a turbulent Real Madrid career filled with both trophies and controversies, and it will likely be coming to a close this summer.

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