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Lionel Messi's move to PSG never felt right and ends sadly amid whistles and boos from fans
The Argentine attacker did not want to leave Barcelona in 2021 and the transfer has not worked out as planned for the player or the club. Now that he…
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'Just call it the Sevilla League' - magic, mystique and Mendilibar at heart of seventh Europa title
The Andalusians have ended a difficult season with yet another continental crown after beating Roma on penalties in Budapest on Wednesday
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Bayern, City & PSG all champions again: is football losing its soul in era of 'super clubs'?
Fairytales are few and far between in the modern game as the same sides dominate year in, year out...
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Racism in LaLiga: Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior shines light on old problem in Spanish football
The vile abuse aimed at the Brazilian last Sunday is nothing new, but at least the issue is being talked about. Hopefully, over time, it can also be…
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Mestalla turns 100 years old with Valencia's move to new stadium as uncertain as ever
Construction work on the Nou Mestalla was halted in 2009 amid the financial crisis and fresh plans to restart the project have also been delayed as the…
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Real Madrid 2022-23: has it been a good season for Los Blancos?
Carlo Ancelotti's side have added three trophies this term, but missed out on the two biggest prizes...
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Can anyone stop Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola's side are through to the Champions League final after a 4-0 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday night and remain on course for a historic…
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Barcelona win LaLiga: how Xavi turned FCB from mid-table mediocrity to champions in 18 months
The Blaugrana won their first league title in four years by beating Espanyol in the derby on Sunday night
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