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Could there be a new winner in Serie A this season?
Atalanta finish 2024 on top in Italy after a remarkable run in recent weeks
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What's going on at Manchester City?
The Sky Blues, so dominant in recent years, have only one win in their last 11 games and have lost eight of those matches. How has this happened?
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Jesús Navas says emotional adiós at Sevilla
The 39-year-old made his final appearance for the Andalusian club on Saturday in a heartfelt farewell at the Sánchez Pizjuán
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World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia: what can we expect and why is it controversial?
FIFA announced this week that the tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034, a decision which has not been well received across the football world
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Can Atlético Madrid win LaLiga?
Antoine Griezmann inspired an epic comeback against Sevilla on Sunday and the Rojiblancos are very much in the title race
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Do we really need a 32-team FIFA Club World Cup? And why are Inter Miami in it?
FIFA have ignored players' concerns over the amount of matches in a busy calendar and pushed ahead with the new Club World Cup as injuries pile up
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What's up with Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid?
The French forward has endured a difficult first few months at the Santiago Bernabéu, but there were signs of improvement on Sunday
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After the party, a hangover for Barça
Following a glitzy gala to celebrate Barcelona's 125th anniversary on Friday, the team crashed to a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Las Palmas on…
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November 2024

Robert Lewandowski joins Messi & Ronaldo in elite Champions League club
The Polish striker scored twice for Barcelona against Brest on Tuesday night and now has a century of goals in Europe's premier club competition
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Is the new Champions League any good?
More teams, more matches, more big games... more fun?
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Real Madrid and Apple set to shake up industry with 'Infinite Santiago Bernabéu'
President Florentino Pérez announced an innovative proposal on Sunday for fans to experience the stadium atmosphere from the comfort of their own homes
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700 up for Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid
Against Deportivo Alavés in LaLiga on Saturday, the Argentine coach hits another big milestone with the Rojiblancos, but what's next?
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