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Which ten players have scored the most international goals?
Playing international football is a tough environment that forces the best of the best to give everything they got in just a few games each year. For some players, it is a once in a lifetime chance to test themselves against the very best in the world.
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Federico Chiesa leading resurgence of Italian football
How have Italy turned into an international superpower again all of a sudden? It was in November 2017 when Italian football reached its nadir, as Sweden celebrated with unbridled joy and disbelief at Milan’s San Siro.
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Who are the best Portuguese players in Premier League history?
It took a long time for Portuguese players to explore English football but the rise of quality in the Premier League saw them arrive with a vengeance in the 21st century. Many of the game’s best stars have emerged from the Iberian Peninsula and it saw them enjoy some prolonged stays in the Premier League.
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5 classic games between Liverpool and Man City
The top two teams in the Premier League, Liverpool and Man City, meet at Anfield on Sunday as the title race begins to take shape following Manchester City’s win at Chelsea last weekend. Liverpool played out a barnstorming 3-3 draw at Brentford but sit a point clear of City going into the meeting of two of the world’s most respected managers: Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.
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Ismaila Sarr reaping the benefits of loyalty to Watford
Abdoulaye Doucoure didn’t hang around at Watford following their relegation from the Premier League two seasons ago. He was, after all, more than good enough for the top flight of the English game and so the Vicarage Road outfit didn’t have to look too hard to find a buyer for one of their prize assets, with the midfielder sold to Everton for £20m.
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Selective memories prompting talk of Tottenham rehiring Pochettino
The memory is a funny thing and, after a while, becomes selective. Mauricio Pochettino left Tottenham Hotspur in late 2019, and nobody stood in his way. It was a sad end but a necessary end. He turned them into title contenders and, a few months before departing, led them to the Champions League final.
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Have Leicester City missed their chance to crack the top four?
The last two seasons have followed a pretty consistent pattern for Leicester City. Indeed, Brendan Rodgers’ side started both the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons well, looked nailed on to finish in the top four only to fall away in the final phase and miss out on Champions League qualification.
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Under pressure Nuno needs a new plan at Tottenham
A few weeks into his time at Tottenham, everything looked good for Nuno Espirito Santo. A 100 per cent winning record after his first three games left Spurs top of the Premier League and the Portuguese scooped the Manager of the Month award for August as a result.
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Forget the compliments, Leeds need to start earning points
David Moyes was magnanimous in victory. The West Ham United manager was full of praise for his players after they came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 on Saturday. But Moyes reserved his best compliments for the defeated hosts in his post-match press conference at Elland Road.
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PSG must look long term and let Poch build dynasty
Such is the circus that surrounds some of the biggest footballers in the world, the capture of Lionel Messi might actually prove to be a bad thing for PSG. Indeed, much as Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has seemingly piled the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to actually win something, Mauricio Pochettino looks increasingly under the microscope.
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Who are the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year winners?
The football world has become swept up with major awards but few have gained traction quite like the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year. Awarded to the player who has excelled in continental competition, it marks an achievement for players who have shone against the elite clubs across Europe.
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