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Looking at Mesut Özil’s legacy
When Mesut Özil announced his retirement at the age of 34 this week, his legacy was instantly the subject of debate. The former Germany midfielder is arguably his country’s most talented player of the 21st century, proving pivotal to their World Cup triumph in 2014.
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The most successful sides in French Cup history
In France, the Coupe de France has been one of the most fascinating competitions to watch in any sport. Always capable of throwing up some odd results, it has seen sides from around the world compete taking in teams from overseas departments such as Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion and New Caledonia as well as the small country of Monaco.
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Kelso Place 6 preview | 25th March
13.50 – BetVictor Go North Cab On Target Handicap Hurdle IDIOICO ran well on his sole start over C&D when third last year and, having shaped well at Musselburgh last time when fourth, he could be competitive.
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Luis de la Fuente planning major Spain rebuild
Less than one week after being knocked out of the 2022 World Cup, Spain had a new manager. Luis Enrique’s resignation after the shock penalty shootout loss to Morocco came as no surprise to those who expect the former Barcelona boss to re-enter club football again at some point in the near future.
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Hereford Place 6 preview | 24th March
13.40 – Cazoo Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle – 2m The opener can go the way of CREM FRESH, who is sure to be really competitive if backing up her eye-catching comeback run when second over course-and-distance.
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Chilwell’s return could be as important for England as it has Chelsea
Chelsea have lost just one match since Ben Chilwell returned to fitness in early February. So much was made of the Blues’ attacking woes that little attention was paid to how the 26-year-old full back had been missed.
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Ludlow Place 6 preview | 23rd March
14.25 – Balfours LLP Novices’ Hurdle FUJI ROCKS was behind Welsh Charger when sixth last time over C&D but travelled well and should strip fitter here. He should bridge the gap with that run under his belt, while GALLOPADE was third in that respective race and has Harry Cobden in the saddle this time.
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Valencia and Sevilla find themselves in a battle against relegation
Spanish football is struggling. Just over a decade ago, it was at its height; the national team had come off the back of defending their European Championship, sandwiching a maiden World Cup success, and at club level, Barcelona were performing at levels which propelled them into a debate over the best club sides ever.
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Warwick Place 6 preview | 22nd March
13.40 – Join Racing TV Now Maiden Hurdle Despite still being beaten along way into third, BENEFACT made some nice late progress to make the frame behind two nice prospects at Newbury under a tentative ride and, with further progress likely, Nicky Henderson’s charge should go well.
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Mount could have used England fixtures to find confidence
Mason Mount’s future as a Chelsea player is far from certain. The 24-year-old has not featured for the Blues since February due to injury, but even when fit Mount has been on the periphery of Graham Potter’s team of late.
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