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Plenty of players have crossed the city divide in the past but few have provoked the same kind of animosity as the Turkey international

Eddie Howe's side took drastic action in the January transfer window, signing five new players at considerable expense in the hope of staying up

The former Ajax ace looked like a perfect player for the Blaugrana, given the links between the two clubs, but he has failed to justify his price tag

The Dutchman arrived from Ajax to great fanfare but the midfielder has now joined Everton on loan after a nightmare 18 months at Old Trafford

The versatile 17-year-old was named Man of the Match on his professional debut and has kept his spot in the first-team squad ever since

The centre-back has yet to make a single appearance for the club since joining in 2019 but he's presently enjoying a fine loan spell at Marseille

The league's first collective bargaining agreement averts a work stoppage on the eve of preseason and brings an end to a winter of discontent

Gregg Berhalter's side took six points from the winter window, with several players making strong cases for bigger roles going forward

The Pharaohs are back in the final of the continental tournament, where they hope Mo Salah will handle expectations better than the ex-Spurs man

The 17-year-old winger left the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2020 and is now closing in on a place in the first-team squad at Signal Iduna Park

The Indomitable Lions are aiming at ending the Pharaohs' journey in the biennial competition when they meet later in the day

The U.S. took down overmatched opposition in a game that gave this team exactly what it needed

The two have been consistent figures in the Pharaohs' starting team since they began this year's tournament with a loss to Nigeria.

The U.S. have struggled to find the back of the net over the past year, leading to several important slip-ups in World Cup qualifying

Barca's new trio of forwards might not be at the level of the famous 'MSN' at Camp Nou, but they give Xavi options for the rest of the season

The Stallions will fancy their chances against the Lions of Teranga, who were unconvincing in the group stage but have since rediscovered their form

The defender was linked with a move away from Camp Nou after falling down the pecking order under Xavi amid the return of Dani Alves to Camp Nou

The longevity of five-time Ballon d'Or winner is in part down to his diet, and the club's Foundation is sharing those secrets with local children

The striker will remain on loan with River Plate until July at least and City will also press on for a big-name signing at the end of this season

The Blues have taken a huge risk by bringing in the former Chelsea manager and two stuttering talents but all three certainly have a point to prove

The Reds were able to strengthen their squad and overcome the month-long absences of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to boost their hopes of success

It's no surprise that the Gunners were willing to let the Gabon striker join Barcelona but the lack of a replacement is alarming

The 18-year-old attacker came through the ranks at the same club that first developed James Rodriguez, and completed a move to England in January

The Atlas Lions surrendered the lead and eventually bowed out of the continental showpiece at the hands of the record champions

This is a North African affair between one impressive team and another which has been unconvincing

The Indomitable Lions assured themselves of a place in the next knockout stage after beating the debutants

The Liverpool forward will be keen to inspire his side to a place in the last four during Sunday's clash against their North African rivals

For most players, a career-ending injury is the ultimate fear, but for the former Hull City trainee Thomas Beattie, it probably saved his life

The 26-year-old's return to Camp Nou is a marriage of convenience: neither the player nor the club are elite but both boast enormous potential