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Brazil teaches USMNT youngsters a lesson in mismatch

The U.S. national team spent Friday night chasing Brazilians and learning a harsh, but needed lesson from a better, more experienced side

Suarez shows how far El Tri's next gen has to go

The Barcelona star had two goals and an assist with a young El Tri unable to cope with a player of his experience

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‘Xhaka does not represent Switzerland!’ – Arsenal star slammed

The former Liverpool centre-back says the double-headed eagle celebration has "no business in football" as he launched a broadside at the midfielder

Germany failing to tackle Ozil racism claims or WC disaster

The World Cup winner stepped back from international football during the summer, but continues to be scapegoated for his country's failures

Rakitic: Modric is the best player in the world

The Real Madrid midfielder helped Croatia to the World Cup final, and his compatriot believes he is the greatest player on the planet

Messi's 'The Best' snub shows consistency is worthless

The Argentine inspired Barcelona to a domestic double last season but the awards season is proving that continental cup competitions now trump all

'Pogba surprised France at the World Cup' - Griezmann

On and off the field, the 25-year-old midfielder was an immense presence for the France squad, his colleague has said

Griezmann: I deserve to be in Ballon d'Or top three

After making the podium in the voting during 2016, the 27-year-old believes he deserves to at least match the achievement from that year

Pogba's mind is somewhere else - Schmeichel

The Red Devils legend believes it will take time for the £89m midfielder to find his domestic form after such an emotional summer with his country

Lloris, Schmeichel & Courtois up for FIFA GK award

The Tottenham, Leicester and Real Madrid stoppers are all up for the gong, all three having impressed at both club and international level

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Bale, Ronaldo, Messi & Salah vie for Puskas award

The Real Madrid, Juventus, Barcelona and Liverpool stars are all in with a shout, along with players from the Greek, Australian and Brazilian leagues

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Low breaks silence over Ozil's racism allegations

The Arsenal midfielder has retired from international duty, doing so with a fiery statement that has led to a rebuke from his former manager

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Behind Mohamed Salah's row with Egypt

The Egyptian superstar has been embroiled in numerous disputes with his FA following an image rights feud in April, with events recently escalating

'I didn't ask for special treatment with Egypt' - Salah

Relations between player and country continue to deteriorate following a disastrous World Cup campaign in Russia

'Ozil treatment crossed the line of racism' - Gundogan

The aftermath of the nation's World Cup failure has been tainted by fierce clashes between Ozil and Germany directors, as well as unsavoury comments

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Rooney: England can win 2022 World Cup

The former Three Lions skipper believes another four years of positive progress should help to make Gareth Southgate's side contenders in Qatar

Jenas: Modric or Kante should take Ballon d'Or

The former Spurs man thinks that certain players are being overlooked for the most prestigious award in football due to their style of play

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Maradona: Messi needs a break

The World Cup winner has called on a talismanic presence in the current squad to avoid travelling with his country and focus on matters at Barcelona

Shelvey opens up on World Cup disappointment

The Newcastle midfielder says he feels he could have brought another dimension to the Three Lions’ midfield in Russia

Messi & Aguero missing but Argentina recall Icardi

Interim coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed his selection for games against Guatemala and Colombia, with a Barcelona superstar unavailable at this stage

Lukaku reveals Belgium retirement plan

Despite being just 25, the Manchester United striker is planning to call time on his international career after the next European Championship

Kante: World Cup quite heavy and very shiny!

The Chelsea midfielder, along with club and international team-mate Olivier Giroud, has been reflecting on France's triumph at Russia 2018

France top new FIFA Ranking as Germany & Argentina flop

The world champions lead the way under a new formula, with Joachim Low's men dropping out of the top 10 along with Lionel Messi & Co.

Kroos slams Ozil's 'nonsense' racism accusations

The Real Madrid star has slammed his former team-mate's claim that institutional racism exists within the German federation

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Sampaoli holding out for Mexico job amid U.S. interest

Despite his failure with Argentina in the 2018 World Cup, the coach is unlikely to find himself out of work for much longer

David Silva announces Spain retirement

The playmaker joins Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique in stepping down from La Roja following the 2018 World Cup

Klopp would consider Germany job

The Liverpool boss remains fully committed to his role at Anfield for now, but admits he would welcome a future move into international management

Pique confirms retirement from Spain national team

At 31 and with 102 appearances for La Roja, the centre-back has decided not to team up with former coach Luis Enrique

Lovren: Liverpool aren't happy with bizarre injury

The Croatian defender pushed himself to breaking point while chasing down international glory, but is closing on fitness and never considered a move

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