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Endrick Botafogo
Endrick powering Palmeiras to title after Botafogo bottle-job
The Real Madrid-bound forward is still only 17 years of age but he's played a pivotal role in a nail-biting title race
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Manchester United M. Rashford
Inside Rashford's remarkable fall from grace
The forward has seemed lost all season but now he looks utterly uninterested - what is eating away at United's biggest star?
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Manchester City Premier League
Imperious to porous! How City's defence became so leaky
The champions have conceded as many goals in their last three Premier League games as they had in their opening 11 matches. What's gone wrong?
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England UEFA Women's Nations League
Five reasons why the Lionesses can defy the odds again
The reigning European champions face an improbable set of permutations on Tuesday night in Glasgow, but there are reasons for them to believe
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Winners & Losers Saudi League
Ronaldo's Saudi title dreams are already hanging by a thread
The gap at the summit is now up to seven points following Friday's meeting of the top two that saw the Portugal forward cut a frustrated figure
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Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga
The breakout stars driving Bayer Leverkusen's title charge
Xabi Alonso's side are flying going into Sunday's big game against Borussia Dortmund, with several individuals playing out of their skin
NXGN Nico
Meet Bellingham's Madrid midfield partner of the future
The Argentina youth international bagged the winning goal for Los Blancos against Napoli, and now looks set for a bright future at the Bernabeu
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United States E. Hayes
Seven things Hayes will be watching as USWNT face China
The new coach hasn't officially started yet, but there's plenty to keep an eye on in this first camp since her hiring was announced
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K. Keating Manchester City
Earps' successor? Man City teen earning Lionesses hype
The 19-year-old has shone in the Women's Super League this season, named Player of the Match against Chelsea and saving a penalty against Arsenal
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Saudi League Neymar
No Neymar, no problem! Mitrovic on fire for Al-Hilal
The Brazilian may have been the club's star summer signing, but it is the former Fulham forward who has emerged as their talisman
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United States F. Balogun
What the USMNT can learn from Monaco to get Balogun goals
The striker is back finding the net in Ligue 1, so how can Gregg Berhalter keep that form going at international level?
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England UEFA Women's Nations League
Six reasons for the Lionesses' post-World Cup slump
Sarina Wiegman’s side must win by at least two goals on Friday at Wembley after a shock loss to Belgium in October

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L. James Chelsea
James is a killer - and can save Lionesses' from embarrassment
The Blues' top scorer has been tearing Women's Super League teams apart this season - and now her country needs her to produce too
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NXGN Milan
Francesco Camarda: AC Milan's history-making 'hurricane'
The striker has been generating a huge amount of excitement in Italy for some time now and looks destined to achieve great things
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C. Pulisic Milan
Pulisic must carry Milan to keep UCL dreams alive
The American must step up with Rafael Leao out of the line-up and the Rossoneri's European hopes on the brink
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Transfers S. Giménez
Is Mexican goal machine Santiago Gimenez the real deal?
The 22-year-old has already struck 18 times in 16 appearances in all competitions this season and is now being linked with the likes of Real Madrid
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MLS L. Acosta
MLS MVP Acosta has it all to be the USMNT's Messi
The attacking midfielder totaled 31 goal contributions during the regular season, and could yet be a future option for Gregg Berhalter
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Winners & Losers Saudi League
CR7 rolls back the years while record-breaking Al-Hilal hit nine!
The top two teams meet next week, and both warmed-up for the encounter in fine fashion as the chasing pack lost further ground on the title chasers
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Chelsea FEATURES
Nkunku, Lavia & why Chelsea's season starts now
The two summer signings are edging closer to making their long-awaited debuts, and the manager is beginning to turn Chelsea's fortunes around
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La Liga Girona
Girona: 'The Spanish Leicester' leading La Liga
The Catalan club are top of La Liga after 13 games, and have all the pieces in place to make an unlikely push towards the impossible
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NXGN Manchester City
Why Man City are so keen on Boca Juniors' teenage left-back
The 19-year-old helped inspire Boca to the Copa Libertadores final and is ready to take the plunge into European football
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K. Havertz Arsenal
Havertz at left-back?! New role may provide Arsenal salvation
The under-fire Gunners star was deployed in a surprising new position for his national team, but should he change roles at club level too?
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L. Messi Argentina
Don’t mess with Messi! The dark side of Argentina’s ‘bad boy’
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is painted as one of football's 'nice guys', but sometimes that mask slips, and his fiery temper rears its head
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Barcelona Pablo Gaviria
Thiago Alcantara & six possible Gavi replacements for Barca
The Blaugrana may have to make a move in January to cover for the absence of their teenage star after he was ruled out for the rest of the campaign
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Chelsea Women's Super League
Why can't all-conquering Chelsea fill Stamford Bridge?
The WSL champions are hosting more games than ever at the 'men's' stadium this season, but they're not off to a great start in terms of ticket sales
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Manchester City vs Liverpool Manchester City
Man City vs Liverpool & the Premier League's greatest rivalry
Tensions tend to spill over whenever Jurgen Klopp's side meet Pep Guardiola's men, and Saturday's top-of-the-table clash will be no different
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FIFA World Cup Saudi League
How Saudi Arabia shook up the football world
A year on from a shock win in Lusail, Saudi Arabia has now established itself as one of the game's most influential power-brokers
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NXGN Manchester United
Why Man Utd are in for Benfica's new €100m wonderkid
The talented teenager is already a household name at Estadio Da Luz, and could soon be on his way to Old Trafford
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Brazil Vinícius Júnior
Could embattled Brazil really miss the World Cup?!
The five-time champions have won just two of their opening five qualifiers ahead of Tuesday's clash with the defending champions at the Maracana
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Wrexham FEATURES
Are Reynolds and McElhenney 'stupid'? Wrexham feud explained
League Two's highest-profile club have been ruffling a few feathers recently - and that's unlikely to stop any time soon