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How Aston Villa’s plan paid off to beat Bayern Munich – with a finish fit for a future king
[ad_1] The future King of England, William, Prince of Wales did not leave quietly into the night. “I’ve lost my voice,” he said. “I…
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London has several major football clubs. Why does Paris only have one?
[ad_1] Follow live coverage of Arsenal vs PSG in the Champions League today When European club competition was originally devised back in 1955, it…
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Nicknames, barbecues, unity: What Mbappe can expect from Madrid’s dressing room
[ad_1] Real Madrid’s long-awaited signing of Kylian Mbappe has plenty of upside for the reigning Spanish and European champions — but there are some…
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The full inside story of Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid transfer
[ad_1] Real Madrid have been trying to land Kylian Mbappe for years — and now they finally have their man. The 25-year-old Frenchman’s signing…
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Fight for the Champions League’s future threatens an age of uncertainty in Europe
[ad_1] A love story. Florentino Perez called it a love story. Speaking to reporters on his way out of Wembley Stadium after Saturday’s Champions…
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How Borussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall became the envy of European football
[ad_1] Nobody is quite sure about when the largest grandstand in Europe earned the name it is now famous for, though it is certain…
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How do you know if a football manager is actually good at their job?
[ad_1] An important thing to remember about Andre Villas-Boas is that he had ridiculously good hair. You don’t spend a record-shattering €15 million (£12.9;…
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Football’s best up-and-coming managers: Thiago Motta, a fascinating tactician
[ad_1] This is the first article in a six-part series looking at some of European football’s most innovative up-and-coming managers. Thiago Motta knows a…
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Playing out from the back: Why teams do it and is it worth the risk?
[ad_1] Picture the scene: a team has been awarded a goal kick. The goalkeeper throws the ball to one of two central defenders standing…
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Robert Lewandowski was Barcelona’s big post-Messi gamble. It hasn’t entirely paid off
[ad_1] “Everything Robert won at Bayern Munich, the goals he scored, it was all with the aim of ending up where he is now:…
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Man United, Old Trafford, Sheikh Jassim and Mason Greenwood: Full transcript
[ad_1] On Tuesday evening, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS completed their purchase of a minority stake in Manchester United, as the British billionaire acquired…
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Mbappe is leaving PSG: Thank god that’s finally over
[ad_1] Ice ages haven’t lasted as long as this. Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid… it has been a thing for about a decade at…
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Xavi’s Barcelona resignation: The full story behind his decision to step down in June
[ad_1] “President, I’d like to speak with you.” Barcelona’s traumatic 5-3 home defeat against Villarreal prompted an agitated evening behind the scenes at their…
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Which players can now sign pre-contract agreements for Bosman moves?
[ad_1] Follow live coverage of Liverpool vs Newcastle in the Premier League today This season’s winter transfer window is now open, meaning clubs can…
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One year of Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
[ad_1] It was one of those rare days when nothing comes off for Cristiano Ronaldo and he cannot conceal his rising frustration. An offside…
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Champions League draw analysis: City thrilled, Barca-Napoli dream tie and predictions
[ad_1] The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League was made in UEFA’s Nyon headquarters this morning and Europe’s big guns will…
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Marie-Louise Eta – Union Berlin's quiet Champions League trailblazer
[ad_1] This season, The Athletic is following Union Berlin, a Bundesliga club from the former East Germany who were playing regional-level football less than 20 years ago,…
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Moment brawl erupts between Newcastle & PSG fans before Champions League clash
[ad_1] A HUGE brawl between Newcastle and PSG fans erupted in Paris last night less than 24 hours before their crucial Champions League clash.…
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‘I visualised the stadium enclosed by rock’: How they carved Braga’s home into granite
[ad_1] The most significant of Braga’s many hilltops is the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and place of pilgrimage for…
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Celtic v Lazio: A political powderkeg
[ad_1] In April 1945, in the last months of World War II in Europe, Benito Mussolini, the leader of Italy, was captured by Italian…