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PREMIER LEAGUE

The former boss also gave his take on Ruben Amorim.
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Former winners, World Cup hopefuls and veterans are in contention to be crowned.
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A proposal to wildly alter the financial landscape in the English top-flight has caused widespread outrage.
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The Brazilian defender had been an ever-present for Arsenal in the Premier League up until November’s international break.
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Brazil have provided an official diagnosis for Gabriel.
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LA LIGA

Jules Koundé has agreed a new contract with Barcelona, despite interest from other clubs.
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Real Madrid previously saw their request to postpone their La Liga season opener against Osasuna denied.
Amanda Langell|
Barcelona have had to re-think since originally planning to re-open Camp Nou to 60,o00 fans.
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Joan Laporta believes Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain were the best teams in the world in 2024–25.
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Real Madrid are still financially entangled with Reinier.
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TRANSFER NEWS

Alejandro Garnacho has been pushed to the fringes at Manchester United since an outburst in May.
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The Brazil international is headed into the 2025–26 season without a contract extension.
Amanda Langell|
Chelsea have spent almost £250 million this summer and continue to be linked with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Manchester City are fulfilling Pep Guardiola’s demands by trimming their squad before the transfer window shuts.
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THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD

Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.
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The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.
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The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.
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The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.
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Supremely talented anchors and deep-lying playmakers often hold the key to success.
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Some players make the most difficult position to play look easy.
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The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.
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A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.
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Some of the world's elite players operate on the left, terrorising full backs both inside and out.
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The role of the modern day striker varies hugely depending on a team's style of play.
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THE BEST EVER

Lionel Messi, Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona headline the greatest soccer players of all time.
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