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Man Utd & Arsenal chasing Dybala - Monday's gossip

Manchester United are looking to challenge Arsenal for the signing of Paulo Dybala, who is a free agent after his Juventus contract expired, while Napoli are also interested in the Argentina striker, 28.

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What's the fiercest cross-city derby in football?

So great has the shifting of power been in Manchester that few would have believed the suggestion a decade ago it would be the blue side gunning to win a Treble rather than their red neighbours.But it is Premier League champions Manchester City who head into Saturday's FA Cup final looking to edge close to that achievement, with the Champions League final still to come.

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France news

Your life depends on whether Argentina wins': Buenos Aires at fever pitch as Messi's team face France

In June, Tomas Kuklis visited family in his native Argentina from his home in New York.When conversation turned to the upcoming World Cup, it brought back the happiest memories of his childhood.He was rocked by a wave of nostalgia for friends and food, but especially for his lifelong passion: football.

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FIFA 23 Career Mode: Top 20 teams to manage

It's time to start a new Career Mode on FIFA 23.

There are so many options to select from all across the globe, but if you need a little help making your decision, you're in the right place.

Bavarian Football Works

Bayern Munich Alumni: James Rodriguez (already) set for a new adventure?

Once upon a time, Bayern Munich decided to take James Rodriguez on loan; he had a decent stint, but perhaps didn't feel at home in Munich, due to the weather among other reasons.

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Revealed: How much Leicester City are demanding for Youri Tielemans this summer

Leicester City are holding out for between 35 and 40 million euros for midfield man Youri Tielemans, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.

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Solskjaer played Maguire due to price tag - Rojo

Marcos Rojo has hit out at former Manchester United teammate Harry Maguire, claiming coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer only started him because of his record price tag for a defender.The England international became the most expensive defender of all time after he moved to United in the summer of 2019 for a record fee of â¬87.1m from fellow Premier League club Leicester City.

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Sports

How Argentina's Favorite Song Became the World Cup's Soundtrack

Lionel Messi apart, arguably nobody has played a more prominent role in Argentina's run to the World Cup final than a 62-year-old musician and a 30-year-old teacher, neither of whom is anywhere near Qatar.Between them, though, they created the song that has become the soundtrack to Argentina's games and an earworm contracted by anyone who has been in Doha over the last month, or watched any of the tournament on television.

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Messi, With Argentina and the World Behind Him, Faces an Unyielding Croatia

DOHA, Qatar Yerba mate is not, to be fair, for everyone.A strong and often bitter herbal infusion brewed hot or cold from the leaves of a plant native to South America, yerba mate is popular in Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina.Some of the best soccer players in the world hail from that region and swear by it, and they have spread it around the world through their club teams.

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Real Madrid

Racing vs. Boca saw 10 red cards but it's nowhere near the world record

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The annual match to decide the champions of Argentinian football descended into utter chaos this weekend as the 2022 Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional culminated in a bewildering flurry of red cards.The game sees the reigning Argentine Primera Division league champions face off against the Copa de la Liga Profesional winners, with the 2022 edition pitting Boca Juniors against Racing Club, as Boca won both tournaments but Racing finished second in the league.

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Osimhen hat-trick extends Napoli's Serie A lead

Victor Osimhen scored his first Serie A hat-trick as Napoli thrashed Sassuolo to move six points clear at the top of the league.Nigeria forward Osimhen, 23, struck twice in the first 19 minutes before dinking in his third following Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's goal.The duo have recorded 16 goals and 11 assists between them this season in all competitions.

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Bayern Munich Alumni: Robert Lewandowski reveals his toughest opponent

Bayern Munich Alumnus Robert Lewandowski played with Bayern for eight years and Borussia Dortmund for four years before making his move to FC Barcelona.

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Tevez leaving Rosario Central over club politics

Carlos Tevez has left his role as manager of Argentine club Rosario Central five months after taking the job, the former Manchester City striker said on Thursday.Rosario finished 20th in the 28-team Argentine top division with 32 points from 27 games.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) "I want to communicate to the people of Central that I am going to step aside.

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Gimnasia-Boca game called off after clashes

At least one person died after police fired tear gas at fans outside Gimnasia's stadium during the match against Boca Juniors in Argentina.

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Chelsea

River-Boca marred by 7 stoppage-time red cards

The Superclasico between River Plate and Boca Juniors on Sunday saw seven red cards shown in stoppage-time following a mass brawl between the two sides.With hosts River leading 1-0 at a packed Monumental stadium thanks to substitute Miguel Borja's 93rd-minute penalty, a melee erupted as the home team celebrated the lead.

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Where next for Italy? Mancini begins new rebuild

Italy look to restore national pride as they begin the defence of their Euro 2020 crown against England on Thursday in Naples.Roberto Mancini's appointment as manager in 2018 looked to have heralded a new era for the Azzurri - with his side embarking on a world record unbeaten run.In the process Italy lifted the Henri Delaunay Cup at Wembley after winning a penalty shootout against England.

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Argentine cup final ends early after 10 red cards

Ten players were sent off as Racing Club won a Champions Trophy final that ended early because Boca Juniors had only six players on the pitch.Seven Boca players were dismissed, including two on the bench, with Racing leading 2-1 when the game was stopped.Rules state a match cannot continue if a team have fewer than seven players.

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Galaxy fined, president suspended for hidden pay

LA Galaxy president Chris Klein was suspended and the team fined $1 million by Major League Soccer on Friday for undisclosed payments involving Argentine winger Cristian Pavon in 2019.MLS stripped the team of $1 million in future general allocation money and said the Galaxy will not be allowed to acquire players coming to MLS internationally during next summer's transfer window.

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Alexandre Lacazette pens message to Arsenal fans ahead of Lyon switch

Alexandre Lacazette has confirmed his Arsenal departure after five years spent at the club.

Football (soccer) greatest goals and highlights | 101 Great Goals

Arsenal fans all left saying the same thing following Scotland's defeat to Ukraine

The performance of one man, in particular, caught the eye of the Arsenal fans during Scotland's shock defeat to Ukraine.

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Bayern Munich Alumni: Sammy Kuffour names his child after the city of Munich

Naming your child after a city is an interesting decision, and ex-Bayern Munich and Ghana defender Samuel "Sammy" Kuffour did just that.

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