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Why Ten Hag failed at Manchester United: From player disputes to bad results

Two trophies, disputes with star players, and a litany of poor results; here's the complete story of Erik ten Hag's Man United tenure.

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Ogden: Man United have been assessing Rúben Amorim for weeks

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How Man City's remarkable academy keeps producing talent

Ahead of Man City's Carabao Cup clash vs. Tottenham, we take a closer look at their academy, how they prepare young players and manage their minutes.

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Arsenal's next gen: Who are the teenagers ready to step up amid injury woes?

Arsenal have used a lot of teenagers in their first-team squad this season, so who do you need to know? And who could be a future Premier League star?

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RODRI WINS BALLON D'OR

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Vini Jr., Ballon d'Or drama shows it's only as important as we make it

Real Madrid and Vini Jr.'s boycott of the Ballon d'Or was a surprise, but as the event shows, it's only as important as we make it and for players who are born competitors, it definitely matters.

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Rodri's Ballon d'Or is a win for team players and unsung heroes

Attackers have dominated the Ballon d'Or, but midfielder Rodri winning the 2024 trophy shows what is possible for players in less glamorous positions.

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WOMEN'S BALLON D'OR ISSUES

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The Ballon d'Or should be a celebration, for the women's game it's a disgrace

Year after year, the same issues are raised with the lack of respect shown to women's football by the Ballon d'Or ceremony. And here we are again.

23hEmily Keogh
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Transfer Talk: Real Madrid want Ballon d'Or winner Rodri

Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Man City's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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PEP ON 'THE MONSTERS'

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Pep: Cristiano was a monster & the father of the monster was Messi

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REACTION FROM THE WEEKEND

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Real Madrid-Barcelona fallout, Man United sack Ten Hag, Arsenal vs. Liverpool recap

Barcelona and Hansi Flick humbled their Clasico rivals, Man United finally moved on from Erik Ten Hag, and Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool delivered plenty to talk about. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

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Liverpool show resilience at Arsenal to pass first true test

They beat an improving Chelsea at home last week, but going to Arsenal and getting a point was the first real test of Liverpool's 2024-25 title credentials.

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Give Mbappé a break! Ronaldo, Messi have set the bar too high for other stars

Kylian Mbappé is suffering in the shadow of Ronaldo and Messi, two legends who have raised expectations of what other top stars are capable of doing.

2dMark Ogden
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Classy Casadó the real gem as Barça's academy stars humble Real Madrid

Marc Casadó is only 21 and has started just seven LaLiga games, but his performance in El Clásico showed a maturity beyond his first-team experience.

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