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The inside story of Antonio Conte's exit from Tottenham

When you hire Antonio Conte the trajectory is clear: trophies then turmoil. Except at Spurs, where he skipped the first bit. Here's why he left.

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AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS QUALIFIERS

AFCON wrap: Algeria secure qualification

Algeria secured a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 win over Niger that ensured a top-two finish in their qualifying group.

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TRANSFERS

LIVE Transfer Talk: Messi's MLS move hinges on all teams paying his salary?

MLS clubs could all chip in to pay Lionel Messi's wages in an effort to bring the PSG talisman to the league. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS

Russia are playing soccer again despite FIFA suspension. How? Because of sports, politics connection

International sport -- soccer in particular -- are tools for global politics, which will never change. Russia's soccer crossroads is proof of that.

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RONALDO VS. MESSI

Every game matters for record-breaker Ronaldo to keep Messi at bay

Cristiano Ronaldo's career has always been about squeezing every drop from his natural ability and now he wants every goal he can get for Portugal.

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GERMAN BUNDESLIGA

Could Bayern sacking Nagelsmann be the most expensive coaching mistake in football history?

By firing Julian Nagelsmann now, Bayern Munich are essentially saying they got the hiring wrong. Can they get it right with Tuchel?

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