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Osimhen unable to save self-sabotaged Nigeria
Bright Samuel was the standout for Nigeria in their defeat by Guinea-Bissau in the first of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header.
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TOP HEADLINES
CHANGING CAST AT FC HOLLYWOOD
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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Why Bayern Munich were quick to fire Nagelsmann, hire Tuchel
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Gundogan leaving Man City for Barcelona?
Barcelona are increasingly interested in Ilkay Gundogan as the Manchester City captain looks set for new scenery. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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EURO 2024
Kane has England's goal-scoring record but he really needs trophies
Harry Kane has broken Wayne Rooney's scoring record for England but his career also serves as a warning. The striker needs to win trophies.
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Why Spain's new coach chose Alvarez over Messi and left out 16 World Cup stars
Former U21 boss Luis de la Fuente was given the Spain senior job and picked Julian Alvarez as FIFA's The Best player of 2022. Can he be trusted?
THE TOE POKE
Football
Which strikers are out-Haalanding Haaland this season?
Erling Haaland is scoring for fun, but he's not the man with the best goal-per-game rate in Europe's top leagues this season -- or even in England.
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NWSL
SEASON STARTS MARCH 25
Ready or not, prodigy Alyssa Thompson cast as soccer's next superstar
Alyssa Thompson is the new face of the NWSL's most compelling franchise and a future USWNT star. But is it too much too soon?
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INTERNATIONAL BREAK
FOOTBALL
England, Kane put World Cup heartbreak in rearview with convincing win over Italy
England got their first-ever competitive win against Italy in Italy, and it was the perfect way to put their World Cup exit behind them.
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Messi milestone tracker: Argentina star reaches 800 career goals, plus ALL his records
Messi's career might have peaked at the World Cup, but he still has plenty of milestones to reach. Here we track his progress and list his records.
SOUTH AFRICA
THEMBI KGATLANA INTERVIEW
Kgatlana tips Morocco to become Africa's top women's team
Racing Louisville FC forward Thembi Kgatlana has tipped Morocco to become the dominant force in Africa, unless South Africa develops a pro league.
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Racing Louisville's Thembi Kgatlana loves the USA's focus on girls' soccer
South Africa and Racing Louisville striker Thembi Kgatlana hopes her country will one day put as much focus on girls' youth football as the US does.
BARCELONA WOMEN
'It definitely is spicy': Barcelona's Walsh can't wait for Clasico vs. Real Madrid
Saturday is El Clasico in Spain's Liga F, the kind of occasion and atmosphere that led England midfielder Keira Walsh to join Barcelona last summer.
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Top Headlines
- France begin Mbappe era by thrashing Dutch 4-0
- AFCON qualifying: Guinea-Bissau stun Nigeria
- Bayern hire Tuchel after Nagelsmann sacking
- Lukaku hat trick overshadows Zlatan return
- Everton and Liverpool draw 1-1 in WSL derby
- Everton charged by PL for breaking FFP rules
- Leeds close Elland Road stadium due to threat
- Laporta: Barca must improve Messi relationship
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