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What can we learn from the unlikely, and amazing, rise of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?
Until this season, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was off the radar, toiling in Russia's domestic league. Now at Napoli, he's a superstar. How did everyone 'miss' him? How did he get to the top? And what, if anything, can we learn from his story?
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TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Chelsea want Osimhen but Napoli eye €150m fee
Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Victor Osimhen with Napoli looking for a €150 million fee. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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RAMSDALE EXCLUSIVE
Ramsdale on playing with a smile, interacting with fans, Arteta's motivation
Aaron Ramsdale has become a cult hero at Arsenal by exhibiting a strength of personality the club have lacked in recent years. He talks to ESPN.
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Ramsdale takes on blindfold penalty challenge
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FOOTBALL
AFRICANS ABROAD
Has Kessie's disappointing Barca move finally taken an upward turn?
Barcelona's Franck Kessie became the Clasico's third African scorer in the win against Real Madrid, while Victor Osimhen continued his purple patch.
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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Football
Sack Conte? Tottenham should give him a new contract so he can fix them
Antonio Conte called out Tottenham's players and owners after the draw at Southampton. Rather than fire him, they should back him to fix the club.
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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Barcelona's Clasico win could be decisive in LaLiga title race, Fulham lose their cool vs. Man United, more
Barcelona are closing on LaLiga after beating Real Madrid. Plus: Man United profit from Fulham's fury and Dortmund take charge in the Bundesliga.
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THE TOE POKE
Messi mobbed after 100s of adoring Argentina fans lay siege outside restaurant
Once news spread that Lionel Messi was in a Buenos Aires restaurant, hundreds of fans gathered outside to chant and sing for their World Cup hero.
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FOOTBALL
Infantino - Nigeria coaching legend Mabo 'inspirational'
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino described Nigeria coaching trailblazer Ismaila Mabo, who died last week, as 'one of the best coaches of his generation'.
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FA CUP FALLOUT
Football
VAR Review: Unpacking Fulham's 3 red cards at Man United, Newcastle's offside goal
In this week's VAR Review: Unpacking Fulham's meltdown at Manchester United and Newcastle's goal disallowed for offside at Nottingham Forest.
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- Arsenal's Tomiyasu (knee) out for rest of season
- Man Utd's UEL opponents Sevilla sack Sampaoli
- Mallorca fan gets 3-year ban for Vinicius racism
- Hojbjerg: 'Honest' Conte must elaborate on rant
- Source: Barca to appeal ruling over Gavi dispute
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