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From Chelsea and Man Utd, to Japan and Australia: Why Juan Mata can't quit soccer

At 37, Juan Mata has won just about everything you can in the soccer world. So why is he still chasing minutes in the far-flung Australian A-League?

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Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv police issue major update after night of protests

Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv police issue major update after night of protests

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PEP AT 1,000: Guardiola's inner circle reveal to JACK GAUGHAN the untold tales of how Man City's 'lion' reached the pantheon he's yearned to join, the surprising 'old-school' values that fuel him and the side of him you've never seen before

PEP AT 1,000: Guardiola's inner circle reveal to JACK GAUGHAN the untold tales of how Man City's 'lion' reached the pantheon he's yearned to join, the surprising 'old-school' values that fuel him and the side of him you've never seen before

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'I feel like I have to impress him as much as the manager': How Granit Xhaka became Sunderland's driving force - and the owner's crucial intervention that convinced him to join

'I feel like I have to impress him as much as the manager': How Granit Xhaka became Sunderland's driving force - and the owner's crucial intervention that convinced him to join

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The warning signs that show it's crunch time already for Thomas Frank at Tottenham: Failing forward line, the stats that will set alarm bells ringing and why being 'ultra-safe' at Spurs is so dangerous

The warning signs that show it's crunch time already for Thomas Frank at Tottenham: Failing forward line, the stats that will set alarm bells ringing and why being 'ultra-safe' at Spurs is so dangerous

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Callum McGregor urges Celtic to box clever as bruised squad takes another hit in Midtjylland mauling

Callum McGregor urges Celtic to box clever as bruised squad takes another hit in Midtjylland mauling

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Crystal Palace have plenty of room for improvement despite dominant win, Oliver Glasner insists

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Crystal Palace have plenty of room for improvement despite dominant win, Oliver Glasner insists

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Butland rues 'sloppy' errors as Roma defeat leaves Rangers staring down barrel of Europa League elimination

Butland rues 'sloppy' errors as Roma defeat leaves Rangers staring down barrel of Europa League elimination

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Ruben Amorim names the 'maverick' Man United star who deserves to be compared with the best and singles out player for elite mentality

Ruben Amorim names the 'maverick' Man United star who deserves to be compared with the best and singles out player for elite mentality

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain speaks out on next club after Arsenal return

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain speaks out on next club after Arsenal return

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Aberdeen pick up first Conference League point with AEK Larnaca draw

Aberdeen pick up first Conference League point with AEK Larnaca draw

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Rangers slump to fourth straight Europa League defeat as Roma win at Ibrox

Rangers slump to fourth straight Europa League defeat as Roma win at Ibrox

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Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace get back to winning ways in Conference League

Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace get back to winning ways in Conference League

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Aston Villa, Maccabi Tel Aviv and the protest that made football an afterthought

Aston Villa, Maccabi Tel Aviv and the protest that made football an afterthought

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Martin O'Neill reveals powerful Celtic message he gave to stricken Callum Osmand as he comforts distraught star

Martin O'Neill reveals powerful Celtic message he gave to stricken Callum Osmand as he comforts distraught star

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Rock bottom Rangers slump to record Euro low as Cavenagh hears raging punters demand he wields axe – 5 talking points

Rock bottom Rangers slump to record Euro low as Cavenagh hears raging punters demand he wields axe – 5 talking points

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Rangers fans target Stewart and Thelwell as stewards try to confiscate banners amid defiant Danny Rohl vow

Rangers fans target Stewart and Thelwell as stewards try to confiscate banners amid defiant Danny Rohl vow

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Craig Gordon earns huge Scotland backing despite Hearts absence as Derek McInnes in World Cup motivation plea

Craig Gordon earns huge Scotland backing despite Hearts absence as Derek McInnes in World Cup motivation plea

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Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv: Villans cruise to routine win as supporters arrested at pre-match protests

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Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv: Villans cruise to routine win as supporters arrested at pre-match protests

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West Ham: Nuno Espirito Santo reveals the four youth prospects in first-team training

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West Ham: Nuno Espirito Santo reveals the four youth prospects in first-team training

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Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar: Oliver Glasner gets the big calls right as Eagles back to winning ways in Europe

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Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar: Oliver Glasner gets the big calls right as Eagles back to winning ways in Europe

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Joao Pedro reveals glaring Chelsea flaw and issues injury update after Qarabag draw

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Joao Pedro reveals glaring Chelsea flaw and issues injury update after Qarabag draw

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Hannah Hampton's captain refuses to defend her as Lionesses pressed on Mary Earps 'gossip'

Hannah Hampton's captain refuses to defend her as Lionesses pressed on Mary Earps 'gossip'

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AEK Larnaca 0-0 Aberdeen: Disciplined Dons off the mark but Milanovic left ruing a Cypriot sitter

AEK Larnaca 0-0 Aberdeen: Disciplined Dons off the mark but Milanovic left ruing a Cypriot sitter

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Martin O'Neill questions both defending and mentality as Celtic are found wanting on the European stage yet again

Martin O'Neill questions both defending and mentality as Celtic are found wanting on the European stage yet again

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Erling Haaland's night on the (China) Town: Man City star poses for snaps outside viral restaurants and shares another glimpse into his refuelling habits after starring in Dortmund win

Erling Haaland's night on the (China) Town: Man City star poses for snaps outside viral restaurants and shares another glimpse into his refuelling habits after starring in Dortmund win

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Jude Bellingham BACK in England squad, with Thomas Tuchel to recall Real Madrid star on Friday after snubbing him in last international break

Jude Bellingham BACK in England squad, with Thomas Tuchel to recall Real Madrid star on Friday after snubbing him in last international break

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PLAYER RATINGS - Rangers 0 Roma 2: Who looked lost and out his depth? And who was the rare attacking bright spark?

PLAYER RATINGS - Rangers 0 Roma 2: Who looked lost and out his depth? And who was the rare attacking bright spark?

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Rangers 0-2 Roma: Rohl's side at rock bottom as slick Italians pile on the misery with easy Ibrox win

Rangers 0-2 Roma: Rohl's side at rock bottom as slick Italians pile on the misery with easy Ibrox win

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Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar: Eagles attacking duo sparkle to continue promising partnership, how Oliver Glasner's midfield 'gamble' paid off - and which star is criminally underrated?

Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar: Eagles attacking duo sparkle to continue promising partnership, how Oliver Glasner's midfield 'gamble' paid off - and which star is criminally underrated?

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Arrests, protests and a nasty atmosphere ensured this was no normal matchday. Aston Villa may have beaten Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 but this was a game both teams just wanted out of the way, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE

Arrests, protests and a nasty atmosphere ensured this was no normal matchday. Aston Villa may have beaten Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 but this was a game both teams just wanted out of the way, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE

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Nottingham Forest battle to goalless draw with Sturm Graz in Europa League

Nottingham Forest battle to goalless draw with Sturm Graz in Europa League

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Martin O’Neill says Celtic endured ‘tough evening’ in Midtjylland defeat

Martin O’Neill says Celtic endured ‘tough evening’ in Midtjylland defeat

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Celtic well beaten by Midtjylland to end Martin O’Neill’s winning start

Celtic well beaten by Midtjylland to end Martin O’Neill’s winning start

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Vulnerable Celtic need a miracle worker as Martin O'Neill magic wears off in Euro nightmare – 5 talking points

Vulnerable Celtic need a miracle worker as Martin O'Neill magic wears off in Euro nightmare – 5 talking points

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Aberdeen finally show their Conference League chops as Jimmy Thelin makes his point in Cyprus

Aberdeen finally show their Conference League chops as Jimmy Thelin makes his point in Cyprus

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Jimmy Thelin reacts to Aberdeen golden chances as beaming boss reveals powerful message after Larnaca battle

Jimmy Thelin reacts to Aberdeen golden chances as beaming boss reveals powerful message after Larnaca battle

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Police arrest six as protests take place ahead of Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Police arrest six as protests take place ahead of Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Manchester United: Ruben Amorim lauds 'maverick' Matheus Cunha as key to improved results

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Manchester United: Ruben Amorim lauds 'maverick' Matheus Cunha as key to improved results

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English football club who 'signed AI players' confirm 'world-record' transfer

English football club who 'signed AI players' confirm 'world-record' transfer

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Jamie Carragher saw Champions League request BLOCKED by Man City due to safety concerns

Jamie Carragher saw Champions League request BLOCKED by Man City due to safety concerns

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Footballer injured in train knife attack releases statement after undergoing surgery

Footballer injured in train knife attack releases statement after undergoing surgery

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Midtjylland 3 Celtic 1: Dismantling in Denmark proves that Martin O'Neill is no miracle worker... and that this squad is in dire need of an upgrade

Midtjylland 3 Celtic 1: Dismantling in Denmark proves that Martin O'Neill is no miracle worker... and that this squad is in dire need of an upgrade

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MIDTJYLLAND 3-1 CELTIC PLAYER RATINGS: Who had a night to forget? Which player struggled against the hosts' physicality? And who looked to be on a one-man mission to keep the scoreline respectable?

MIDTJYLLAND 3-1 CELTIC PLAYER RATINGS: Who had a night to forget? Which player struggled against the hosts' physicality? And who looked to be on a one-man mission to keep the scoreline respectable?

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Police make arrests outside Villa Park amid ring of steel for match with Maccabi Tel Aviv - as pro-Palestine protesters descend while Israeli fans respond by waving flags outside ground

Police make arrests outside Villa Park amid ring of steel for match with Maccabi Tel Aviv - as pro-Palestine protesters descend while Israeli fans respond by waving flags outside ground

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The two key issues Sean Dyche must fix to turn Nottingham Forest's season around after drab Europa League draw with Sturm Graz, writes NATHAN SALT

The two key issues Sean Dyche must fix to turn Nottingham Forest's season around after drab Europa League draw with Sturm Graz, writes NATHAN SALT

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Watch live Villa Park protest ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match

Watch live Villa Park protest ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match

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Middlesbrough reject Wolves approach to speak to boss Rob Edwards

Middlesbrough reject Wolves approach to speak to boss Rob Edwards

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Police braced for clashes as protests begin ahead of Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Police braced for clashes as protests begin ahead of Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Mauricio Pochettino: Ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss opens door to Premier League return as early as 2026

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Mauricio Pochettino: Ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss opens door to Premier League return as early as 2026

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Mikel Arteta criticised for Arsenal approach as ex-Liverpool ace launches stinging plea

Mikel Arteta criticised for Arsenal approach as ex-Liverpool ace launches stinging plea

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Erik ten Hag nearing managerial comeback despite brutal Enzo Maresca verdict

Erik ten Hag nearing managerial comeback despite brutal Enzo Maresca verdict

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'I starred for Arsenal and Liverpool - there was a clear difference between the two'

'I starred for Arsenal and Liverpool - there was a clear difference between the two'

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Thierry Henry painfully admits former club 'can’t win the Champions League like this'

Thierry Henry painfully admits former club 'can’t win the Champions League like this'

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Gabriel Jesus admits 10-month injury has been brutal reality check as he nears Arsenal return

Gabriel Jesus admits 10-month injury has been brutal reality check as he nears Arsenal return

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Manchester United ban fan for THREE YEARS after homophobic social media post about Chelsea

Manchester United ban fan for THREE YEARS after homophobic social media post about Chelsea

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Jamie Carragher BLOCKED by Man City and UEFA from entering away end with Borussia Dortmund fans after marching to ground with supporters - as reason for ex-Liverpool star being turned away is revealed

Jamie Carragher BLOCKED by Man City and UEFA from entering away end with Borussia Dortmund fans after marching to ground with supporters - as reason for ex-Liverpool star being turned away is revealed

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Magic Johnson and Alex Morgan join advisory board to boost growth of women’s soccer

Magic Johnson and Alex Morgan join advisory board to boost growth of women’s soccer

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Wolves set to make formal approach to Middlesbrough for boss Rob Edwards

Wolves set to make formal approach to Middlesbrough for boss Rob Edwards

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Jude Bellingham in line for England recall for final two World Cup qualifiers

Jude Bellingham in line for England recall for final two World Cup qualifiers

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Wolves step up pursuit of ex-Premier League boss after sacking Vitor Pereira

Wolves step up pursuit of ex-Premier League boss after sacking Vitor Pereira

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