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France's 'Mbappe era' begins with unhappy Griezmann and questions for Deschamps
The new France era has begun as Kylian Mbappe received the captaincy over an unhappy Antoine Griezmann. Now the hard work begins.

Laurens: Mbappe captaincy a new era for French football

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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Most big clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool are trending down in 2022-23 ... here's why it matters
Barcelona could cruise to the league title and still feel uncertain about the future. Most big clubs are in the same boat, too. Why?

INTERNATIONAL BREAK
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What to watch for in the international break: Reyna's return; Ronaldo, Kane eye records
The 2022 World Cup is now in the rear-view mirror, but as we enter the first international break since Qatar there's plenty to watch out for.
Why Sterling will play for England when it matters most, no matter what
Amid a tough first season at Chelsea, Raheem Sterling isn't in England's latest squad, but he still has a big role to play for the Three Lions.

ITALIAN SERIE A
Kvaradona's story: 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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'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.

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.
Ramsdale takes on blindfold penalty challenge

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Women's World Cup wonders: Kits inspired by nations' natural beauty
With four months to go until the 2023 Women's World Cup, Adidas has released away kits for six teams inspired by each nation's natural beauty.
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.

LALIGA
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Araujo shows how to stop Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid need an answer
Barcelona's Ronald Araujo vs. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior is the "irresistible force vs. immovable object." But Barcelona are winning the battle.
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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Brazil left searching for a spark while Argentina parties
Three months on from the Qatar World Cup, the contrast between winners Argentina and archrivals Brazil could not be more stark.
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