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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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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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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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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.

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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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BARCELONA WIN EL CLASICO WITH KESSIE GOAL

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Moment of the Weekend: Kessie the Clasico climax of Barcelona's three-act play

This weekend, we pick El Clasico's denouement; Franck Kessie's last-gasp winner for Barcelona in their 2-1 win over Real Madrid.

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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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Stats: Haaland's incredible 6, Barcelona's historic 100, Saka's perfect 10

ESPN brings you the best stats from the weekend's football action.

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Mitrovic madness, Barca's Clasico comeback, Haaland the shark: Weekend Review

Another weekend of European football is in the books and, once again, there is drama everywhere you look. Here's ESPN's Weekend Review.

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