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Why Premier League's success goes deeper than star power, competitiveness or upsets

The Premier League is the world's most popular soccer league, but not for reasons you might think. Here's why superstar players aren't everything.

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Transfer Talk: Dortmund could transfer Bellingham for bargain fee -- if it's paid up front

While Dortmund say they want a £130m transfer fee for Jude Bellingham, they could get far less if it's paid up front. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Enrique's Spain squad selection is about players that fit his system, not the big names

Luis Enrique is turning heads with his squad selection and methodology in training, but will it result in success for Spain this World Cup?

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Brazil will channel 2002 vibes to try and end World Cup trophy drought

Brazil haven't won the World Cup since 2002, but this squad is special and could be the one to end the long trophy drought.

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Why Walsh's world-record transfer should never be compared to Neymar's

The record transfer fee in the women's game isn't to be compared to the men's equivalent, but should instead be celebrated for what it is.

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World Cup Stock Watch: Who's hot and who's not ahead of Qatar 2022

Each week, we take a look at the World Cup favourites to see how they are shaping up and also check in with other nations as the finals draw near.

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Pulisic, Fred, Hazard: Players who are better for their country than their club

Sometimes, for whatever reason, a player just looks more comfortable playing for their national team than their club. Here are six.

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The rise and fall of Phil Jones for Man United and England

Man Utd's Phil Jones was meant to be a generational talent when he signed in 2011, but he hasn't lived up to the billing. What does the future hold?

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Malacia: Size of Manchester United stood out immediately

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