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Nicolo Barella, one of Italy's most talented players, has just claimed two winners' medals with club and country. But he's returning to a side that's looking precariously close to collapse.

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Ben Brereton Diaz has had a year like no other. Born in Stoke-on-Trent and having played at England youth level, how did he become a cult hero this summer in Chile?

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When Raul Jimenez suffered from a serious head injury, doctors told him it was a miracle he even survived. But now, he's back playing on the pitch again. So what's changed since for concussion in football?

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You can buy a season ticket cheaper at Premier League side Burnley than at fifth tier King’s Lynn Town. So why has The Linnets’ chairman Stephen Cleeve set such high prices, and will the gamble pay off?

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This summer, Paris Saint Germain took stardom to a whole new level. With all those egos, and all that expectation, can coach Mauricio 'Poch' Pochettino deliver?

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Bukayo Saka was one of three England players to receive racist abuse on social media following the Euro 2020 final. But what does Twitter’s new racism report tell us about the steps they’re taking to eradicate abuse on their platform?

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Arsenal's Chairman Stan Kroenke is known for keeping his business decisions close to his chest. But when 55 staff members were made redundant during the pandemic, only for one player to be bought for £50 million just a few months later... well, how do you justify that?

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When Motherwell supporter Alan Burrows set up a fan site for his beloved club 15 years ago, he never expected it to land him the role of the club's CEO. And now, he's transformed the club. How?

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At just 28-years-old, Romelu Lukaku has racked up nearly £300 million in transfer fees. In fact, he’s broken transfer fee records. So why is he always on the bench? 

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Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez was once hailed the "golden child" of Spanish football. But he never really lived up to his reputation. But then again, he's lasted longer than most. So what really defines success in football?

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