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Matildas on the move: 36 current and aspiring Australian internationals in Europe

The past 18 months has seen a seismic shift in the women's game, with no less than 36 Australians opting to base their careers in Europe.

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Grant's winner a fitting capstone to Sydney FC's Grand Final victory

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Next Matildas coach a test of Australia's 'Football IP'

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Victoria commits $1.5m to 'Home of the Matildas'

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Aaron Mooy leaving Brighton for Shanghai SIPG

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LIVE Transfer Talk: Inter Milan eye Chelsea's Kante to replace Eriksen

Antonio Conte's scouting network seems to extend to players he's coached in the past and his sights have been set on Chelsea's N'Golo Kante.

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Man City 'the obvious destination' if Messi moves

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Man United 'reached an impasse' with Sancho

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Ogden: Liverpool must sell to sign Thiago

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Koulibaly is 'a ready-made' solution for Man City

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Can Messi, Barcelona find solution without going to court?

The situation between Lionel Messi and Barcelona is ugly and chaotic and wrapped in open-to-interpretation legalese. Given it is also rooted in emotion, there is no telling what happens next.

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Messi and Guardiola's desire to reunite makes sense

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Wages could make a move for Messi impossible

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Where could Messi go? Can Barca cope without him?

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Bad blood and burofax: Why does Messi want to leave?

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Rashford, Ronaldo, Mbappe and Van Dijk model new Nike kits

England, Portugal, France and Netherlands were among countries to release new kits, and the big stars were about to don the new designs.

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Ogden: On bad days, Pogba can be like Ozil

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Gabriel's work ethic is exactly what Arsenal need

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Nicol: Thiago Silva is Chelsea's best centre-back

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Where will Van de Beek fit in Man United midfield?

Is Donny van de Beek a surefire starter or a long-term prospect for Man United?

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Moreno: Vidal has a point on Barca's playing style

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