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The Messi, Ronaldo era is over: How to work out the best players in the world

The 2021-22 season was the first since 2005 in which neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi dominated like before. There is some interesting data which shows the players who may take over the mantle.

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LIVE Transfer Talk: Ronaldo drama could see Man Utd battle City for Gnabry

With Cristiano Ronaldo potentially exiting Manchester United, the club will look at Bayern's Serge Gnabry. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Will Richarlison be Harry Kane's backup at Spurs?

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Chelsea on Neymar alert as PSG look to axe €222m Brazil star

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How FIFA's semi-automated VAR offside tech will work at the World Cup

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BEGINS JULY 6 ON ESPN NETWORKS

France's toughest opponent at Euro 2022? Themselves

Coach Corinne Diacre's divisive decisions have drawn criticism, but will they help France finally win their first major trophy at the Euros?

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NEYMAR WOES

Neymar has gone from world-record transfer to superstar no club seems to want

At the age of 30, Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar should be at the peak of his powers, but his future has never looked so uncertain.

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Why Neymar could be stuck at PSG

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Where did it go wrong for Paul Pogba at Man United?

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