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We don't get Man City guilty verdict without hacker Rui Pinto, but it doesn't make him a hero

The Manchester City case, which has rocked English football to its core, wouldn't have been possible without Football Leaks and its founder, Rui Pinto. However, he is a complicated figure, with light and dark to his actions.

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How top Premier League clubs view Man City's guilty verdict

Four clubs -- Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United and Tottenham -- retained their legal rights in the Premier League's case against Man City. Now that a guilty verdict has been issued, what will they do in response?

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MESSI'S LAST TANGO

Messi's final Argentina match was an emotional send-off worthy of a legend

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Messi retires from Argentina: His final goal, his farewell speech, his tears

KANE EQUALS ENGLAND APPEARANCE RECORD

England teammates praise Kane, 'it's definitely possible' he could win the Ballon d'Or

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Harry Kane's England milestones: From his first cap to becoming all-time record goalscorer

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Another bad Man United run of results has Carrick feeling the heat. Should he be?

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NEW ERA OR FALSE DAWN?

A new era is underway at Scotland under Sebastien Pocognoli. But, familiar failings remain

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POTENTIAL FLOODING OF MARKET AWAITS

Mock draft: How would Premier League teams pick if Man City cheating scandal took a turn?

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How a mass Man City player exodus would warp the transfer market

AN EVENTFUL WINDOW FOR ENGLAND

England's Nations League takeaways: Kane makes history, Tuchel steadies ship

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Bellingham hits new heights for England as Tuchel gets best out of Real Madrid star

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