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Spalletti: Icardi pulled out of Inter squad

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Icardi named Serie A Footballer of the Year, Allegri takes coach's gong

Maradona involved in fracas after Dorados' promotion hopes end

Spain PM wants 2030 World Cup bid with Morocco and Portugal

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Messi returns to Barcelona training

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Brazil vs Argentina: A rivalry that is anything but 'friendly'

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Alisson 'one step ahead of me', says Ederson

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Injured Marcelo drops out of Brazil squad

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Maradona appointed coach of second-tier Mexican side Dorados

Pareja departs Sevilla after five seasons

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Simeone clarifies Messi-Ronaldo stance

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Angel Di Maria reveals Real Madrid tried to stop him from playing WC 2014 final

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