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Griezmann pleads case for Ballon d’Or after FIFA snub
The finalists for FIFA's player of the year award are Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah.
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In Germany, Ozil racism row sparks #MeTwo debate
The campaign was launched earlier this week by Turkish-origin author and rights activist Ali Can.
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Wolves and Nigeria ‘keeper Ikeme retires after leukaemia battle
The England-born player revealed last month he was in complete remission from the disease.
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Erdogan says called Ozil, praises decision to quit German team
Ozil's decision to quit playing for Germany and his strongly-worded four-page statement have caused an uproar in Germany.
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German FA rejects Ozil’s accusations of racism
The DFB said they regretted Ozil's decision to quit international football, but firmly rejected his accusations against their President Reinhard…
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Neymar: “I couldn’t look at a football” after the World Cup
The Brazil forward said he was looking forward to the new season with Paris Saint Germain.
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New boss Luis Enrique says Spain will continue their own style
The new coach said he had taken a starting point of observing some 70 players who would be potential internationals.
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Multi-racial French World champions draw praise, controversy
Of the 23 players in the French squad, 14 are of Arab or African descent.
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Klopp fears post-World Cup injury woes
There is little time for players who featured in Russia to rest and then get back to peak fitness as…
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Qatar well ahead of schedule despite challenges
In the 13 months since Saudi Arabia, the UAE and their allies froze all relations with Qatar, World Cup organisers…
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