Manchester City's new Brazilian: Fernandinho (Video)

Manchester City have not wasted any time in augmenting their squad following the end of a disappointing, and trophyless campaign.

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World Cup 2014 - can Brazil win it?

When it was announced that Brazil would host the 2014 World Cup there was huge celebration that the competition was finally coming back to South America after an absence of 36 years. The Samba Boys are the only team to have competed in every single World Cup since its beginning in 1930 and they still remain the most successful country with five titles to their name. Will they manage to celebrate a home triumph and claim a sixth trophy?

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A closer look at a Barcelona superstar - The Xavi turn (Video)

It is hard to believe that Xavi is 33-years-old. 

The Barcelona midfielder has been such mainstay in the Catalan's club starting XI that it is odd to think of it without him.

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Who will win the Fifa World Cup 2014?

The count-down is on for the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Rio. The main questions are, Who will win? Who will stand out? Who are the favourites?

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How Giroud of you! - France lack goals

There is no doubt about it, Les Bleus gave a damn good account of themselves when the reigning world champions came a-calling. Right up to the final whistle, which Spain captain Xavi Hernandez reliably hinted to the match official came an alarming 50 seconds after the indicated 3 minutes of stoppages, it was difficult to tell the two teams apart.

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Xabi Alonso to return to Anfield? (video)

Rumours have circulated this week that Xabi Alonso may be in line for a shock return to Liverpool, the club with whom he won the Champions League and began to establish himself as one of the world's best midfielders.

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Under-rated Ramos reaches 100 caps mark (video)

Sergio Ramos celebrated his 100th cap for a Spain with a goal and the captain's armband on Friday night.

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Finland building for Euro 2016 (video)

The Finnish national team achieved one of the greatest results in their history on Friday night, earning a 1-1 draw with World and European champions Spain in Gijon.

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Gaizka Mendieta: Boro legend (Video)

Gaizka Mendieta had, by all accounts, a pretty interesting career.

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The rise of futsal and it’s influence on football

Futsal is growing worldwide unsurprisingly given its positive influence on football, more countries than ever are playing the sport, with FIFA describing it as the “fastest growing indoor sport in the world.”

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Should Abramovich go for Vicente Del Bosque?

Roman Abramovich has always strived for perfection and to bring the world’s very best managers to Stamford Bridge.

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Mauro Icardi: Serie A's Rising Star (video)

Some have prematurely named him “the next Lionel Messi”. While at the age of 19, this comparison may appear a little unfair, there are definite similarities between the world’s greatest player and former Barcelona team-mate Mauro Icardi.

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The changing role of the striker

I remember a far simpler time when all teams would play two out and out goal scorers up front.

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Tea & Busquets (Video)

Sergio Busquets is one of the most underrated footballers in world football - Being a defensive midfielder, it is no surprise.

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Barcelona need a Nou 'keeper

According to a number of reports, Liverpool are bracing themselves for a bid from Barcelona for Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Barcelona's current number one, Victor Valdes, has revealed he has no intention of extending his contract at the Nou Camp, beyond 2014 - thus Barcelona are in the market for a new shot stopper.

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