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Transfer news Bale could be off to China as Real Madrid career nears end

Real Madrid and Gareth Bale are working on his exit from the Bernabéu after six years, with China offering him a way out
Wesley Moraes Aston Villa’s record signing with a remarkable backstory

The £22m striker lost his father at nine, had two children as a teenager and thrived as a footballer despite having one leg shorter than the other

Juventus Have they assembled a squad good enough to win the Champions League?

Signing Matthijs de Ligt was a coup for Juventus and on paper their squad is remarkably strong. But will Maurizio Sarri be able to keep everyone happy?
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Have they assembled a squad good enough to win the Champions League?
Sheffield United Club sign Mousset for club-record £10m from Bournemouth

Sheffield United have paid a club-record fee for Bournemouth striker Lys Mousset
Transfer window Every deal from the top five leagues
- Transfer window Every deal from the top five leagues
Club sign Mousset for club-record £10m from Bournemouth
‘We all got a free electric shaver’ The story of Wolves’ last European campaign

As Wolves prepare for a first European foray for 39 years, at home to Crusaders in the Europa League, three mainstays of their 1980-81 side compare eras
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What next for a striker who never quite hit his heights?

Barney Ronay

Andy Carroll is surplus to requirements at West Ham but another club could surely harness his talents

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'We were a real family' Algeria reflect on Africa Cup of Nations win

‘We were like brothers, we were a real family,’ said Algeria player Aïssa Mandi after his side won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time, beating Senegal 1-0 in the final with a deflected goal by Al Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah

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Algeria Fans celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win

Fans have been celebrating Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations title after a 1-0 win over Senegal in the final

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Juventus De Ligt: 'Italy loves defending the most in the world'

Italy loves defending the most in the world’ says Juventus signing De Ligt

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'I'm not everyone's cup of tea' Bruce's first Newcastle press conference

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is confident he will do a good job at the club despite admitting he is "not everyone's cup of tea"

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'Amazing feeling' to play abroad Trippier on Atlético Madrid move

The England full-back has signed a three-year contract at the Wanda Metropolitano

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Steve Bruce The road to becoming Newcastle's manager

'This is my boyhood club and it was my dad's club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family.'

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What Berwick going viral tells clubs about social media

Simon Meehan

Bayern Munich and Roma are not the only clubs gaining fans online – as Berwick, Motherwell and Celtic showed last season
Premier League Youngsters who can shine on tour, from Arsenal to Wolves

We take a look at young players from each top-flight side who can make an impact in pre-season
Greaves had it right: football broadcasting should be fun

John Brewin

As one half of Saint and Greavsie, the former striker spoke about the sport he loved with enjoyment and wit. We could do with some of that now

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Che Adams In non-league it’s just a question of how hard you’ll get kicked

The striker on growing up in Thurnby Lodge, ambitions for Southampton and being named after Che Guevara
Bruce faces tough Newcastle task but he is used to adversity

Paul Wilson

Steve Bruce starts his biggest Premier League job as a manager with eyes fully open
From Sheffield United to Milan Our writers pick their favourite kits

It’s that time of the year when clubs bring out their strips for the coming season, so which ones do we look back on fondly?
Peter Crouch The affable beanpole who won over fans everywhere

The former England striker, who has retired at 38, had an unusual skill-set and took the robot dance back to the masses

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