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Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or party gives way to anxiety-filled hangover for Bayern Munich
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Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or party gives way to anxiety-filled hangover for Bayern Munich

In the midweek DFB Pokal stroll against Magdeburg there had been a salute, the players welcoming Harry Kane on to the pitch with a guard of honour to commemorate his Ballon d’Or victory two nights before. There was every reason to believe it would be a full and satisfying victory lap, even in Der Klassiker, with proper competition so often bringing the best out of the Rekordmeister.

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Nuno Espírito Santo under threat at West Ham after poor start to the season
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Nuno Espírito Santo under threat at West Ham after poor start to the season

Favourites for promotion sit eighth in Championship Key figures at club losing patience with manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s future at West Ham is under threat after a disappointing start to the season. West Ham are intent on an instant return to the Premier League after Nuno failed to save them from relegation last season, but the setback against West Brom put another dent in their promotion push.

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WSL talking points: Kang could have a problem and how long can Slegers hang on?
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WSL talking points: Kang could have a problem and how long can Slegers hang on?

Arsenal dropped points again despite dominating while Lauren James had to go off in Chelsea’s 6-0 win at Charlton London City Lionesses may have lost 2-1 to champions Manchester City, but their performance and league position have shown their European aspirations are far from unrealistic. Suzanne Wrack Match report: London City Lionesses 1-2 Manchester City WSL roundup: Arsenal stall against Villa despite Russo strike WSL roundup:

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Asa Tribe barred from England Lions tour under Ebola rules after Kenya trip
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Asa Tribe barred from England Lions tour under Ebola rules after Kenya trip

Glamorgan opener played for Jersey in Kenya last month Entry ban brought in by St Kitts and Nevis government The Glamorgan opener Asa Tribe has been barred from joining the England Lions tour of the Caribbean following a visit to Kenya and concerns over the recent outbreak of Ebola in east Africa. From there he was due to join the England Lions squad in St Kitts and Nevis.

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Meet the TECNO CAMON Slim: The Android Phone Made for Cool People
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Meet the TECNO CAMON Slim: The Android Phone Made for Cool People

Remember when Android phones were chosen purely for specs, battery life, and performance, while iPhones got to be the fashion accessories? With its incredibly slim design, stylish colours, and standout features, the TECNO CAMON Slim brings a whole new attitude to the Android experience.

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Unai Simón caps myth-making week with another extraordinary night
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Unai Simón caps myth-making week with another extraordinary night

Athletic’s win over Real Sociedad was culmination of six unique days for the Spain keeper after night at Palladium For the third time in six days everyone got to their feet to hand a standing ovation to Unai Simón, dressed in all black, before the world. Real Sociedad and Athletic Club had been doing battle for 72 minutes and it was 2-1 when Simon took off to make a save that denied Carlos Soler an equaliser and defied belief.

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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s historic hat-trick
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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s historic hat-trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of bottom club Le Havre. Meanwhile, Nicolas Jackson continued to defy critics from a difficult spell at Chelsea by scoring his eighth goal in 12 appearances for Aston Villa, who drew 1-1 with Fulham.

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Messi hits 937 career goals in Inter Miami 2-1 win
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Messi hits 937 career goals in Inter Miami 2-1 win

Lionel Messi continues to rewrite football history, taking his extraordinary career tally to 937 goals and 428 assists after delivering a goal and an assist in Inter Miami’s 2–1 victory over New England Revolution. The Argentine superstar once again demonstrated his remarkable influence, playing a decisive role in Inter Miami’s comeback victory on November 1.

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Chinese state TV snubs Madrid match despite Mbappé apology
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Chinese state TV snubs Madrid match despite Mbappé apology

China’s state broadcaster CCTV has refused to air a Real Madrid match despite an apology from French striker Kylian Mbappé over his controversial remarks about the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, according to the BBC on Monday. The decision came on Sunday as Real Madrid faced Racing Santander in a La Liga fixture, which they

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