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Watch: AFC Wimbledon mascot Haydon is ring bearer at wedding

When you think of Wimbledon, you tend to think of the Wombles. Haydon the Womble might not necessarily spring to the mind’s of non-Dons, but he definitely does with AFC Wimbledon fans as he’s the official club m

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Five summer transfer deals still waiting to happen

As the summer transfer window continues to gradually tick towards its customary anti-climactic conclusion, clubs from the Premier League and Europe still have around two weeks to conclude a few late signings and

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Tottenham new boy N’Jie has the potential to succeed in England

There has been somewhat of a reputation building around Lyon’s academy success in recent years. In the recent past they’ve produced some exciting young talents who look destined for the top. If you don’t follow Ligue 1 cl

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Watch: Former Barcelona, Inter and Chelsea forward Samuel Eto’o has still got it

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o has been a fantastic goalscorer over the years and is considered to be one of the best strikers of the modern era. Some might argue that his career has petered out a bit, though, after fail

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A look at Lyon

It’s common knowledge that in football your pre-season doesn’t define the season ahead, but it can certainly set the tempo for how you start. In Lyon’s five pre-season games, they’ve lost four of them, conceding 13 go

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Watch: New York Red Bulls and New York City FC fans clash ahead of derby

Football hooliganism can’t have reached America, can it? After rival fans from New York City FC and New York Red Bulls clashed on the streets of New York ahead of their Major League Soccer derby match at the we

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Watch: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi launches headbutt on Roma’s Yanga-Mbiwa

Lionel Messi is not only considered to be the best footballer on the planet by many, but he’s also regarded as a model professional, with a calm manner and a likeable character. However, during Barcelona’s frien

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What does the future hold for Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado?

Before the World Cup, Colombia coach Jose Peckerman said that Juan Cuadrado was “ready to go to a great club,” and few could argue with him after what they saw in Brazil. If it weren’t for his one goal and

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Watch: Superb new Carlsberg advert featuring Manchester United legend Schmeichel

Carlsberg have produced some excellent television adverts over years and people, especially football fans, tend to look forward to their next offering as they continue to come up with fairly comical, clever advertising camp

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Chris Hughton provides the consistency and stability that Brighton desperately need

As we limped towards Championship survival towards the end of last season with a grand total of one goal and two points in seven games, I, and a fair few Brighton and Hove Albion fans, were sceptical about the appoin

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Watch: The Red Stripez release song celebrating Southampton’s Europa League debut

Southampton’s progress since regaining their place back in the Premier League has been nothing short of phenomenal. Saints fans’ smiles can be seen from miles away and the buzz around the club is evident, especial

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Why Lyon’s Lacazette is hot property

Last week I decided to focus on one half of Lyon’s dynamic duo in the shape of Nabil Fekir but this week I’m having a look at another influential figure and the other decisive factor in Lyon’s recent revival in Alexandre

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Stopping the disappearing acts of young English talent

As everyone obsesses over the Raheem Sterling saga, their attention should be turned to the other exciting English talent that has made his move to the Etihad: Patrick Roberts. Manchester City have acquired a midfi

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The rise of Chelsea youngster Patrick Bamford

As the famous quote goes “respect is earned, not given.” One young footballer epitomises this phrase. Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford has joined fellow Premier League club Crystal Palace on a season-long loan, but no

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Lyon’s Nabil Fekir could be the next big thing to come out of France

Ligue 1 received a lot of plaudits last season. The title race was a lot more exciting than many predicted, with Marseille and Lyon pushing eventual champions Paris Saint Germain all the way. Last campaign also s