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Kylian Mbappe faces former club PSG for the first time as Real Madrid chase a record sixth Club World Cup crown; while the ...

Under the theme ‘Mission X’, the Falcons are eyeing a strong start to set the tone for what they hope will be another ...

Plus: Gyokeres is prepared to wait until the end of the summer window to secure a loan deal if Arsenal move doesnt materialise; Newcastle are the latest club to consider a move for Watkins; Bayern ...