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Finding surprise and cheer in friendly boredom

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Finding surprise and cheer in friendly boredom

Our man inside the game struggles to watch international friendles, but this week he tried

The footballers' three steps to heaven or hell

Pep Guardiola has found a Brazilian who can deploy his hands as adroitly as his feet. Be afraid

Splashing the cash like crazy in the weird and wonderful world of football

Zizou and Ronaldo: A love story born of humility

Football must learn to care for minds as much as hamstrings