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Lionel Messi named world’s worst player
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Back of the Net Barça man hailed as incompetent carthorse in star-studded gala bash, writes Back of the Net

Distinct lack of England fans will give us major lift, says Southgate
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Back of the Net Absence of supporters a ‘major boost’ for Three Lions, says England boss

Group H preview: Homegrown goods, the little dentist and a geography lesson
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Back of the Net The Back of the Net team take a gander at UEFA Champions League Group H...

Sunderland suit Congerton has already messed up his garden
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Back of the Net Former sporting director struggling with new role, report Back of the Net.

Manchester City team-mates not sure Sterling’s disguise will work
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Back of the Net The former Liverpool man is insisting that angry fans won’t recognise him, Back of the Net can reveal...

Block booking at Powerleague Tottenham ‘may be for Spurs’
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Back of the Net Staff at the five-a-side centre believe they have been dealing with Daniel Levy, Back of the Net reports

Graziano Pelle signs for what he assumes is a football club
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Back of the Net Graziano Pelle is delighted to have joined whatever Shandong Luneng is, Back of the Net can reveal

Pardew hanging around Craven Cottage ‘just in case anyone needs some management done’
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Back of the Net The journeyman boss is camped out on Stevenage Road, Back of the Net reports

Next Republic of Ireland manager between Zidane and McCarthy, confirm FAI
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Back of the Net McCarthy said to be winning the race after promising to give major sides ‘a doing’, Back of the Net reveals

Desperate Chelsea confirm they will sign 10 short men to make Michy Batshuayi look bigger
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Back of the Net Blues to target teeny tiny titches as deadline day dawns, Back of the Net reveal

Agbonlahor’s highlights reel just footage of him eating rotisserie chicken
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Back of the Net The Aston Villa striker’s video shows his hunger and desire, Back of the Net explains...

West Ham certain that Arnautovic will honour contract like absolutely all players do
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Back of the Net The Hammers can’t think of a single time a player has let them down, Back of the Net reports

I’m worth £1m, says pub footballer who just heard about Kyle Walker
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Back of the Net Sunday League player puts seven-figure price tag on his own head, Back of the Net reveal

Puskas wins Puskas Award
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Back of the Net The prestigious Puskas Award has again been won by Ferenc Puskas, Back of the Net reports...

Delph performs his quickest ever turn
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Back of the Net Fabian Delph has shifted position faster than he has ever done before, report Back of the Net...

Community Shield just as meaningless as any other trophy, muses Guardiola
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Back of the Net Pep believes curtain-raiser important, inasmuch as anything is important in life, Back of the Net reveal

Klopp hasn't texted Liverpool back yet
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Back of the Net Ex-Dortmund boss has seen message but not replied, Liverpool sources tell Back of the Net...

Puzzled Almiron finds Newcastle induction mostly involves folding clothes, locating shoes
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Back of the Net Newcastle’s record signing may be used in an unfamiliar role, Back of the Net reports

Karanka in furious row with removals company
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Back of the Net Sacked Middlesbrough manager insists departure done his way, Back of the Net report.

Southampton terminate Dani Osvaldo
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Back of the Net Southampton have been forced to draw the curtain over their record signing Dani Osvaldo, Back of the Net report...

Roy Hodgson tells new Palace players that one of them is a murderer
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Back of the Net Eagles’ trenchcoat-wearing gumshoe is taking a close look at his new players’ alibis, Back of the Net can reveal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has imaginary friend he never passes to
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Back of the Net Real Madrid ace has made-up friend, Back of the Net has learned...

Worst Italy team in history is still full of Italians
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Back of the Net Italy draw on inner Italianness to grind out Italian-style win, Back of the Net report...
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