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FIFA Ultimate Team: How much is it to get all the best players?

How many hours and how much money do you have to put into FUT to get the highest-rated players in the game?

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FIFA 21: The ultimate 5 formations to win matches

Which formations are the best in FIFA 21 and which tactics can get you more wins in FUT Champions and Division Rivals?

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FIFA 21: Best young players on career mode

Goal takes a look at the potential abilities of some of the world's best wonderkids in Career Mode on the latest version of the football game

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The new Klopp? Rose the ideal coach to revive Dortmund

Gladbach are preparing to do battle with Pep Guardiola's Man City in the Champions League and their highly-regarded coach is ready for a new challenge

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How Bayern beat Chelsea to finally sign Upamecano

The RB Leipzig centre-back first came on the Bundesliga champions' radar back in 2015, and the 22-year-old will now join them at the end of the season

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FIFA 21: Fastest centre-backs on Ultimate Team

Which central defenders should you add to your squad in FUT, even if you only have a small amount of coins to spend?

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FIFA 21 Ratings Refresh: Release date & predictions

Many players will receive increases to their overall ratings as the annual promotion returns in FIFA Ultimate Team

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'It stinks' - Inside Dortmund's disastrous title challenge

The Bundesliga outfit remain without a permanent manager and have fallen to seventh in the table, 13 points behind leaders Bayern Munich

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FIFA 21 January transfers: When do winter changes take place?

Lots of players have changed clubs this month - when do they get updated in the game?

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FIFA 21: How to play PS4 opponents on PS5

Thanks to the new console's backwards compatibility, you can play against both PS4 and PS5 opponents online

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FIFA 21: Can PS5 owners play against friends on PS4?

FIFA 21 is out on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 this winter - can you play across console generations in the latest edition of the football game?

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FIFA 21: Team of the Year release date, predictions and more

Which players made the FIFA 21 TOTY squad and when will they be available in packs?

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Melayro Bogarde: BuLi record-breaker on Barca's radar

The Hoffenheim teenager turned down a host of Premier League clubs to move to Germany but could now be set for another change of scenery

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FIFA 21: Best teams to play with in Career Mode

Which team should you take over in Career Mode and guide to the top? Goal takes a look at the best options

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How to change default FIFA 21 camera on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X

The next generation of the football game introduces a new camera angle, but many players will wish to switch back to a traditional view

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PlayStation 5: Price & FIFA 21 offers

The successor to the PS4 arrived last winter and is eagerly awaited by gaming fans all over the world

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Coin-making tips and tricks for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team

Goal's complete guide on the best ways of making money on the transfer market in FUT

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FIFA 21: How to get free upgrade on PS5 & Xbox Series X

If you have already purchased FIFA 21, you can get a free copy of the game on your new console

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Which FIFA 21 controller settings should I use?

Which controller settings and camera settings are best in the new game and which do pro players use?

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FIFA 21 Controls: PlayStation, Xbox & PC

This year's game has new buttons for agile dribbling and off-the-ball runs while attacking as well as improvements in defending and tackling

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FIFA 21: Who are the best free agents in the game?

Finding cheap stars is one route to success in Career Mode, with out-of-contract players very attractive to teams with small budgets

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FIFA 21 GameCam promises more 'spectacular' goals

The new camera angle is only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X and utilises the processing power of those consoles to make the game more realistic

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FIFA 21: Champions League Team of the Group Stage info revealed

TOTGS is back for another season, celebrating the best performers in European competition so far

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PlayStation 5 stock: Can I play FIFA 21 on PS5 before Christmas?

The new console sold out on launch day, but some retailers expect to have more units in stock in time for the holiday period

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FIFA 21 Black Friday: Ultimate Team offers, SBCs & market crash

The annual event is back again in FUT, offering special packs and other treats in Ultimate Team

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What is the ePremier League and how do I qualify in FIFA 21?

The 2020-21 ePremier League kicks off in February but registration opens in December on both PlayStation and Xbox

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One goal in eight: Sancho's post-Man Utd saga slump

The Borussia Dortmund winger has not yet hit the heights of his previous seasons following the Red Devils' public pursuit of him over the summer

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'England don't have anyone else like Grealish'

The former Villa midfielder has tipped the current Villa midfielder to become one of the Three Lions' key players in the coming years

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The complete guide to FIFA 21 Ultimate Team

Goal explains everything you need to know to get started in Ultimate Team and how to succeed in Division Rivals and Weekend League

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Will Alaba get Hollywood ending to ugly contract row?

There has been a public war of words between the two-time Champions League winner and his club over a new deal, with no resolution yet in sight

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FIFA 21 Road to the Final: Champions League promotion revealed

The annual event is back for another season in FIFA Ultimate Team with new players, objectives and challenges

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FIFA 21 Ultimate Scream: Rulebreakers promotion revealed

The annual event is back for another season with a new look and name in FIFA 21

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Bellingham already dominating at Dortmund

The 17-year-old has just won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award and is set to make his European debut at his new club

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When does FIFA 21's Early Access open?

How can you get an early start on FIFA 21 and play it a week before the game's official launch?

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FIFA 21 review: A disaster, a gem or more of the same?

The latest version of the football simulation game relies heavily on the gameplay of last year's edition, but has some new minor improvements

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Could Leicester flop Kramaric be Bayern's Lewy replacement?

The Croatia international has scored 11 goals in his last four competitive matches, leading some to suggest that Bayern Munich should try and sign him

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'Best FIFA players vs footballers' - FIFA 21 esports plans revealed

Influencers and celebrities will compete in this year's tournaments as EA Sports looks to combine competitiveness and entertainment

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FIFA 21: Why isn't there a free demo for the new game?

For the first time in decades, there will not be a demo for the new version of FIFA. Why has this happened?

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Why is FIFA 21 delayed? Game release date explained

This season's version of the football game was initially scheduled for September but will not be released until October

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FIFA 21 demo release date: When will it be available?

Fans of FIFA had been hoping to be able to enjoy a taste of the new game a few weeks before its official worldwide release in October

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FIFA 21 web app: Get an early start on Ultimate Team

Ahead of the release of FIFA 21, gamers can start building their FUT squad early by accessing the FIFA 21 Web App or Companion App

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Why Salzburg's 'new Haaland' is being linked with Spurs

The 21-year-old has only played two games so far this season but already has five goals to his name and is being tipped for a big-money move

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How to get free players in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team

Even though FIFA 21 has not hit shelves, you can already start collecting players and packs for the new season of Ultimate Team

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When are the FIFA 21 ratings revealed?

The best 100 players in FIFA 21 are set to be announced this week, with fans eager to see if anyone can challenge Messi for top spot

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Europe beware: Bayern's young stars can build a UCL dynasty

Hansi Flick has fused together a number of prodigious young talents with a smattering of veteran stars to create the continent's undsiputed best team

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Is Lewandowski a big-game flop?

There is a narrative that the Bayern Munich striker does not turn up in the knockout round, but is it actually true?

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Robben's rightful heir: Gnabry truly a Bayern superstar

Last year the Bavarians were still looking for a successor for their legendary winger, but the ex-Arsenal man has shown he is more than up to the task

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Barca obliterated! Nobody can stop brilliant Bayern now

The Germans recorded a stunning 8-2 demolition of the Blaugrana to show just why they are regarded as the best team in the world

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FIFA 21 Closed beta: How to get access

Certain lucky users will get a chance to play the latest version of the game before it is released worldwide in October

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FIFA 21: Which player ratings will increase and decrease

Some of this season's breakout stars will get a huge boost to their overall score when the new game arrives in October

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Will FIFA 21 have Volta or The Journey game modes?

The storyline modes have been very popular in recent versions of the game and the new edition promises a brand new narrative

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Does Liverpool-linked Thiago really want to leave Bayern?

The Spanish midfielder has reportedly told his team-mates that he is bound for Anfield but a transfer seems far from certain at this point in time

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The Sancho conundrum facing Man Utd, Chelsea & Dortmund

The 20-year-old England winger faces a big decision on whether to return to the Premier League or stay in Germany for another season

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Sane will prove the doubters wrong at Bayern Munich

The Bavarians recently won their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title and have an added option in attack to turn that dominance into European success

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Madrid & BVB both lose out as Inter sign €40m bargain Hakimi

The Morocco international has impressed during two seasons on loan in Germany and had been touted as a future Blancos first-team star

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FIFA 21: Differences in the new game on next-gen consoles

The latest update of the world's best-selling football game promises to be the biggest and best yet, especially on next-generation consoles

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Former Man Utd target Bogarde wanted by AC Milan

The Hoffenheim teenager is one of the German's main targets when he moves to the Serie A club

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FIFA 20 Summer Heat: Release date, SBCs & FUT offers

The latest promotion in FUT will see upgraded versions of previous Squad Building Challenges released as well as much more

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Up front or out wide: Where will Werner play for Chelsea?

The Germany forward is the latest addition to Frank Lampard's new-look Blues, but where will he fit into the team at Stamford Bridge?

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Not just BuLi's best: Bayern are Europe's top team right now

Hansi Flick's side have looked almost unstoppable in 2020 and now they can focus on conquering the continent after wrapping up another domestic title

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FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Promotions Calendar

Which promos are due in the next few months in FIFA Ultimate Team?

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FIFA 20 Ultimate Team's best card?

The best player in FIFA 20 isn't Messi nor Ronaldo, but Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder

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Havertz: Real Madrid or Bayern next for Bundesliga star?

The Bayer Leverkusen forward is one of the best young players in the world and a host of top European clubs have been linked with his signature

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Thanks, Liverpool! Werner perfect for Lampard's Chelsea

The Blues have finally found their new striker, who can be the final piece of the puzzle for Lampard's attack

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'Generational talent' Sancho worth every penny of £100m price tag

The 20-year-old has become the youngest ever player to score 30 Bundesliga goals and is now a main target for some of Europe's biggest sides

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Title race over already: Bayern remain Bundesliga's biggest problem

The Bavarians are now seven points clear, essentially ending the title race just two weeks after play resumed in Germany's top flight

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Dortmund desperate to keep title race alive in Der Klassiker

The biggest club game in Germany promises to live up to the hype as the hosts need a win to close in on their rivals and stop the inevitable

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How much would Timo Werner cost Liverpool or Man Utd?

The Germany forward has been linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs and could be on the move this summer

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Bayern vs Frankfurt: Injured Thiago misses out for league leaders

The league leaders welcome the struggling Eagles to Bavaria in a repeat of the 2018 German Cup final

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Wolfsburg vs Dortmund: Haaland starts, Sancho benched

Both teams restarted the Bundesliga with a win, with the visitors hoping to pick up another three points to stay in the title race

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How to set up like Klopp's Liverpool on FIFA 20

Want to play like the Premier League's best side? Here's how you can tweak your formation and tactics to conquer FIFA 20

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Milot Rashica: Bremen's 'rocket' on Liverpool's radar

The Kosovo international looks set for a summer move after being the one bright light in a dreadful campaign for the struggling Bundesliga outfit

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The goalkeeper who has caused civil war at Bayern

Alexander Nubel's decision to move to Munich is causing uproar at both his current club and his future team

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FIFA 20 Team of the Season: Release dates, squad info & more

The biggest promotion of the year in FIFA comes at the end of the domestic calendar, with high-rated players released from all the major leagues

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Dortmund-Schalke derby will be a future star spectacle

The biggest game in German football will also become the biggest game in world football this weekend and will have many young talents on show

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The secrets behind Bundesliga passionate fan support

German football is renowned the world over for its unique matchday experience, so how will the coronavirus pandemic affect its return in May?

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How to set up like Guardiola's Man City on FIFA 20

Want to play like last season's Premier League champions? Here's how you can tweak your formation and tactics to conquer FIFA 20

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Could FIFA 20 esports be as big as the World Cup?

Competitive gaming grows in interest every year, but most believe it is only scratching the surface of the multi-billion dollar esports industry

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What to do when FIFA 20 servers are down

Why do these happen, how long do server outages last and how can you get a better connection to play FIFA 20?

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The best young players on FIFA 20

Goal takes a look at the potential abilities of some of the world's best wonderkids in Career Mode on the latest version of the football game

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Will FIFA 21 be cancelled due to coronavirus?

Real-life football has been indefinitely suspended due to coronavirus, but will the best-selling video game suffer the same fate?

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Why doesn’t Bayern’s academy produce more stars?

It is 10 years since David Alaba made his Bayern debut, and the club have produced few academy graduates in the decade since

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How Vatican City are taking on the world and losing

The small sovereign state, which is home to just 801 people, founded a national team in 1972 but has yet to record a win over another nation

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FIFA 20: Complete guide to custom tactics

For beginners, all the formation and tactics options in the game can be daunting. Follow our expert advice to learn how to use them to your advantage

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FIFA 20 Ultimate Team: Player-edition cards

Pro Player Cards are special 99-rated players in FUT that can only be used by real-life professional footballers

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Parrott, Idah and Ireland's new golden generation

The future looks bright for the Boys in Green, with a host of striking Premier League talents set to step up and lead the way

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How to defend in FIFA 20: Tips & tricks to make you better

Conceding too many sloppy goals and losing matches as a result? Follow our expert advice on how to improve your defending

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PES 2020 best players & who to play as on the game

Who are the highest rated players, legends and clubs in eFootball PES 2020?

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How to become a better FIFA 20 player

Struggling to win matches on FIFA 20 or just want to beat your friends and rivals by even more goals? Follow our expert advice to improve your game

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Who are the best free agents on FIFA 20?

Goal has rounded up the 50 best players available on a free transfer at the start of FIFA 20 Career Mode

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How will the coronavirus pandemic affect FIFA 20?

Football has been paused all over the world and Covid-19 has also had a major impact on FIFA 20

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Neymar finally becomes the talisman PSG dreamed of

The Brazilian has helped the Ligue 1 side reach the last eight for the first time since arriving in Paris in the summer of 2017 for a world record fee

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Why do Bundesliga fans hate Hoffenheim owner Hopp?

Last weekend, the Bundesliga was marred by protests against the German billionaire, who fans believe is an example of commercialisation in football

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Complete guide to FIFA 20 chemistry

Chemistry is the most important part of building your Ultimate Team - here's how it all works and how to maximise it in game

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FIFA 20 pro gamer banned for life by EA in bitter row

Former eWorld Cup semi-finalist Kurt Fenech was previously suspended just from FIFA 20, but now has been excluded from every game the publisher makes

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Coutinho set for another summer of speculation

The Brazilian forced a move to Barcelona in 2018 but there has only been one winner in the transfer and that is former club Liverpool

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Why does the whole of Europe want to buy Werner?

The Premier League's biggest sides are known to be interested in the Germany striker, who has been in sensational goalscoring form this season

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Bayern 'diamond' Davies already one of the world's best left-backs

The 19-year-old wide player was signed as a winger but has quickly developed into an outstanding full-back

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Leipzig are the Bundesliga's best chance of stopping Bayern

The top two teams face off this weekend, where a defeat for the Red Bulls would see the Bavarians move one step closer to yet another title

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Have Dortmund have found their new Lewandowski in Haaland?

The German club have had a number of different forwards since the Pole left in 2014, but finally have found someone that can fill his role

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When do the FIFA 20 January Transfers take place?

The first batch of player updates from this month's transfer window is set to be released in FIFA Ultimate Team

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Why Bayern signing striker-keeper Nubel is bad news for Neuer

Germany's No.1 is already under pressure at international level from Marc-Andre ter Stegen and now his club have acquired a top young shot-stopper

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Why has Julian Weigl moved to Benfica?

The international midfielder was once coveted by Europe's biggest clubs, but has traded Germany for Portugal rather than another top-five league

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When will FIFA 20's Winter Upgrades happen?

In addition to January transfer updates, EA Sports is also increasing the ratings of many of this season's top performers in February

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FIFA 20 Team of the Year explained

The biggest event in the FIFA 20 calendar has arrived with the launch of Team of the Year

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Why Dortmund is a better fit for Haaland than Man Utd

One of the world's most promising teenage talents has left Austria for Germany despite being coveted by the Red Devils

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Magician Coutinho showing Barca what they're missing

The Brazil attacker flopped in Catalunya but is averaging a goal involvement every 96 minutes during his loan spell in Bavaria

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Troy Parrott: Ireland's street footballer making waves at Spurs

The 17-year-old recently made his Premier League debut and is already a full international, with many believing he can go right to the top

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The next Klopp - Rose blooming at Gladbach

With his new side sitting top of the Bundesliga, the man who studied under the current Champions League-winning coach is making a name for himself

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Klinsmann's big chance to get back on track at Hertha

His time with U.S Soccer may have ended a failure but the legendary striker has the chance to correct his reputation at Bundesliga strugglers Berlin

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Sancho to Barca? Dortmund star yet to prove himself in UCL

The ex-Manchester City forward has been growing in Germany, but only has one goal and two assists in 11 European games

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Who is Marcus Thuram? Lilian's son who is top of the Bundesliga

Gladbach have made a strong start to the German league season, with the son of a very famous defender leading the charge up front

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How to fix Juventus in FM 2020

How can you change Juventus's name in FM2020 and fix the licensing issues for competitions like the Champions League and Europa League?

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Mourinho, Wenger and the candidates for Bayern Munich

Bayern will want a big name for the vacant coaching position on a permanent basis but who is in the running to take the job full-time?

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How the Kovac regime unravelled at Bayern Munich

The Bavarians can qualify for the Champions League knockout stage this week but are on the lookout for a new head coach. What exactly happened?

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Who is the weakest player on FIFA 20?

Lionel Messi is not known for his strength, but according to FIFA 20, he's twice as strong as the weakest player in the game

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Who is the strongest player on FIFA 20?

Goal lists the strongest players in FIFA 20, with a familiar face returning to top spot in this year's game

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Who is the slowest player on FIFA 20?

Goal lists the slowest players in FIFA 20, including goalkeepers and outfielders

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Who is the fastest player on FIFA 20?

Goal lists the top 20 fastest football players in FIFA 20, showing their acceleration and sprint speed scores in the game

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Who is the worst player on FIFA 20?

Almost 50 players in FIFA 20 have a rating of 48 or lower, but who are the worst players in this year's game?

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Who is the smallest player on FIFA 20?

Goal ranks the top 10 shortest players on FIFA 20, with Lionel Messi actually too tall to make the list

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Who is the tallest player on FIFA 20?

Thibaut Courtois is one of the tallest players in international football, but who is the tallest player in FIFA 20?

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FIFA 20 review: Flawed but fun football game retains appeal

It hasn't broken new ground as promised, and Career Mode has launch issues, but the FIFA fans will be pleased with the same popular gameplay

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How much does it cost to sign Ronaldo on FIFA 20?

The Portugal international can be taken away from Serie A in this year's game, but how easy is he to sign?

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How much does it cost to sign Messi on FIFA 20?

The Barcelona attacker is the highest-rated player in this year's game, but how can you sign him and what is his transfer value?

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FIFA 20 Ultimate Team pack odds explained

Every FUT player wants to pack one of the game's biggest players, but what are the pack probabilities in FIFA 20?

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The best young midfielders on FIFA 20

Goal looks at all the wonderkid midfielders in Career Mode, listing their potential ability and price in the game

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The best young defenders on FIFA 20

Goal looks at all the wonderkid defenders in Career Mode, listing their potential ability and price in the game

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The best young forwards on FIFA 20

Goal looks at all the wonderkid attackers in Career Mode, listing their potential ability and price in the game

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Coin-making tips and tricks for FIFA 20 Ultimate Team

Goal explains how to trade in FIFA 20, discussing which types of players to buy and sell on the market in order to make the most coins

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The complete guide to FIFA 20 Ultimate Team

Goal explains everything you need to know to get started in Ultimate Team and how to succeed in Division Rivals and Weekend League

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The best young goalkeepers on FIFA 20

Goal looks at all the wonderkid goalkeepers in Career Mode, listing their potential ability and price in the game

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What is the FIFA draft? Best tips for FIFA 20 FUT success

How can you build the best squad in order to maximise your rewards in FIFA Ultimate Team draft mode?

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How are FIFA player ratings & stats decided?

They are a source of discussion and argument every single season, but how do EA Sports create the overall scores for every player in the game?

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Underappreciated Lewandowski ageing like Ronaldo

The Bayern Munich striker has scored five goals in two league games this season and is set to become the Champions League's fifth-highest scorer ever.

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Escape from Messi! The real Coutinho will return at Bayern

The Brazilian had a frustrating time at Barcelona but will be free to express himself again after he joins the German champions on loan

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From Sane & Bale to Perisic - Bayern's doomed superstar search

The German champions have pursued and been linked with a number of world-class players but have missed out on all of their main transfer targets

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Six debut goals! The 14-year-old sensation driving Germany crazy

The teenager is now playing against people four years older than him, but made an instant impact for BVB's Under-19 side

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Escape from Pep! Sane would explode again at Bayern

The winger is no longer a guaranteed starter at Manchester City but the Bavarians would afford their "dream player" instant superstar status

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Destination England? Time has come for Neuer to leave Bayern

The World Cup winner's agent hit out at the club's current state, perhaps hastening his client's departure from the Allianz Arena

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Batshuayi & Abraham lack killer instinct in Lampard's first Chelsea win

Mount and Kovacic impressed in the manager's first victory, but a lack of clinical edge up front could cause the Blues issues going forward

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Madrid wonderkid Odegaard taking perfect path to Leverkusen

The Norwegian prodigy is set for the next step up in his career, moving to the Bundesliga having shone in the Eredivisie.

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Dortmund's incredible €127m summer spending spree

The Bundesliga runners-up are aiming to go one better next season and have brought in the players to turn them into champions

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Why both Madrid & Bayern don’t want €42m James

The Colombia attacker can add goals to any team, so why are two of Europe's biggest clubs not interested in having him in their squads?

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Sane in, James out - Bayern Munich’s summer transfer plans

The Bundesliga side won another league title this season, but continue to rebuild their squad to get them back to the top of Europe

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Replacing Ronaldo's goals at last? Why Jovic can be Real's saviour

Zinedine Zidane's side need to improve their goalscoring return in 2019-20, but look to have found the natural-born killer they need in attack

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Dortmund do a Barca with massive title collapse

Barcelona allowed a three-goal lead to slip against Liverpool, but that does not come close to Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga slip up

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'Chelsea will fear Frankfurt... they have everything to lose!'

The former Eagles forward thinks his old club will cause plenty of problems for the Blues thanks to their powerful frontline and attacking style

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Forget Ramsey & Rabiot - €25m Brandt is bargain of the summer

The Germany international will be a target for many clubs this summer, having already come onto Liverpool's radar in the past few years

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MLS? China? Inter? Robben’s potential next destinations

The veteran winger's contract ends with Bayern Munich this summer, but where will he play next season?

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Wonderkid Nelson proving he's ready to be Arsenal star

The English teenage prodigy is being upstaged by Jadon Sancho in Germany but is nonetheless learning what it takes to succeed at the top level

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Why Real & Barca are fighting over Serbia sensation Jovic

The 21-year-old is among the top scorers in both the Bundesliga and the Europa League, with his exploits attracting the interest of Europe's elite

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Ditched by Germany, replaced by Bayern - what next for Boateng?

For long so concerned one of the game's elite defenders, the 30-year-old's international career is over and it looks as if his time in Bavaria is too

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Euro 2016 wonderkid Sanches suffering third year of misery

The 21-year-old was once the best young player in Europe but his career has stagnated since moving from Benfica to the Bundesliga

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Pele: Mbappe is not yet the king

The Brazilian icon thinks that the PSG forward can become the greatest player of his generation, but still has some things he can improve on

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Fulham relegated from Premier League

The Cottagers will play in the Championship next season after failing to pick up enough points to ensure their top flight status

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Move over Keita! Grujic ready for Liverpool first-team spot

The 22-year-old is shining in the Bundesliga and wants to extend his stay in Berlin but Jurgen Klopp would be wise to recall the Serbian this summer

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Who is Sebastien Haller? The Eintracht Frankfurt 'bulldozer'

The all-round French forward is among the leaders for both goals and assists in Germany, which has drawn the attention of a host of top European clubs

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Neuer out, Oblak in – CL flops Bayern need €200m overhaul

The German giants were made to look small by Liverpool in the Champions League and need major changes to get back among Europe's elite

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Why not Neuer? Ter-Stegen left to rot in new-look Germany

Joachim Low retired Jerome Boateng, Thomas Muller and Mats Hummels, so why is he staying loyal to his No.1 when he has a superior replacement?

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Rush: Man Utd will want to stop Liverpool winning the league

The former Reds forward is expecting a difficult game when Jurgen Klopp's men travel to Old Trafford to take on their old rivals

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Liverpool, beware! Lewandowski now world’s best No.9

The Bayern Munich frontman takes on former manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday, having developed into the

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Genius Reus would have challenged for Ballon d’Or without injuries

The German, who will miss his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham, could have achieved great things had he not been plagued by fitness issues

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'Champions League is a welcome relief for Liverpool'

The European tie against Bayern Munich comes at exactly the right time for the Reds, according to their former winger

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Salah-Mane-Firmino less potent than amazing Frankfurt trio

The Reds frontline has a combined total of 57 goals and assists this season, but have been outscored-and-assisted by another impressive front three

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Salihamidzic: I'm in love with my wife, not Hudson-Odoi

The Bayern Munich sporting director publically pursued the Chelsea winger in January, but admitted that his attention was purely businesslike

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Goalscoring Rashford reaches Premier League milestone

The England international played his 100th league game for the Red Devils on Sunday, reaching the landmark almost as quickly as Ryan Giggs

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Arsenal stuck with overpaid Ozil as transfer window closes

The World Cup winner was linked with a move away from the Emirates in January but a buyer was not found due to his massive salary

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Why Morata signing has angered Atletico Madrid fans

The Chelsea flop has rejoined the club where he started out but many supporters are upset about his return - and not just because of his Real ties

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Why Bayern Munich can't afford to lose James Rodriguez

The Colombia international has been the subject of plenty of transfer speculation all season, but Bayern cannot allow him to leave in January

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New Robben or Ribery? How could Hudson-Odoi fit in at Bayern

The England youth international does not have a wealth of experience at Chelsea, but still gives the Bavarians plenty of options in the future

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When do the FIFA 19 January Transfers take place?

The first batch of winter changes have already been added in FIFA 19, with more players getting new clubs and new ratings over the next few weeks

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How Liverpool can get best out of struggling £53m man Keita

The summer signing has yet to score or create a goal for the Reds, but Jurgen Klopp has faith in his ability to reach his potential at Anfield

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Hummels: Van Dijk is the best centre-back in the world

The World Cup-winning centre-back believes that the Liverpool and Netherlands defender is currently the best at his position

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'Spurs believe they are good enough to win the league'

The England international thinks his side can catch up with their rivals this season and challenge for the Premier League title

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Messi's 11-year headed goal streak ends

The Barcelona forward's incredible scoring record has come to an end despite finishing 2018 with more goals for club and country than any other player

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Solskjaer wants Man Utd players to 'dominate games'

The Red Devils boss would like his players to go into every game believing they will win, regardless of the opposition

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Gattuso: Milan cannot sign Fabregas

The midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season, but may not end up in Serie A due to Milan's Financial Fair Play restrictions

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Kaka blames Mourinho for Madrid struggles

The Brazilian failed to hold down a regular spot in the Blancos starting XI, with the Portuguese preferring Mesut Ozil to him in the lineup

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'Van Dijk & Salah injuries could derail Liverpool's season'

The Reds are comfortably clear of their title rivals in the Premier League, but their ex-midfielder feels they are a long way from becoming champions

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Tied on goals: Thorgan Hazard stepping out of Eden's shadow

The second-oldest sibling has spent his life being compared to the Belgium captain, but now he's starting to match his brother's performances

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The new Toni Kroos wanted by Barca & Bayern

The 19-year-old has been compared to some of Germany's biggest stars, attracting the attention of Europe's superpowers in the process

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Weah confirms loan move away from PSG

The USMNT striker has confirmed he will leave Paris this winter amid reports that he could join Celtic on a six-month deal

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The best young players on FIFA 19

Goal takes a look at the potential abilities of some of the world's best wonderkids in Career Mode on the latest version of the football game

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FIFA 19 Ultimate Team pack odds explained

This year's game allows FUT players to see what their chances of pulling a premium player are before they open packs in the store

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Who is Barcelona-linked striker Luka Jovic?

With more goals than Robert Lewandowski and Marco Reus, the 20-year-old Serbian striker is becoming one of the most in-demand forwards in Europe

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Why Wenger is the perfect coach for Bayern Munich

The Frenchman has been out of work since the end of last season, but is looking for a new challenge and is the ideal candidate for the Bavarians

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Back to the future! McCarthy has already lifted Ireland

The former Boys in Green boss has returned to his old job after 16 years and is saying all the right things to win over Ireland's disillusioned fans

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FIFA 19 Black Friday: Ultimate Team offers, SBCs & market crash

Black Friday is one of the busiest times of the year in FIFA, with many special pack offers, objectives and challenges throughout the weekend

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Low out! Germany must sack coach after horrific 2018

Germany's football team has endured the worst year in their country's history, so how on Earth can the man responsible survive with his job?

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Who has better stats in 2018 - Ronaldo or Messi?

The two superstars are among the favourites to top the Goal 50 once again, but who performed better statistically during the 2017-18 season?

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FIFA 19: What are Flashback players and how to get them

Some recent stars of the game are available in limited-time Squad Building Challenges, with boosted ratings flashing back to their peak performances

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Winners of world’s top 70 individual awards

Last year, Ronaldo was named the winner of the Goal 50, but who has won the world's individual awards in the year since that triumph?

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Move over Man City! Dortmund are Europe's most exciting team

The Bundesliga leaders are averaging three goals each game this season, but are getting them from everyone on the pitch and their substitutes

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World Cup woes & Bayern blip - Neuer's nightmare 2018

The shot-stopper was considered the best in the world for many years but is now going through a rough patch for both club and country

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Real regret loss of Ronaldo but also wonderkid Hakimi

The European champions have two big problem positions this season, with BVB's Achraf Hakimi showing them just what they are missing at right-back

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FIFA 19: Reus named Bundesliga player of the month

The Borussia Dortmund attacker has been chosen as September's star performer following a fan vote and receives an upgraded version in FIFA 19

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FIFA 19: EA announce Ultimate Scream squad for Halloween

Diego Costa and Mario Balotelli are among the players getting scary upgrades in this year's shapeshifting promotion for Halloween

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Delaney: It's too early to say Bayern are in crisis

The Denmark international is a new arrival at Westfalenstadion, but is not getting carried away with their early league lead over the Bavarians

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Pochettino: Brexit is like a car crash

The Spurs boss has not been impressed with how the British government are handling the decision to leave the European Union

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