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Pele dies aged 82
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CELEBRATING PELE, THE GREATEST PLAYER IN WORLD CUP HISTORY

Pele, who has died at the age of 82, helped Brazil win World Cups in 1958, 1962
and 1970. He was the greatest World Cup player ever

Michael Cox88

Football legend Pele dead at 82: Live tributes, reactions and latest news

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SPOTLIGHT

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PL RETURNS

HAVE MAN CITY CREATED PEP GUARDIOLA'S DREAM FULL-BACK? RICO LEWIS FEELS LIKE A
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The 18-year-old was at the heart of everything for Manchester City in the
convincing win against Leeds and seems perfect for this system

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Why Casemiro is the 'perfect' midfielder off the ball for this Manchester United

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Leeds appear happy with their personnel in defence - but should they be?

Phil Hay113

A match that showed exactly how Chelsea prosper with 'world-class' James in team

Dominic Fifield70

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TRANSFER TALK

TRANSFER MAILBAG: ASK OUR WRITERS YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JANUARY TRANSFER
WINDOW

Submit your transfer questions and our writers will deliver their informed
answers

The Athletic UK Staff70

What is your Premier League club doing in the January transfer window?

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Best buys for Premier League teams in the January transfer window

Nick Miller35

Declan Rice: His future, Chelsea links and what happens next

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EFL TRANSFER TARGETS

The most exciting and interesting players who could be snapped up next month.

VIKTOR GYOKERES - THE COVENTRY FORWARD WHO MAKES HIS OWN CHANCES

Brighton fans must be wondering why their club let the Swedish striker go to
Coventry City for just £1million in 2021...

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Michael Cooper, Plymouth's young goalkeeper who is setting League One alight

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Peterborough's Ronnie Edwards, a defender with quarterback passing

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Ollie Cooper has family pedigree and the Wales squad on notice

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LIVERPOOL SIGN GAKPO

INSIDE CODY GAKPO'S MOVE TO LIVERPOOL - FIVE DAYS, CHRISTMAS TALKS AND VAN
DIJK'S ROLE

Cody Gakpo's move from PSV Eindhoven to Liverpool came about very quickly. The
Anfield side saw an opportunity - and pounced

Caoimhe O'Neill, James Pearce and more93

What Cody Gakpo will bring to Liverpool: Speed, versatility and instinctive
finishing

Caoimhe O'Neill79



Gakpo, Nunez, a need for patience and coaching to take them to the next level

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NORWICH'S NEXT BOSS

NORWICH'S SMITH SACKING: PLAYERS QUESTIONING ROLES, RECRUITMENT PROBLEMS AND A
LACK OF CASH

Dean Smith was unable to develop players and squad into Championship contenders
- but recruitment was also a problem.

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Adam Crafton395

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Peter Baugh

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