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How will Atletico Madrid fare in their new era?
Read our take on how the Portuguese sensation Joao Felix has seamlessly integrated into Diego Simeone’s new Atleti which curled the former heroes and are looking to patiently build towards a future in which they could dominate Spanish football as Barca and rivals Real Madrid have stuttered to start the 19/20 season.
Bale in limbo upon Zidane's return to the Real Madrid touchline
Madrid’s savior may have arrived in the form of serial Champions League winner, Zinadine Zidane. But it may not be all good news for the 29-year-old Welshman, Gareth Bale.
African Stars: Pick of the weekend's action
It’s all here, Belfodil’s quick brace that stunned league leaders, Dortmund; Zaha’s return to the scoresheet, En-Nesyri’s hat-trick, Alex Iwobi, Liverpool, and much more of the weekend’s action from all over the world.
FT Hidden Gems Series: Daddy-Ajala Moses Simon
The 23-year-old Nigerian had to endure some tough injuries, one of which sidelined him from 2018 FIFA World Cup action. He currently plies his trade in Spanish La Liga with Levante and undoubtedly is a real talent.