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Guardiola is always one step ahead
Rodri, midfielder for Manchester City and the Spanish national team, wrote an open letter, published on The Players' Tribune, in which he spoke about his childhood, the start of his football career, and his greatest achievements.
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Kevin De Bruyne thinks he knows when he will retire from the Red Devils
Kevin De Bruyne will probably retire from international duty with Belgium after the 2026 World Cup, as the midfielder stated in an extensive interview with Het Laatste Nieuws. 'I’ve been around long enough.'
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Benfica presents a familiar face as Schmidt's successor
Benfica presented Roger Schmidt's successor on Thursday evening. Bruno Lage will take over as coach of the Portuguese top club, where former AZ striker Vangelis Pavlidis is under contract.