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When Florentino went down to the dressing room after the Ajax defeat, the Madrid players were expecting a different kind of speech.
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The recent additions of Jeison Murillo and Moussa Wagué to Barcelona's threadbare defence have sparked debate and dissent...
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Real Madrid add another trophy to their list of honours after a comfortable win over Al Ain. A game they were expected to win on paper but given recent form it did see the side digging deep to secure the title.
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The Ballon d'Or gala brought recognition for a team player in Luka Modric; for an indefatigable midfielder...
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The ten year duopoly on the Ballon d'Or has been broken by Modric, which is praise indeed for a model player who conducts the team from midfield.
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Ballon d'Or 2018
Madrid president Pérez on Ballon d'Or win for Modric
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Ballon d'Or 2018