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Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring their first goal. Paul Burrows / Reuters
by Alan Johnson | Oct 28, 2016 | Sports
The Ballon d’Or is back in France Football’s possession, even though they contrived to elongate the release of this year’s shortlist to such an extent it made Fifa’s ceremonies seem snappy in comparison. At the conclusion of the nine-hour announcement on Monday there...
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho
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by José Mourinho | Oct 1, 2016 | Sports
In one respect, of course, José Mourinho is right. Modern football is for ever trying to read too much into too little. One bad week – three poor results – is nothing compared to his previous career. Manchester United supporters, perhaps, will welcome his belligerence...