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Manager says his charges will just need to be clinical

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Legendary Italian who has retired from international football embodied so much

Andrea Pirlo: The effortlessly cool Italian who proved God exists

The 38-year-old transcended from domestic darling to global brand during his career

Andrea Pirlo calls time on professional career

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Psychologists want to know what makes her tick, but people who know her say ‘that’s just Rena’

Ken Early: Matic is not a top player and Chelsea have upgraded

Current Chelsea manager wants players who are tactically flexible – and he won’t tolerate slacking

Ken Early: You can’t ‘run’ a game without a well-run team

Criticism of Paul Pogba ignores context – no one can run the game in Mourinho’s United

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Patriots turned around a 25 point deficit, here’s five other great sporting comebacks

Italy turn up the style as Belgium fail to turn up again

Goals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle secure Group E win in Lyon

Conor McLaughlin the underdog in a team of underdogs

Fleetwood Town defender has played a big role in helping Northern Ireland to France ’16

Euro Moments: Antonin Panenka the original and best

Czechoslovakia beat West Germany to win Euro 1976 thanks to trailblazing penalty

Mario Balotelli and Andrea Pirlo left out of Italy squad

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Euro Moments: Pirlo’s Panenka leaves Joe Hart floundering

Italy’s metronome is coolness personified as he sets up Euro 2012 win over England

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Thriving MLS, the era of the internet and popular video games all help in sport’s rise

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