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Which footballer made the biggest leap in competitive levels between games?

A Q&A roundup explores huge jumps in football levels, footballer antiques, former players turned referees, oldest scorers, and penalty shoot-out oddities.

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Bellerín on leaving Arsenal, Arteta’s influence and Betis return

Héctor Bellerín reflects on leaving Arsenal, his close bond with Mikel Arteta and how Betis and Seville gave him a new home.

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Celtic push for Ghedjemis deal - gossip

Celtic are pushing to sign Fares Ghedjemis from Frosinone, while Brentford may allow another loan for Benjamin Arthur and Marcelo Saracchi has reportedly joined Houston Dynamo.

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Wenger backs Fifa to scrap private investment World Cup plan

Arsene Wenger said scrapping Fifa's private investment plan was “absolutely necessary and beyond question” after days of controversy, Uefa threats and criticism from Prince Ali and Mattias Grafstrom.

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Tough Champions League tests await Hearts and Rangers

Hearts and Rangers begin their Women’s Champions League qualifying campaigns this week, with difficult ties against experienced European opposition in Denmark and Scotland.

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'Just joking' added to England World Cup win tattoo

Sean Carrington, from Wigan, added “just joking!” to his £550 England World Cup winners tattoo after the team’s semi-final exit to Argentina.

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Bubista quits Cape Verde role as Renard returns to Ivory Coast

Bubista has resigned as Cape Verde coach to join RS Berkane after leading the Blue Sharks to their first World Cup finals and the last 32.

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Toone thankful to Skinner after his Man Utd exit

Ella Toone says she will always be grateful to Marc Skinner after he supported her through her father's death, following his exit from Manchester United by mutual consent.

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Rangers agree Yokota fee as Celtic face Ghedjemis competition

Rangers are close to signing Daisuke Yokota, while Celtic have rejected interest in Kieran Tierney and Arne Engels. Other transfer rumours involve Ben Godfrey, James Penrice, Gvidas Gineitis and more.

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Mudryk could return for Chelsea on Wednesday after suspension

Mykhailo Mudryk could return for Chelsea against Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday after being cleared following a 20-month suspension. Xabi Alonso says he can be selected, but not for 90 minutes.

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Thousands line Milan streets for Baresi funeral

Thousands gathered in Milan for the funeral of Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan and Italy defender who died aged 66 after ill health.

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Fenerbahce ready huge Rashford offer in Tuesday football gossip

Fenerbahce are ready to make a major move for Marcus Rashford as Arsenal talk to Newcastle over Bruno Guimaraes and West Ham pursue Tottenham winger Manor Solomon.

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