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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · 1d

Atletico Madrid play Inter Milan in Benghazi this afternoon for the Reconstruction Cup-FDRL.

Barca say they were going to play, but decided against it, and returned the €5m appearance fee.

Just another quiet international break...

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Why Atletico Madrid and Inter are playing a friendly in Libya after Barcelona pulled out

The two Serie A and La Liga heavyweights play a friendly in strange circumstances and at an unlikely venue tonight

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · 24d

Atletico owners are investing in the club, ahead of possible future sale.

Ideally that means they'd like the team to be doing better...

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Why Atletico Madrid’s $400m transfer spend leaves Diego Simeone in a tough spot

The Spanish club have once again invested heavily this summer, but things aren't yet going to plan

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · 25d

With @MarioCortegana on contrasting fortunes for Mbappe and Vinicius at Madrid over the last 12 months...
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Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior’s Real Madrid fortunes could hardly be more contrasting

Mbappe is Madrid's undisputed leader while Vinicius Jr is going through a bad patch of form. What's happened?

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · 25d

"In general, fans don’t have a problem once he is a player who can help them win games. Much more education is needed, both for players and for supporters.”

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Thomas Partey’s Villarreal transfer: What has been the reaction in Spain?

The former Arsenal midfielder signed for the Spanish club on a free transfer this summer

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Another club would have just said 'ok, let's accept reality, another 6 months at Montjuic'.

But at Laporta's Barca the constant drama and improvisation seems to be a feature not a flaw...

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Barcelona’s Camp Nou chaos leaves the Spanish champions without a home. What’s next?

Just five days before their home fixture against Valencia, the Catalan club confirmed the game will be hosted at the Estadi Johan Cruyff

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Michael Walker @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social · Aug 28

The #NUFC striker who moved to Liverpool for a huge fee, won the title and the admiration of The Beatles: in some ways Albert Stubbins was an early version of the Alexander Isak situation. In others, not.
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The striker who swapped Newcastle for Liverpool and ended up on a Beatles album cover

Long before Alexander Isak there was Albert Stubbins, a star striker at Newcastle who was courted and eventually prised away by Liverpool

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Iain Macintosh @iainmacintosh.bsky.social · Aug 4

New ROUTE ONE is up. Spurs have had a very difficult weekend, is it time to worry, @windycoys.bsky.social?

Can Atletico Madrid win La Liga?The Outsiders is back with @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social

And is Strasbourg a multi-club success story? We ask @tomwfootball.bsky.social  

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Route One: Should Spurs fans be afraid?

Tottenham have had a horrible weekend. Son Heung Min is leaving, James Maddison is injured and remember how they failed to buy Morgan Gibbs-White? Are they seriously short of a creative outlet? We ...

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · Jun 18

Easy start for Xabi Alonso - he needs to build new team with all-new back 4, sort his coaching staff, manage the politics, lift the fans, and win the Club World Cup...

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Xabi Alonso’s awkward start at Real Madrid: New hope, little time, big pressure

The 43-year-old is taking on one of football's most demanding jobs off the back of the Spanish giants' disappointing European season

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Adam Crafton @adamcrafton.bsky.social · Jun 16

Exclusive

FIFA has decided not to show videos or signage which explicitly mention challenging racism or discrimination in US Club World Cup venues

FIFA point to statutes - "politically neutral" - when asked if US political climate played part in decision

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FIFA drops anti-racism, anti-discrimination messages for Club World Cup

The messaging has not been visible during the opening round of fixtures at the tournament in stadiums or on social media platforms.

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · Jun 5

If summer window is coming then it must be 'lever' time at Barca.

This year Camp Nou VIP seats, Barca Media and Barca Mobile all potentially in play to help (or not) register players with La Liga...

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How will Barcelona’s financial situation affect their transfers this summer?

Nothing is ever simple in the world of Barcelona transfers... and this summer is unlikely to be any different

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Paul Reidy @paulreidy.bsky.social · Jun 3

Really interesting to see just who is behind each LaLiga club

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Via @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social for The Athletic

Who owns La Liga's 20 clubs: A Wimbledon semi-finalist, Pep Guardiola's brother and a private detective

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Matt Slater @mjslater.bsky.social · May 28

Another day, another report on the PL’s financial might. This one is Football Benchmark’s 10th annual ranking of Europe’s most valuable clubs. 7 PL clubs in top 32 in 2016; now 9 in top 20. FWIW, Chelsea are 10th, worth £2.5bn; Betis 32nd, worth £400m.

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Nine Premier League clubs in top 20 richest in Europe, report says

Real Madrid are the top valued club, with Manchester City and Manchester United rounding out the top three.

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · May 25

▫️ Learning from Jose Mourinho
▫️ Two shock exits as a player & youth coach
▫️ Political skills with Florentino Perez

Xabi Alonso is Real Madrid's new head coach, but his relationship with the club has not always been straightforward.

@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social explains.

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(L) Xabi Alonso as a Real Madrid player; (R) Xabi Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen Head Coach

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · May 14

On Tuesday, Sevilla secured their first home win in any competition for six months to virtually save them from relegation.

📝 @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social and Guillermo Rai chart a chaotic four days for the serial Europa League winners in crisis.

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · May 14

Oh Sevilla...

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Sevilla: From serial Europa League winners to fans breaking into the training ground – and relief for now

Sevilla are known for dominating European football's second-biggest competition but a bad season culminated in alarming scenes on Saturday

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · May 12

Always, always, watch the Clasico...

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Breaking down the chaos of another remarkable Clasico

Barca's 4-3 win against Madrid was another reminder to always, always watch Spain's biggest game

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · May 6

While Lamine Yamal dominated headlines after the first leg, Pedri’s midfield display drove Barcelona.

If Inter double or triple up on Yamal again, Pedri will have the space and time to make an impact again.

#INTBAR

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Barcelona and Inter players on the football pitch in the UEFA Champions League semi-final.

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Oliver Kay @oliverkay.bsky.social · May 2

Discussing brilliance of Lamine Yamal with @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social @sebsb.bsky.social @eliasburke.bsky.social @jacobwhitehead.bsky.social @caoimhesport.bsky.social et al.
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Is Lamine Yamal already the best footballer in Europe? And if not, who is?

Lamine Yamal's record for a 17-year-old is incredible, as was his performance against Inter, but is he already the best of the best?

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · May 1

Athletic players coming to balcony to salute fans gathered outside Bilbao’s Hotel Carlton, where they’ve gathered before Man Utd at San Mames tonight

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Barcelona 3 Inter 3: Breaking down Yamal magic, Inter’s fast start, Dumfries’ unlikely double

Barca and Inter cancelled each other out in a thrilling semi-final first leg at Montjuic

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · Apr 28

Battling (often imagined) enemies seems more important than even winning football matches at Real Madrid these days

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How 48 hours of rage and recrimination overshadowed the Copa del Rey final

From accusations about referees to multiple red cards, Real Madrid's season is coming to a very noisy end

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · Apr 27

"Against everything and against everyone."

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How 48 hours of rage and recrimination overshadowed the Copa del Rey final

From accusations about referees to multiple red cards, Real Madrid's season is coming to a very noisy end

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · Apr 17

Real Madrid have superstar talent – but that doesn’t make them a good team.

There was plenty of ‘remontada’ talk before the second leg against Arsenal — but none of spirit, organisation or quality required to pull it off.

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Real Madrid have superstar talent – but that doesn’t make them a good team

There was ‘remontada’ talk before the second leg against Arsenal — but none of spirit, organisation or quality required to pull it off

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Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social · Apr 17

Mucho ruido y pocas nueces

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Real Madrid have superstar talent – but that doesn’t make them a good team

There was ‘remontada’ talk before the second leg against Arsenal — but none of spirit, organisation or quality required to pull it off

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · Apr 15

Only 10 times in European football history has a side completed the 'treble'.

Now, four of this year’s Champions League quarter-finalists have that very possibility coming into view.

@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social speaks to those who have completed the feat on what it means.

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Inter Milan players celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match Inter Milan against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 22, 2010. Inter Milan won the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the final at the Santiago Bernabeu. Argentine striker Diego Milito scored both goals for Jose Mourinho's team who completed a treble of trophies this season.

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