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For the first time since 1958, Italy are not participating in a World Cup competition. The four-time winners of the world crown failed to qualify for the tournament after being defeated by Sweden in their play-off clash. Their loss continued the Azzurri's fall from grace after triumphing in Germany 2006 after being knocked out at the group stage in back-to-back competitions.... Read More

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Romelu Lukaku enjoyed a prolific 2017/18 campaign for Manchester United, notching 27 goals in 51 appearances for the Red Devils. Jose Mourinho was full of praise for the Belgium striker throughout the campaign and United are likely to build around the striker once again as they bid to lift the Premier League title for the first time since 2013... Read More

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The 15 players below are who we believe have the best chance of winning this years Golden Boot. In this article we rank their chances from number 15 (least likely) to number 1 (most likely) based on factors like player attributes, club form, national team form, and the strength of their national team at going far in the competition.... Read More

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England have been priced as 16/1 also-rans by bookmakers in the build-up to this summer's World Cup in Russia with Gareth Southgate's side expected to get nowhere near the prize places. That quote has them seventh in a list dominated by Brazil at 4/1 and Germany's 9/2.... Read More