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Ilkay Gundogan and Vitor Roque of FC Barcelona during a training session before Barça's La Liga match against Valencia CF

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Deadbeat Club At War With Its Own Players, Again

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Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Manchester, England.

The Premier League Got The Chaotic Ending It Deserved

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