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France's defender Raphael Varane gets back on his feet during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between France and Switzerland at the National Arena in Bucharest on June 28, 2021.

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Raphaël Varane Can Help Manchester United, But United Has To Help Him, Too

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Tom Ley

Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Premier League

Carlo Ancelotti Goes Back To Normal

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Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane reacts during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF against Villarreal CF at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid, on May 22, 2021.

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Real Madrid’s Past Killed Zinedine Zidane’s Future

Atletico Madrid's players celebrate after winning the Spanish league football match against Real Valladolid FC and the Liga Championship title at the Jose Zorilla stadium in Valladolid on May 22, 2021.

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Atlético Madrid Won La Liga The Hard Way

Timo Werner of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on May 05, 2021 in London, England

Chelsea v Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Leg Two

Chelsea Is Terrifying, Even When It Can’t Finish Its Chances

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid reacts after a missed shot during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on April 27, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.

Real Madrid v Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Leg One

Chelsea Let Real Madrid Off The Hook

Roberto Firmino of Liverpool battles for possession with Eder Militao of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Anfield on April 14, 2021 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Leg Two

Real Madrid Will Not Be Denied

Norway's forward Erling Braut Haaland lays on the field during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification football match between Gibraltar and Norway on March 24, 2021 at the Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar.

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The Stage Is Set For The Summer Of Haaland

Real Madrid's Belgian forward Eden Hazard leaves the pitch during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Madrid, on November 28, 2020.

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Eden Hazard’s Time At Real Madrid Is Only Getting Bleaker

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior (R) challenges Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets during the Spanish League football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid

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Barcelona And Sergio Busquets Are No Longer Made For Each Other

Raphael Varane and Carlos Casimiro of Real Madrid look dejected after conceding a third goal during the UEFA Champions League Group B stage match between Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on October 21, 2020 in Madrid, Spain.

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