Issa Swap Deal And It's Crazy

Well, Daily Star reports an impending swap deal between Arsenal and Manchester City between, you know who. The report claims Sergio Aguero would move to Arsenal and Alexis Sanchez would go in the opposite direction.

Aguero and Sanchez have been embroiled in speculations concerning their future as far back as the January transfer window but now it seems both clubs are now keen to put and end to the speculations surrounding their players. The speculation about the future of both Sanchez and Aguero was not helped by the breakdown in relationship with their managers.

Sanchez's body language towards Mr.Wenger and indeed the entire Arsenal squad was glaring for the football World to see whereas Aguero has had his throne at City Challenged with the arrival of Gabriel Jesus, but there is no surety the South Americans will be willing to swap sides this summer.

A swap deal involving these two will certainly be a buzz in the football World, in the past few seasons Arsenal has been heavily reliant on Sanchez, the same goes for Aguero at City, but even 33 goals last term has failed to convince Pep Guardiola. It is yet to be proven though that there is any substance to the deal, but if it should go through it would be one of the most phenomenal deals ever between Premier League rivals.

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Roma Player Agrees Deal With Zenit But Still Wants Juve.. .Weird Stuff

There appears to be a deal on the table between AS Roma and Zenit St. Petersburg for the transfer of both Leandro Paredes and Kostas Manolas of AS Roma but the former is dragging his feet as regards moving to Russia.

Paredes a former Boca Juniors midfielder apparently is not convinced of a Russian destination. After coming close twice but failing to join Juventus, the Argentine seems to have ordered his agent to enquire about a move to the Bianconeri according to Calciomercato.

Leandro Paredes' agent Pablo Sabbag is doing everything to secure a Turin move for the midfielder despite talks of AS Roma. Roberto Mancini's work may however be decisive in convincing the Argentine midfielder of a move to Russia instead.

Roberto Mancini is currently the manager at Zenit St. Petersburg and is used to Italian club football.

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Chelsea And Tottenham Unveil Their Kits For Next Season.. .They've Both Gone Nike

The English Premier League begins in 52 days time but in the mean time last season's top two Chelsea and Tottenham have unveiled their kits for next season as they both switch to sportswear makers Nike.

The kits surfaced online before both clubs had the opportunity to officially launch the kits on their websites, the kits are available for Purchase in the United States already. The shirts are part of the new Nike Vapor Aeroswift range and both have similar templates, there are comments online about the striking similarities of the Jerseys and indeed all Nike products.



The clubs have no set date for the official release of their merchandise but a store in New York have already found a way to get their hands on them.

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Tax Fraud Allegations Come For Jose

54 year old Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been hit with allegations that he failed to pay millions of taxes in Euros during his time (2010 - 2013) as Real Madrid manager according to World Football. The prosecutor's office released a statement on Tuesday.

The prosecutors claim that the Portuguese failed to declare €3.3m ($3.7, £2.9m) during his time with the Capital club - €1.6m in 2011 and €1.7m in 2012. Mourinho's representatives Gestifute media have moved quickly to defend him saying he had not been informed personally of the allegations.

According to Gestifute Mourinho " paid more than €26m in taxes at an average rate of 41% and accepted regularization proposals from the tax authorities in 2015 relating to the years 2011 and 2012, and resolved by agreement his situation for the year 2013".

According to the statement Jose received a certificate from the tax authorities confirming that he was up to date with his tax obligations.

This accusation comes in the wake of a €14.7m tax fraud being levelled against fellow Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo. The Real Madrid star is billed to appear before a Judge on the 31st of July for charges of fraud through offshore companies between 2011 and 2014.

Coincidentally both Jose and Cristiano share the same agent Jorge Mendes who has now been summoned to appear before a court outside Madrid on the 27th of June. It's been revealed that Mendes who is a super agent in the football world 'uses certain practices' to optimise often enormous earnings from image rights by his clients.

Ronaldo and Falcao Share The Same Agent

According to Media Consortium European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) at least €185m worth of income have escaped the attention of tax authorities using shell companies and offshore account.

Fabio Contreao and Radamel Falcao are other clients of Jorge Mendes who have also been suspected of tax evasions. Falcao has been accused of failing to declare €5.6m of income earned from image rights between 2012 and 2013 while he was at Atletico Madrid while Contreao is suspected to failingly declare €1.3m of income.

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PSG Player Agrees Personal Terms With Barcelona

PSG star midfielder Marco Verratti who has been heavily linked with a move Chelsea, Arsenal or Manchester United has agreed personal terms with Barcelona according to Metro, but the French giants are apparently unwilling to let Veratti go.

Though the French title was snatched away for the Paris club by Monaco, Veratti enjoyed an excellent 2016/17 season with PSG and was massively impressive In Europe. Despite a plethora of suitors, it was reported last week that Veratti and Leo Messi was spotted in the same hotel, Calciomercato now claim that the 24 year old has agreed personal terms with the Catalan Club.

Marco Verratti who is one of the most sought after midfielder in the World is believed to be worth around £88 million.

Lionel Messi who is a big fan of the Italian has personally told Barcelona Verratti should be signed, and Messi's backing has accelerated the transactions between Barcelona and Verratti.

PSG recently offered Verratti a new deal worth €10 million-a-year, the same pay cheque Edinson Cavani is on, but the 'free lunch' has been turned down.

German Giants Bayern Munich are also said to have Verratti on their radar, but the player however has his sights set on joining the Blaugrana. Barcelona however do not intend to bruise their relationship with PSG therefore Verratti would have to force a move away from Paris himself. #OyO 👀

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Dortmund Star Is England Bound

Reports in France are of the opinion than Dortmund 's star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang  is close to joining Liverpool this summer.

The Gabonese captain has been impressive since joining the German side, netting 120 goals in 189 games but his future at Dortmund looks dark as Liverpool appear to have tendered an audacious bid for the 28 year old.

Liverpool are said to be willing to pay a whooping £61 million for the striker's services in the coming months.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klop signed Aubameyang to Borrussia Dortmund in 2013 and managed the player for two years. The Gabon International is reportedly intrigued by the prospect of working with Klop yet again.

Aubameyang isn't short of suitors around Europe after a prolific 2016/17 season with 40 goals in in 46 games, but it's Liverpool are said to be the preferred destination if a move is to be made.

The Reds are also interested in completing the signing of AS Roma winger Mohammed Salah by next week, the English club had an initial offer of £28 million turned down, but appear very close to sealing a deal with AS Roma for the former Chelsea Player.

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The Rivalry

                                                                Reality Sucks

                                                      Wenger has a question or two for you 

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Nothing Lasts forever

                                            
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Plan B? : Guess Who Is In Line To Replace Conte

Fresh facts have emerged that English champions Chelsea are lining up a shock bid for Ex Barcelona manager Luis Enrique. The Spaniard won the Spanish Cup in his last season with the Blaugrana and opted to go on a Sabbatical but the blues are planning to tempt him out of that.



Antonio Conte has remained a frustrated figure at Chelsea following The Champions' lack of desire in the transfer market, and this has unsettled the Italian at Stamford Bridge. The Italian's public spat with star striker Diego Costa has not helped the relationship between club and manager.

Chelsea appear not to be willing to make 'wholesale' changes to their team which the 47 year old has been insisting on , therefore the club have been forced to start making arrangements in the event that their title winning manager leaves.

Daily Telegraph reports that Luis Enrique will be the favoured successor if Conte decides to leave the West London club, although Borrussia Dortmund's former manager Thomas Tuchel has also been identified as a possible replacement.

Although Chelsea are confident about keeping their manager, reports suggest Antonio is 'nowhere' near renewing his contract despite being offered a new generous offer.

Luis Enrique was a back-to-back hit in his three year spell (2014-2017) as Barcelona's manager, winning at least a trophy each season but was hardly accepted by the Barcelona faithful due to a change of play style. The Guardiola era was marked with high possession game whereas Enrique opted for a more direct approach with Luis Suarez, Neymar and Leo Messi making up an attacking trio which was nicknamed the msn.

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4 Things To Expect As The Confederations Cup Kicks Off Today

In the World Of Football there is never a dull moment, two weeks ago we had the UEFA Champions league finals, the International qualifiers and friendlies then followed, now before us is a dress rehearsal for the World Cup next year, The FIFA Confederations Cup. The atmosphere promises to be terrific as Russia still has an image to protect in the light of hooligans that abound in the Country and events in the recent past. So these are the things a football fan should expect from the showpiece in Russia.

A Welcoming Atmosphere
The Confederations Cups kicks off at St. Petersburg today as Russia hosts New Zealand, but images of Russian fans attacking opposing fans at the Euros last year would still be fresh in the mind of travelling supporters. Phone footages emerged of gangs dishing out brutal beatings to unsuspecting football fans, fast forward one year the Russians will be keen and indeed eager to wipe any doubts in the minds of visitors about her ability to stage a competition. Football's governing body FIFA has also made it clear that referees can also stop games if a fan abuses a footballer. All these and more would no doubt spur the average Russian for a best behavior to say the least.

President Vladmir Putin has issued a decree tightening security for several weeks in the four host cities, the decree sets restrictions to access and activities in those cities.

"We are increasing our work on all fronts: both inside the Country and co-operating with all foreign partners who are ready to help." Alexei Lavrishchev told the BBC, Lavrishchev is the deputy head of the FSB Intelligence service.

Former Chelsea midfielder Alexei Smertin who is Russian football's anti racism inspector said racism is an issue that exists everywhere "but we will show our warm reception for all despite their continent or nationality."


The Stars Will Shine




The season is over and National team duties have taken centre stage ever since, there are a lot of big name and big game players who are heading into the competition though jaded after a long season but will no doubt smell blood and will be longing to shine as well on the international stage once again.

Cameroun who were once indomitable on the African continent were surprising underdogs in the AFCON held in January which they won, they were short of their more established stars in the African tournament but found a way to win the trophy thereby booking their place in the Confederations Cup. Christian Bassogog and Vincent Aboubacar are undisputed starts in this African side and will be well aware of the fact that they carry the hopes of Africa and of course the World will be watching.

  

New Zealand and Australia are regulars in this competition and will also be looking to make their experience count, surely they are not here to make up the numbers. Javier Hernandez who recently became Mexico's all time leading scorer will also be looking to make it count against former Real Madrid teammates Fabio Contreao and Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile Alexis Sanchez will have the bitter taste of facing club teammate Mesut Ozil in group B.

Expect A  'Germany v Portugal' Final


The best teams often come to the party. Germany and Portugal have the best squads (at least on paper) going into this two week exercise, their stars are more polished and established, well this is not to say that the other teams are inferior but in their individual club sides Portugal and Germany have the best performers.



The eight team tournament will be an opportunity for either of these two teams to lift the tournament for a first time.

The Golden Boot Might Go To Ronaldo

In recent times, the flair and dribbling of Portuguese attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has given way to goals, goals and more goals. With age it has been pertinent to adjust his style of play from the flair of pace and dribbling of youth to a more poaching style of play. This was evident as the 32 year old scored the most goals in the Champions league last season. Three goals for Portugal in the Euros last year was also testament to the fact that there is more emphasis on goals for the Portuguese.

This is yet another opportunity for Ronaldo to further enhance his status in Portuguese football folklore and you don't give him opportunities without them being accepted.

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Saturday Football Prediction

We're in the close season but a lot of leagues in Europe still have business to do and guess what the Confederations cup kicks off today in Russia as a dress rehearsal for next year's mundial.

So! these are your predictions for today, you can add yours in the comment section. Enjoy!!

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Chelsea Make Mouthwatering Offer For Juventus Player... .Surely The Can't Say No

If reports according to La Reppublica are to be believed English Champions Chelsea are willing to land Juventus' left wing back Alex Sandro for a whooping £52 million this summer.

The Brazilian upon learning Antonio Conte's interest has reportedly asked to leave Turin, Chelsea manager Conte is desperate to provide competition for Marcos Alonso. The Spaniard had a superb 2016/17 season but European demands in the coming season will require depth at the back.

Sandro who is already well acquainted which the 3-4-3 style of play with was employed by Conte last season would be a good fit for Conte's side and it appears a deal is on the way as Chelsea are also ready to double the wages of the 26 year old.



The English Premier League attracts many a player around the continent and indeed the world and Sandro is no different. There has been rising tension between the Chelsea management and their manager over a perceived lack of activity since the transfer window opened.

Manchester United and City have already made their intentions clear through fresh signings, therefore Conte is reportedly outraged by his side's non indulgence. Chelsea need to invest if they should attempt to win the league twice in a row, no team in England has managed that since 2009.

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Chelsea's Relationship With Conte Hits Rock Bottom Because Of This Player

Chelsea have failed to agree a transfer fee with Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko , the French Ligue 1 club is holding out for a £45m bid.

The midfielder has a host of admirers in England but has set his eyes on a move to Chelsea, but while the London club are willing to part with £27m Monaco actually value Bakayoko at £42m, causing a stall in transfer negotioations.

Chelsea have been in negotiations with the French champions for the past one month for the 22 year old's signature but an initial bid had been turned down by Monaco.

Now This Is The News
Bakayoko's interest in joining Chelsea was 'supposed to ease the way' for his suitors ahead of further negotiations but Chelsea's inability refusal to meet Monaco's asking price at this stage is said to be infuriating Antonio Conte.

Reports also suggest Conte was unhappy with the club's activity in the transfer window last summer as they missed out on Radja Nainggolan, Alvaro Morata and Leonardo Bonucci (but did they want to join you? ).

Due to Chelsea's transfer activity or inactivity in this window Conte's relationship with the Chelsea management has been described as 'being at breaking point', 'mutual tension', 'nervous' etc.

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An Angry Cristiano Tells Real Madrid President He Wants To Leave

According to a report in Portugal Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to leave the capital club this summer. The Portuguese is outraged after being accused of evading €14.7m (£13m) in taxes by Spanish Prosecutors  A Bola's front page reports.

The report claims the World Best player's desire to leave Madrid are irreversible and has already made his decision known to club President Florentino Perez. Earlier this week a lawsuit was filed against the Portugal national team captain.

The 32 year old has since spoken against those charges saying "I have a clear conscience."

Real Madrid have also released a statement confirmed that they have 'full confidence'  in the Portuguese forward being able to prove his innocence.

The prosecutor's office in Madrid is accusing Cristiano of using a 'business structure' to hide the income he received from image rights between 2011 and 2014.

Ronaldo is currently preparing for the Confederations Cup in Russia which kicks off this weekend. Portugal qualified last summer as Champions of Europe.

Real Madrid Response

Real Madrid C.F have full confidence in our player Cristiano Ronaldo who we understand has acted in accordance with Legality regarding the fulfilment of his fiscal obligations.

Since his arrival at Real Madrid C.F in July 2009 Ronaldo has always shown a clear will to fulfill all his tax obligations.

Real Madrid C.F are absolutely convinced that our player Cristiano Ronaldo will prove his total innocence in the process .

Real Madrid C.F hope that justice is done as quickly as possible so that his innocence can be proven as soon as possible.


Since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2009 Ronaldo has scored 406 goals in 394 appearances becoming the club's all-time leading scorer.

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Saints Sack Claude Puel

Claude Puel's Reign as Southampton boss has come to an end after just one year.

After guiding Southampton to an EFL Cup final and an 8th place finish in English football's Top tier, the club has decided Puel would not be at the helm anymore going into next season. This decision was taken on Wednesday.

"Southampton Football Club can confirm today that it has terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect." a club statement read.

"everyone at our club would like to express our thanks to Claude for his hardwork and commitment this year. The highlight of the season was a memorable day at Wembley in the EFL Cup final, a day our fans will always treasure."

"We wish Claude well for the future."

"The search for a new management team is underway, we are confident that we will find the right fit in line with the long term vision of the club."

Puel agreed a three year deal last year with the Saints and his successor will be Southampton's fourth manager in as many years.

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Alexis Sanchez Reveals His Preferred Club & It's Bad News For English Clubs

Arsenal Football Club's goal getter Sanchez has made it clear to the Arsenal management he wants to leave the London club this summer but it is the destination of his new club that might further infuriate the North London club and indeed other English clubs.

Both Manchester City and Bayen Munich have pushed hardest for the Chilean International since the end of the season but the 28 year old has come out to say he prefers the city London and might, just might prefer a Club in the City.

According to The Independent Chelsea is the club Sanchez would be most keen to join giving his affinity for London.

Even though Arsenal risk losing Sanchez for nothing next summer they are already prepared to turn down a frsh Man City bid of  £50m.

  
Chelsea and Antonio Conte Should be buoyed by Sanchez's decision to remain in London. Conte has been a long term admirer of the Chilean. While Arsenal are 'woke' about the reality of Sanchez leaving the club, they would prefer NOT to sell to a direct rival (Manchester City or Chelsea).

Alexis Sanchez has netted 53 goals for Arsenal in 103 appearances, an average of a goal in 1.9 games and helped them to two FA Cup wins in two years, but  Guardiola is quite familiar to Sanchez as they spent one season together at Barcelona (Guardiola's last).

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Chelsea Host Burnley In Opening Day Fixtures

Chelsea begin the defence of their title with the visit of Burnley, as the 2017/18 Premier League season begins at on the 12-13 of August. The Champions will then travel to Tottenham's new home on the second week of the season.

The 2017/18 season will end on the 13th of May 2018 a week earlier than the previous season, this is to save the players for the World Cup in Russia.

The Precise date of the games will be set once TV Schedules have been decided.

Manchester United play Leicester City In the third week and Manchester City host Liverpool in the fourth week.

You can find the full list of fixtures here. Premier League

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Usain Bolt Makes His Football Debut In An Unusual Way

It has been revealed that Usain Bolt will star in Pro Evolution Soccer 2018, the 30 year old took to twitter to express his joy at being able to make his debut as a footballer, Bolt who is widely regarded as the greatest athlete of all time and an ardent Manchester United fan has often spoken of his desire to play professionally.

Bolt will only star in a version of those who pre-order the game, PES 2018 will be released in the UK on September 14,  a month after Bolt officially retires from athletics.

Bolt wrote "I love football and I have played PES for as long as I can remember. It is the best football game there is, it is a great honour to be part of it and its success.

Having my face and movements scanned for use in the game was a fascinating process."

PES is one of Konami's most popular Merchandise and has been available in consoles since 2003. A spin off from the Superstar Soccer Series which began in 1995.

PES 18 will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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Overs & Unders : Turan's Gambling Problems

The week can't get any worse at the moment for Turkish midfielder Arda Turan, the former Atletico Madrid player recently retired from International football after an altercation with a 70 year old reporter. The 30 year old was engaged in a bizarre incident in a flight recently.

It is gathered that Turan assaulted the Journalist and that has naturally ended his reputation as the captain of the national side, but that is not the news here.. .On Monday Catalan radio station reported that Arda Turan has financial problems which are not very far away from gambling.

Xavi Campo a Barcelona based reporter reveals that before the end of the season Turan went to a Casino bet and he won lost a fortune, the amount is so huge that the player's financial situation is thought to be in crisis, this is suspected to be the reason for his outburst on the Turkish flight.

This might be the end at Barcelona for Turan (if the rumours are true). Turan managed just 14 appearances in the last season (1,244 minutes in total) , three goals and three assists.

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English Club Tables Bid For Florentin Pogba

After Manchester United smashed the transfer record for Paul last summer Talksport reports that Merseyside club Everton are in the chase for Paul Pogba's older brother Florentin. Reports in France claim that RB Leipzig and Everton are in the hunt for the 26 year old defender.

Florentin's contract with St.Etienne runs out next summer and has found playing time hard to come by, making just 17 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, should Florentin decide to leave France, England would be his desired destination seeing that he could link up with his brother in the north of England.

Alvaro Morata Is Set For A Huge Pay Cheque At United


Manchester United are set to hand Spanish striker Alvaro Morata a monster wage should he take the step of faith. The former Juventus man had emerged as transfer targets for AC Milan and Chelsea after being constantly out of the first Eleven at the Bernabeu.

Spanish Newspaper Marca has revealed that Morata would earn roughly £373,000-a-week which means he would earn £19.4 million-a-week and this translates to £97m over the five years he is expected to stay at Manchester. In addition the Spain International will earn extra £1.7m-a-year in image rights, with £883,000-a-year for image rights going to an associated company.

Guess Who's Going On Loan



Chelsea striker or former striker Diego Costa is prepared to go on a loan move before finally linking up with Atletico Madrid in The January transfer window, after being shown the door privately last week via text message. Diego Costa who has scored 58 goals in three seasons at Stamford Bridge has never hidden the fact that a return to Atletico is firmly on his mind.

Since going public with the text between himself and Conte, Chelsea feel embarrassed as a club but are determined to to let him go for cheap.

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A Team Of Football Scientists Lists The MVPs in The Game, Messi And Ronaldo Ain't In The Top 3

According to a study by Football scientists revealing the real value of Footballers ahead of the Summer transfer window, Premier League Players Harry Kane and Dele Alli are ranked above Messi OR rather would cost higher than the Argentine magician in the forthcoming transfer window.

The scientists have used many 'parameters' to determine how much cash should exchange hands in the transfer market and the results are intriguing.

Barcelona and Brazilian forward Neymar emerged as the most valuable player and is worth a staggering  £186.5 million and his closest rivals trail him with over  £48 million, England players Kane and Alli are valued at 137.3m and  £136m respectively, the huge figure stems from the fact that both players had 'fantastic' seasons and are also tied to long term contracts. Eric Dier, Christian Eriksen and Heung-Min Son make up the five Tottenham Players on the list.

Leo Messi whose contract runs out in 2018 is in fourth place and is valued at  £134.3m, the fact that his contract runs out next year was a factor, the Argentine could leave Barcelona for free next year if a renewal is not made.

Antoine Griezmann who was/is a target for Manchester United completes the top 5 valued at £133.1m. The Frenchman has a release clause of  £86m on his current contract but may not be leaving Atletico Madrid in this transfer window due to the Club's ban on the transfer market i.e Atleti cannot buy any player this summer and  loyal striker Griezmann has decided to stick to Simeone's side (great stuff!!).

Paul Pogba, Eden Hazard, Gonzalo Higuaín, Luis Suarez and Paulo Dybala make up the Top Ten, meanwhile World Player Of The Year Cristiano Ronaldo finishes just outside the the Top with  £99m at 11th position.


These are the highest ranked players in the Premier League

The factors taken into consideration before arriving at the list include the performance of both players and employer clubs, International status, contract, age and positon.

The complete list of 50 can be found on Metro Football

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Diego Costa For President!

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                                                     Raul Gonzalez Is Missing On This list

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