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BAYERN v DORTMUND Is Der Klassiker

It's Germany's biggest game, despite Dortmund's distress!

Apr 11 •

Carl Anka Diagnoses Manchester United Ahead of the Derby

The Athletic writer joins The Football Weekend to talk hamstrings, transfer debacles, and how both Manchester teams lost their way.

Apr 4 •

The Gran Derbi Is Spain's Greatest Local Spat

The international break is over, and REAL BETIS vs SEVILLA welcomes us back to clubworld.

Mar 28 •

At Least South America Has Some Proper Matches

The international break returns, and Argentina will face Brazil and Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers.

Mar 21 •

Has Anfield Lost Its Formidable Atmosphere?

I can only speak to my own experience under the lights in Liverpool on a Tuesday night.

Mar 19 •

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