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It has been described by some as the toughest selection challenge the Abramovich era has faced to date, which of Chelsea’s two world class goalkeepers will be the club’s first choice? The youngster who has shown consistent brilliance or the almost faultless veteran? My answer to this predicament requires some analysis. It has got all
After the fantastic achievement of last season, when Atletico Madrid were taken to the final of the Champions League and to their first league title in 18 years, it has been a summer where reality has returned to bite the club that is still crippled by debts despite their remarkable turnaround in fortunes under Diego