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Abou Diaby: The “Next Patrick Vieira” Who Spent a Career Plagued By Injury

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The Sporting Blog tells the full story, including Diaby’s stints playing for global clubs - and why he retired before he could realise his full potential. The Sporting Blog tells the full story! Featured image credits: Arsenal Core Read our football blog for more But what exactly happened to this French football star?

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Lee Hendrie: The Rise and Fall of a Premier League Star

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The 45-year-old made 12 appearances in 2008/09, spending a brief period on loan at Blackpool, before being released at the end of the campaign. Read more shocking player profiles on our football blog Hendrie was sent off as a late substitute in United’s playoff final defeat to Burnley and that was his final game for the club.

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Gai Assulin: What Happened to 'The Israeli Messi'?

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The Sporting Blog tells the full story! The Sporting Blog tells all! And when he picked up a knee ligament injury midway through the 2008/09 campaign, the youngster would be out for the remainder. He’s one of the managers who trusted me more than anyone else,” Assulin said in a 2016 ITV Football interview.

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Adriano: From Wonderkid to Alleged Gang Member

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The (Crazy) True Story of Adriano’s Football Career In 2016, Adriano retired from professional football at the age of 34 - and his name is shrouded in controversy. He seemingly retired from football for another two years before joining Miami United in 2016, but he lasted only five months before finally calling time on his career.

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Sea The Stars - King of Middle Distance Horses

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As of 2016, Cape Cross had a stud fee of around £20,000, which was a steal considering the number of group winners and high-earning horses he produced (39 over £200,000 in earnings). Check out more racing content on our Horse Racing blog. Sea The Stars’ dam wasn’t too bad herself! Juddmonte Beresford Stakes (Group 2) (Curragh).

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Blackpool F.C. Under the Infamous Oyston Family

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The Sporting Blog tells the full story! They spent £400k in 2007/08 and over £1m in 2008/09, consolidating in the second tier, but 2009/10 was to be their best season in recent history. Read more on our football blog The Oystons – The Criminal Football League Owners Hated by Fans Blackpool F.C. Blackpool F.C.’s

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Premier League Quiz: 100+ Questions with Answers on Premier League Trivia

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Answer: Manchester United Who won the Premier League in 2008-09? Answer: Leicester City Who won the Premier League in 2016-17? Answer: Manchester City Check out all of our football content on our football blog! Answer: Chelsea Who won the Premier League in 2006-07? Answer: Manchester United Who won the Premier League in 2007-08?

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