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The world's top 25 soccer clubs, Nov. 9, 2009
The world's top 25 soccer clubs, Nov. 9, 2009
There was a lot of action in topflight soccer last week, with a full suite of Champions League, Europa League and domestic competition on tap. After the dust settled, however, the number one team (its captain is pictured) is the same one it's been for three weeks running now.
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thego.com.au — More Champions League results to report with many of Europe’s biggest clubs on display in crucial games.... Man Utd and Chelsea have officially qualified for the next stage so need not worry about the remaining group fixtures but uncertainty still surrounds certain Madrid and Milan based outfits. (more) Champions League 3 Nov

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