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# Upturn in fortunes

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After rescuing his career at Man United, Shaw handed improved five-year deal

The England full-back has regained his place in the team, having previously been frozen out by Jose Mourinho.

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Oct 18th 2018, 5:19 PM

The Irish college dropout who wound up designing boots for the world's top footballers

For the past year, Cork man Con O’Brien has been working for sports brand PUMA at their German headquarters.

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Oct 3rd 2015, 10:00 AM

Marco Reus inspires Dortmund comeback with a goal and superb defence-splitting pass

Jurgen Klopp’s men are out of the relegation zone after a 4-2 victory over Mainz.

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Feb 14th 2015, 10:46 AM