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Spain's record goal-scorer David Villa announces retirement
13 Nov 2019
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turning japanese
Vermaelen becomes fourth former Barcelona player to join Vissel Kobe
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Goal Machine
After four years and 80 goals in New York, Spain legend David Villa to join Iniesta in Japan
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star of david
David Villa produces a stunning goal from 50 yards out
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MLS
David Villa's stellar season rewarded with MVP crown
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About time
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Maestro
Today Andrea Pirlo showed us why we all still love him, even if his country doesn't
18 Jun 2016
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No Pirlo No party
Andrea Pirlo and David Villa combined for a magical goal last night for New York City
30 May 2016
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humiliating
Vieira's New York City suffer record-equalling derby defeat despite fielding Pirlo and Villa
22 May 2016
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dream team
Pirlo and Villa combined beautifully as Vieira's NYC picked up rare win
1 May 2016
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Empire State of Mind
The MLS dream-team with Lampard, Pirlo & Villa is nothing short of a New York nightmare now
17 Oct 2015
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temporary one
An interesting name could be a short-term loan option for clubs in January
15 Oct 2015
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Money be green
The MLS player salaries have been revealed, and Robbie Keane is in the top 10
22 Sep 2015
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Prolific
'Everyone in this dressing room is desperate for Robbie to go on and achieve MVP again'
24 Aug 2015
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New York New York
Ah, stop it! Andrea Pirlo splits the defence with a delicious assist for David Villa
14 Aug 2015
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Mo Money Mo Problems
Robbie Keane trails behind list of top-earners as MLS salaries are released
17 Jul 2015
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Landing spot
Is MLS a more likely destination for Xavi as he denies imminent Al Sadd deal?
31 Mar 2015
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Going Green
Kaka scores last-gasp equaliser as St Ledger makes MLS debut
8 Mar 2015
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nuts
A Waterford man nutmegged David Villa this week and enjoyed letting him know about it
13 Feb 2015
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Heading Home
David Villa's spell in Australia has come to a premature end
27 Oct 2014
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Rejuvenated
Remember Irish striker Andy Keogh? He's scoring goals for fun in Australia
19 Oct 2014
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Damien Duff set up David Villa for his first Melbourne goal earlier
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frank the yank
It's official: Frank Lampard joins soon-to-be MLS side New York City FC
24 Jul 2014
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Awwww
VIDEO: Spain's David Villa breaks down in tears after being substituted
24 Jun 2014
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Wave Goodbye
Spain restore pride with comfortable win over Australia
23 Jun 2014
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action villa
David Villa's nifty backheel put Spain on course for first World Cup win
23 Jun 2014
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Pastures new
Duff excited by Australian challenge, still keen on League of Ireland stint
10 Jun 2014
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Take your points
Spain record final World Cup warm-up win despite Fabregas' awful penalty miss
8 Jun 2014
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Start spreading the news
New York City FC present David Villa as their first-ever signing
2 Jun 2014
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Naturalisation
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28 Feb 2014
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Flying High
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2 Feb 2014
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Done Deal
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Rumours
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Winning
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27 Jan 2013
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Still got it
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10 Jan 2013
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Speculation
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Late Drama
VIDEO: Last-minute Barcelona defeat 10-man Sevilla
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Barca
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Comeback
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