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          Diego Simeone is among the names being linked to Chelsea as the pressure continues to increase on Jose Mourinho. Kiko Huesca / EPA

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          Japanese fans line the barriers at Narita Airport as the Barcelona squad arrive for the Club World Cup. Yoshikazu Tsuno / AFP

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          Where will Real Madrid finish in the Primera Liga table?

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          FootballDecember 14, 2015
          Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Karim Benzema, centre, could not find a way past the Villarreal defence. Jose Jordan / AFP

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          Lionel Messi and Ivan Rakitic jumpstart Barcelona but Depor claw back late – in pictures

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          Barcelona's Andres Iniesta reacts during his team's draw against Deportivo la Coruna on Saturday in La Liga. Juan Medina / Reuters / December 12, 2015

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