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Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane pose with their trophies. AFP

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Al Ain head coach Vladimir Ivić. AFC Champions League Elite, Al Ain v Tractor. Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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