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Charlie O'Connor Clarke

Charlie is a contributor to the FanSided News Desk, specializing in soccer, hockey, and baseball. A proud Canadian, he's covered amateur, college, and professional teams in Ontario for a variety of publications.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: A young fan wears a Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United shirt prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on August 26, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Ibrahimovic to wear number 10 for United

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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 08: Oscar and Fred of Brazil prepare to kick off after a goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

3 years ago today: Germany beat Brazil 7-1 at 2014 World Cup

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MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real is seen during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

5 dumbest transfer rumors this week (June 3)

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TURIN, ITALY - MAY 09: Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus celebrates as a flyer for the Cardiff final flys infront of him after the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Juventus and AS Monaco at Juventus Stadium on May 9, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Champions League would be perfect cherry on Buffon’s career

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal celebrates with The FA Cup after the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger will stay at Arsenal

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PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Roman Josi

Stanley Cup Final: Predators late rally comes up short vs. Penguins

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PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Ryan Ellis

Stanley Cup Final: Ryan Ellis goal gives Nashville life in Game 1

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PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: head coach Peter Laviolette of the Nashville Predators looks on from the bench during the first period in Game One of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on May 29, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Peter Laviolette drops F-bomb on NBC before Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 24: Ander Herrera of Manchester United celebrates during the UEFA Europa League Final match between Ajax and Manchester United at Friends Arena on May 24, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

5 dumbest transfer rumors this week (May 27)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates after scoring to make it 2-1 during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal: FA Cup final highlights and recap

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 24: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Manchester United celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Europa League Final match between Ajax and Manchester United at Friends Arena on May 24, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)

Manchester United 2-0 Ajax: Europa League final highlights and recap

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United interacts with supporters following the UEFA Europa League, semi final second leg match, between Manchester United and Celta Vigo at Old Trafford on May 11, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Would Europa League win redeem Jose Mourinho’s first season at United?

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May 22, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) and forward Pontus Aberg (46) and center Colton Sissons (10) celebrate after a goal during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks in game six of the Western Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Colton Sissons hat trick sends Predators to Stanley Cup Final (video)

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May 22, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) scores against Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonathan Bernier (1) during the first period in game six of the Western Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Predators fans chant ‘All your fault’ at Jonathan Bernier

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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Sunderland manager David Moyes stand in the technical area during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Swansea City at the Stadium of Light on May 13, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

David Moyes resigns as Sunderland manager

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Arsenal fans hold up a banner against Arsenal's majority owner Stan Kroenke during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 21, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Justin TALLIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal not for sale, says owner Stan Kroenke

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