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(From L) Uganda's defender Ronald Mukiibi, Uganda's midfielder Michael Azira and Uganda's midfielder Farouk Miya greet their fans after winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between DR Congo and Uganda at Cairo International Stadium on June 22, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images)

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An Egyptian youth holds a replica model of the Afican Cup of Nations trophy in one hand an a national flag in the other as he stands outside a shop selling trophies and medals and other sports memorabilia in the capital Cairo's downtown district on June 17, 2019. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo credit should read KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images)

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Group F preview

12 April 2019, Egypt, Cairo: Retired Cameroonian footballer Rigobert Song holds the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy on top of an open top bus during a tour in the streets of Cairo ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations draw, which to take place at the Pyramids of Giza. Photo: Hassan Mohamed/dpa (Photo by Hassan Mohamed/picture alliance via Getty Images)

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Group E preview

12 April 2019, Egypt, Giza: Retired Cameroonian footballer Rigobert Song (R) stands on stage next to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy during the draw for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Pyramids of Giza. The championship is scheduled to take place in Egypt between 21 June and 19 July 2019. Photo: Ahmed Ramadan/dpa (Photo by Ahmed Ramadan/picture alliance via Getty Images)

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Group D preview

CAIRO, EGYPT - JUNE 17: General view of the exterior of Cairo International Stadium on 17th June, 2019 in Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Visionhaus)

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Group C preview

12 April 2019, Egypt, Giza: The group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations are seen displayed on the screen during the draw for the championship, scheduled to take place in Egypt between 21 June and 19 July 2019, at the Pyramids of Giza. Photo: Ahmed Ramadan/dpa (Photo by Ahmed Ramadan/picture alliance via Getty Images)

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Group B preview

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 25: Mats Hummels of Bayern Muenchen lifts the trophy in celebration with team mates after the DFB Cup final between RB Leipzig and Bayern Muenchen at Olympiastadion on May 25, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich: 5 possible replacements for Mats Hummels

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 25: Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the DFB Cup final between RB Leipzig and Bayern Muenchen at Olympiastadion on May 25, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Here’s how Mats Hummels helps Borussia Dortmund

MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - MAY 18: head coach Lucien Favre of Borussia Dortmund has an interview with Patrick Wasserziehr prior to the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund at Borussia-Park on May 18, 2019 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

Dortmund extend Lucien Favre, who is building something special

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Liverpool don’t need to search for a midfield star

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 25: Mats Hummels of FC Bayern Muenchen controls the ball during the DFB Cup final between RB Leipzig and Bayern Muenchen at Olympiastadion on May 25, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Borussia Dortmund, Mats Hummels could reunite this summer

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 09: Duane Holmes (20) of the United States reacts after missing an opportunity to score a goal in action during a friendly international match between the United States and Venezuela on June 09, 2019 at Nippert Stadium, in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Can this version of the USMNT bring hopes of a brighter future?

GUIMARAES, PORTUGAL - JUNE 6: Matthijs de Ligt of Netherlands and Ajax celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Nations League Semi-Final match between Netherlands and England at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques on June 6, 2019 in Guimaraes, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Prepare yourself, Dutch football is about to be back in a big way

TOULOUSE, FRANCE - April 21: Nicolas Pepe #19 of Lille in action during the Toulouse V Lille, French Ligue 1 regular season match at the Stadium Municipal de Toulouse on April 21st 2019 in Toulouse, France (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

5 possible landing spots for Nicolas Pepe this summer

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Liverpool team celebrate with the Champions League Trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain on June 01, 2019. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Liverpool’s ride to a title fueled by stealing a chapter from “Moneyball”

Liverpool's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 1, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images)

Twitter reacts to Liverpool’s Champions League title

What Liverpool, Manchester United and City fans can learn from Goethe

Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny reacts after losing during the UEFA Europa League final football match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijian, on May 29, 2019. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal could face a steep price for failure in Europa League final

Jack Grealish of Aston Villa applauds the fans after the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final first leg match between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park, Birmingham on Saturday 11th May 2019. (Photo by Leila Coker /MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Aston Villa returns to Premier League after 3-year absence

30th January 2019, Wembley Stadium, London England; EPL Premier League football, Tottenham Hotspur versus Watford; Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino looking out from the dugout before kick off (photo by John Patrick Fletcher/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Real Madrid fires back at Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN O N SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp Manager of Liverpool during a press conference at Anfield on May 06, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

5 players Liverpool could target in the summer

Bayern Munich's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski (R) vies with Leipzig's French defender Ibrahima Konate during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs FC Bayern Munich in Leipzig, eastern Germany on May 11, 2019. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images)

RB Leipzig are ready to challenge Bayern Munich in 2019

LEIPZIG, GERMANY - MAY 05: Timo Werner of Leipzig jubilates after scoring the second goal during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull Arena on May 5, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Kern/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Werder Bremen vs. RB Leipzig live stream: Watch Bundesliga online

Dortmund's players react after the German first division Bundesliga football match Schalke 04 vs Borussia Dortmund on December 8, 2018 in Gelsenkirchen. (Photo by Patrik STOLLARZ / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Borussia Dortmund live stream: Watch Bundesliga online

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 73035843,960100528,1076550544,1141519827) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Javi Gracia, Manager of Watford (L) and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City. Manchester City and Watford meet in the Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2019 in London,United Kingdom. ***LEFT IMAGE*** BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Javi Gracia, Manager of Watford looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Watford FC at Vitality Stadium on January 2, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

FA Cup win would underline Pep Guardiola’s dominance in England