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Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers

Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers
BBC News Thursday 06 August 2026, 06:16 UTC 1 min read
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BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.

BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.
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