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Ben Hayward

Players who joined their club's biggest rivals

Luis Figo gestures during a match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2001.

Football fans have long memories. If a player leaves their team to join a rival, it is never forgotten. And the love often turns to hate.

It may not always be the footballer's fault, but choosing to join your club's eternal enemies often means that player is a persona non grata at the team they left.

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