Cryptic crossword clue
Criminally bad football team introduces international talent 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word VILLAINOUS

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The straight part
We know that "Criminally bad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case criminally bad = villainous.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VILLAINOUS mean?

VILLAINOUS adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain.
  2. Wicked, offensive, or reprehensible in nature or behaviour; nefarious.

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