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• Late Larne comeback 'a nice feeling' – O'Hara

  26-12-2025 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Larne assistant manager Keith O'Hara says that the Inver Reds showed "great strength and determination" in their 2-1 Boxing Day victory against Carrick Rangers at Taylors Avenue.It was the home side who went ahead shortly after the restart when Paul Heatley converted after a pass from BJ Burns.However, goals from Tiarnan O'Connor and Paul O'Neill in the final 10 minutes extended the Inver Reds' unbeaten run to 11 games."It is a tough place to come," O'Hara told BBC Sport NI."Obviously to go a go
  
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• Lampard’s Coventry soar in Championship, eye Premier League return

  26-12-2025 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lampard’s Coventry soar in Championship, eye Premier League returnWith a goal from Mason-Clark, Coventry City defeated Swansea this Friday (26th), Boxing Day, in the 23rd round of the Championship, strengthening their impressive campaign towards the top tier of English football under the management of Frank Lampard.Leaders of the second division with 51 points, the team reaches the halfway point of the competition with a wide lead in the race for promotion, opening up a 13-point gap over t
  
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• Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle: What Amorim and Dorgu said

  26-12-2025 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, speaking to Sky Sports: "We need to suffer all together in the stadium. In the game really difficult for us. I think we did a good first half, and then the second half, we just defended, tried to do something with [Matheus] Cunha. "We had the opportunities in the second half with transitions, but it was a good win. But I had so many games here saying we played very well and didn't get the three points, today was the opposite. I think we suffered together and
  
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• Ruben Amorim baffles his players but new-look Man United hold on for gutsy win

  26-12-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  The spot on Manchester United’s right wing has been filled by George Best, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. If many another has struggled to live up to their standards, they have had few more unlikely successors than Patrick Dorgu. And yet, if only for one night, he was a revelation as a right winger.For United, there was something endearingly improbable about. A left-field choice in one respect, the right man in another, Dorgu played out of position, delivered a barnstorming display a
  
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• Mali rally to claim draw against Afcon hosts Morocco

  26-12-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  CAF Africa Cup of NationsMorocco 1 - 1 Mali FTLassine Sinayoko netted his second goal of the 2025 Afcon after his strike in Mali's opening game against Zambia [Getty Images]Mali came from behind to draw with Morocco in Group A of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, which leaves the host nation on the brink of a place in the knockout stage.It proved to be a tale of two penalties at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervening on both occasions to sen
  
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• Ruben Amorim happy as depth, clean sheet, back four lead Manchester United to Boxing Day defeat of Newcastle

  26-12-2025 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ruben Amorim's Manchester United improved their top-four hopes with a solid defensive performance in a 1-0 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Friday.The Premier League's lone Boxing Day match saw the Red Devils go ahead via a clever Patrick Dorgu volley and hold on as the Magpies seized control before halftime but were unable to find an equalizer.MORE — Man United v Newcastle recap, video highlightsMan United nearly found a second goal through Diogo Dalot with around a quarter ho
  
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• Hall Gets 7.5, Gordon With 6.5 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Lackluster Loss Vs Manchester United

  26-12-2025 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hall Gets 7.5, Gordon With 6.5 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Lackluster Loss Vs Manchester UnitedNewcastle United locked horns with Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a positive result on the road in the Premier League. The Magpies made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 24th minute when Patrick Dorgu scored with a great strike. Eddie Howe’s players failed to come up with a response and went into the half-time interval
  
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• Morocco 1–1 Mali: Sinayoko’s strike cancels out Diaz goal as hosts held by Eagles

  26-12-2025 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Morocco 1–1 Mali: Sinayoko’s strike cancels out Diaz goal as hosts held by EaglesMorocco were held to a 1-1 draw by Mali in their second Africa Cup of Nations fixture at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Friday evening.The two sides showed attacking intent from the very first minute, but failed to create any real chances.Morocco carved out the game’s first real chance when Brahim Diaz forced Djigui Diarra to make a good save in the 16th minute.Chances were few and far between,
  
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• Dorgu Gets 8.5, Ugarte With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Newcastle United

  26-12-2025 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dorgu Gets 8.5, Ugarte With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Newcastle UnitedManchester United entertained Newcastle United at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they hoped to earn all three points at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 24th minute thanks to Patrick Dorgu’s great strike. Ruben Amorim’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.The Mancunian giants controlled the
  
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• Patrick Dorgu scores first Premier League goal to give Man United 1–0 victory over Newcastle

  26-12-2025 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Patrick Dorgu scores first Premier League goal to give Man United 1–0 victory over NewcastleManchester United returned to winning ways in the Premier League, claiming a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Friday evening.United started the game on the front foot, with Patrick Dorgu created a good opening for Benjamin Sesko, but the Slovenian fluffed the chance.Man United broke the deadlock after 23 minutes, as Patrick Dorgu fired a volley into the bottom left corner, nettin
  
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• Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United: Stout Red Devils soak up Magpies attack

  26-12-2025 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Patrick Dorgu scored a first-half volley and Manchester United soaked up nearly an hour's worth of pressure to beat Newcastle United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Friday for the Premier League's lone Boxing Day affair.The Red Devils were playing their first game without Bruno Fernandes and for a while looked brighter for it only to park the proverbial bus once taking the lead.WATCH — Newcastle v Manchester United full match replayNewcastle had 76% possession in the second half and took 13 shots i
  
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• 🚨 Premier League: Man United back to winning ways against Newcastle

  26-12-2025 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Premier League: Man United back to winning ways against NewcastleBack in the Top 5.This Friday evening, Manchester United hosted Newcastle for the one and only Boxing Day fixture in the Premier League.More enterprising in the first half, the Mancunians managed to take the lead thanks to a superb volley by Patrick Dorgu in the 25th minute of play.This is also the first goal for the 21-year-old Dane with the Red Devils.Despite being without Bruno Fernandes, the Red Devils still struggled
  
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• Aston Villa Have Already Made Initial Contacts To Sign This German Veteran: A Good Choice For Emery?

  26-12-2025 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa Have Already Made Initial Contacts To Sign This German Veteran: A Good Choice For Emery?Aston Villa are looking to strengthen the team in the January transfer window. The Premier League club are very interested in signing Barcelona keeper Marc-André ter Stegen. A report from Radio Marca says the Birmingham club has already made contact about the German international.Ter Stegen transfer saga:Ter Stegen currently struggles to get regular games in Spain. Because of that, the 33-y
  
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• Sean Dyche challenges Pep Guardiola on weight-watching approach towards Manchester City stars

  26-12-2025 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sean Dyche challenges Pep Guardiola on weight-watching approach towards Manchester City starsNottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche has responded to Pep Guardiola’s revelation that Manchester City stars will have their weights monitored this Christmas.Guardiola’s festive warning became one of the most talked-about moments from City’s 3-0 win over West Ham, with the Catalan coach revealing that every member of his squad was weighed before being allowed time off. Any noticeable increa
  
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• Liverpool Are Keen On Signing This 23 Year Old Bundesliga Winger: Should Slot Go For Him?

  26-12-2025 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool Are Keen On Signing This 23 Year Old Bundesliga Winger: Should Slot Go For Him?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Liverpool are keen on signing Borussia Dortmund talent Karim Adeyemi. It has been mentioned that the Reds are eager to get a deal done for the German winger next year.Adeyemi’s Impressive Form In German FootballAdeyemi has enjoyed a good run of form at the German club and has done well to put in a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The Ge
  
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• Azzurri concern as top 10 Italy players in Serie A revealed

  26-12-2025 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Azzurri concern as top 10 Italy players in Serie A revealedThere are three goalkeepers among the top 10 Italian performers in Serie A so far, while Federico Dimarco has been the best Azzurri player in the league so far.Dimarco is the best Italian performer in Serie A so far, according to average player ratings from Italian sports papers (via Fantacalcio).Three goalkeepers among to 10 Italy players in Serie ACOMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Elia Caprile of Cagliari Calcio reacts during the Serie
  
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• Kearney praises Corbally-O'Connor combination in win

  26-12-2025 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ballymena United boss Oran Kearney praised the contributions of Kian Corbally and Daire O'Connor in the Sky Blues' 2-0 Boxing Day derby win over Coleraine.Corbally laid on both of O'Connor's goals, which helped Kearney to his first win as Ballymena manager against his former side.And Kearney believes his side "probably deserved" the victory, which ended their recent five-game winless run."To a man, I thought the players were outstanding. Coleraine have injuries too, but we have 10 or 11 players
  
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• Transfer update for 26 December 💰

  26-12-2025 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Transfer update for 26 December 💰Official announcements, major rumors: find all the key transfer news for this Friday, December 26, 2025, right here!Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern, and Real Madrid are reportedly tracking the highly promising Jérémy Jacquet from Stade Rennais. (Marca/ESPN)Targeted by Liverpool, Bradley Barcola is said to have requested guarantees of a spot in the Reds' starting XI if he were to leave. (indykaila News)PSG is reportedly still the favorite to secur
  
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• Report: Chelsea considering move to sign Serie A star as Antoine Semenyo alternative

  26-12-2025 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Chelsea considering move to sign Serie A star as Antoine Semenyo alternativeChelsea Refine Forward Planning as Kenan Yildiz Emerges as Key TargetChelsea’s evolving transfer strategy has taken another notable turn, with attention shifting firmly towards Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz after the club stepped away from the Antoine Semenyo race. As first reported by Caught Offside, this was not a reactive withdrawal but a calculated decision rooted in long term squad planning and interna
  
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• Barcelona Have Set Their Sights On This Arsenal Defender: Should Flick Get Him On Board?

  26-12-2025 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona Have Set Their Sights On This Arsenal Defender: Should Flick Get Him On Board?In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Barcelona have set their sights on Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie. It has been revealed that the Catalan club are eyeing a move to bring the Ecuadorian talent to the Nou Camp next year.Hincapie’s Impressive Form In North LondonHincapie is having a solid campaign at the North London club as he has put in a string of impressive displays for them on the defensive
  
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• Man Utd consider Garner move - Saturday's gossip

  26-12-2025 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United considering move for James Garner, Chelsea want to offload Raheem Sterling, Axel Disasi and Sandro Tonali targets for Juventus.Manchester United are considering a surprise January move for their former England Under-21s midfielder James Garner, 24, whose contract at Everton expires next summer. (Mail)Chelsea are monitoring Rennes' French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, 20, and Saint-Etienne's French forward Djylian N'Guessan, 17, but their priority is offloading players including F
  
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• 💥 Dorgu finding final-third form with a brace of firsts for Man Utd

  26-12-2025 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  💥 Dorgu finding final-third form with a brace of firsts for Man UtdPatrick Dorgu may never score a better goal in a Manchester United kit after the Danish international left-back broke the deadlock against Newcastle at Old Trafford.
  The 21-year-old, who has often come under fire since arriving from Lecce in the winter transfer window last season, has gone from strength to strength this season in a bid to nail down his role under Ruben Amorim.With the Red Devils locked in a nil-nil affair
  
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• 🔮 Is Olise stealing Kane’s goals? Our reaction to the season prediction

  26-12-2025 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  🔮 Is Olise stealing Kane’s goals? Our reaction to the season predictionIn the summer, we made our predictions for the Bundesliga season 2025/26. Find out here what has come true so far and what was absolute nonsense.Who will be the champion?Lennard Bacher (Bayern): Check!Moritz Oppermann (Bayern): Told you so. Felix Thielemann (Bayern): *Shrug*Selina Eckstein (Bayern): The excitement this season is only about the places behind Bayern. Justus Pludra (Bayern): Uh yeah, mayb
  
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• West Ham United Are Targeting 27-Year-Old Winger Playing In Italy: Will He Be A Good Signing?

  26-12-2025 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  West Ham United Are Targeting 27-Year-Old Winger Playing In Italy: Will He Be A Good Signing?West Ham United actively seek fresh attacking options to revitalise their season. A significant report from AreaNapoli claims the club now focuses their attention on Sassuolo winger Armand Lauriente. The Premier League side urgently needs to improve its goal-scoring record.Consequently, the recruitment team identifies the 27-year-old Frenchman as a priority target who can provide immediate quality. Lauri
  
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• Manchester United vs Newcastle United LIVE updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  26-12-2025 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle United look to continue its recent mastery of Manchester United when they visit Bruno Fernandes-less Red Devils hit Old Trafford on Friday for the Premier League's lone Boxing Day affair.WATCH — Newcastle v Manchester UnitedFor live updates and highlights throughout Newcastle vs Manchester United, check out PST's live blog coverage below.How to watch Manchester United vs Newcastle United live, stream link and start timeKick off time:3pm ET Friday
  Venue:Old Trafford — Greate
  
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• Zirkzee benched for fourth consecutive time as Roma talks continue

  26-12-2025 21:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  Zirkzee benched for fourth consecutive time as Roma talks continueJoshua Zirkzee, Roma’s top target for months in the winter transfer window, will be absent from tonight’s Manchester United match. Tonight’s Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle takes place at Old Trafford.Red Devils manager Amorim has omitted the Dutch striker from the start, forcing him to sit out the match for the fourth consecutive game in the row.
  
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• Comoros and Zambia in goalless Afcon stalemate

  26-12-2025 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  CAF Africa Cup of NationsZambia 0 - 0 Comoros FTComoros striker Myziane Maolida (right) had a goal ruled out against Mali following a VAR review [Getty Images]Chances were at a premium as Comoros and Zambia played out the first goalless draw of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in a low-key encounter in Casablanca.The key moment came midway through the first half when Comoros striker Myziane Maolida thought he had scored the easiest of goals, walking the ball into an empty net from five yar
  
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• Comoros and Zambia in first goalless draw of Afcon

  26-12-2025 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  CAF Africa Cup of NationsZambia 0 - 0 Comoros FTComoros striker Myziane Maolida (right) had a goal ruled out against Mali following a VAR review [Getty Images]Chances were at a premium as Comoros and Zambia played out the first goalless draw of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in a low-key encounter in Casablanca.The key moment came midway through the first half when Comoros striker Myziane Maolida thought he had scored the easiest of goals, walking the ball into an empty net from five yar
  
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• USMNT star Pulisic the best Serie A player so far, according to Italian journalists

  26-12-2025 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  USMNT star Pulisic the best Serie A player so far, according to Italian journalistsUSMNT international Christian Pulisic is the Serie A player with the highest average player rating, just above his teammate Luka Modric.Milan star Pulisic is the best player in Serie A so far, according to average player ratings from Italian sports papers (via Fantacalcio).Nine goal contributions for Pulisic and Nico PazTURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 24: Jayden Addai (L) of Como 1907 celebrates with teammate Nico P
  
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• West Ham Lock Horns With Crystal Palace For 25-Year-Old Striker: Will The Hammers Get Him?

  26-12-2025 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  West Ham Lock Horns With Crystal Palace For 25-Year-Old Striker: Will The Hammers Get Him?According to a recent report from Mike McGrath, West Ham United and Crystal Palace are both looking at Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. These clubs want to strengthen their attacking options during the upcoming January transfer window.Jorgen Strand Larsen transfer saga:Nuno Espirito Santo sees the tall Norwegian forward as a vital addition for his team. The Hammers really need new goals
  
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• RANKED: Signing Ekitike, Jota's winner and Liverpool's best moments of 2025

  26-12-2025 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  RANKED: Signing Ekitike, Jota's winner and Liverpool's best moments of 2025Darwin comes up clutch at BrentfordThis day provided a huge turning point in the title race - and gave Darwin Nunez his most important moment of the season.Speculation was rife that the Uruguayan would be sold to Al-Hilal in January - and at a time when Arne Slot seemed to do everything but start the No9 at centre-forward.But the head coach had no choice at the Gtech Community Stadium - as the chances ticked up and the mi
  
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• Devine 'over the moon' with Big Two derby win

  26-12-2025 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Glentoran manager Declan Devine said his side "really deserved" to win their first ever Boxing Day 'Big Two' derby at Windsor Park.Joe Thomson secured the bragging rights for the east Belfast side with a stylish strike on 29 minutes.The Glens have now won back-to-back league games after previously going five games without a win."I am over the moon. I am delighted for our players who make big sacrifices, as all players do over Christmas and I am delighted for their families," Devine told BBC Spor
  
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• 📸 Mbappé backs Morocco against Mali at Africa Cup of Nations

  26-12-2025 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  📸 Mbappé backs Morocco against Mali at Africa Cup of NationsGuess which jersey he's wearing.This Friday evening, Morocco faces Mali in a decisive match as part of the second day of the Africa Cup of Nations.
  A match that will be played under the watchful eye of... Kylian Mbappé. The French striker traveled to Rabat to support Morocco and his friend Achraf Hakimi. It was actually the latter who invited the number 10 of the Blues to attend the match according to beIN Sports.H
  
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• Real Madrid to settle on one move after outlining January transfer plans

  26-12-2025 20:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid to settle on one move after outlining January transfer plansReal Madrid have struggled in the last two months of the season, which has seen a nine-point swing in La Liga’s table to the benefit of Barcelona. Much of the talk about potential changes has surrounded manager Xabi Alonso, but there has been a growing narrative that the Basque manager is short of resources in his squad too.In the past week, it has been reported that Alonso has reiterated his summer desire to bring in
  
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• Real Madrid Are Eyeing A Move For This Liverpool Defender: What Will He Bring To The Bernabeu?

  26-12-2025 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid Are Eyeing A Move For This Liverpool Defender: What Will He Bring To The Bernabeu?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Real Madrid are eyeing a move for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. It has been claimed that Los Blancos are showing interest in recruiting the France international next year.Konate’s Recent Form In The Premier LeagueKonate has struggled to find consistency for the Merseyside club this season, but has done well to put in a run of solid performances for
  
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• How 23-year-old Barcelona star prepared for his new role under Flick this season

  26-12-2025 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  How 23-year-old Barcelona star prepared for his new role under Flick this seasonThe departure of Inigo Martinez in the last summer transfer window left a big void at FC Barcelona. After all, the veteran Spaniard was one of the key cogs of the domestic treble-winning team in the previous season.It left manager Hansi Flick with a major task of finding the ideal defensive partner for Pau Cubarsi. Ronald Araujo was tried but did not always work. Eric Garcia did well, but, of late, his presence has b
  
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• 🔝Luis de la Fuente remains the world’s top national team coach

  26-12-2025 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  🔝Luis de la Fuente remains the world’s top national team coachThe Spanish coach, Luis de la Fuente, has capped off a dream 2025 by being named, for the second consecutive year, the best men's national team coach in the world. The prestigious recognition, awarded by the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics), confirms the absolute dominance of the coach from La Rioja on the international stage.De la Fuente led the ranking with 136 points, comfortably s
  
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• Bournemouth forward in contact with La Liga side over January move

  26-12-2025 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bournemouth forward in contact with La Liga side over January moveBournemouth forward Enes Unal has not had the fortune he would have hoped for since moving to the Premier League. The Turkish goalscorer has suffered with injury in England, and is now looking for regular game time.After tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2023, Unal joined Bournemouth in 2024, initially on loan, before completing a €16.5m move from Getafe in the summer. He suffered another cruciate ligament problem aga
  
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• Calvert-Lewin And Okafor To Start | 5-3-2 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Sunderland

  26-12-2025 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Calvert-Lewin And Okafor To Start | 5-3-2 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs SunderlandLeeds United will clash heads with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this Sunday as they look to secure a positive result on the road in the Premier League. The Whites managed to earn a dominant 4-1 win over Crystal Palace recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going versus the Black Cats this weekend.Daniel Farke will opt for the 5-3-2 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum fo
  
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• 🚨Official: Nicolás Fonseca joins Oviedo

  26-12-2025 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨Official: Nicolás Fonseca joins OviedoReal Oviedo has made its first official move in the winter market with the addition of Nico Fonseca. The Uruguayan midfielder arrives on loan from Club León of Mexico until the end of the current season, with the aim of bringing balance and international experience to the Carbayón team in the second half of the championship.An Elite International JourneyFonseca, 27, has a cosmopolitan career that began in the youth ranks of AC M
  
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• Barcelona to start renewal talks with La Masia midfield starlet amid widespread interest

  26-12-2025 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona to start renewal talks with La Masia midfield starlet amid widespread interestFC Barcelona have several youth prospects coming through La Masia that are already making a case for a first-team call-up.One such player happens to be 17-year-old midfield ace Pedro Rodriguez, currently a part of the club’s Juvenil A (U19) setup.A versatile midfielder capable of operating in multiple roles, Pedro has been tipped for a bright future at Barcelona.New contract talks on the horizonAs such,
  
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• 📝✅ Man United v Newcastle: official line-ups

  26-12-2025 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  📝✅ Man United v Newcastle: official line-upsIt's time for (a little) Boxing Day.This year, Boxing Day is being played at Old Trafford, where Manchester United hosts Newcastle as part of the 18th matchday of the Premier League.A match that promises to be heated between two teams looking to revive their season just days before the winter transfer window.Check out the team lineups below.Manchester UnitedNewcastleSo, who do you think will come out on top?This article was translated int
  
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• Inter set sights on promising Croatian defender Branimir Mlacic to rejuvenate back-line

  26-12-2025 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter set sights on promising Croatian defender Branimir Mlacic to rejuvenate back-lineThe Nerazzurri are determined to rejuvenate the back-line ahead of next season as Inter have set sights on promising central defender of Hadjuk Split Branimir Mlacic.Milanese newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Beneamata are observing the situation very closely as they seek to add more liveliness in the defensive department as it seems very likely that veterans Stefan De Vrij and Franc
  
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• Stephan happy to take QPR's point

  26-12-2025 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Julien Stephan was pleased to take a point after QPR's 1-1 draw at Portsmouth.Rangers were poor in the first half but better in the second and Jimmy Dunne equalised for them with a second-half header. "Two different halves. It was a very difficult first half for us - not good enough in terms of intensity and quality," R's head coach Stephan told BBC Radio London. "It was a poor first half from us and a good reaction in the second. We scored and had two or three opportunities to score another one
  
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• Real Madrid will delay decision over defensive leaders’ future for later in the season

  26-12-2025 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid will delay decision over defensive leaders’ future for later in the seasonReal Madrid have some critical decisions to make in the coming months with regard to the future of some of their experienced players.Veteran stars such as Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Thibaut Courtois are in the final year of their contracts.As things stand, Courtois’ extension has been agreed upon, while Alaba appears set to be on his way out, with no plans for his retention. It
  
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• PROFILE | Metz’s Gauthier Hein proves he’s a Ligue 1-level player

  26-12-2025 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  PROFILE | Metz’s Gauthier Hein proves he’s a Ligue 1-level player2025 was the year Gauthier Hein convinced France that his abilities and ambitions lay beyond Ligue 2.Having joined FC Metz in August 2024 in a deal worth €3m from AJ Auxerre, the 29-year-old proved to be the talisman of a Ligue 2 promotion campaign once again. Les Granats finished third in the 2024/25 season, but beat Stade de Reims over two legs to gain promotion to Ligue 1. Representing his boyhood club, Hein con
  
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• Star is now set to STAY at Liverpool

  26-12-2025 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Star is now set to STAY at LiverpoolThere's now going back for one star at Liverpool, he will stay at the club. We're closing in on the January window and there's all sorts of possibilities about the business the Reds could be doing. It's going to be a very interesting time for the club.Normally, Liverpool are now a busy team in January. But right now there are extraordinary circumstances that are going to have an impact on the club's chances of having a successful season.With injuries mounting
  
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• Richarlison And Danso To Start | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal Palace

  26-12-2025 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Richarlison And Danso To Start | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal PalaceTottenham Hotspur will clash heads with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Liverpool recently, so they would be eager to bounce back with a positive result this weekend.Thomas Frank will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his first-team f
  
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• A missed opportunity for Pompey

  26-12-2025 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Portsmouth boss John Mousinho said their 1-1 draw at home to QPR felt like a missed opportunity.Mousinho's side dominated the first half and led through Terry Devlin's goal, but could have been further ahead.Rangers were better after the interval and Jimmy Dunne's equaliser earned them a point - and sent Pompey into the Championship relegation zone. "We were excellent in the first half and well deserving of the lead. We could have had a couple more - that was the only disappointing thing," Mousi
  
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• Red Devils starlet breaks Old Trafford deadlock with first Man Utd goal

  26-12-2025 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Red Devils starlet breaks Old Trafford deadlock with first Man Utd goalLIVE SCORE2025-12-26T20:26:25ZGOAL!!Patrick Dorgu unleashes a blockbuster of a volley from just outside the box to beat Aaron Ramsdale low at his near post to lift Man United into the lead.What a hit! 2025-12-26T20:14:45ZCHANCEA goalline scramble in United's box sees the Magpies come close to breaking the deadlock, but the Red Devils clear their lines.Top-class reaction save from Senne Lammens to keep the initial deflect
  
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