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• 5 most valued U23 players with expiring contracts

  07-05-2025 13:42 via getfootball.eu
  
  5 most valued U23 players with expiring contractsWith Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kevin de Bruyne leaving Liverpool and Manchester City respectively, Get Football looks at the highest valued U23 players with expiring contracts this summer using Transfermarkt.CJ Egan-Riley (22) – BurnleyPromoted as runners-up of the Championship on level points with Leeds United, Burnley return to the Premier League. CJ Egan-Riley was a mainstay in central-defence, creating a formidable partnership
  
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• 👋🏽 Thiago Santos set to leave Fluminense for Coritiba

  20-12-2025 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  👋🏽 Thiago Santos set to leave Fluminense for CoritibaThiago Santos will no longer be a Fluminense player.The 36-year-old defender – who had a contract until December 2026 – will amicably terminate his contract to join Coritiba, which is back in Série A. The information was confirmed during the inauguration of Mattheus Montenegro as the new tricolor president.Thiago Santos arrived at Fluminense in 2023, coming from Grêmio and still playing a
  
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• Borussia Mönchengladbach remain livid over uncalled Serhou Guirassy foul in Borussia Dortmund loss

  20-12-2025 01:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  Borussia Mönchengladbach remain livid over uncalled Serhou Guirassy foul in Borussia Dortmund lossA major talking point emerging from this final Bundesliga weekend of the 2025 calendar year will surely be the fact that, despite the presence of VAR, Borussia Dortmund were falsely awarded an early goal in Friday night’s 2-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Gladbach midfielder Philipp Sander – responsible for marking Serhou Guirassy in the 10th-minute – was pulled down
  
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• Borussia Dortmund confirm fine for Karim Adeyemi following sideline outburst, Niko Kovac speaks on need to maintain discipline

  20-12-2025 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Borussia Dortmund confirm fine for Karim Adeyemi following sideline outburst, Niko Kovac speaks on need to maintain disciplineKarim Adeyemi’s unprofessional behavior in Friday night’s Bundesliga match against Borussia Mönchengladbach will not go unpunished. Adeyemi reacted angrily when subbed off by Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac in the 60th-minute of the tense 2-0 home victory. Angry at being taken off, Adeyemi attempted to head into the locker room, but was stopped by
  
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• PSG Get Bad News to Two Key Players Before Newcastle United Game

  20-12-2025 00:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG Get Bad News to Two Key Players Before Newcastle United GamePSG secured a trophy this week to cap off an excellent 2025 after defeating Brazilian side Flamengo in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup in a penalty shootout. Both sides were level 1-1 after 90 minutes, and the extra time ended in a penalty shootout to decide the winner. Moreover, it was Matvey Safonov who became the star of the match during this part of the game. The Russian shot-stopper made four crucial saves during the penalty
  
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• Tensions rising between Ousmane Dembélé and PSG?

  20-12-2025 00:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tensions rising between Ousmane Dembélé and PSG?Ousmane Dembélé (28) won the Ballon d’Or back in September after helping guide Paris Saint-Germain to the UEFA Champions League title. The Frenchman was prolific, but he has yet to repeat that performance this season. He has been hampered by injuries, the first of which was sustained on international duty at the start of September, the second of which came against Bayern Munich at the start of November. C
  
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• Wrexham unhappy over tackle as O'Brien faces lay-off

  20-12-2025 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lewis O'Brien has scored three goals in 22 Wrexham appearances this season[Getty Images]Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson claimed Swansea's Ethan Galbraith was fortunate not to be sent-off for the challenge which has left Lewis O'Brien facing a spell on the sidelines.Parkinson said O'Brien suffered shoulder and knee injuries after being fouled by Galbraith during Wrexham's 2-1 defeat at Swansea City on Friday.Midfielder O'Brien, who excelled during a loan spell at Swansea in the second half of last se
  
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• Real Madrid cult hero Joselu Mato gives view on struggles and dressing room – ‘Perhaps they lack..’

  20-12-2025 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid cult hero Joselu Mato gives view on struggles and dressing room – ‘Perhaps they lack..’Former Real Madrid forward Joselu Mato is the latest to try and diagnose their issues, as Xabi Alonso searches for the magic formula. The veteran forward was part of Los Blancos’ last successful side under Carlo Ancelotti in two seasons ago.Despite having an offer to continue at Real Madrid, and several more from other European sides, Joselu decided to cash in and move to Al
  
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• 👀 After substitution outburst, BVB chief announces punishment for Adeyemi

  20-12-2025 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  👀 After substitution outburst, BVB chief announces punishment for AdeyemiKarim Adeyemi will likely not get away unpunished for his reaction to being substituted in the Borussia derby on Friday evening. BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl announced this after the final whistle on ‘Sky’.The BVB star once again drew negative attention to himself during the match. Still on the pitch, he got into several verbal altercations with Gladbach’s Kevin Diks and referee Jablon
  
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• Wrexham will back Okonkwo after error - Parkinson

  20-12-2025 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arthur Okonkwo joined Wrexham from Arsenal in 2024, having spent the previous season on loan with the north Wales club [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says the whole club will rally behind goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo after his inexplicable error gifted Swansea City a stoppage-time win.Friday's Championship fixture was heading for a draw when Okonkwo failed to deal with a cross and then spilled a subsequent looping header from Ben Cabango, giving a disbelieving Adam Idah th
  
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• PSG, Real Madrid Face Huge Blow After Liverpool Target Decision

  20-12-2025 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG, Real Madrid Face Huge Blow After Liverpool Target DecisionPSG have doubled down on a clear recruitment plan built around elite French talent, making that priority evident over recent transfer windows. The additions of Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, and Lucas Chevalier underline that long-term approach.That strategy remains in place as PSG look to upgrade the back line. Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté has been floated as a potential option, though the club ar
  
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• Mainoo wants Man Utd exit - Saturday's gossip

  19-12-2025 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United open talks with Antoine Semenyo but Kobbie Mainoo keen to leaveOld Trafford, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace in for Brennan Johnson and three Premier League clubs interested in Denzel Dumfries. England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, sees no future for himself at Manchester United under manager Ruben Amorim and would consider a permanent move away from his boyhood club in January. (Mail - subscription required)Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham have opened
  
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• Italiano set to challenge in fifth cup final in last four years

  19-12-2025 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Italiano set to challenge in fifth cup final in last four yearsVincenzo Italiano is fast becoming one of Italy’s most under-rated coaches, as when Bologna face Napoli on Monday, it’ll be his fifth cup final in the last four years.The Rossoblu came back from an early Marcus Thuram goal to hold Inter 1-1 with Riccardo Orsolini’s spot-kick, then were victorious in the penalty shoot-out.That means they will play against Napoli on Monday evening in the Supercoppa Italiana Final, the
  
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• Mkhitaryan: ‘Inter must kill games off earlier, we had plenty of chances’

  19-12-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mkhitaryan: ‘Inter must kill games off earlier, we had plenty of chances’Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits Inter ‘were unable to convert our chances’ and so Bologna deserve to be in the Supercoppa Italiana Final. ‘We’ve got to work on finishing games off earlier.’The Nerazzurri had the ideal start in Riyadh when taking the lead in the opening 73 seconds through a Marcus Thuram volley.RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 19: Marcus Thuram of Internazionale celeb
  
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• Inter Milan Head Coach Claims ‘The Responsibility Is Mine’ For Shootout Loss To Bologna; Justifies Not Utilising Italy & Turkey Stars

  19-12-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan Head Coach Claims ‘The Responsibility Is Mine’ For Shootout Loss To Bologna; Justifies Not Utilising Italy & Turkey StarsCristian Chivu accepted full responsibility for Inter Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana exit after their semi-final defeat to Bologna on penalties, insisting that his decisions were made to protect the players and the collective balance of the squad.Speaking in his post-match press conference, the Inter coach returned to the subject of the shootout.
  
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• Florian Wirtz backed to come good for Liverpool after bulking up in gym

  19-12-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arne Slot has told Florian Wirtz to take heart from the Premier League greats who made a slow start to life in England. The Liverpool head coach admitted his £100m buy would rather have begun with a flurry of goals and assists, whereas, after 21 games, Wirtz is still yet to open his account for his new club. But a host of imports have taken time to adjust to the division, with players such as Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Eden Hazard, David Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo all displaying thei
  
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• Arne Slot: Liverpool do not have ‘unlimited money’ to fix squad issues

  19-12-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arne Slot has insisted that Liverpool do not have “unlimited money” after spending a record £450m in the transfer market in the summer. Liverpool broke their transfer record twice to sign Florian Wirtz for £100m and then Alexander Isak for a British record £125m.But while Slot has still found himself short of defenders this season, with centre-back Giovanni Leoni out for the whole campaign and moments when he was deprived of both senior right-backs, in Conor Bradley
  
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• “What I can say is” – Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City future amid exit talk

  19-12-2025 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  “What I can say is” – Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City future amid exit talkManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed a desire to stay at the club, insisting he remains “happy” at the Etihad Stadium amid recent talk around his future.Speculation surrounding Guardiola’s long-term position has intensified over the last week, driven by reports suggesting City are actively assessing contingency options should the Catalan decide to step away at some
  
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• Glentoran fight back to defeat 10-man Coleraine

  19-12-2025 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  Glentoran staged a remarkable comeback to beat 10-men Coleraine 2-1 and get their title aspirations back on track on a dramatic night at the Oval.The visitors led through a Matthew Shevlin goal just after the hour but a Pat Hoban levelled with a penalty 10 minutes from the end before 'supersub' Jonathan Russell sealed the points in the 89th minute.Coleraine had midfielder Dylan Boyle sent off 20 minutes from time for a challenge on Michael-John Kamara before head coach Ruaidhri Higgins was also
  
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• Valencia and Mallorca grit teeth before winter break short on gifts

  19-12-2025 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Valencia and Mallorca grit teeth before winter break short on giftsValencia 1-1 RCD MallorcaNeither Jagoba Arrasate nor Carlos Corberan will have been expecting an especially comfortable Christmas break, with both RCD Mallorca and Valencia attending Mestalla on Friday night level one point above the drop and level on points with Girona. After a battle between their sides, neither will go into the weekend with the solace of a victory.A game much as expected, with both sides looking to impose them
  
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• Pep Guardiola sends false-nine message to Hugo Viana amid Antoine Semenyo pursuit

  19-12-2025 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pep Guardiola sends false-nine message to Hugo Viana amid Antoine Semenyo pursuitManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted that he believes five names can operate in a false-nine role for his side moving forward.City are mulling over the acquisition of Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo in January, with the 25-year-old available for £65 million amid Pep Guardiola’s admissions over his side’s over-reliance on Erling Haaland to score regularly.The Blues have s
  
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• Farke To Make Changes? | Predicted 3-5-2 Leeds United Lineup To Face Crystal Palace

  19-12-2025 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Farke To Make Changes? | Predicted 3-5-2 Leeds United Lineup To Face Crystal PalaceDaniel Farke is turning things around at Elland Park since switching to a three-man backline, as the newly-promoted Leeds United have gone three points clear of the relegation zone following a three-game unbeaten run. While they scripted late comebacks to settle for draws with Liverpool and Brentford, the gaffer must find a way to claim all three points against Crystal Palace at Elland Road.Oliver Glasner rested h
  
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• Cristian Chivu Focuses On ‘Moving Forward’ After Inter Milan Exit Supercoppa With Defeat To Bologna & Justifies Decision To Bench Star Forward

  19-12-2025 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cristian Chivu Focuses On ‘Moving Forward’ After Inter Milan Exit Supercoppa With Defeat To Bologna & Justifies Decision To Bench Star ForwardCristian Chivu urged Inter to look ahead after their Supercoppa Italiana campaign ended in Riyadh, with Bologna progressing to the final after a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.Speaking to Sport Mediaset after full-time, the Inter coach focused first on the shootout itself, framing it as an uncontrollable element of the game.“Pe
  
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• Liverpool ready to consider shocking deal for midfielder

  19-12-2025 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool ready to consider shocking deal for midfielderLiverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has had a really tough time of it due to injuries over the last few seasons. The 21-year-old made a decisive breakthrough under Jurgen Klopp back in 2022 but has been unable to establish himself as a consistent presence in midfield since then.The Spaniard even went out on loan last term in an attempt to build up rhythm. However his initial loan spell at Red Bull Salzburg was a disaster - and he returned
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter had quality and intensity, but didn’t take our chances’

  19-12-2025 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chivu: ‘Inter had quality and intensity, but didn’t take our chances’Cristian Chivu explains his Inter choices after crashing out of the Supercoppa Italiana on penalties to Bologna. ‘I saw quality and intensity, the things I always want from my players.’The Nerazzurri had the perfect start, taking the lead within 73 seconds when Alessandro Bastoni intercepted a loose ball and whipped the cross to the back post for an acrobatic Marcus Thuram volley.However, Riccardo
  
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• Okonkwo error hands Swans last-gasp win over Wrexham

  19-12-2025 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Swansea striker Adam Idah settled the first league meeting Wrexham for 22 years [PA Media]A calamitous error from Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo handed Adam Idah a stoppage-time winning goal, as Swansea City were gifted a precious Championship victory in the first league meeting between the two Welsh clubs for 22 years.The highly anticipated encounter looked destined to end in an anti-climactic draw until Okonkwo made a hash of a Swansea cross and then compounded his initial mistake by droppi
  
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• Martinez To Start | 4-4-1-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester United

  19-12-2025 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Martinez To Start | 4-4-1-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester UnitedAston Villa will entertain Manchester United at Villa Park on Sunday as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Villans managed to earn a hard-fought 3-2 win away at West Ham United recently, so they would be keen on keeping their good form going this weekend.Unai Emery will set his side up in a 4-4-1-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first team for this clash. Emiliano Martinez
  
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• Arsenal legend insists no excuse not to win the Premier League

  19-12-2025 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal legend insists no excuse not to win the Premier LeagueThierry Henry believes Arsenal can have no excuses this year as they attempt to win the league, regardless of the team’s injury problems so far this season.Photo by Michael Owens/Getty ImagesArsenal have had a poor injury record so far this season, losing the vast majority of the squad at one point or another.Some key players have hardly featured all season, including Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, and injuries have often cluste
  
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• Under-fire Wolves chief Shi steps down

  19-12-2025 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jeff Shi spoke to BBC WM last week to defend Wolves owners Fosun[Getty Images]Under-fire Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi has stepped down from his role.The 48-year-old leaves after almost 10 years at Molineux, with the club winless and bottom of the Premier League on just two points. He will remain chairman and chief executive of Fosun Sports Group but will have no operational duties with Wolves.He will be replaced for an interim period by Nathan Shi - no relation to Jeff Shi - who has been w
  
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• Inter Milan Midfielder Stresses Need To ‘Close Out Games Earlier’ After Supercoppa Defeat To Bologna

  19-12-2025 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan Midfielder Stresses Need To ‘Close Out Games Earlier’ After Supercoppa Defeat To BolognaHenrikh Mkhitaryan admitted that Inter must become more ruthless in front of goal after their Supercoppa Italiana campaign ended with a penalty shootout defeat to Bologna.The Armenian midfielder was the first Inter player to speak after the match, addressing Sport Mediaset moments after elimination in Riyadh.His focus was firmly on the 90 minutes rather than the lottery of penalties. &
  
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