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• 'It was a strange game'

  27-11-2025 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  QPR head coach Julien Stephan praised the clinical nature showed by Ilias Chair and Paul Smyth for the winner at Blackburn as his side climbed into the top half of the Championship."It was a strange game, to be honest," he told BBC Radio London. "We started well and had some good approach in the first half, but we didn't take good decisions."At half-time we said the most important is to be focused and clinical in the second half. It was the case with a very good ball from Ilias Chair and a nice
  
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• Bournemouth vs Spurs: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to Watch

  07-01-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bournemouth vs Spurs: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to WatchSpurs search for lift on south coastThere is a familiar tension around Tottenham right now, the kind that comes when expectation and delivery begin to drift apart. A run of one win in five has left Thomas Frank exposed to the mood of a support growing restless, audible in the boos that followed recent draws with Sunderland and Brentford. The visit to Bournemouth therefore carries more weight than the league table alone might s
  
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• Report – Inter Milan Explore Loan Swap Option For Fiorentina Wingback: Dutch Veteran & Albania Midfielder Potential Counterparts

  07-01-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan Explore Loan Swap Option For Fiorentina Wingback: Dutch Veteran & Albania Midfielder Potential CounterpartsInter Milan are reportedly ready to step up efforts to sign Fiorentina wingback Dodo after missing out on Joao Cancelo’s signature.According to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri could propose a loan swap to convince La Viola to let the Brazilian move to Milan.Joao Cancelo was Inter’s top target to replace Denzel Dumfries after informing Al
  
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• Findlay agrees permanent Hearts move

  07-01-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Derek McInnes says it made "perfect sense" to sign Stuart Findlay on a permanent deal at Hearts after his impressive impact on loan.The 30-year-old centre-back, a Premiership ever-present this season with 20 appearances and four goals, will officially become a Hearts player on a two-year contract in the summer when his Oxford United deal expires."Stuart has been every inch the Hearts player I expected him to be when he came in during the summer," manager McInnes told the Hearts website."He's bee
  
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• Barcelona veteran dealing with knee pain; issue not serious

  07-01-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona veteran dealing with knee pain; issue not seriousAccording to journalist Fernando Polo, reporting via Mundo Deportivo, early indications suggest that Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s latest injury scare is not considered serious. The Barcelona captain is currently experiencing pain in his knee, but the initial medical impressions coming out of the club are cautiously optimistic.Ter Stegen felt discomfort towards the end of Barcelona’s training session on Tuesday, just a day bef
  
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• Robert Lewandowski’s Super Cup record gives Barcelona major boost vs Athletic club

  07-01-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Robert Lewandowski’s Super Cup record gives Barcelona major boost vs Athletic clubAfter delivering a composed and efficient performance against Espanyol, where he scored the second goal in Barcelona’s 2–0 victory, Robert Lewandowski has put himself firmly in contention to start the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club. The veteran striker looks refreshed, confident, and ready for another decisive night on a stage where he has consistently delivered.Lewandowsk
  
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• Mason departure was 'inevitable' - Sneekes

  07-01-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Richard Sneekes says Ryan Mason's sacking was "inevitable" although the Baggies did not deserve to lose his final game at Leicester.The Dutch midfielder, who made more than 220 appearance in a five-year spell at The Hawthorns, joined BBC WM's Tuesday night Football phone-in reacting to the news of Mason's departure.Mason left after just seven months in charge following a last-gasp 2-1 defeat at the King Power Stadium on Monday - Albion's 10th straight defea
  
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• Crystal Palace announce departure of midfielder Hopcroft

  07-01-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  Crystal Palace announce departure of midfielder HopcroftCrystal Palace have announced the news that highly-rated midfielder Shanade Hopcroft has left the club.The Eagles revealed the news via a post on their official club website this morning.The 28-year-old leaves the South Londoners at the end of her contract. She previously penned a short-term extension to her terms at the start of the season.Hopcroft joined Crystal Palace in summer 2023 after leaving capital rivals London City Lionesses. The
  
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• Copa del Rey draw: Barcelona and Real Madrid to face Segunda opposition

  07-01-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  Copa del Rey draw: Barcelona and Real Madrid to face Segunda oppositionThe Copa del Rey draw for the Round of 16 has been conducted at Las Rozas in Madrid, with the remaining five Segunda sides finding out their opponents in the next round. The four Spanish Supercup sides were seeded to face the lowest-ranked opposition.On Tuesday, Rayo Vallecano came from a goal down at half-time to beat Granada at Nuevo Los Carmenes. The clash was held over from the final week of competition in Spain before th
  
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• Parma Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Contemplating Double Change In Defense

  07-01-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Parma Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Contemplating Double Change In DefenseInter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu is reportedly looking to make a double defensive change for tonight’s match against Parma.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni could drop to the bench.Santiago Castro denied the Nerazzurri a clean sheet in Sunday’s 3-1 home win over Bologna.Despite faring reasonably well in that game, Yann Bisseck could make way for
  
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• Ekitike remains doubtful for Arsenal trip

  07-01-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]At the moment, Hugo Ekitike looks like a major doubt for the game against Arsenalon Thursday [20:00 GMT]. The understanding is that it will not be a lengthy injury but Liverpool simply do not want to risk him, especially with Alexander Isak out and Mohamed Salah away at Afcon.Boss Arne Slot said that Ekitike has not trained this week so any involvement in the game will depend on how the France striker comes through preparation on WednesdayFacing leaders Arsenal would be even toughe
  
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• 🚨 Here are the Copa del Rey last 16 match-ups

  07-01-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Here are the Copa del Rey last 16 match-upsAfter the draw held this morning at the RFEF headquarters in Las Rozas (Madrid), we now know the pairings for the round of 16 of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey.Eleven First Division teams and five Second Division teams will try their luck in this round and will face each other as follows:RC Deportivo - Atlético de MadridRacing Santander - FC BarcelonaCultural Leonesa - Athletic ClubAlbacete Balompié - Real MadridBurgos CF - Valencia CF
  
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• Not a 'deliberate play' - why West Ham 'goal' was ruled out for offside

  07-01-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]How can a player be offside when the ball has been played to them by an opposition player?You can understand why fans might be confused, especially so for West Ham's 'goal' on Tuesday night, disallowed by the VAR for offside, in their 2-1 home loss to Nottingham Forest.Hammers winger Crysencio Summerville touched the ball forward, Forest defender Nikola Milenkovic made a block tackle and that sent the ball to West Ham's Taty Castellanos. Ten seconds later, West Ham thought Summervi
  
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• Report – Inter Milan To Sanction Italy Star’s Transfer To Galatasaray On One Condition

  07-01-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan To Sanction Italy Star’s Transfer To Galatasaray On One ConditionSerie A giants Inter Milan are open to selling out-of-favor midfielder Davide Frattesi to Galatasaray on one condition.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Turks must meet Inter’s demands to get the deal over the line.Davide Frattesi will not be part of the Nerazzurri squad for tonight’s Serie A clash against Parma.Indeed, the 26-year-old is struggling with a minor addu
  
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• Allegri and Milan ‘watching’ title duel between Inter and Napoli

  07-01-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Allegri and Milan ‘watching’ title duel between Inter and NapoliMilan coach Massimiliano Allegri says that he’s only ‘watching’ the title duel between Inter and Napoli, who remain the favourites to win the Scudetto this season.Milan sit second in the Serie A table, just one point below leaders Inter. On the other hand, the Rossoneri have a one-point lead over third-placed Napoli, but Allegri reiterates that Nerazzurri and Partenopei are the title favourites this ter
  
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• Official: Barcelona learn their opponents for 2025-26 Copa del Rey Round of 16

  07-01-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official: Barcelona learn their opponents for 2025-26 Copa del Rey Round of 16Having booked a place in the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey last month, Barcelona have now learned who their opponents are for the next phase.As per the competition rules, the teams participating in the Spanish Super Cup cannot face each other until the quarter-finals. As such, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club were going to avoid each other in the Round of 16.Moreover, the rules stipul
  
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• Man Utd set for further talks with Solskjaer and Carrick for interim head coach role

  07-01-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United are holding further talks with former players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick this week, as the club works to appoint an interim head coach.The pair, both ex-United stars, reportedly held initial informal discussions with sporting director Jason Wilcox on Tuesday. More talks are expected, though not on Wednesday, with a focus on the Premier League match at Burnley. The Press Association understands both Solskjaer and Carrick could secure roles in the new backroom team.
  
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• Who are Tyler and Jack Fletcher?

  07-01-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher's twin sons are both currently midfielders at the club.The 19-year-old academy duo featured as part of Ruben Amorim's final few matches in charge of United prior to his dismissal as head coach on Monday.Former United midfielder and under-18s head coach Darren was promoted to interim head coach in Amorim's place and will take charge of United's trip to Burnley on Wednesday.While Tyler has made the bench in each of United's last three games, J
  
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• Report – Unsettled Inter Milan Owned Midfielder Waves Goodbye To Torino: San Siro Return Ruled Out

  07-01-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Unsettled Inter Milan Owned Midfielder Waves Goodbye To Torino: San Siro Return Ruled OutKristjan Asllani is reportedly on the brink of returning to Inter Milan after Torino decided to cancel his loan.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Albanian midfielder has already waved goodbye to the Granata.Torino sporting director Gianluca Petrachi has ruled the 23-year-old out of Torino’s project.Furthermore, Marco Baroni’s men have already informed the playe
  
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• Xabi Alonso knows Spanish Supercup will define Real Madrid future

  07-01-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Xabi Alonso knows Spanish Supercup will define Real Madrid futureReal Madrid’s season will look very different on Monday, come what may. Los Blancos face Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Supercup semi-final on Thursday night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and should they progress, will remain there until Sunday for the final against either Athletic Club or Barcelona, a competition that will define decisions made by the club hierarchy.Manager Xabi Alonso has been under pressure for his position for
  
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• Flick’s tactical experiment with key Barcelona forward fails to yield desired result

  07-01-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Flick’s tactical experiment with key Barcelona forward fails to yield desired resultFreedom of choice is often seen as a luxury, but for Hansi Flick, it is becoming a genuine tactical headache. The Barcelona manager is currently facing a balancing act involving Raphinha, a player whose versatility has become both an asset and a complication.According to AS, Flick has repeatedly experimented with using Raphinha as an attacking midfielder to open up space for Marcus Rashford on the left
  
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• Allegri: Leao and Pulisic set to start for Milan, but ‘not at peak condition’

  07-01-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Allegri: Leao and Pulisic set to start for Milan, but ‘not at peak condition’Massimiliano Allegri confirms that Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are expected to start together for the second time in a Serie A match for Milan this season, but they are ‘not at peak condition.’Milan host Genoa at San Siro on Thursday evening and Allegri has confirmed that Leao and Pulisic are expected to start in attack tomorrow.Leao and Pulisic expected to start in Milan-GenoaCAGLIARI, ITA
  
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• Birmingham City sign London City Lionesses forward Lindström on loan

  07-01-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Birmingham City sign London City Lionesses forward Lindström on loanBirmingham City have completed the signing of forward Lotta Lindström on a loan deal from London City Lionesses which will run until the end of the season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from Blues this morning.The 21-year-old Finnish international attacker has spent the last two years with London City Lionesses but her progress has been severely impacted by an Anterior Crucia
  
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• 'Plenty more to come from Fraulo'

  07-01-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  A move to Pride Park is a great chance for Oscar Fraulo to reignite his career, according to German journalist Kevin Schulte.Derby signed the 22-year-old Danish midfielder from German Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach on a three-and-a-half-year deal for a compensation fee, thought to be around £300,000.Fraulo played only 40 minutes of football across four league games for Gladbach this season and was in the final months of his contract at Borussia-Park.He made just seven appearances
  
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• How Trump’s attack on Venezuela backs Fifa into a corner over World Cup

  07-01-2026 13:01 via yahoo.com
  It was almost grimly predictable. When news broke that the United States military had attacked Venezuela on Saturday, there wasn’t even a flicker of activity among the Fifa Council, according to senior sources. This is despite the primary host of their grand global event launching what is actually a rare act of aggression for a country staging the World Cup, with the president even talking in a concerning manner about a co-host. In the aftermath of the Venezuela attacks, Donald Trump spoke
  
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• Report – Al-Hilal Manager Remains Hopeful Of Signing Inter Milan Veteran Center-Back In January

  07-01-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Al-Hilal Manager Remains Hopeful Of Signing Inter Milan Veteran Center-Back In JanuaryAl-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi has not lost hope of signing veteran Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij.According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Italian coach is still vying for the 33-year-old’s signature.Inter Milan were ready to negotiate De Vrij’s transfer to Riyadh before being turned down by Joao Cancelo.Indeed, the Portuguese wingback’s arrival would’ve opened
  
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• Parma Vs Inter Milan – Nerazzurri Manager Returns To Familiar Ground

  07-01-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Parma Vs Inter Milan – Nerazzurri Manager Returns To Familiar GroundInter Milan manager Cristian Chivu will face his former club, Parma, later today as he returns to Stadio Ennio Tardini as an opponent.According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old will meet numerous familiar faces in Emilia-Romagna.Cristian Chivu made his touchline debut in senior management at Parma last season.Indeed, he helped the Crusaders secure Serie A survival, defying his lack of experience.Despite overs
  
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• Parma Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu To Make Triple Starting XI Change Ahead Of Napoli Showdown

  07-01-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Parma Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu To Make Triple Starting XI Change Ahead Of Napoli ShowdownInter Milan manager Cristian Chivu is looking to make a triple change to his starting lineup for tonight’s Serie A clash against Parma.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Romanian coach is keen to keep his players fresh for the upcoming match against Napoli.Despite Inter’s dominant 3-1 home win against Bologna on Sunday, Chivu is contemplating several tweaks.Indeed
  
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• Parma Vs Inter Milan – Brazilian Wingback To Make Sixth Consecutive Serie A Start Amid Injury Crisis

  07-01-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Parma Vs Inter Milan – Brazilian Wingback To Make Sixth Consecutive Serie A Start Amid Injury CrisisLuis Henrique is reportedly set to make his sixth consecutive Serie A start as Inter Milan take on Parma tonight.According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the underperforming Brazilian wingback will keep his place on the right flank.Despite his underwhelming form, Luis Henrique has been omnipresent for the Nerazzurri during Denzel Dumfries’ absence.Indeed, the 23-year-old has fought his
  
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• GdS: Roma ask for Lucca as possible swap deal with Dovbyk emerges

  07-01-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  GdS: Roma ask for Lucca as possible swap deal with Dovbyk emergesAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma directors have sounded out Lorenzo Lucca’s availability and are open to sending Artem Dovbyk to Napoli.Roma and Napoli could soon sit down to discuss a possible swap deal between Dovbyk and Lucca.Possible Lucca-Dovbyk swap deal?NAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Lorenzo Lucca of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Coppa Italia round of
  
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