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• Arsenal Warned About Two Dangerous PSG Attacking Traits That Could Decide Semifinal

  19-04-2025 08:36 via psgtalk.com
  Arsenal Warned About Two Dangerous PSG Attacking Traits That Could Decide SemifinalArsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are set to face off in the UEFA Champions League semifinal, with just 180 minutes standing between one of them and a spot in the final. These two have already met earlier in the tournament during the group stage, but one pundit says that the matchup no longer matters.The Gunners punched their ticket to the semifinals with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter
  
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• Cardiff City vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to Watch

  16-12-2025 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cardiff City vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to WatchCardiff vs Chelsea: Carabao Cup team news, prediction and how to watchChelsea’s congested December schedule continues on Tuesday night with a trip to south Wales, as Enzo Maresca’s side face Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. On paper, it represents a clear change of pace for a squad that has spent recent weeks navigating high-intensity domestic and European fixtures. In practice, it is another exami
  
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• An England international could be the ideal player to help bolster the Manchester City defence

  16-12-2025 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  An England international could be the ideal player to help bolster the Manchester City defenceIt would not be a great surprise to see one of, or both of John Stones or Nathan Ake leave Manchester City next summer. Both players have been key players at centre-back for City during their time at the club. But as good as they’ve been, the end does seem near for their City careers. Vitor Reis, Juma Bah and Abdukodir Khusanov are young centre-backs who could fill the roles that Ake and Stones pl
  
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• Real Madrid missed out on the signing of 17-year-old Bayern Munich wonderkid after offering trial

  16-12-2025 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid missed out on the signing of 17-year-old Bayern Munich wonderkid after offering trialLennart Karl is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about teenage talents in German football. At just 17 years of age, the attacking midfielder, who can also operate comfortably on the wing, has already carved out a significant role at Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany. With 20 appearances to his name and an impressive return of six goals, Karl is not merely participating &n
  
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• Report – Inter Milan Set Sights On Dinamo Zagreb Wingback To Replace Long-Term Absentee

  16-12-2025 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan Set Sights On Dinamo Zagreb Wingback To Replace Long-Term AbsenteeInter Milan have reportedly set their sights on Dinamo Zagreb winger Moris Valincic to replace the injured Denzel Dumfries.According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the 23-year-old has emerged as a potential target for the Nerazzurri.Indeed, the 29-year-old will soon undergo ankle surgery, which may keep him out for several months.Therefore, the San Siro giants are in the market for reinforcements, largely
  
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• 🚨Official: First FIFA The Best winners announced

  16-12-2025 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨Official: First FIFA The Best winners announcedAndreas Harlass-Neuking and the fans of Zakho SC win The Best awards for best fans and fair play.A special community. 🫂Zakho SC fans win the FIFA Fan Award. 🌟— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 16, 2025Good causes are always a reason to recognize and celebrate, and in this case, the fans of Zakho SC have won the FIFA The Best award for best fans for their initiative of filling the football field with stuffed anim
  
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• Milan still targeting Zirkzee despite Fullkrug availability

  16-12-2025 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Milan still targeting Zirkzee despite Fullkrug availabilityTuesday’s reports claim that Milan are still ‘dreaming’ of a move for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee in the January transfer window, despite the path being clear for them to pick up Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham.Where Milan stand in pursuit of Fullkrug and ZirkzeeThe Rossoneri are aiming to add to their attacking department in January. Massimiliano Allegri typically deploys a 3-5-2 system in San Siro, and desp
  
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• Cristian Chivu Reignites Poland & German Stars’ Inter Milan Careers After Stuttering Start To The Season

  16-12-2025 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cristian Chivu Reignites Poland & German Stars’ Inter Milan Careers After Stuttering Start To The SeasonCristian Chivu has breathed new life into Inter Milan’s squad, helping both Piotr Zielinski and Yann Bisseck rediscover their best form.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, both players have become increasingly vital to Chivu’s tactics.Piotr Zielinski, who joined Inter from Napoli in 2024, failed to impress in his first season at the San Siro.However, the 31
  
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• Arsenal women draw Aston Villa in FA Cup

  16-12-2025 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal women draw Aston Villa in FA CupArsenal will host Aston Villa on the weekend of 17 and 18 January as they enter the Women’s FA Cup.The tie is expected to be played at Meadow Park, in line with Arsenal’s early season announcement confirming that women’s domestic cup fixtures, including the Adobe Women’s FA Cup and the FA Women’s Subway League Cup, will be staged at the Mangata Pay UK Stadium.Prize money at this stage of the competition stands at £54,000
  
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• Why Nancy should be given more time amid 'shambolic situation'

  16-12-2025 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]It's utterly chaotic to think Celtic may be contemplating Wilfried Nancy's future just three games into his Celtic reign - yet that's exactly where we are after three straight defeats for the new man.If his removal does come to pass - which would feel wildly premature given the state of the squad he's inherited - it would be entirely on brand for a campaign that has already lurched from one drama to the next.Welcome to Celtic's 2025-26 season.I'm aware I may be becoming a lonely voice in ca
  
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• Howe on Burn's injury, derby fallout and Fulham

  16-12-2025 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Fulham at St James' Park (20:15 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Howe confirmed Dan Burn will be out for "four to six weeks" with the broken rib and punctured lung he suffered in Sunday's derby defeat at Sunderland: "It was a big blow for us because I think he's been excellent in recent weeks."Sven Botman has "made good progress" but is not yet ready to play an
  
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• Barcelona make contact with agents of Inter stalwart

  16-12-2025 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona make contact with agents of Inter stalwartBarcelona decided not to replace Inigo Martinez last summer after the Basque defender left for Saudi Arabia, banking on one of Ronald Araujo or Andreas Christensen to fill his shoes. However it appears that one of the areas they have decided to strengthen next summer, finances allowing, is their backline.The Catalan giants have been looking into various options over the last few months, and Hansi Flick has been trying out various solutions too.
  
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• Injury scan confirms bad news for Arsenal

  16-12-2025 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Injury scan confirms bad news for ArsenalArsenal’s Ben White is set for a month out of action with a hamstring injury, according to multiple reports this week.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesBen White was forced off in the first half of Arsenal’s weekend win over Wolverhampton Wanderers with an injury, with Mikel Artetaconfirming afterwards that the player has a hamstring problem.Charlie Wyett then broke the news for The S*n on Monday that White will be sidelined for at least a mo
  
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• 🏆FIFA The Best award decided today, all you need to know

  16-12-2025 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  🏆FIFA The Best award decided today, all you need to knowDoha will be the nerve center of the football universe today with the presentation of the FIFA The Best award.From 18:00 CET, the winners of the FIFA The Best awards, which crown the best male and female players of the year, will be announced. It is important to note that everything achieved from August 11, 2024, to August 2, 2025, is taken into account.Who will be crowned #TheBest? 🤔Click here to learn more and find out how
  
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• What time are The Best Fifa Football Awards and who will win?

  16-12-2025 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  The faintly ludicrously named The Best Fifa Football Awards return this evening with stars of the sport set to be honoured in a glitzy ceremony in Qatar.After splitting from the much more universally-recognised Ballon d’Or in 2016, Fifa has held its own annual award show to try and claim a slice of the ever-increasing fascination with individual personalities and honours in a team sport.The previous Best Awards in 2024 saw Vinicius Jr named the best men’s player, righting what some s
  
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• Manchester City demand multi-million transfer fee for 18-year-old goalkeeper – Premier League clubs interested

  16-12-2025 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City demand multi-million transfer fee for 18-year-old goalkeeper – Premier League clubs interestedEtihad Stadium officials are eyeing a significant transfer fee should they succumb to selling one of their most highly-rated goalkeeping talents, according to reports.Oliver Whatmuff has emerged as one of the standout prospects within City’s academy, having been with the club since Under-8 level before signing his scholarship in the summer of 2024. A commanding presence, the
  
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• Beşiktaş target Zuriko Davitashvili, Saint-Étienne open to sale

  16-12-2025 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Beşiktaş target Zuriko Davitashvili, Saint-Étienne open to saleZuriko Davitashvili (24) is a January transfer target for Turkish club Beşiktaş, according to a report from Foot Mercato. Davitashvili impressed in Ligue 1 last season, despite AS Saint-Étienne’s swift return to Ligue 2. The Georgia international scored nine goals and registered eight assists in 34 games in all competitions, and he already has eight goals in 15 games in Ligue 2.I
  
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• Manchester United star’s brother wears ‘Free Kobbie’ shirt at Old Trafford

  16-12-2025 11:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United star’s brother wears ‘Free Kobbie’ shirt at Old TraffordKobbie Mainoo’s brother wore a t-shirt displaying the message ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ at Old Trafford during Manchester United’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, per BBC Sport.  The midfielder’s brother and TV personality Jordan Mainoo-Hames unveiled the t-shirt during Monday’s game and posted the picture on Instagram afterwards. Manager Ruben Amorim was not asked abou
  
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• Barcelona meet with Robert Lewandowski agent to discuss contract for next season

  16-12-2025 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona meet with Robert Lewandowski agent to discuss contract for next seasonBarcelona have held a meeting with the agent of Robert Lewandowski, Pini Zahavi, in order to discuss his future beyond the end of the season. The 37-year-old Polish forward is out of contract at the end of the season.Lewandowski has distanced himself from the idea of retirement in recent months, and commented publicly that he is not yet considering his future. Meanwhile in the Catalan capital, the general line of rep
  
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• Bologna Vs Inter Milan – Turkey Megastar To Sit Out Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final

  16-12-2025 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bologna Vs Inter Milan – Turkey Megastar To Sit Out Supercoppa Italiana Semi-FinalInter Milan will reportedly face Bologna in a high-stakes Supercoppa Italiana semi-final tie without Hakan Calhanoglu.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Turkish midfielder is likely to sit out Friday’s clash in Riyadh.Hakan Calhanoglu sustained a muscle injury during Inter’s controversial 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool last weekend.Therefore, Cristian Chivu couldn’t call up
  
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• N’Golo Kanté targeted by English and French clubs for January transfer

  16-12-2025 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  N’Golo Kanté targeted by English and French clubs for January transferN’Golo Kanté (34) almost left Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad over the summer, however, Paris FC could not get a move over the line. “There wasn’t a lot in it. It is a shame and sad that he didn’t come. I think he also wanted to come, but his club didn’t let him leave,” PFC owner Antoine Arnault revealed in an interview with L’Équipe.However,
  
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• Barcelona captain could consider January exit if Premier League club come calling

  16-12-2025 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona captain could consider January exit if Premier League club come callingBarcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen has returned to the spotlight after recovering from his back injury and receiving medical clearance. The goalkeeper has now been included in the squad for three games in a row, including tonight’s Copa del Rey match against Guadalajara, where he could get minutes if Hansi Flick and the club deem it appropriate.However, Ter Stegen’s future at Barça is far fro
  
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• Report – Dutch Wingback Set To Undergo Ankle Surgery: Inter Milan Scouring Market For Replacements

  16-12-2025 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Dutch Wingback Set To Undergo Ankle Surgery: Inter Milan Scouring Market For ReplacementsInter Milan star Denzel Dumfries is reportedly on the verge of undergoing ankle surgery amid a lengthy spell on the sidelines.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, surgery has become the most realistic solution for Dumfries’ problem.Indeed, Mattia Zaccagni awkwardly fell on the Dutchman’s ankle under the challenge of Petar Sucic.Though the injury seemed innocuous at fi
  
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• Brendan Rodgers lands Saudi manager’s role after bitter Celtic exit

  16-12-2025 11:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brendan Rodgers has made a swift return to football management, taking the helm at Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah just six weeks after his contentious departure from Scottish champions Celtic. This move marks Rodgers’ first managerial role outside of Britain, following spells at Liverpool, Leicester, and Swansea.Al-Qadsiah, currently sitting fifth in the Saudi Pro League in their inaugural top-flight season, has described Rodgers as a "world-renowned coach." The club, which boasts Italian s
  
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• Juventus open to Manuel Locatelli swap in bid to sign Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

  16-12-2025 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus open to Manuel Locatelli swap in bid to sign Marseille’s Pierre-Emile HojbjergJuventus are not expected to spend big during the upcoming January transfer window, but Olympique de Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (30) has emerged as a key target for the Serie A side, according to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Denmark international is a key part of Marseille’s midfield and has regularly worn the armband under Roberto De Zerbi’s management. U
  
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• Juventus eyeing free transfer for RB Leipzig midfielder in June

  16-12-2025 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus eyeing free transfer for RB Leipzig midfielder in JuneThe January transfer window is fast approaching, but reports in Italy claim that Juventus are already looking ahead to the summer, when they could make a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Xaver Schlager.Reports Juventus interested in Schlager on free transferAccording to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Schlager is of interest to the Bianconeri given that his contract is set to expire in June and could be tempted away from the Bundeslig
  
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• Marseille and OGC Nice interested in Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma

  16-12-2025 10:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Marseille and OGC Nice interested in Tottenham’s Yves BissoumaYves Bissouma (29) could leave Tottenham Hotspur during the upcoming January transfer window, and France has emerged as a possible destination, according to a report from The Times. The former Lille OSC midfielder has not played for Spurs yet this season, and he may have already played his final game for the club. The midfielder was seen inhaling nitrous oxide and was suspended by his club at the start of the campaign.
  
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• Official: Barcelona squad list to face CD Guadalajara | Copa del Rey

  16-12-2025 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official: Barcelona squad list to face CD Guadalajara | Copa del ReyFC Barcelona will lock horns with CD Guadalajara in their Copa del Rey opener of the 2025/26 season later tonight away from home.Having strung together a five-game winning run in all competitions, the Catalans will be aiming to make it six and progress into the Round of 16 of the cup tournament.Ahead of their trip to Guadalajara, manager Hansi Flick has announced the squad list of players at his disposal for his selection.The bi
  
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• DESTROYER is coming for Liverpool's midfield after major Arne Slot call

  16-12-2025 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  DESTROYER is coming for Liverpool's midfield after major Arne Slot callWataru Endo has his place backSlot’s decision to switch Liverpool from 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-1 had an effect on just about everyone. Few felt it more than Wataru Endo, though, who had his position completely taken out of the team.Endo was used under Jurgen Klopp as a defensive midfielder and usually the only one in the team. He sat behind the other midfielders, shielding the defence and allowing everyone else to focus on attac
  
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• VfB under pressure: Several clubs eye up the Swabian gem

  16-12-2025 10:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  VfB under pressure: Several clubs eye up the Swabian gemAt VfB Stuttgart, someone should ensure that Florian Hellstern gets a new contract soon.According to 'Sky' reports, the 18-year-old is being watched by several clubs from the Bundesliga and abroad.#Sky Info: #VfB möchte mit Florian #Hellstern (18) verlängern. Gespräche laufen. Vertrag bis 2030 steht im Raum. Top Torwarttalent, Stammspieler bei VfB II und U19-Nationalmannschaft. Großes Interesse auch aus Bundesliga und A
  
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