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• Barcelona linked with January move for former defender

  29-12-2025 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona linked with January move for former defenderBarcelona have plans to sign at least one defender when the winter transfer window opens for business later this week. The situations with Andreas Christensen (injured) and Ronald Araujo (leave of absence) has forced the Catalans to bring forward plans for a centre-back, but there could also be a full-back on the agenda too.Hansi Flick’s squad has a distinct lack of depth at both right-back and left-back. Jules Kounde is the only natura
  
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• Sky: Roma and West Ham join Parma in race for Benfica winger

  10-01-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sky: Roma and West Ham join Parma in race for Benfica wingerSky Sport Italia reports that Parma are interested in Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup, but Roma and West Ham have also joined the race for the Norway international.Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Serie A side Parma are interested in Norwegian winger Schjelderup.Parma chasing SchjelderupCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 24: Andreas Schjelderup #21 of SL Benfica celebrates scoring his team’s
  
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• Wolves analysis: Perfect game for hosts and Strand Larsen

  10-01-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]If they are Jorgen Strand Larsen's final Wolves goals at least he parts having repaired a fractured relationship with the fans.Wolves are willing to sell him this month, amid interest from Nottingham Forest, after his poor form and crumbling rapport with supporters.He had scored just three goals for the club this season, so doubling his tally against Shrewsbury is a much-needed tonic.Supporters who have targeted him, under the misguided assumption the striker does not care having m
  
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• Jersey Bulls get fourth win in five at Crowborough

  10-01-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Adam Trotter scored for just the second time this season for Jersey Bulls [BBC]Jersey Bulls secured their fourth win in five games as they won 2-1 at Crowborough Athletic in Isthmian League South East. Adam Trotter gave Bulls an 18th-minute lead as he smashed home a first time effort after getting on the end of Jay Giles' ball over the top of the defence. The island side doubled their lead 11 minutes later as Harry Reed turned Miguel Carvalho's cross from the left past his own goalkeeper.It took
  
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• ‘That was for Ethan’: Macclesfield dedicate famous FA Cup win to former star killed in car crash

  10-01-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Macclesfield captain Paul Dawson dedicated his side’s historic FA Cup win over holders Crystal Palace to former forward Ethan McLeod, who was killed in a car crash last month at the age of 21. After sixth-tier Macclesfield pulled off the greatest FA Cup shock of all time based on league ranking, with the Silkmen 117 places below Premier League club Palace in the football pyramid, club captain Dawson revealed he had received a good-luck message from McLeod’s parents, who were at the M
  
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• Manchester United in transfer battle with Arsenal for Blackburn wonderkid Igor Tyjon

  10-01-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United in transfer battle with Arsenal for Blackburn wonderkid Igor TyjonManchester United have joined the transfer race for Blackburn Rovers wonderkid Igor Tyjon, per journalist Samuel Luckhurst. But Arsenal are believed to be the favourites to land the 17-year-old’s services in the ongoing transfer window. United have changed their transfer strategy since INEOS took control of football operations in 2024. The club now prefer to sign more young players with high
  
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• Roma insist for Fiorentina’s Fortini

  10-01-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma insist for Fiorentina’s FortiniRoma’s winter transfer window won’t focus solely on the attack. Gian Piero Gasperini has asked Sporting Director Massara for defensive reinforcements as well.One name the Piedmontese coach likes is Fiorentina left-back Niccolò Fortini. According to Laviola.it, the Roman club is willing to offer Tommaso Baldanzi, Stephan El Shaarawy on loan, and a financial adjustment. This offer could shake Fiorentina, who last summer rejected a €
  
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• Barcelona consider letting midfielder leave in January – La Liga side line up move

  10-01-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona consider letting midfielder leave in January – La Liga side line up moveBarcelona are about to conclude their one-and-only signing of the winter in Joao Cancelo, but they could still be busy. A number of their players have attracted interest in recent months, and at least a couple of them could leave before the end of the month.Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is the most likely to leave, with Girona favourites for his signature. But he may not be the only Barcelona player to make the short
  
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• Report: Man City eyeing world-class manager as potential Pep Guardiola replacement

  10-01-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Man City eyeing world-class manager as potential Pep Guardiola replacementXabi Alonso, Manchester City and the Uneasy Waiting GameCredit must go to Football Transfers for surfacing a story that feels heavy with inevitability and tension. Football has a habit of circling back on itself and Xabi Alonso’s current predicament at Real Madrid already feels like a chapter written in pencil rather than ink.Alonso arrived at the Bernabeu in the summer of 2025 carrying the glow of a historic
  
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• Mystery around Real Madrid summer arrival’s condition as he awaits medical clearance

  10-01-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mystery around Real Madrid summer arrival’s condition as he awaits medical clearanceA day after beating Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, Real Madrid trained behind closed doors at the King Abdullah Sports City complex in Jeddah. Among the injured and fitness doubts, the figure of Dean Huijsen stood out. The 20-year-old defender, one of the team’s headline signings in last summer’s transfer window, has yet to make his debut in 2026. After all, he missed the f
  
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• Milan news: Fofana deletes apology message, but receives support from Leao

  10-01-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Milan news: Fofana deletes apology message, but receives support from LeaoMilan midfielder Youssouf Fofana deleted an apology message he had posted on Instagram, but shared words from his teammate, Rafael Leao: ‘Together, brother, no matter who is against us!!’Milan midfielder Fofana apologised to fans for an awkward mistake during the Rossoneri’s 1-1 draw against Genoa on Thursday.The French midfielder had slipped just a few meters from goal, completely free, following Nicola
  
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• Aston Villa Clash With Leeds United For Bundesliga Star This January: Smart Move Or Squad Filler?

  10-01-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa Clash With Leeds United For Bundesliga Star This January: Smart Move Or Squad Filler?Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Union Berlin centre-back Danilho Doekhi. This move sets up a transfer market clash with Leeds United. German outlet Kicker broke the news.Aston Villa Rival Leeds United for Union Berlin’s Danilho DoekhiThey revealed that Unai Emery’s side now are showing particular interest in securing the Dutch defender during this January window. The report
  
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• Marseille’s Robinio Vaz set to join Roma despite Premier League interest

  10-01-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Marseille’s Robinio Vaz set to join Roma despite Premier League interestAccording to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio, Robinio Vaz (18) is set to join Roma from Marseille. The French youth international looks set to swap Ligue 1 for Serie A, as the two clubs are closing towards an agreement for his services. OM are set to accept an offer from the Roman outfit in the region of €15m for Vaz. The two clubs are set to meet for a second time in two days today to finalise an agree
  
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• Eric Garcia talks Flick, Joan, Lamine, Martin, Mbappe ahead of Barcelona vs Real Madrid

  10-01-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Eric Garcia talks Flick, Joan, Lamine, Martin, Mbappe ahead of Barcelona vs Real MadridThe second El Clasico of the 2025/26 season comes around tomorrow as FC Barcelona face off against bitter rivals Real Madrid in the finals of the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The Blaugrana triumphed over the Spanish capital club in the final of the tournament last year with a handsome 5-2 scoreline. And Hansi Flick & co. will be aiming for a similar outcome this time around in Saudi Arabia.For
  
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• Bad David Neres news for Napoli, as star misses Inter battle

  10-01-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bad David Neres news for Napoli, as star misses Inter battleDavid Neres is out of the Napoli squad for tomorrow’s Scudetto showdown with Inter, as he has not recovered from an ankle injury.It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).The Partenopei saw Neres limp off with an ankle issue last weekend during the 2-0 victory over Lazio, and he already missed the midweek 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona.David Neres still out for NapoliRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 22: David N
  
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• Allegri: Modric ‘on the bench’ against Fiorentina, Leao ‘more concrete’

  10-01-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Allegri: Modric ‘on the bench’ against Fiorentina, Leao ‘more concrete’Massimiliano Allegri says Luka Modric won’t start against Fiorentina tomorrow, but is happy to see Rafael Leao becoming ‘more concrete.’Allegri previewed tomorrow’s Serie A match against Fiorentina at a press conference on Saturday.The Rossoneri only played two days ago against Genoa and were held to a 1-1 draw at San Siro.“Nkunku is fit and available; I have four players
  
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• 📖 How Macclesfield made FA Cup history against Crystal Palace

  10-01-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  📖 How Macclesfield made FA Cup history against Crystal PalaceThe magic of the FA Cup remains undefeated for yet another year across the English football pyramid in the wake of Macclesfield's unbelievable upset win over holders Crystal Palace.
  Oliver Glasner's side, who were once on the other end of luck during their own shock run to silverware last season that saw the Eagles lift their first major honour in club history, but a fairytale repeat was ruthlessly denied by the sixth-tier 
  
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• Doncaster sign Scotland keeper Clark from Hearts

  10-01-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  Zander Clark won the last of his four Scotland caps against Gibraltar in 2024 [Getty Images]Doncaster Rovers have signed Scotland international goalkeeper Zander Clark on loan until the end of the season.The 33-year-old Heart of Midlothian player arrives at the Eco-Power Stadium as veteran Ian Lawlor leaves on a free transfer to join Crewe Alexandra.Clark, who lost his first-choice status with the Jam Tarts two seasons ago but has played seven Scottish Premiership games for them this season, has
  
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• Macclesfield stun holders Crystal Palace in monumental FA Cup shock: Where does it rank in history?

  10-01-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sixth-tier Macclesfield stunned English football with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday in what may well be the biggest shock in FA Cup history.The Silkmen play in National League North at 5,300 capacity Moss Rose, and that ground saw goals from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts to defeat the defending holders.MORE — FA Cup third round schedule, results | All-time winnersThat makes the story even crazier, even if Palace aren't in the richest vein of form.Palace was rotated but
  
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• No Norwich debut for Ahmed in Sunday's FA Cup tie

  10-01-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement has spoken to the media before their FA Cup clash with League Two side Walsall on Sunday (14:30 GMT).Here are some of the key points:New signing Ali Ahmed has clearance to play but has not played a match in around four weeks. Clement suggests he is not match sharp after that long out, so will not be available on Sunday.Kenny McLean is 'touch and go'. He has a minor issue and should be fine for the following match against Wrexham.Papa Amadou
  
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• Crewe sign Doncaster goalkeeper Lawlor

  10-01-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lawlor had been in his second spell with Doncaster after rejoining the club in 2023 [Getty Images]Crewe have signed goalkeeper Ian Lawlor from Doncaster and handed him an immediate debut in Saturday's League Two game at home to Harrogate.The 31-year-old had been in his second spell with Rovers and was part of their League Two title-winning squad last season.Lawlor has agreed an 18-month contract at Mornflake Stadium with an option for a further year.A former Manchester City youth player, he made
  
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• Série A fans protest and clash at training ground before debut

  10-01-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Série A fans protest and clash at training ground before debutIt's January 10th, most of the Brasileirão clubs have yet to make their debut, but... There are already FANS PROTESTING at the training ground entrance.Atlético-MG supporters showed up at Cidade do Galo, argued with players, and even demanded new signings.Forward Hulk got out of his car, spoke with the fans, and made a strong statement.Photo: X/Reproduction"I'll speak for myself. As for what was promised and not d
  
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• FA Cup third round: Macclesfield beat Crystal Palace in biggest shock of all time - reaction

  10-01-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Follow live coverage of 18 FA Cup third-round tiesNon-league Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace in biggest shock of all timeEagles are 117 places above sixth-tier Silkmen in pyramid - biggest-ever upset in terms of league placingsNine more games coming up at 15:00 GMT as Semenyo makes Man City debut against ExeterWatch goals as they go in on Final Score and listen to radio commentary of every game via 'watch & listen' tabWatch Tottenham v Aston Villa live on this page at 17:45 GMT FA C
  
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• Chukwuani nears Rangers deal & Gillespie set for CEO role

  10-01-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tochi Chukwuani played against Rangers for Sturm Graz in the Europa League earlier this season [Getty Images]Rangers are set to announce the signing of midfielder Tochi Chukwuani from Austrian club Sturm Graz before Sunday's game at Aberdeen and confirm St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie as their new chief executive early next week.The Scottish Premiership club are also working on a deal to sign left-back Tuur Rommens from Belgian club Westerloo, but it could be late next week before that mov
  
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• 😳 Out in round 3: FA Cup winners knocked out by amateurs

  10-01-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  😳 Out in round 3: FA Cup winners knocked out by amateursToday we have yet another football event from the “You couldn’t make this up” category for you.Between the reigning FA Cup champions Crystal Palace and Macclesfield, it was basically clear how things would turn out even before kick-off: the millionaire squad travels to the amateur club and casually advances to the fourth round of the cup on Saturday afternoon. At least, that was the plan.What happened next?
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• Non-league Macclesfield stun holders Crystal Palace in one of the greatest FA Cup shocks

  10-01-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  Non-league Macclesfield produced one of the greatest FA Cup shocks of all time by knocking out holders Crystal Palace in a stunning 2-0 upset at Moss Rose. Seven months after Palace lifted their first major trophy by defeating Manchester City at Wembley, the Premier League side became the first FA Cup holders to lose to non-league opposition since Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1909. Macclesfield, of the sixth-tier, started the day 117 places below the Eagles in the English football league pyramid.
  
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• FA Cup: holders knocked out by a sixth-tier side 😱

  10-01-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  FA Cup: holders knocked out by a sixth-tier side 😱Thunderbolt in England!It's not just in France that the Cup is being contested this weekend.In England, the FA Cup third round matches are being played this Saturday and Sunday.And a first shock has just occurred during the first wave of matches at 1:15 PM this Saturday.Crystal Palace, the winner of the last edition against Manchester City last spring, has just been eliminated in their opening match, on the field of Macclesfield (2-1), a
  
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• Metz make contact to sign Tiémoué Bakayoko as a free agent

  10-01-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Metz make contact to sign Tiémoué Bakayoko as a free agentAccording to a report from L’Équipe, FC Metz have approached France international midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko (31) to sign him as a free agent. The former Monaco defensive midfielder is uncontracted after leaving PAOK at the end of last season. The Frenchman struggled with fitness during his time in Greece. The former Chelsea midfielder only made 9 appearances across all competitions whil
  
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• 🚨 Semenyo's first: Man City's starting XI in the FA Cup

  10-01-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Semenyo's first: Man City's starting XI in the FA CupManchester City begins its journey in the FA Cup today against Exeter, a League One team that will try to work a miracle.
  Today's game will be played with these confirmed lineups:Manchester City: Trafford, Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake, Rodri (C), Reijnders, McAidoo, Cherki, Semenyo, Haaland.First start for Semenyo: bench for players like Donnarumma, Doku, Nico, Bernardo, Nunes.This article was translated into English by Artificial I
  
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• Flick’s major dilemma for Super Cup final as two Barcelona stars vie for starting spot

  10-01-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Flick’s major dilemma for Super Cup final as two Barcelona stars vie for starting spotBarcelona manager Hansi Flick rarely gives away clues about his line-ups before a match – and even less so before a final. Keeping in tune, he offered no hints earlier today in his press conference, when asked whether he planned to change his starting No. 9 for the Clasico in the Spanish Super Cup final tomorrow.After all, there is a major battle brewing in the centre-forward position as both Ferran
  
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