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• Barcelona should learn Inter lesson rather than complaining about referee

  07-05-2025 12:58 via football-italia.net
  Barcelona should learn Inter lesson rather than complaining about refereeBarcelona coach Hansi Flick and his players were highly critical of referee Szymon Marciniak, but Lorenzo Bettoni argues the Catalans should learn a lesson from the Nerazzurri rather than complain.Inter-Barcelona was one of the most incredible ties in football’s history, and saw the Nerazzurri qualify for the Champions League Final for the second time in three years after a memorable 7-6 aggregate win.The second-leg s
  
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• Dons 'hammered by draw' but Conference League positives scarce

  19-12-2025 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Aberdeen's European campaign is over and it's difficult to glean too many positives from the experience.The thousands of Dons supporters who travelled to the magnificent city of Prague for their meaningless final match, against a vastly superior Sparta, enjoyed their final trip of the season not knowing when they will experience continental tournament proper football again.This season's Scottish Cup winners, or the Premiership's third-best side should one of the top two lift the cup, will s
  
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• Allen and Britton stay as Swans appoint new staff

  19-12-2025 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Leon Britton and Joe Allen are to stay on at Swansea City as part of a new-look coaching staff which will also include new assistant head coach Ryan Maye, who arrives from Aston Villa.Club legends Britton and Allen were appointed on a short-term basis to support Vitor Matos after he was named head coach on 24 November.The plan was for the two former midfielders to step aside once Matos' backroom team from former club Maritimo were cleared to join him in Wales.But Swansea now say Allen and Britto
  
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• Unwanted records not up for discussion under Edwards

  19-12-2025 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Boss Rob Edwards dismissed suggestions Wolves' unwanted records will impact his struggling squad. If Wolves fail to beat Brentford at Molineux on Saturday they will equal the longest winless start to a Premier League season of 17 games - set by Sheffield United in 2020-21. Their last top flight win came eight months ago against Leicester on 26 April and Wolves are bottom of the table with just two points. Their nine straight league defeats is also a club record but Edwards, who rep
  
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• Amorim refuses to back down in Man Utd kids row

  19-12-2025 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Another memorable news conference with Ruben Amorim on Friday.There has been a lot of debate about his comments last week in relation to academy duo Harry Amass and Chido Obi, both in terms of whether he should have been so critical of young players and then, in Amass' case, whether was even aware of their form.Anyone who thought Amorim might have offered some contrition was wrong. The former Sporting coach was unrepentant.He effectively said dealing with criticism is part of life at Manche
  
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• THE WEEKEND'S SCHEDULE: FINAL PUSH

  19-12-2025 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  THE WEEKEND'S SCHEDULE: FINAL PUSHWith the non-competitive teams already on 'holiday', it will be up to the senior squads to take the field one last time in the league before Christmas. For the Youth Sector, the end of the year, and in part, the second half of the season, is approaching as well. In the spirit of the 'tests never end', the Men's Primavera head to Naples after a win over Parma, the Women's Primavera travel to Brescia to stay near the top, the Under-18 await Roma, the Under-17 have
  
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• Robinson 'extremely humbled' by Sir Alex congratulations

  19-12-2025 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Stephen Robinson "thought somebody was winding me up" when he received a message of congratulations from Sir Alex Ferguson in the wake of St Mirren's League Cup triumph.The Buddies boss revealed some of the "humbling" praise that has come his way since steering his side to their first trophy in 12 years.Ferguson, who won the First Division title as St Mirren boss in 1977, was among those to contact Robinson after the 3-1 Hampden triumph over Celtic last Sunday."I thought somebody was winding me
  
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• Mowatt return "a possibility" - Mason

  19-12-2025 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  West Bromwich Albion boss Ryan Mason has confirmed it's "a possibility" that midfielder Alex Mowatt may feature during their upcoming trip to Hull City on Saturday (15:00 GMT).The 30-year-old picked up a foot injury in the side's last away trip to Southampton and did not feature against Sheffield United on the weekend."Mowwy [Mowatt] hasn't trained since the Southampton game so we are going to train him today and see how he goes," Mason told BBC Radio WM."When a player has the best part of 10 da
  
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• Barcelona heavyweight a serious doubt for Sevilla clash due to calf strain

  19-12-2025 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona heavyweight a serious doubt for Sevilla clash due to calf strainFC Barcelona will bring down the curtains on the first half of the 2025/26 season this weekend with an away La Liga game against Villarreal.Sitting atop the La Liga standings, Hansi Flick & co. will hope to go into the mid-season break on a high by securing all three points against the Yellow Submarine, who are third in the table.However, leading up to the game, the Blaugrana have been handed a fresh fitness concern wi
  
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• Why is the Africa Cup of Nations taking place over Christmas?

  19-12-2025 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on Sunday 21 December, with the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to be played on Sunday 18 January - far earlier than when held at this time of the calendar than in previous years. The 35th edition of the biennial tournament was initially set to be played in July and August 2025, in order to reduce disruption with the European football season. But the timing of the Africa Cup of Nations is, once again, a talking point - which is
  
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• Ruben Amorim speaks of youth 'entitlement' after Manchester United teens post photo responses to criticism

  19-12-2025 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  The greybeards — yes, including Roy Keane — will be nodding after Ruben Amorim explained what he called a problem of entitlement amongst players following a social scene caused by academy players Harry Amass and Chido Obi.Amorim made comments last week about the struggles of Amass and Obi of late and the players responded on social media by posting images showing good times away from United's first team. — Amass posted a Player of the Month award won while on loan to Sheffield
  
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• Newcastle United vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to Watch

  19-12-2025 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle United vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to WatchNewcastle And Chelsea Meet Amid Pressure And PossibilityNewcastle versus Chelsea rarely arrives quietly, but this Premier League meeting carries an added layer of scrutiny. For Chelsea, attention continues to circle around Enzo Maresca, a head coach navigating results, expectation and noise with varying degrees of comfort. A “thinly veiled jab” at the club’s hierarchy after a routine 2-0 win over Evert
  
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• First Look: Liverpool’s leaked 2026-27 Adidas kit

  19-12-2025 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  First Look: Liverpool’s leaked 2026-27 Adidas kitLiverpool Kit leak sparks nostalgia ahead of 2026-27 seasonWith months still to play in the current campaign, a leaked image of the proposed 2026-27 home shirt has begun circulating, hinting at a deliberate nod to one of the club’s most evocative eras.According to Footy Headlines, Adidas is considering a design heavily inspired by the Candy sponsored shirts worn between 1989 and 1991. Those years sit comfortably in the collective memor
  
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• Swindon Town condemn Clarke's seven-game ban

  19-12-2025 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ollie Clarke joined Swindon in the summer of 2024 from Mansfield Town and has made 55 appearances, scoring eight goals [Shutterstock]Swindon Town have condemned a Football Association decision to ban captain Ollie Clarke for seven matches.The 33-year-old midfielder admitted two charges at an independent Regulatory Commission of acting in an improper manner or using indecent behaviour to an opponent.The charges relate to incidents in the 57th minute and 94th minute of Swindon’s Carabao Cup
  
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• Baccus facing three months out for Buddies

  19-12-2025 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  St Mirren have been dealt a "real blow" with Keanu Baccus ruled out for up to three months because of a hamstring injury.The 27-year-old Australia international has become an important member of Stephen Robinson's side since returning to Paisley in the summer and played the full game in last Sunday's League Cup final win over Celtic."We've had really bad news about Keanu Baccus," manager Robinson said. "He's had a hamstring tendon injury, so he could be out up to the guts of three months, at lea
  
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• Spalletti confirms Juventus return for forgotten centre-forward against Roma

  19-12-2025 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Spalletti confirms Juventus return for forgotten centre-forward against RomaLuciano Spalletti has confirmed that forgotten Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik will be part of the matchday squad to take on Roma in Serie A on Saturday evening, well over 18 months since his last appearance for the Old Lady.Spalletti confirms long-awaited Milik return for Juventus vs. RomaThe Bianconeri will host the Giallorossi on Saturday evening in a massive clash in the race for Champions League football. Juventus
  
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• Rehman to leave Pompey for new role in Saudi Arabia

  19-12-2025 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Zesh Rehman has been at Portsmouth since the 2022-23 season [Rex Features]Portsmouth first team development coach Zesh Rehman is set to leave the south coast club for a new footballing-based role in the Middle East. BBC Radio Solent report that the 42-year-old - who is involved as a member of John Mousinho' s backroom staff - has accepted a new position in Saudi Arabia. Portsmouth plan on finding a replacement for Rehman in due course. He joined the Pompey coaching staff at the start of the 2022
  
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• Chelsea monitor Rennes centre-back Jérémy Jacquet

  19-12-2025 16:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chelsea monitor Rennes centre-back Jérémy JacquetChelsea FC are closely monitoring Rennes centre-back Jérémy Jacquet (20), according to a report from Le Parisien. The 20-year-old France U21 international is being touted as one of the next gems in his position, and several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, have noticed his development at Rennes.The outlet understands that Chelsea FC are one of them, and they have taken formal steps to closely watch Jac
  
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• Poor Celtic start 'difficult' for Nancy to accept

  19-12-2025 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wilfried Nancy [SNS]Scottish Premiership: Celtic v AberdeenVenue: Celtic Park, Glasgow Date: Sunday, 21 December Time: 15:00 GMTCoverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland & Sounds, live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & appWilfried Nancy says Celtic's poor start on his managerial watch is "difficult to accept personally".The Frenchman has lost all four of his opening games since being appointed earlier this month.These have included Scottish Premiership defeats by Hearts and Dundee
  
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• Amorim attacks 'feeling of entitlement' at Man Utd

  19-12-2025 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United will be without six senior first-team players for the trip to Aston Villa [Getty Images]Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has condemned the "feeling of entitlement" at the club and said players should use criticism and difficult moments as fuel to prove him wrong.This week Amorim was confronted with a 'Free Kobbie Mainoo' T-shirt, being worn by the midfielder's half-brother, in response to the England star's repeated absence from the starting line-up.And youngsters Harr
  
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• Exclusive | Frank Leboeuf on Enzo Maresca: ‘I think he’s doing some good work at Chelsea without it being excellent.’

  19-12-2025 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Exclusive | Frank Leboeuf on Enzo Maresca: ‘I think he’s doing some good work at Chelsea without it being excellent.’Frank Leboeuf is as mystified as the rest of us! Speaking to Get French Football News about Enzo Maresca’s bizarre outburst following Chelsea’s victory over Everton, the former Blues defender said, “For me, it came out of nowhere. He said he had pressure over 48 hours, but said that it wasn’t the board, it wasn’t the fans. It can&rsq
  
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• 🎧 Don't Go To Bed Just Yet special

  19-12-2025 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  The latest episode of the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast has just landed - and it is a "non-relegation special".BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan and Adam Pope went down to The Brudenell Social Club in Leeds with Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix to record in front of a live audience.In the first part, the trio were joined by former Leeds United manager Simon Grayson to discuss the club's current position in the Premier League, his managerial spell at Elland Road, striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dani
  
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• Hellberg trying to maintain Boro 'perfection'

  19-12-2025 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kim Hellberg describes his first month in charge of Middlesbrough as "perfection" as they look to maintain his 100% record ahead of a trip to Bristol City on Saturday (15:00 GMT).Head coach Hellberg has led his new club to four wins from four, with 11 goals scored since his arrival from Swedish side Hammarby.Those results have taken Boro from third to second but with a seven-point cushion over the play-off spots."Together with everyone in and around the club, players, fans, it's been a few weeks
  
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• Calm confidence as Curtis Jones assesses Liverpool revival

  19-12-2025 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  Calm confidence as Curtis Jones assesses Liverpool revivalCurtis Jones senses momentum returning at LiverpoolCurtis Jones speaks like a footballer aware of history but grounded in the present. As Liverpool prepare for their trip to Tottenham, there is a feeling of lift around the squad, shaped by results rather than rhetoric. Consecutive wins, clean sheets against Inter and Brighton, and a five match unbeaten run have restored rhythm. Yet Jones is clear that progress needs patience, not predicti
  
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• 🏅 Ballon D'OneFootball 2025: Rayan of Vasco ranks seventh

  19-12-2025 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  🏅 Ballon D'OneFootball 2025: Rayan of Vasco ranks seventhA tractor who piled up goals throughout 2025 at just 19 years old.Rayan, from Vasco, transformed under Fernando Diniz and became a reference point and fan favorite for Vasco in the current season.The youngster led the Gigante da Colina to the final of the Copa do Brasil – and maybe even to the title, which will be decided on Sunday. He even broke records set by Roberto Dinamite and Romário while wearing the Vasco
  
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• Xabi Alonso set to call up three Real Madrid prospects for Sevilla clash

  19-12-2025 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Xabi Alonso set to call up three Real Madrid prospects for Sevilla clashIn what has been a turbulent year, Real Madrid will look to close 2025 on a positive note as they take on Sevilla on Saturday, the team’s final match of the year.The club are coming on the back of a hard-fought 3-2 win over Talavera in the Copa Del Rey, where the team struggled despite fielding a relatively strong lineup.Now, the focus shifts to the Sevilla game, which remains a must-win affair for the team and for Xab
  
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• Moyes on 'big progress', competing for Europe and owners 'saving the club'

  19-12-2025 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 20:00 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Moyes confirmed midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is "doing well" but will not be available, declining to reveal the timescale of his return. He added Merlin Rohl is ready to return from his injury and Jack Grealish is also available for the weekend.The Everton boss feels they have made "big pro
  
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• Saudi Arabia could hand Didier Deschamps eight-year deal

  19-12-2025 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Saudi Arabia could hand Didier Deschamps eight-year dealSaudi Arabia are preparing to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, and according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri, they want to do so with Didier Deschamps at the helm.Deschamps, as he announced back in January, will step back from his role as France manager after this summer’s World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. He has remained coy on his future plans, but he has not closed many doors. His name has been linked with a
  
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• Fabrizio Romano reveals Manchester City launch Antoine Semenyo transfer call

  19-12-2025 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fabrizio Romano reveals Manchester City launch Antoine Semenyo transfer callManchester City have made a call regarding Antoine Semenyo amid growing interest from across the Premier League in the Bournemouth forward ahead of January.Executives at the Etihad Stadium are mulling over the activation of Semenyo’s attractive £65 million release clause next month, with City facing stiff competition in the form of Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham amongst others.Pep Guardiola is bel
  
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• Mendy and Hayes back for Posh following injuries

  19-12-2025 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  Peterborough United have been given a boost ahead of the Christmas and New Year fixtures with the return of Jacob Mendy and Cian Hayes.Defender Mendy, who is on loan from Wrexham, has not played since early October after suffering a groin injury in training.Winger Hayes made his last appearance for Posh in a 1-0 win at Plymouth Argyle on 20 September and has been out with a knee injury."Cian Hayes and Jacob Mendy have been training fully so we probably have a fitter squad than we've had for quit
  
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