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• Chelsea analysis: A blue December for Maresca

  30-12-2025 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Chelsea will be glad to see the back of a miserable December.In their final November match, they drew with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, dominating the league leaders despite being reduced to 10 men in the 38th minute, when they were only six points behind the Gunners.Now, Chelsea sit closer to 15th-placed Bournemouth than third-placed Aston Villa, having squandered a two-goal lead against Villa three days ago.Having led here, they have now lost a league-high 15 points from winning p
  
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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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• 🚨 BREAKING: Man City name starting lineup for FA Cup clash with Exeter

  10-01-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 BREAKING: Man City name starting lineup for FA Cup clash with ExeterPep Guardiola has named Manchester City's starting XI to face Exeter in the FA Cup third round.
  City will target an early round cup victory against their League One opponents at the Etihad.Guardiola's outfit have drawn their last three Premier League matches, including two at home.Here's how the Cityzens lineup for this cup encounter. Will last season's FA Cup finalists make a winning start against the Grecians?&#
  
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• Sky Sports: Man United midfielder could be set for January exit

  10-01-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sky Sports: Man United midfielder could be set for January exitHull City Target Manchester United Midfielder Toby Collyer on LoanChampionship interest growsHull City’s pursuit of Toby Collyer underlines a growing belief that the Manchester United midfielder is ready for a decisive loan move. As reported by Sky Sports, discussions are ongoing as the Tigers seek to bolster their midfield options for the second half of the season. Collyer’s return to Carrington after his West Brom spell
  
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• Chivu has ‘a lot to learn’ from Conte, Inter vs. Napoli might ‘influence’ the season

  10-01-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chivu has ‘a lot to learn’ from Conte, Inter vs. Napoli might ‘influence’ the seasonInter coach Cristian Chivu admits he has ‘a lot to learn’ from Antonio Conte and is aware that tomorrow’s Serie A showdown at San Siro ‘can influence the trajectory of the season.’Inter coach Chivu previewed tomorrow’s game between the Nerazzurri at Napoli during a press conference on Saturday.Inter are the Serie A table leaders with a four-point lead ov
  
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• Robinio Vaz declines Marseille’s new contract, Roma at the window

  10-01-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Robinio Vaz declines Marseille’s new contract, Roma at the windowRoma have set their sights on Robinio Vaz. Trigoria is interested in the player, and while awaiting news on the Joshua Zirkzee front, the Giallorossi are working on the 2007-born player. The priority at the moment, however, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, is securing Raspadori’s “yes.” The Roman club has an excellent relationship with Marseille’s management, composed of Medhi Benatia and Federico Balza
  
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• Brighton interested in signing Hicham Boudaoui from Nice

  10-01-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brighton interested in signing Hicham Boudaoui from NiceAccording to a report from Foot Mercato, Brighton are interested in signing Nice midfielder Hicham Boudaoui (26) during the winter transfer window. The Premier League club are not the only interested party, with Galatasaray also interested in acquiring the Algerian international midfielder’s services. The 26-year-old, who is currently on international duty with Les Fennecs, has seen clubs register an interest in his services
  
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• Real Madrid’s one worry with Kylian Mbappe ahead of Super Cup final vs Barcelona

  10-01-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid’s one worry with Kylian Mbappe ahead of Super Cup final vs BarcelonaAfter having beaten Atletico Madrid 2-1 to secure a place in the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid have been boosted with the availability of ace goalscorer Kylian Mbappe.The French superstar had not travelled to Saudi Arabia for the tournament and missed the semifinal due to a ligament injury. However, having worked on his recovery over the week, the attacker joined the squad in Jeddah late Friday night and
  
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• Inter want Molina 🧨 Napoli eye Maldini, Dybala talks ⚠️ transfer news 🤑

  10-01-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter want Molina 🧨 Napoli eye Maldini, Dybala talks ⚠️ transfer news 🤑Non-stop, no respite. From the pitch to the transfer market. The 20th matchday of Serie A is about to kick off, while the transfer market is entering the hottest and most interesting phase of the session.Watch the entire Serie BKT live on OneFootball for only €9.99 per month. Click here to purchase the LaB Channel Monthly Pass with no automatic renewal.Let’s take a look at the most impo
  
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• Former Liverpool star makes bold Arne Slot sack claim

  10-01-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Liverpool star makes bold Arne Slot sack claimFormer Liverpool star makes bold Arne Slot sack claimLiverpool rarely operate in a calm media environment, and Arne Slot has discovered that reality in full. Even an unbeaten run and a strong showing against Arsenal have not quietened the noise. Instead, the conversation has shifted in a familiar direction, towards whether Liverpool should even be contemplating a change in the dugout.Slot, now firmly established after winning the Premier Leagu
  
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• Confirmed Line-Ups: Manchester City vs Exeter City (FA Cup Third Round)

  10-01-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Confirmed Line-Ups: Manchester City vs Exeter City (FA Cup Third Round)Manchester City will seek their first win of 2026 when Exeter City visit the Etihad Stadium for the FA Cup third-round at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Blues have succumbed to three successive draws to begin the calendar year, with doubts emerging over whether City can keep up with Premier League leaders Arsenal as they vie for a fifth Premier League title in six seasons.Pep Guardiola has welcomed Antoine Semen
  
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• Barcelona inform Marcus Rashford of €30m transfer plan

  10-01-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona inform Marcus Rashford of €30m transfer planThis summer’s transfer window will be a very important one for Barcelona, who intend to address multiple positions. A new centre-back and striker are wanted, while a decision will also need to be made on whether Marcus Rashford remains at a club as a left winger option.After missing out on Nico Williams, Barcelona turned their attention to Rashford, whom they signed on a season-long loan from Manchester United. As part of that agre
  
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• Bove to attend Roma-Sassuolo and receive special farewell

  10-01-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bove to attend Roma-Sassuolo and receive special farewellTonight’s match between Roma and Sassuolo, valid for the 20th matchday of Serie A, will be played at 6:00 PM at the Stadio Olimpico.Among the spectators in the stands, according to Il Corriere dello Sport, will be Edoardo Bove. The midfielder is still under contract with the Trigoria club until 2028.However, his contract will soon be terminated following the agreement reached with Watford, the club where “Edo” wants to re
  
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• Wesley receives last-minute call-up for Sassuolo clash

  10-01-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wesley receives last-minute call-up for Sassuolo clashToday at 6:00 PM, Roma will welcome Fabio Grosso’s Sassuolo to the Stadio Olimpico for the first match of the second half of the season. The Neroverdi will have to contend with two crucial absences: neither Berardi nor Thorstvedt will be playing. At home, however, Dovbyk and Wesley were initially left out of the Giallorossi squad. The Ukrainian striker suffered a minor muscle tear in his left thigh in the match against Lecce, while the
  
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• Cariocão 2026 guide: check out the new format, prizes and fixtures

  10-01-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cariocão 2026 guide: check out the new format, prizes and fixturesThe 2026 Carioca Championship arrives with significant changes.Considering the athletes' fatigue in a World Cup year, FERJ and the clubs have approved a regulation aiming to streamline the schedule for the State Championship.Check out a guide to Cariocão 2026 below!🏆  Start Date and New FeaturesDebut: The first game will be between Flamengo, the current champion, and Portuguesa, in a match brought forwar
  
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• 'Only time will tell' if Bloomfield is the right man for Oxford

  10-01-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you for your thoughts on new Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield and he certainly seems to have caused a stir.Here is what you had to say about the appointment:Matthew: No. Doesn't have the right experience. No decent track record. Can't see what's he's going to add. I agreed with the decision to remove Rowett but frankly I'd rather have Rowett, is this the best we can do?Connor: I think this appointment reflects what Luton attempted to do last season by bringing in a
  
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• Barcelona end transfer speculation as forward’s first team status confirmed

  10-01-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona end transfer speculation as forward’s first team status confirmedIn recent weeks, a number of Barcelona players have been linked with leaving the club during the winter transfer window. One of those has been Roony Bardghji, but any doubts about his immediate future has now been put to bed.Bardghji, who signed last summer from FC Copenhagen, has struggled for regular minutes this season – which is understandable, given that he is understudy to a certain Lamine Yamal. In tota
  
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• National team coach claims 26-year-old Real Madrid star can be the ‘best in the world’

  10-01-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  National team coach claims 26-year-old Real Madrid star can be the ‘best in the world’Brahim Diaz is enjoying a moment of redemption on the international stage, and his performances at AFCON 2025 are rapidly changing the stories around his season. While his role at Real Madrid has been limited and frustrating, the Moroccan international has become the undisputed star of the tournament, drawing strong praise from his national team coach and reminding everyone of his true quality.
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign Hearts defender Waldie

  10-01-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Charlton Athletic sign Hearts defender WaldieCharlton Athletic have completed the permanent signing of Hearts defender Lizzie Waldie.The Addicks announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 25-year-old defender has signed an initial 18-month deal with the South East Londoners.Waldie has spent the last two-and-a-half years in Edinburgh with Hearts. She helped the club to further establish themselves in the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) whilst also
  
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• ALLEGRI: "LET'S STAY POSITIVE, FULL FOCUS ON FIORENTINA"

  10-01-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  ALLEGRI: "LET'S STAY POSITIVE, FULL FOCUS ON FIORENTINA"There's nothing more classic than a Sunday afternoon league match. Fiorentina v AC Milan,a matchday 20 clash in Serie A,takes place on Sunday 11 January 2026 at 15:00 CET. Ahead of the trip to Tuscany, Coach Massimiliano Allegriheld his pre-match press conference from Milanello.FIORENTINA"We'll be up against a Fiorentina side coming back into form; their current position in the table doesn't reflect their real quality. It'll be a tough atmo
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Roma-Sassuolo, Atalanta-Torino, Como-Bologna, Udinese-Pisa

  10-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Serie A Liveblog: Roma-Sassuolo, Atalanta-Torino, Como-Bologna, Udinese-PisaThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, Como-Bologna, Udinese-Pisa, Roma-Sassuolo and Atalanta-Torino.We begin Week 20 and therefore the second half of the season at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET) with Como vs. Bologna head-to-head for Europe and Udinese hosting Pisa.At 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET),
  
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• FA Cup holders stunned as sixth tier opponents take shock lead 😲

  10-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  FA Cup holders stunned as sixth tier opponents take shock lead 😲Crystal Palace's FA Cup defence got off to a shaky start as the Eagles trail sixth-tier Macclesfield in the third round.
  Palace dominated possession for most of the first half but struggled to carve out any clear-cut opportunities.The Premier League outfit were rocked minutes before half time after conceding the opener. Macclesfield's Paul Dawson climbed highest to head into the net from Luke Duffy's free-kick to send M
  
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