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• Conte establishes Napoli record and fulfils first target

  29-04-2025 10:05 via football-italia.net
  Conte establishes Napoli record and fulfils first targetNo Napoli coach has earned as many points as Antonio Conte in their debut season at the club, while the Partenopei are now mathematically qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League.Napoli took a commanding lead in Serie A this past weekend after a 2-0 win over Torino, inspired by a brace from Scott McTominay.The Partenopei have a three-point lead over second-placed Inter at the top of the Serie A table with just four games remaining.Conte h
  
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• Antoine Semenyo moves to Manchester City after Bournemouth agree $86 million package

  08-01-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  Antoine Semenyo is officially a Manchester City player following a deal with Bournemouth that could reach $86 million depending on incentives, according to Sky Sports.MORE — Latest Premier League tableThe move had been expected since late December but Bournemouth were able to hang onto their star forward for three games at the start of the January transfer window.Sky Sports also says that Semenyo's signed a five-and-a-half year deal and that the Cherries have included a 10% sell-on clause
  
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• Arsenal suffer latest defensive injury blow as Piero Hincapie hobbles off against Liverpool

  08-01-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal’s defensive injury woes will not let up with Piero Hincapie limping off in the second half of their mammoth Premier League clash with Liverpool.Hincapie was noticed hobbling over to take a throw on near the managers’ technical area, with Mikel Arteta approaching the Ecuadorian to check on him.Follow live - Arsenal and Liverpool searching for breakthrough in cagey clashThe defender then went down after the next phase of play, receiving treatment as he laid dejected on the gras
  
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• Arsenal join race to sign Guehi - Friday's gossip

  08-01-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal ready to join race for Marc Guehi but Manchester City confident they will sign Crystal Palace centre-back ahead of Liverpool and Tottenham agree personal terms with Souza. Arsenal are ready to enter the race to sign 25-year-old England and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. (Mirror) However, Manchester City are confident they will sign Guehi in the coming days, beating rivals Liverpool to his signature. (Star) Tottenham have agreed personal terms with 19-year-old Brazil and Santos left-
  
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• Virgil van Dijk and Declan Rice square up after Arsenal refuse to kick ball out for Liverpool injury

  08-01-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Virgil van Dijk and Declan Rice were involved in a heated altercation during Arsenal’s mammoth Premier League clash with Liverpool after the hosts refused to kick the ball out for an injury.Frimpong went down in the box under minimal contact with Gunners defender Piero Hincapie, suffering the nasty-looking rolled ankle as he hit the deck in visible pain.Arsenal then countered up the other end without kicking the ball out for the downed Dutchman, despite vehement appeals from the visiting p
  
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• Barcelona sporting department ‘like’ Manchester City defender – Deal seems ‘more remote’ now

  08-01-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona sporting department ‘like’ Manchester City defender – Deal seems ‘more remote’ nowA January transfer market exit for Nathan Ake at Manchester City is deemed as unlikely following recent developments, a new report has pointed out.Speculation around the Dutch defender’s future has intensified in recent months, driven by a combination of his reduced role under Pep Guardiola and sustained interest from across Europe.Everton, Crystal Palace, Atléti
  
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• Real Madrid player ratings against Atletico Madrid: Rodrygo Goes shines yet again

  08-01-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid player ratings against Atletico Madrid: Rodrygo Goes shines yet againReal Madrid got their revenge on Atletico Madrid after their humiliating defeat earlier in the season, as they won 2-1 in their Spanish Supercup semi-final clash in Jeddah thanks to goals from Fede Valverde and Rodrygo Goes.Thibaut Courtois – 7He always has a say in big matches, and on this occasion, he made a number of important saves to deny Atleti.Fede Valverde – 8Thundered home an unstoppable opener
  
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• Dragusin, Danso And Davies To Start | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Aston Villa

  08-01-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dragusin, Danso And Davies To Start | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Aston VillaTottenham Hotspur will entertain Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday as they look to earn a good result on their travels in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a disappointing 3-2 loss away at Bournemouth recently, so they would be eager to bounce back by securing a victory versus the Villans this weekend.Thomas Frank will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected
  
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• ‘We just want to keep building’ – Vidošić seeking continuous improvement at Brighton

  08-01-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  ‘We just want to keep building’ – Vidošić seeking continuous improvement at BrightonBrighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidošić says that he is not setting any long-term goals for his side and that the focus is on continuous improvement.The Seagulls begin the second half of the season in seventh position in the Barclays Women’s Super League table. The Sussex club are just a point off the top half.When speaking to the media ahead of this wee
  
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• Real Madrid set up Superclasico showdown with derby victory over Atletico Madrid

  08-01-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid set up Superclasico showdown with derby victory over Atletico MadridAtletico Madrid 1-2 Real MadridReal Madrid have booked their place in the 2026 Spanish Supercup final, having seen off city rivals Atletico Madrid at the King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah.Xabi Alonso’s side were soundly beaten by a 5-2 scoreline in the first meeting of the season between these two, so there was little doubt that revenge was on the agenda. And inside 90 seconds, Real Madrid were on their way af
  
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• 💥From Simeone to Vinicius: Florentino will kick you out, just wait

  08-01-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  💥From Simeone to Vinicius: Florentino will kick you out, just waitThe Madrid derby played on Saudi soil was not only fought with the ball at the players’ feet. On the sidelines, a constant war of words unfolded between Atlético de Madrid’s coach, Diego Pablo Simeone, and Real Madrid’s star, Vinicius Jr. What began as an exchange of glances ended in a verbal confrontation that has captured all the media’s attention.
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• Aston Villa Identify This 24-Year-Old World Cup Winner As Prime Target: The Creative Spark Emery Needs?

  08-01-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa Identify This 24-Year-Old World Cup Winner As Prime Target: The Creative Spark Emery Needs?Aston Villa are keeping a close eye on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thiago Almada as the January transfer window heats up. Reports from Spanish outlet Fichajes indicate that the Premier League club identify the 24-year-old Argentine as a prime target.They hope to strengthen their attack with his signature. Unai Emery would want to add more technical quality to his squad. The World Cup winner fits
  
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• Manchester City are reportedly confident of landing the player they desperately need

  08-01-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City are reportedly confident of landing the player they desperately needIt now seems that Manchester City has a realistic chance of signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window. City needs another center-back to fill the void left by the injuries suffered by Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol. Guehi fits that particular bill on many fronts.. Oliver Glasner’s recent comments do give the impression that the Crystal Palace manager is resigned to the reality
  
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• 🚨 Penalty drama in the final: PSG win Trophée des Champions against OM

  08-01-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Penalty drama in the final: PSG win Trophée des Champions against OMPSG has won the Trophée des Champions. In a dramatic final, the capital club defeated Olympique Marseille 4-1 in a penalty shootout.The road to the penalty shootout was no less nerve-wracking. After Dembele put PSG ahead 1-0 in the 13th minute, Greenwood (76th minute) and an own goal by Willian Pacho in the 87th minute turned the game around. In the 90+5th minute, Ramos rescued PSG at the last second to m
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | PSG 2-2 Marseille (PSG win 4-1 on penalties): Chevalier decisive in shootout drama to win Trophée des Champions

  08-01-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  PLAYER RATINGS | PSG 2-2 Marseille (PSG win 4-1 on penalties): Chevalier decisive in shootout drama to win Trophée des ChampionsParis Saint-Germain lifted the Trophée des Champions after defeating Olympique de Marseille on penalties following a dramatic 2–2 draw in Kuwait, with Désiré Doué converting the decisive kick in the shootout. Marseille briefly seized control late on, but were unable to translate momentum into silverware as the contest drifted to
  
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• Another PSG keeper shines to seal Supercup title 🇫🇷

  08-01-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Another PSG keeper shines to seal Supercup title 🇫🇷In Kuwait, far from Paris and Marseille, PSG followed a familiar script to lift yet another trophy this Thursday (8th).In the French Super Cup final, the French classic ended in a 2-2 draw in regular time, but found its winner at the penalty spot.And, just as had happened in the Intercontinental Cup against Flamengo, the protagonist was once again a goalkeeper.Lucas Chevalier experienced a night of extremes. He made great saves b
  
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• Manchester City enter European royal rumble for high-flying RB Leipzig winger

  08-01-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City enter European royal rumble for high-flying RB Leipzig wingerManchester City are competing with a host of elite European sides for the services of RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, as per a new report.City’s season has unfolded with familiar authority as the Blues continue to balance domestic competitions with the physical and tactical demands of European football, a cycle that places constant pressure on squad freshness.For Pep Guardiola, squad management ha
  
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• Acheampong, Fofana And Hato To Start | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Charlton

  08-01-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Acheampong, Fofana And Hato To Start | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs CharltonChelsea will face off against Charlton Athletic at the Valley on Saturday as they look to earn a good result in the FA Cup. The Blues suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Fulham recently, so they would be keen on bouncing back by securing a win this weekend.The West London club will set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a lot of changes to their first team for this game. Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fo
  
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• Big stage, small crowd: These top clubs draw the fewest fans

  08-01-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Big stage, small crowd: These top clubs draw the fewest fansThe top European leagues are absolute magnets for spectators. Week after week, tens of thousands of fans come to watch the matches of their favorite clubs. However, this doesn’t apply to every club. Whether due to capacity reasons or lack of interest: some clubs still have room for improvement when it comes to attendance figures. Here are the five clubs from Europe’s top 5 leagues that had the lowest average attendance in th
  
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• Haverfordwest close to 'significant' US backing

  08-01-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rob Edwards also has a major interest in Scottish club Hamilton Academical [Haverfordwest County AFC]Bosses at Cymru Premier club Haverfordwest County have revealed they are close to agreeing "significant investment" from potential United States-based backers.Club chairman Rob Edwards has spoken previously about seeking funding to take the club to "the next level".In a statement the club said "it is in the latter stages of an agreement during an exclusivity period regarding significant investmen
  
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• Cliftonville sign H&W Welders forward Healy

  08-01-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cliftonville have announced the signing of H&W Welders forward Brian Healy for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old previously featured in the Irish Premiership with Newry City and then enjoyed two productive loan spells with Ballyclare Comrades.He signed for the Welders in July 2025 and hit the ground running in east Belfast, netting 25 goals in 26 games in all competitions, including four in his final appearance for the club against Armagh City.Healy becomes the Reds' third January signing a
  
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• CR7 nets 958th goal, hits milestone, but Al-Nassr struggle 📹

  08-01-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  CR7 nets 958th goal, hits milestone, but Al-Nassr struggle 📹Previously 100% in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassr now sees Al-Hilal gaining an advantage.After the rival did their part by defeating Al-Hazem, Cristiano Ronaldo's team was defeated in front of their fans this Thursday (8).With a goalkeeper error that sent Bento to the bench, Al-Nassr saw Al-Qadsiah win 2-1.CR7 left his mark, securing the 958th goal of his career.And he also reached (another) significant milestone in his career.N
  
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• Arsenal and Liverpool set to kick off at the Emirates

  08-01-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal and Liverpool set to kick off at the Emirates2026-01-08T19:51:50ZJust under 10 minutes until kick off in North London. 2026-01-08T19:51:35ZArsenal are close to full strength with only Riccardo Calafiori missing while Liverpool are without Hugo Ekitike as well as Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak. Curtis Jones is only fit enough for the bench in a further blow to the Reds.  2026-01-08T19:50:36Z 2026-01-08T19:50:21ZIn case you missed it, here are the teams.  2026-01-08T19:49:
  
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• Arsenal and Liverpool locked in tight battle at the Emirates

  08-01-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal and Liverpool locked in tight battle at the Emirates2026-01-08T20:32:51ZCould do with a goal here to open the game up. Will it come before half time? 2026-01-08T20:31:03ZIt's wasted by Declan Rice, whose inswinger goes straight into the hands of Alisson.  2026-01-08T20:30:11ZBradley then gives away a needless foul on Trossard and the Gunners have a chance from a free-kick.  2026-01-08T20:28:31ZThe Reds have responded well to the early pressure and almost take the lead with
  
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• Serie A | Cremonese 2-2 Cagliari – Honours even as I Sardi spoil Vardy party

  08-01-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Serie A | Cremonese 2-2 Cagliari – Honours even as I Sardi spoil Vardy partyCagliari and Cremonese shared the points in a chaotic and dramatic 2-2 draw, with late goals, VAR drama and a frantic finale defining an entertaining contest.Cremonese made a perfect start, striking inside four minutes when Dennis Johnsen reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box and fired low past Elia Caprile. The visitors doubled their advantage just before the half-hour mark, Jamie Vardy showing his trademark
  
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• Romero Remarks Expose Leadership Strain Inside Tottenham

  08-01-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Romero Remarks Expose Leadership Strain Inside TottenhamCristian Romero and Tottenham Tensions Laid Bare After Bournemouth DefeatTottenham’s season has been defined by noise as much as results, and Cristian Romero has found himself at the centre of it. Following a chaotic 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth, the Spurs captain turned to Instagram with a pointed message that appeared to criticise the club’s hierarchy. For a player who often lets his football do the talking, the timing and tone f
  
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• Report – Atalanta Lodge €20m Offer For Hellas Verona Forward Amid Inter Milan Interest

  08-01-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Atalanta Lodge €20m Offer For Hellas Verona Forward Amid Inter Milan InterestInter Milan face stiff competition from Atalanta in an intense race to sign sought-after Hellas Verona forward Giovane.According to La Repubblica via FCInterNews, La Dea have launched a formal offer for the Brazilian starlet.Giovane’s meteoric rise at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi has made him one of Serie A’s hottest prospects.Furthermore, several top clubs, including Roma and Inte
  
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• Wissa To Lead The Line | 4-3-3 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

  08-01-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wissa To Lead The Line | 4-3-3 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs BournemouthNewcastle United will entertain Bournemouth at St. James’ Park this Saturday as they hope to earn a positive result in the FA Cup. The Magpies managed to secure a hard-fought 4-3 win over Leeds United recently, which should give them a ton of confidence going into this game.Eddie Howe will set his men up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make a handful of changes to his first team for this clash. Yoane Wis
  
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• Report – Inter Milan Sound Out Bologna Over Sweden Right-Back

  08-01-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan Sound Out Bologna Over Sweden Right-BackInter Milan continue their search for a new wingback, with Bologna star Emil Holm emerging as the latest target.According to FCInterNews, the San Siro giants have recently inquired about the Swedish right-back.With Luis Henrique unable to convince Cristian Chivu amid Denzel Dumfries’ injury, Inter are determined to strengthen the right wing.However, the club’s pursuit of Joao Cancelo has failed to come to fruition, as
  
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• Official – Inter Milan & Argentina Starlet Joins Racing Club On Loan

  08-01-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official – Inter Milan & Argentina Starlet Joins Racing Club On LoanInter Milan youngster Valentin Carboni has joined Argentine giants Racing Club on a season-long loan.Racing announced the arrival of the 20-year-old on loan without a buyout option earlier today.Despite his enormous potential, Valentin Carboni has struggled for minutes in Serie A.Indeed, he couldn’t find space at San Siro, forcing Inter to loan him out to Genoa in the summer.However, Carboni failed to impress at
  
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