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• Derry hit late equaliser to draw in Drogheda

  16-05-2025 22:55 via bbc.com
  
  Dominic Thomas (right) snatched a precious point for Derry with his late deflected effort [Getty Images]Derry City grab a late equaliser to remain in second position in the League of Ireland Premier Division as they drew 1-1 with Drogheda at a sunny Sullivan and Lambe Park.The home side broke the deadlock in the 41st minute through Elicha Ahui's header.Tiernan Lynch's side levelled the game on the 90th minute when substitute Dominic Thomas' strike from range took a deflection and found the back
  
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• Ex-Burnley and England keeper McDonald dies aged 95

  05-01-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Colin McDonald, pictured in 1958, played more than 200 games for Burnley [Getty Images]Former Burnley and England goalkeeper Colin McDonald has died at the age of 95.Born in Bury in October 1930, his debut for the Clarets came in 1954 and he went on to make 201 appearances for the club.McDonald played in all four of his country's games at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden and won eight international caps in all.Burnley said they are "deeply saddened" by his death.McDonald initially signed as an amate
  
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• Watford 'were ready to play' Hull game

  05-01-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Shutterstock]Watford have insisted they did not agree with the decision to postpone Sunday's Championship game at Hull City.The match was called off fewer than 20 minutes before the scheduled 15:00 GMT kick-off because areas surrounding the pitch were deemed unsafe by match officials."The decision to postpone the fixture so close to kick-off is regrettable and we fully share the frustration of our supporters," Watford said in a statement.But in a later post on X, the club said: "We hope all our
  
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• How Football Supporters Blend Watch-Parties With Casual Game Play

  05-01-2026 14:11 via yahoo.com
  How Football Supporters Blend Watch-Parties With Casual Game PlayFootball fandom has evolved beyond stadium walls. Across Rome and around the world, supporters are creating their own matchday rituals: mixing passion, digital connection and a touch of friendly competition.Few experiences unite people like football. Whether it’s a Champions League night under the lights or a rainy Sunday Serie A fixture, supporters gather wherever they can: living rooms, cafés, or virtual group chats.
  
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• Best Football Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Ranked and Reviewed (January 2026)

  05-01-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  The beautiful game of football has enchanted fans for generations and is the most bet on UK sport.But which betting sites do the best job of providing a complete experience for betting on the UK’s favourite sport? Almost all football betting sites have an extensive range of markets and offer competitive odds across the board.We’ve looked at the fine details on all the best football betting sites and ranked the top 10 based on the quality of their product, including a review of their
  
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• Official – Andrea Colombo To Referee Parma Vs Inter Milan Serie A Clash

  05-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official – Andrea Colombo To Referee Parma Vs Inter Milan Serie A ClashReferee Andrea Colombo will be in charge of Wednesday’s Serie A clash between Parma and Inter Milan.The Lega Serie A have announced the complete list of officials for the fixture, via FCInterNews. Federico La Penna will be on VAR duty for the match.Inter Milan posted their fifth consecutive league victory on Sunday, beating Bologna 3-1 at San Siro.Therefore, the Nerazzurri head into proceedings as Serie A pacesett
  
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• Manchester City outcast emerges as Barcelona’s top priority with Flick an admirer

  05-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City outcast emerges as Barcelona’s top priority with Flick an admirerBarcelona’s search for defensive reinforcements has taken a clear direction, and a familiar Premier League name is now firmly on the club’s radar. According to a recent revelation by Jose Alvarez Haya on El Chiringuito TV, the player Barcelona are currently most interested in is Nathan Ake of Manchester City.Internally, the profile is seen as almost ideal because Hansi Flick is a strong admire
  
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• Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Argentina Superstar Leads By Example Despite Several Misses

  05-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Argentina Superstar Leads By Example Despite Several MissesInter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez led the charge, as the Nerazzurri secured a 3-1 home win over Bologna on Sunday evening.According to the Italian media via L’Interista, El Toro showcased his drive and leadership despite missing a few chances.Lautaro Martinez captained his side to their fifth consecutive Serie A victory last night.As a result, Cristian Chivu’s charges returned to the top of
  
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• 'I hope to give my all for the fans' - Castellanos joins West Ham

  05-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC][Getty Images]New West Ham forward Taty Castellanos says he has "come to contribute" after completing a move from Lazio.The 27-year-old has joined for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half year deal with the option for a further year.Castellanos, who has played in the MLS, La Liga and Serie A, made 98 appearances in total for Lazio, scoring 22 goals and providing 16 assists.In a statement, the club said he was "a key target" for head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and has signed in time to be
  
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• Raspadori wants to play Super Cup before deciding on Roma’s offer

  05-01-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Raspadori wants to play Super Cup before deciding on Roma’s offerGiacomo Raspadori continues to be the subject of winter transfer rumors. After leaving Napoli, the striker signed with Atlético Madrid, where he has made 15 appearances, scoring two goals and providing three assists this season, but his future in Spain remains undecided. Despite his good adaptation and the approval of Diego Simeone, who called him up for the Super Cup to be played in Saudi Arabia, the Spanish club has
  
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• Florian Wirtz goal shows problem with Premier League’s offside tech

  05-01-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Florian Wirtz goal shows problem with Premier League’s offside techFlorian Wirtz’s goal for Liverpool on Sunday highlighted the biggest problem with the Premier League’s implementation of semi-automated offside technology.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFlorian Wirtz scored his second goal of the season in his 25th appearance for Liverpool on Sunday, but the strike wasn’t without controversy.The TV images seemed to show Wirtz in an offside position before receivin
  
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• 'Decisions like this must be made sooner'

  05-01-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC Sport][Shutterstock]Football can be frustrating at the best of times, but it reaches a whole new level when you leave a stadium before the match has even begun.The feeling of frustration is one that Watford supporters have begun to forget in recent weeks.Four wins from four, seven unbeaten and in the play-off places – it felt like nothing could ruin the rhythm for Watford.But the late postponement of the Hull City fixture due to freezing conditions left a bitter taste in the mouth of
  
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• Thelin sacking 'inevitable' - Miller

  05-01-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aberdeen legend Willie Miller says it was "inevitable" Jimmy Thelin was relieved of his duties as manager after another poor run of form.The Dons have struggled for consistency all season and the Swede was dismissed on Sunday after defeat by Falkirk made it five games without a win.Having made an electric start to his first campaign, Thelin was unable to maintain those levels but won the Scottish Cup in May to cement his place in Aberdeen history."When results and performances aren't at the leve
  
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• How Man United can finally break their cycle of doom after Amorim sacking

  05-01-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ruben Amorim’s press conference at Leeds United may have offered up his final word at Manchester United, but that was largely because the Portuguese already had an idea he was facing up to his final days. Well-placed sources say the club’s hierarchy met last Thursday (1 January) to discuss the manager’s situation, among other issues with the team, which was quite a way to start the new year.The nature of the 1-1 draw with Wolves is now seen as having brought a shift, as tension
  
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• How to watch West Ham vs Nottingham Forest live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  05-01-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  A massive game in the relegation scrap takes place on Tuesday as struggling West Ham host Nottingham Forest. WATCH — West Ham v Nottingham ForestThe Hammers are in the relegation zone and four points from safety (and Forest) as they haven't won in nine and were hammered 3-0 at bottom club Wolves last time out. Nuno Espirito Santo, who started this season in charge of Forest, is in real danger of being sacked by West Ham soon if things don't improve.Sean Dyche's Forest have lost four games
  
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• Saudi boxing chief calls for Glazer family to go after Ruben Amorim sacking

  05-01-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Saudi royal adviser and boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has called for Manchester United’s majority owners, the Glazer family, to follow head coach Ruben Amorim out the door at Old Trafford.Former Sporting CP manager Amorim was sacked on Monday morning, bringing an end to a turbulent 14-month reign.His exit appeared to be triggered by a fallout with the club’s hierarchy, after a rant following United’s 1-1 draw with Leeds at the weekend in which he demanded other departments and s
  
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• Why Roma have to wait for Raspadori despite agreement with Atletico Madrid

  05-01-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Why Roma have to wait for Raspadori despite agreement with Atletico MadridRoma reportedly have an agreement in principle with Atletico Madrid over a January deal for Italy international Giacomo Raspadori, but as things stand, the Giallorossi may have to wait a while longer before a move goes through.According to reports over the weekend, Roma have an agreement in principle with Atletico Madrid over a loan deal with a potential obligation to buy for Raspadori, who joined Diego Simeone’s sid
  
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• Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – France Megastar Enjoys Himself On The Pitch

  05-01-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – France Megastar Enjoys Himself On The PitchMarcus Thuram returned to the scoresheet as Inter Milan dismantled Bologna 3-1 in their last Serie A outing.According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the Frenchman delighted fans with his electric movement and incisive play.Cristian Chivu’s men have extended their winning Serie A streak to five matches against a team that has caused them problems lately.Indeed, Bologna had gone unbeaten in three previous
  
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• 📝 Why Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United

  05-01-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  📝 Why Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester UnitedManchester United has dismissed Ruben Amorim, so let's review the reasons that have so angered the 'Red Devils' lately.The FormationWe would have been completely bored a long time ago if we weren't eager to witness the level of exasperation shown by Amorim when a journalist asked him in every press conference or post-defeat interview if he would consider changing his formation.He insisted, based almost exclusively on his success
  
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• Revealed: Roma had blocked Füllkrug, but Gasperini said ‘no’

  05-01-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Revealed: Roma had blocked Füllkrug, but Gasperini said ‘no’An interesting transfer background story has emerged regarding the Roma striker, focusing on the past few weeks and the negotiations involving Niclas Füllkrug. As reported by Il Messaggero, Roma sporting director Frederic Massara had virtually blocked the German striker from West Ham, but he subsequently chose to move to AC Milan, a move that surprised more than a few.Despite the agreement in principle, Füllkr
  
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• Real Madrid receive defensive boost but star forward remains major doubt for Super Cup semi-final

  05-01-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid receive defensive boost but star forward remains major doubt for Super Cup semi-finalReal Madrid have received a timely boost ahead of their Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid, although uncertainty still surrounds one of their biggest stars. According to a report from Cadena SER, defender Dean Huijsen has fully recovered from his injury and is now training normally with the group.Huijsen’s return comes as welcome news for head coach Xabi Alonso, who will
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: West Ham complete move or Lazio's Taty Castellanos

  05-01-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 BREAKING: West Ham complete move or Lazio's Taty CastellanosWest Ham continue to secure necessary attacking reinforcements under Nuno Espírito Santo after completing a £25 million move for Lazio's Taty Castellanos.In what has been a disappointing 2025/26 season for the Hammers, with the capital club fighting to avoid relegation, the 27-year-old Argentine arrives at the London Stadium as one of a few winter reinforcements, following in the wake of the club's move for&n
  
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• Report: Liverpool prepared for £105m La Liga offer for star

  05-01-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Liverpool prepared for £105m La Liga offer for starReal Madrid Table £105m Approach for Gravenberch as Liverpool Weigh January StanceReal Madrid have made a significant opening move in the January transfer window, lodging a proposal worth around £105m for Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The interest, according to reporting from Spanish outlet Fichajes, places one of Liverpool’s most influential performers firmly in the centre of the winter market narrative.
  
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• Report: Four Premier League clubs set to rival Real Madrid for Wharton signature

  05-01-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Four Premier League clubs set to rival Real Madrid for Wharton signatureWharton valuation sets tone for looming Premier League auctionCrystal Palace are preparing for a market moment that now feels unavoidable. According to reporting by AS, the club’s standout midfield prospect is being positioned at a minimum valuation of 70 million euros, alongside what is described as a “galactic salary” to reflect both his potential and the scale of interest developing around him. I
  
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• Carleto watching 👀! National team hopefuls shine in Copa year opener

  05-01-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Carleto watching 👀! National team hopefuls shine in Copa year openerThe World Cup year has officially begun for the players eligible for the Brazilian National Team.With Carlo Ancelotti keeping a close eye, the players competing in the major European leagues took to the field this weekend.The ge website has put together a summary of the performances of Brazilians who have been called up in Brazil’s recent squads, focusing only on those playing in Europe’s top five leagues.Che
  
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• Stoke's Tchamadeu on target as Cameroon reach Afcon quarter-finals

  05-01-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Junior Tchamadeu is playing in his first major tournament for Cameroon [Getty Images]Stoke City defender Junior Tchamadeu scored his first senior goal for Cameroon to help them reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.The 22-year-old scored the opening goal as the Indomitable Lions beat South Africa 2-1 in Rabat.Tchamadeu was on hand to score from close range in the 34th minute after South Africa failed to clear a corner.It was the Stoke right-back's eighth appearance for Cameroon,
  
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• Who will be the next Manchester United manager? Analyzing the top candidates

  05-01-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  With Ruben Amorim fired the focus now switches to who will be the next manager of Manchester United.There are reports suggesting an interim manager will be put in charge for the rest of the season before a new boss is hired. But there are already a few clear candidates to succeed Amorim, while there are also plenty of people calling for United's hierarchy to take their time with this appointment as hiring Amorim to replace Erik ten Hag clearly wasn't the right decision. Given that director of fo
  
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• Friedkin to arrive in Rome ahead of transfer business talks

  05-01-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Friedkin to arrive in Rome ahead of transfer business talksRoma’s transfer window has struggled to take off, and on the pitch, the team has lost ground in recent weeks.From being alone at the top of the table, the Giallorossi now find themselves tied for fourth place with Juventus. According to Corriere della Sera, Dan and Ryan Friedkin will arrive in Rome in the next few hours, ready to show their support for Gian Piero Gasperini and Sporting Director Ricky Massara. The owners’ visi
  
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• Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Swiss Star Commands Defense With Composure

  05-01-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Swiss Star Commands Defense With ComposureInter Milan defender Manuel Akanji marshalled the backline as the Nerazzurri claimed a 3-1 home win over Bologna last night.According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the 30-year-old center-back displayed unparalleled composure.Cristian Chivu’s side returned to the top of the Serie A table with a commanding victory at San Siro.Furthermore, last season’s runners-up have now won five consecutive league
  
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• Fletcher for now - but Man Utd plan to appoint a caretaker for rest of season

  05-01-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will take charge for Wednesday's Premier League game against Burnley.The 41-year-old Scot will remain in place until a caretaker is appointed for the rest of the campaign, with the club planning to name Ruben Amorim's permanent successor in the summer.Fletcher made more than 340 appearances over a 20-year stint at United.He was scouted to join the Red Devils at the age of 11 and went on to win five Premier League titles, two Leagu
  
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