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• Does hitting the post count as a shot on target?

  08-05-2025 11:29 via bbc.com
  
  A shot on target is one that enters the goal, or is a deliberate attempt to score that would have gone into the net but was blocked by a goalkeeper or a last line defending player. A shot that hits the post and goes wide of the goal does not count - instead, this is recorded as a 'shot off target'.But if a ball hits the post and rebounds into the net, this is then recorded as being on target.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia hit the post as Paris St-Germain looked to score their first goal of the night in t
  
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• 'Why I was always driving home for Christmas'

  24-12-2025 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]For me, Christmas as a manager usually meant one thing - I'd be on a motorway, somewhere!During my 30 years in management, we always kept our family home on the south coast. If I wanted to get back to see my kids open any of their presents, then travelling back after training on Christmas Eve - or even Christmas Day itself - was not unusual for me.Wherever I laid my hat, from Middlesbrough to Plymouth, or Bristol to Stoke, one thing I never missed out on was Christmas dinner with my family.
  
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• Manchester City appear to have landed the first big blow of the January transfer window

  24-12-2025 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City appear to have landed the first big blow of the January transfer windowThe January transfer window is now a week away from opening. Given that Manchester City are well-placed in three competitions they will be looking to strengthen Pep Guardiola’s squad to allow City push on this season. Ahead of the transfer window opening it seems that City have now struck the opening blow of the January transfer window. Multiple reports have emerged that state that Bournemouth winger Ant
  
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• PROFILE | Anthony Lopes proves an upgrade for Nantes

  24-12-2025 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  PROFILE | Anthony Lopes proves an upgrade for NantesIt needed some getting used to to see Anthony Lopes wear a different goalkeeper jersey than the one embroidered with Lyon’s crest. For 13 years, the Portuguese shot-stopper stood tall between the sticks at Gerland and the Groupama Stadium, but the Lyon Academy prospect would not become a one-man club due to bitter circumstances.Lyon president and owner John Textor signed Lucas Perri from Eagle Football-owned Botafogo, and Lopes was frozen
  
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• Title winner moves CLOSER to Liverpool return

  24-12-2025 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Title winner moves CLOSER to Liverpool returnLiverpool opted to do several loan deals last summer. It wasn’t just promising youngsters moving on temporary spells away however - even though the likes of James McConnell and Lewis Koumas were among those to depart.In the case of Harvey Elliott and Kostas Tsimikas it was decided to move them on in the eventual hope of selling them in summer 2026.Elliott secured a loan at Aston Villa - with an obligation to buy should he feature in 10 Premier L
  
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• Cardiff forward Davies targeting 2026 World Cup with Wales

  24-12-2025 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City forward Isaak Davies is targeting a place in Craig Bellamy's Wales squad next summer should they qualify for the World Cup.Wales boss Bellamy rewarded the Aberdare-born forward with his first cap during their 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia in October.Davies came off the bench and recorded an assist as Nathan Broadhead tapped home his header on the line.Davies signed for the Bluebirds when he was seven and is now an important part of Brian Barry-Murphy's s
  
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• 🎊 Bundesliga clubs go wild at (almost) real Christmas parties

  24-12-2025 07:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  🎊 Bundesliga clubs go wild at (almost) real Christmas partiesIn an age where virtually every secret is revealed—sometimes even before it actually exists—football, for once, is no exception.Transfers, diagnoses, tactics. Everything falls victim to daily leaks. Everything, really? What goes on at club Christmas parties is still considered one of the last truly well-kept secrets, even today. Without any insight, all we have left in this case is our imagination. This is how
  
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• Manchester City in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo

  24-12-2025 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine SemenyoManchester City are in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo in the winter transfer window, per BBC Sport. Pep Guardiola’s side have made positive progress in recent days and are now confident to secure his signature next month. Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea also made enquiries over a move, but the 25-year-old prefers to join City. United’s int
  
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• PROFILE | Jonann Lepenant – Nantes’ new linchpin

  24-12-2025 06:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  PROFILE | Jonann Lepenant – Nantes’ new linchpinIt has been a summer of upheaval at Nantes with the departures of head coach Antoine Kombouaré and midfield lynchpins Douglas Augusto and Pedro Chirivella. Fortunately for Kombouaré’s successor in La Beaujoire’s dugout, Luís Castro (since replaced by Ahmed Kantari), Les Canaris secured the permanent signing of Lyon loanee Johann Lepenant on a four-year deal.The France U21 international midfielder typical
  
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• PROFILE | Sofiane Diop defies OGC Nice decline to return to prominence

  24-12-2025 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  PROFILE | Sofiane Diop defies OGC Nice decline to return to prominenceFew players can emerge from this dreadful start to the season for OGC Nice with any credit, but Sofiane Diop is certainly one of them. “We’re rubbish, we know it,” Diop told supporters following the defeat to Lorient at the end of November. But the Moroccan, who amid this period of crisis has almost become the club’s official spokesperson, does not fall into that “rubbish” category. Par
  
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• 👕 Check out the 10 best kits released in 2025, share your thoughts

  24-12-2025 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  👕 Check out the 10 best kits released in 2025, share your thoughtsThroughout the entire year of 2025, we at OneFootball published a weekly roundup every Friday featuring the shirt launches of that week.And we believe that the clubs really put effort into their releases, with brands betting on identity, subtle details, and boldness in design.Now, with just over a week left until the end of the year, we decided to put together that "little list" everyone loves to see and comment on.That&rs
  
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• Serie A plans to host game in Australia collapse, following cancelled USA game

  24-12-2025 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Serie A plans to host game in Australia collapse, following cancelled USA gameJust days after La Liga’s proposed clash for the ‘USA game’ in Miami, Villarreal-Barcelona, took place at La Ceramica, Serie A’s plans to host a game abroad have collapsed. A game between Como and AC Milan was due to take place in Perth, Australia.As happened with La Liga’s game abroad plans though, the plan has collapsed. The game was due to take place in January, with Como ceding one of
  
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• 🔥 Armando González: Top scorer and MVP of the Apertura 2025

  24-12-2025 01:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  🔥 Armando González: Top scorer and MVP of the Apertura 2025Armando González, affectionately nicknamed "Otaku" by the fans, has wrapped up a dream season by establishing himself not only as the top scorer, but also as the tournament’s shining MVP.The choice was neither a coincidence nor a matter of luck; it was the fans themselves who, through their votes, recognized the striker’s immediate impact on the Rebaño’s system.The red-and-white forward stan
  
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• PROFILE | Rennes do it again with Djaoui Cissé

  24-12-2025 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  PROFILE | Rennes do it again with Djaoui CisséStade Rennais, one of Europe’s most trusted names when it comes to nurturing the future stars of the game, have a long history of producing midfielders that Europe’s biggest clubs would inevitably turn to, such as Yoann Gourcuff, Tiémoué Bakayoko, Eduardo Camavinga or Lesley Ugochukwu. Meet the latest from their production line: Djaoui Cissé.The 21-year-old certainly has Habib Beye to thank. Last season, Ciss&e
  
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• 2025 Season Review: Gangwon FC

  24-12-2025 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  2025 Season Review: Gangwon FCAfter a record-setting 2024, where Gangwon FC managed a second-place finish and qualified for the AFC Champions League Elite for the first time in their history, interest was high on what the Bears could achieve this year. With that in mind, columnist Nathan Sartain recaps Gangwon’s 2025, where the team followed-up on their newfound success with a commendable fifth-placed finish.What Went WellIn a season of heavy transition, with Jung Kyung-ho taking his first
  
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• Barcelona’s Pedri Doesn’t Hold Back on PSG in Champions League

  24-12-2025 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona’s Pedri Doesn’t Hold Back on PSG in Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League is on break, and PSG will resume their campaign with their matches against Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle United. Heading into these two final matchdays, the capital club are in an automatic qualifying spot for the Round of 16.PSG have recorded four wins, one draw, and one loss for a total of 13 points. If Luis Enrique and his team win out, then they’ll avoid the playoff round to get into the
  
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• Senegal open Afcon title bid with 3-0 victory as Nigeria labour to win over Tanzania

  24-12-2025 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nicolas Jackson scored twice and Senegal started their Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a comfortable 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, before Nigeria opened with a nervy 2-1 victory over Tanzania.Both teams are among the favorites for the 35th edition of the tournament, but only one lived up to its billing.Senegal substitute Cherif Ndiaye completed his team's scoring after Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko had prevented worse for the Zebras, who lined up with five at the back and were pin
  
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• Barcelona and Real Madrid to miss out on defender – “He will sign for Liverpool”

  24-12-2025 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona and Real Madrid to miss out on defender – “He will sign for Liverpool”Barcelona and Real Madrid both have plans to sign a new centre-back, so it is natural that they have the same targets. They have each shown interest in Marc Guehi, who will become a free agent next summer when his Crystal Palace contract expires.Guehi will be one of the players to watch over the coming weeks and months, given the level of interest being shown in his services. However, it has now bee
  
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• Tunisia cruise past Uganda to start Afcon with win

  24-12-2025 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  CAF Africa Cup of NationsTunisia 3 - 1 Uganda FTElias Achouri scored his first Afcon goals [Getty Images]Two goals by Elias Achouri helped Tunisia end their 12-year wait for an opening victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a commanding Group C win over Uganda in Rabat.The Eagles of Carthage required just 10 minutes to break the deadlock through Ellyes Skhiri's header from a corner, doubling their lead five minutes before half-time courtesy of Achouri's side-foot volley inside the box
  
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• Barcelona midfielder Pedri on current state of football – “Technique will always prevail”

  24-12-2025 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona midfielder Pedri on current state of football – “Technique will always prevail”Pedri has been a sensation for Barcelona since joining from Las Palmas in 2020, and in particular, over the last 18 months. He’s developed into one of the best midfielders in world football, and a driving force behind the reigning La Liga champions and current leaders.During an interview with Esquire, Pedri was asked about a number of topics, with one being his physical condition. Des
  
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• La Liga duo battle for Senesi - Wednesday's gossip

  23-12-2025 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona and Atletico Madrid battle to sign Marcos Senesi, Manchester United track RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Liverpool monitor Igor Thiago.Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are ready to battle it out for Bournemouth and Argentina defender, Marcos Senesi, 28, who has informed the Cherries he is leaving the club in 2026. (Teamtalk)Manchester United are keeping track of 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, who has been capped by Ivory Coast and valued at more than £80m by RB Leipzig.(Talksport)M
  
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• Arsenal 1-1 (7-6 PKs) Crystal Palace: Gunners advance to League Cup semifinals

  23-12-2025 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  Maxence Lacroix had a night to forget, as the Crystal Palace defender scored an own goal and missed the only penalty kick in an otherwise flawless eight-round shootout in the League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.The own goal didn't come until the 80th minute, when the ball pinged around the six-yard box and came off Lacroix in the most unfortunate of circumstances. Crystal Palace deserved their stoppage-time equalizer, turned home from a set piece by Marc Guehi. The first seven rounds of the shoo
  
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• 🚨 Arsenal beat Palace and reach League Cup semi-finals

  23-12-2025 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Arsenal beat Palace and reach League Cup semi-finalsThe Gunners are right on time.This Tuesday evening, Arsenal hosted Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
  Determined to reach the final four, the Gunners started the match at full throttle, creating numerous chances but failing to break through. This was largely due to Walter Benitez, who was in outstanding form.Less energetic in the second half, Mikel Arteta’s men finally managed to break the Eagles’ defe
  
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• Surprise US TV host joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of football club

  23-12-2025 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  US TV host and author Martha Stewart has become a minority owner of Swansea City Football Club. The 84-year-old lifestyle expert joins fellow part-owners at the Championship club, including close friend Snoop Dogg and Croatia international Luka Modric. She was also present for Friday’s victory against Welsh rivals Wrexham.Majority owners Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen said on the club’s official website: “I am sure many of you will have seen that Martha Stewart was among those i
  
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• ⏪ Arsenal reach EFL Cup semi-final after late Emirates drama

  23-12-2025 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  ⏪ Arsenal reach EFL Cup semi-final after late Emirates drama Arsenal beat Crystal Palace on penalties following a 1-1 draw to reach the EFL Cup semi-final for a second consecutive season.
  Scorers: Lacroix (OG) 81'; Guéhi 95'Both sides started positively and Tyrick Mitchell lashed wide for the visitors from a promising position before Noni Madueke forced Walter Benítez into a low save. Benítez remained busy later in the first half, producing an acrob
  
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• Manchester City agree January deal with Girona “against player’s wishes”

  23-12-2025 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City agree January deal with Girona “against player’s wishes”Girona desperate need signings, and they have already finalised an agreement for their first one to come in as soon as the winter transfer window opens.In recent days, it has been reported that Girona want to sign Claudio Echeverri on loan for the remainder of the season. The Manchester City forward has struggled on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, and he is set to have his time in Germany cut short in order for a
  
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• Liverpool Are In The Running To Land This Crystal Palace Defender: Should Slot Snap Him Up?

  23-12-2025 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool Are In The Running To Land This Crystal Palace Defender: Should Slot Snap Him Up?In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Liverpool are in the running to land Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. Romano said,“Guehi is a player who’s been linked with basically all the big clubs in Europe. All the big clubs have called to understand the situation of the centre-back at Crystal Palace.“As of today, there is still nothing advanced
  
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• Mbeumo & Wissa 'inspiring' - Ouattara

  23-12-2025 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dango Ouattara has three goals in six home league starts since joining Brentford [Getty Images]Dango Ouattara says Brentford's former African forwards Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo have influenced his promising start as the club's record signing.Ouattara has become the latest African to impress with the Bees since arriving from Bournemouth for £42 million in August, joining in between the departures of 2024-25 top scorer Mbeumo to Manchester United and his prolific partner Wissa to Newcastl
  
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• Liverpool's £12m Isak replacement forward is BETTER than Haaland

  23-12-2025 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool's £12m Isak replacement forward is BETTER than HaalandLiverpool require Isak coverIsak will be out for at least three to four months - although seeing him in a red shirt before the end of the season would at this stage be a bonus.Hugo Ekitike will no doubt pick up the pieces in the meantime - with the Frenchman overshadowing the more expensive striker since both were signed last summer.But the Reds will require cover - with suggestions that Richard Hughes is ready to move for a r
  
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• 🎖 Ballon D'OneFootball: Palmeiras star breaks into the top three

  23-12-2025 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  🎖 Ballon D'OneFootball: Palmeiras star breaks into the top threeVitor Roque faced questioning and was even the target of memes.But he bounced back after goal droughts, ended 2025 on a high at Palmeiras, and secured THIRD place in the Ballon D'OneFootball 2025.The award, given by Brazilian journalists from OneFootball, lists the best-performing players throughout 2025 in Brazil, considering all competitions.We will reveal one name per day until December 25, when the winner of the Ballon D
  
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