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• Everton line up first move of Moyes’ return as changes begin

  22-04-2025 11:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Everton line up first move of Moyes’ return as changes beginReported Dodds Deal Offers Symbolism More Than SubstanceYouthful hope or familiar distraction?Everton, in their post-crisis rebrand under The Friedkin Group, have reportedly “agreed a deal to sign Hearts sensation John Dodds”, according to Football Insider. And while the headlines buzz with talk of a “statement” signing and a “transformational” summer window, it’s difficult to shake the se
  
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• Official: Real Madrid squad list to face CF Talavera | Copa del Rey

  17-12-2025 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official: Real Madrid squad list to face CF Talavera | Copa del ReyReal Madrid will begin their Copa del Rey campaign later tonight when they take on CF Talavera away at EstadioMunicipal El Prado.Ahead of the trip to La Mancha, Xabi Alonso has announced the squad list of players available at his disposal for selection.The major headline is that Kylian Mbappe is fit and available and makes it to the squad list despite not training with the rest of the group on Tuesday.Given that he is only four g
  
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• Inter Milan & Dutch Wingback Sends Encouraging Message After Undergoing Surgery: “Tough Month, The Worst Is Behind Me”

  17-12-2025 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan & Dutch Wingback Sends Encouraging Message After Undergoing Surgery: “Tough Month, The Worst Is Behind Me”Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries sent an encouraging message to the fans after undergoing ankle surgery on Tuesday.The Dutch wingback took to Instagram via FCInterNews, posting a picture of himself in a hospital bed with a telling caption.View this post on Instagram
  After spending nearly two months on the sidelines due to an ankle injury, Denzel Dumfries decid
  
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• Barcelona revive interest in South American wonderkid who Deco wanted years ago

  17-12-2025 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona revive interest in South American wonderkid who Deco wanted years agoAs per SPORT, Barcelona’s long-standing focus on the South American market continues to shape their planning, and one name that has once again surfaced is Rayan, the highly rated 19-year-old winger currently shining at Vasco da Gama. The Brazilian youngster has enjoyed a remarkable rise in recent months and has firmly established himself as one of the standout prospects in his country.Rayan’
  
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• Manchester United and Tottenham enquire about €40m summer purchase of Köln starlet Said El Mala

  17-12-2025 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United and Tottenham enquire about €40m summer purchase of Köln starlet Said El MalaThe Wednesday print edition of Germany’s Sport Bild tabloid reports that Manchester United and Tottenham have lodged concrete inquiries about 1. FC Köln starlet Said El Mala. The 19-year-old appears set to remain in the Bundesliga for the duration of the season, but the two Premier League outfits are prepared to start discussing a summer transfer. Both English clubs are interested
  
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• Can United rediscover mean streak?

  17-12-2025 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]It is incredible to think Dundee United's clean sheet against Motherwell at the weekend was their first since the end of September, and just their third of the Premiership season.The reason it's incredible is because, under Jim Goodwin, United have earned a reputation for being well organised and resolute at the back.At least they were until this term, where they have leaked goals (25 in 16 league games) and points.Their goalless stalemate with the Steelmen means they have now mustered just
  
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• Real Madrid president out for revenge against Laporta after Barcelona’s Super League ‘betrayal’

  17-12-2025 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid president out for revenge against Laporta after Barcelona’s Super League ‘betrayal’The growing tension between Real Madrid and Barcelona is no longer just about football rivalry. According to COPE, the roots of the current hostility run far deeper, tied to a political fracture that Florentino Perez views as an unforgivable betrayal. At the heart of the issue lies Barcelona’s gradual distancing from the Super League project and their renewed alig
  
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• Gareth Barry Exclusive: How Manchester City can sustain Premier League challenge amid Rodri injuries

  17-12-2025 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gareth Barry Exclusive: How Manchester City can sustain Premier League challenge amid Rodri injuriesFormer Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has given his two cents on how the holding midfielder role has evolved since his retirement in 2020 and why Rodri’s fitness is so important for Pep Guardiola and co.Barry arrived at the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2009 and was a key part of the side that won the Premier League under Roberto Mancini in the 2011-12 season. The 53-cap former En
  
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• Freiburg’s Jonan Manzambi on PSG’s radar

  17-12-2025 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Freiburg’s Jonan Manzambi on PSG’s radarWhilst Paris Saint-Germain have arguably the best midfield trio in world football in the form of Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Fabián Ruiz, the reigning European champions may look to strengthen in this position in the coming months, according to a report from Bild. The German publication understands that Les Parisiens have taken a liking to SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi (20), who has been a revelation in the Bunde
  
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• 'Long term, Brighton are in a great place'

  17-12-2025 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Former Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens believes the current group of players reflects a model the Seagulls have refined over a number of seasons, but stressed that potential alone is no longer enough once players step into the first team environment.Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast, Stephens believes Brighton's continued reliance on youth has once again put the spotlight on the balance between development and results."It is tough and it's a challenge, and e
  
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• Salah decision made by Egypt ahead of AFCON start

  17-12-2025 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Salah decision made by Egypt ahead of AFCON startMohamed Salah left out as Egypt manage AFCON build-up amid Liverpool uncertaintyMohamed Salah’s omission from Egypt’s matchday squad for their friendly against Nigeria has been framed as a practical decision rather than a disciplinary or political one, but it arrives at a time when scrutiny around the forward has rarely been more intense. The Liverpool attacker only linked up with his international team-mates following the Reds’
  
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• Report – Turkey Megastar Expected To Regain Starting Berth If Inter Milan Reach Supercoppa Italiana Final

  17-12-2025 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Turkey Megastar Expected To Regain Starting Berth If Inter Milan Reach Supercoppa Italiana FinalInter Milan talisman Hakan Calhanoglu will reportedly start Friday’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final tie against Bologna on the bench.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCinterNews, Cristian Chivu is unwilling to risk his star midfielder before the final.Hakan Calhanoglu sustained a minor adductor problem during Inter’s controversial home defeat to Liverpool last Tuesday.T
  
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• Report – Inter Milan Make Genoa Wingback Top Priority To Replace Denzel Dumfries In January

  17-12-2025 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan Make Genoa Wingback Top Priority To Replace Denzel Dumfries In JanuarySerie A giants Inter Milan have earmarked Genoa star Brooke Norton-Cuffy as their top defensive target ahead of the January transfer window.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Englishman has overtaken several players on the Nerazzurri’s shortlist.It’s no secret that Inter Milan are in the market for a new wingback after Denzel Dumfries underwent ankle surgery yesterday.
  
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• Man City injury latest: Jeremy Doku, Rodri and more

  17-12-2025 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Man City injury latest: Jeremy Doku, Rodri and moreMan City injury update sharpens focus despite Palace winManchester City moved to within two points of Arsenal with a convincing 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, a result that carried the familiar authority of a title contender easing through its work. Yet even in victory, attention drifted quickly from the scoreboard to the absentees list. At Selhurst Park, Pep Guardiola’s squad depth was tested once again, with several key figures missing as
  
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• Liverpool could abandon £65m star after MASSIVE change of plans

  17-12-2025 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool could abandon £65m star after MASSIVE change of plansLiverpool could make a dramatic move to abandon one £65m star. It would be a bold move as they head in a new direction.Liverpool have some massive decisions to make over the next few months. Their summer overhaul didn't work, breaking up a title-winning squad and replacing it with something that doesn't quite function properly.There's more work to be done, in other words. Liverpool will want to retool slightly - or possib
  
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• Barcelona veteran carefully evaluating his future as Chicago Fire make contact

  17-12-2025 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona veteran carefully evaluating his future as Chicago Fire make contactRobert Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona remains one of the most delicate and closely watched situations inside the club. Despite being one of the most experienced figures in the dressing room, the Polish striker is approaching the final stretch of his contract, which expires at the end of the season, with no renewal talks having been opened so far.From Barcelona’s perspective, the delay is not acciden
  
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• 🥐The Best, Copa Libertadores, legal battle: today's top 5 stories

  17-12-2025 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  🥐The Best, Copa Libertadores, legal battle: today's top 5 storiesHangover from the FIFA The Best gala that crowned Dembélé and Aitana as the winners of the night, in addition to Barça’s debut in the Copa.
  Several protagonists on a day marked by what happened at the FIFA The Best gala and by what could happen today in the Copa, where among others, Real Madrid and Atleti make their debut.Dembélé and Aitana, The BestThe FIFA The Best gala once again
  
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• 🗞️Today's headlines: Barça win in the Copa, Xabi takes another gamble

  17-12-2025 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  🗞️Today's headlines: Barça win in the Copa, Xabi takes another gambleBarcelona’s triumph in Guadalajara and Real Madrid’s presence today in Talavera are the main highlights in the sports press.The FIFA The Best gala, the Negreira case, and Barça’s victory in the Copa against Guadalajara are what we can see today in the press. 
  Diario MARCADiario ASMundo DeportivoDiario SPORTSuperdeporteEstadio DeportivoThis article was translated into English b
  
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• Nantes reach agreement to loan Rémy Cabella

  17-12-2025 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nantes reach agreement to loan Rémy CabellaAs previously reported by Ouest-France, FC Nantes have an agreement in place with Rémy Cabella (35) over a January move. Presse Océan now understands that there is now an agreement in place between Les Canaris and Cabella’s current club, Olympiakos.Cabella has 330 appearances in Ligue 1 to his name, but when he left LOSC upon the expiry of his contract, he was not expected to add to that figure. Howeve
  
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• 'Chelsea's strength off the bench showed'

  17-12-2025 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]A really important result for Chelsea, regardless of how they played - and they weren't brilliant.They got a proper test from a really impressive Cardiff team but I think that will make Enzo Maresca feel really good.He brought the pressure and the spotlight on himself with those hardly cryptic comments he made about not getting enough backing after the 2-0 win over Everton which firmly put the focus on him in his pre-match news conference and histeam in the game against Cardiff.Not
  
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• Revealed – Why Inter Milan & Dutch Wingback Had To Undergo Surger

  17-12-2025 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Revealed – Why Inter Milan & Dutch Wingback Had To Undergo SurgerInter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries underwent surgery yesterday to ‘stabilize’ his long-term ankle problem.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the procedure was necessary to address the Dutchman’s niggling problem.Denzel Dumfries suffered a nasty ankle injury during Inter’s home win over Lazio at the beginning of November.Though the issue seemed innocuous at first, the 29-year-old h
  
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• Report – Saudi Pro League & Premier League Clubs Set To Rival Barcelona For Inter Milan & Italy Star Defender

  17-12-2025 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Saudi Pro League & Premier League Clubs Set To Rival Barcelona For Inter Milan & Italy Star DefenderSeveral Saudi Pro League and Premier League clubs have reportedly joined Barcelona in the race for Inter Milan stalwart Alessandro Bastoni.According to FCInterNews, the San Siro giants have no intention of selling their prized asset under any circumstances.Indeed, he has been the cornerstone of Inter’s backline over the past seven years.However, his impressive form in
  
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• Ligue 1 Plus to become sole broadcaster of France’s top-flight

  17-12-2025 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ligue 1 Plus to become sole broadcaster of France’s top-flightAt the start of this season, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) launched Ligue 1 Plus in order to broadcast its own league, Ligue 1. It was a decision taken following DAZN’s decision to pull out of their five-year deal after just one season, citing the unprofitability of the deal.However, there remained one traditional broadcaster, beIN Sports, who broadcast what has been called the ‘Ninth match’,&n
  
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• Barcelona hero vs Guadalajara keen on prolonging his stay at club beyond this season

  17-12-2025 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona hero vs Guadalajara keen on prolonging his stay at club beyond this seasonAndreas Christensen proved to be the hero for FC Barcelona on Tuesday night as they secured a 2-0 win over CD Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey Round of 32.With the hosts managing to keep the La Liga champions at bay for 70 minutes, it was Christensen who came up clutch, breaking the deadlock with a headed goal to put Barça in the lead. A late goal from Marcus Rashford then secured the result for good.Christ
  
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• Home transformation needed for survival - Roberts

  17-12-2025 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Former Wales striker Iwan Roberts believes Newport County must drastically transform their home form if they are to stand any chance of avoiding relegation from League Two this season.The Exiles are winless in their 10 league matches at Rodney Parade so far in 2025-26, claiming just two points from the 30 on offer in those home fixtures.Newport's latest home reverse came as they were beaten 2-0 by Fleetwood last weekend, which left them four points adrift of safety at t
  
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• Why PSG are the first French side to compete in the Interncontinental Cup

  17-12-2025 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Why PSG are the first French side to compete in the Interncontinental CupParis Saint-Germain will face Flamengo tonight in the Intercontinental Cup. In doing so, they will become the first French side to compete in the competition. Entry – for European clubs – is secured by winning the UEFA Champions League. PSG, however, are not the only side to have won the UCL, of course. Olympique de Marseille also won the competition back in 1993, beating AC Milan in the final in Munich tha
  
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• PSG, Real Madrid Target Makes €65M Demand to Bayern Munich

  17-12-2025 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG, Real Madrid Target Makes €65M Demand to Bayern MunichPSG have made a clear effort to prioritize elite French players in recent transfer windows, bringing in Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, and Lucas Chevalier as part of that strategy.That approach is not slowing down, especially with the club looking to strengthen the defense. Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté has been mentioned as a possible target, though attention could turn to another high-profile opti
  
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• Gimenez makes surgery decision: What it means for Milan and West Ham’s Fullkrug

  17-12-2025 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gimenez makes surgery decision: What it means for Milan and West Ham’s FullkrugWednesday’s reports confirm that Santiago Gimenez is set to have surgery on a recurring ankle issue in the coming days, which means that he is set for several weeks on the sidelines, which could in turn complicate Milan’s plans for the January transfer window.What Gimenez’s surgery means for Milan and FullkrugThe Mexico international has not featured for Milan since their 1-1 draw with Atalanta
  
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• Untouchable – Barcelona versatile star the only player to feature in all 24 games this season

  17-12-2025 11:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Untouchable – Barcelona versatile star the only player to feature in all 24 games this seasonFC Barcelona kickstarted their Copa del Rey defence with a hard-earned victory over CD Guadalajara in the Round of 32 on Tuesday night.Manager Hansi Flick decided to ring in the changes for the cup tie, fielding an unusual-looking starting lineup against the third-division club. Yet, there was one player, who has become untouchable in the lineup, who featured from the start and proved his worth onc
  
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• Spurs eyeing BK Hacken duo in transfer window

  17-12-2025 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Matilda Nilden (left) is the sister of current Tottenham defender Amanda Nilden [Getty Images]Tottenham are pursuing BK Hacken duo Matilda Nilden and Hanna Wijk in the January transfer window. Martin Ho's side have made a strong start to the season with six wins from their opening 11 matches, sitting fifth in the table as a result.Defender Wijk, 22, has not signed a contract extension with Swedish club Hacken and her current deal is due to expire at the end of this year.The 21-year-old forward N
  
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