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• FA Cup perfect tonic to end winless run - Eckert

  09-01-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has said Saturday's FA Cup tie at League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers is the ideal opportunity to return to winning ways.Saints won six of Eckert's first seven matches in charge after he replaced the sacked Will Still, but have failed to win any of the following six games.That has dampened pre-Christmas optimism about a run at the play-offs but the FA Cup brings an opportunity to inject new energy into the season."The cup is nice because you have a direct feed
  
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• Soule, Ferguson and Tsimikas to start in Roma-Sassuolo

  10-01-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  Soule, Ferguson and Tsimikas to start in Roma-SassuoloRoma’s first match of the second half of the season will be against Sassuolo. The match will be played today, January 10, at 6:00 PM at the Olimpico, and Gian Piero Gasperini will be forced to field a limited lineup due to emergency situations. In defense, Jan Ziolkowski will play in the center alongside Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso. Celik will line up on the right flank, while Tsimikas and Rensch will compete on the left, with th
  
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• Barcelona academy forward determined to make it to first team amid offers to leave

  10-01-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona academy forward determined to make it to first team amid offers to leaveFC Barcelona are gifted with some special wingers in Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres. With Roony Bardghji now stepping up and joining the list, they look comfortable in the department for a long time to come.The natural conclusion, given the situation, would be to close the doors on the academy players pushing for a move up from the lower categories.That too, however, appears difficult giv
  
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• Juventus discuss Chiesa transfer package with Liverpool as new option emerges

  10-01-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus discuss Chiesa transfer package with Liverpool as new option emergesAccording to Tuttosport, talks between Juventus and Liverpool for Federico Chiesa are ongoing, with the Bianconeri willing to offer a loan deal with an obligation to buy tied to the Italian’s appearances in the second half of the campaign.Juventus’ talks with Liverpool to sign Chiesa have progressed in the last two days, reports Tuttosport.Chiesa to Juventus: latest updatesItaly’s forward #14 Federico
  
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• 🚨Breaking news: La Liga announces kick-off times for matchday 22

  10-01-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨Breaking news: La Liga announces kick-off times for matchday 22Between January 30 and February 2, a matchday will take place where the Basque derby at San Mamés will be the main highlight.
  January and February end and begin with pure football as matchday 22 takes place, with La Liga having announced the match schedules and plenty to analyze.Both Barça and Atlético de Madrid will visit the fields of Elche and Levante respectively, while Real Madrid will host Rayo Val
  
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• Journalist confirms Liverpool want UNBELIEVABLE 19-year-old with amazing record

  10-01-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Journalist confirms Liverpool want UNBELIEVABLE 19-year-old with amazing recordLiverpool are chasing one of the best teenagers in European football right now. He has a simply amazing record.Liverpool raided the Bundesliga in the summer, picking up three of the biggest talents in Germany. In fact, they signed arguably the biggest in Florian Wirtz.Wirtz is the golden boy of Germany football and just about everyone expected him to move to Bayern Munich. If not Bayern, Manchester City were willing t
  
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• England's Stanway to leave Bayern in summer

  10-01-2026 10:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Georgia Stanway is a two-time European champion with England [Getty Images]England international Georgia Stanway will leave Bayern Munich upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the season.The 27-year-old moved to Bayern from Manchester City in 2022 and has won three league titles.During her time in Germany, she has won two European Championships with the Lionesses and has become recognised as one of the best midfielders in the world.Stanway, who has 87 caps for England, is permitted to si
  
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• Pep Guardiola lauds ‘really exceptional’ Manchester City star despite fresh title race setback

  10-01-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pep Guardiola lauds ‘really exceptional’ Manchester City star despite fresh title race setbackManchester City manager Pep Guardiola paid tribute to full first-team debutant Max Alleyne and Abdukodir Khusanov despite a frustrating 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday night.An injury-ridded City side were held to a third draw in as many outings in 2026 as Kaoru Mitoma’s 60th minute equaliser cancelled Erling Haaland’s 40th minute penalty to land another blow to the hosts&rsq
  
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• Villa sign Arsenal defender Nighswonger on loan

  10-01-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jenna Nighswonger (right) joined Arsenal from Gotham FC last year [Reuters]Aston Villa have signed USA defender Jenna Nighswonger on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.Villa have an option to make the move permanent for the 25-year-old, who has played only 16 minutes in the Women's Super League (WSL) this season."We have been tracking her for some time and are delighted that she has bought into our exciting project," said Villa director of women's football Marisa Ewers. "This signing
  
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• Flick talks Lamine, Mbappe, De Jong, Eric ahead of Barcelona vs Real Madrid

  10-01-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Flick talks Lamine, Mbappe, De Jong, Eric ahead of Barcelona vs Real MadridFC Barcelona will compete to win their first trophy of the season tomorrow night when they face off against bitter rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final.Last season, the Blaugrana absolutely thrashed the Spanish capital club in the final to lift the trophy, which acted as a turning point for the team for the rest of the season.Hansi Flick & co. will be hoping for a similar outcome this time around, even mo
  
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• 😱Flick in awe of Mbappé: He's the best striker in the world

  10-01-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  😱Flick in awe of Mbappé: He's the best striker in the worldIn the lead-up to the Super Cup final, the Barcelona coach has given several noteworthy statements.
  The Supercopa de España final is already starting to be played in the press room, where Flick has been asked about many topics and key figures such as Mbappé, whom he has described as the best forward at the moment.Without a doubt, his presence in the final is something to consider for Flick, who, however, is c
  
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• La Repubblica: Roma working on Lucca-Ferguson swap

  10-01-2026 10:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  La Repubblica: Roma working on Lucca-Ferguson swapRoma is now very close to securing Giacomo Raspadori, but final confirmation has yet to arrive. The player’s response is expected today, with negotiations appearing to have reached a crucial point.As reported by La Repubblica, Roma sporting director Frederic Massara is also working on a possible swap deal with Napoli, involving strikers Lorenzo Lucca and Evan Ferguson. The Irishman, on loan from Brighton, has yet to convince Gasperini and t
  
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• 🎥Matarazzo’s touch clear to see at Real

  10-01-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  🎥Matarazzo’s touch clear to see at RealWith their victory against Getafe, Real continues to maintain an unbeaten streak of three matches. It’s always nice to win for the first time, and if you do it with your own identity, it all makes even more sense. Matarazzo and Real seem to have started off on the right foot.
  And it’s clear that the hand of the new txuri urdin coach can be seen in the fact that he still doesn’t know what it’s like to lose and has a
  
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• How much will Bukayo Saka earn with his new Arsenal deal?

  10-01-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  How much will Bukayo Saka earn with his new Arsenal deal?On Friday, David Ornstein confirmed that Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year deal with Arsenal that will keep him at the club until 2031 and make him one of the highest paid players in Europe, so how much will he earn?Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka is set to become Arsenal’s highest-paid player after agreeing a new five-year contract that will tie him to the club until the summer of 2031, with the deal understood to b
  
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• United take Zirkzee off the market after Amorim’s exit

  10-01-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  United take Zirkzee off the market after Amorim’s exitThe road to Joshua Zirkzee is suddenly becoming uphill, almost blocked. As reported by Corriere della Sera, Manchester United have decided not to sell the Dutch striker following the dismissal of Amorim, effectively freezing any discussions initiated with Roma in recent weeks. The newspaper describes this move as almost definitive, barring any dramatic turnarounds, which currently appear to be nowhere in sight. At Trigoria, however, no
  
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• Mundle & Neil attract Rangers loan interest - gossip

  10-01-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sunderland pair Romaine Mundle and Dan Neil have been linked with Rangers [Getty Images]Rangers have made loan enquiries to Sunderland for 24-year-old midfielder Dan Neil, who has interest from clubs in the Championship, and 22-year-old winger Romaine Mundle, who has interest from Espanyol and Club Brugge. (Sky Sports)Sturm Graz sporting director Michael Parensen has admitted they are already making plans to replace Rangers target Tochi Chukwuani, 22, but claims the £4m deal for the midfie
  
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• What special winger did confirms he's ready to join Liverpool

  10-01-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  What special winger did confirms he's ready to join LiverpoolRight now Liverpool probably need a different type of winger profile than what they have been targetting in the past.With the arrival of Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, Slot needs more facilitators rather than goal-scorers.One of the best and most underrated at doing this right now is Bazoumana Touré at Hoffenheim.The 19-year-old is among just 17 players in Europe’s top five leagues to average 5 dribbles, 0.20xA, 0.20xG p
  
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• ⏱️ Bundesliga first: fans can now see added time

  10-01-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  ⏱️ Bundesliga first: fans can now see added timeHaven't you ever wondered about this at the stadium? The regular playing time is over, the fourth official shows the stoppage time, you gaze intently at the video wall – and realize that there's no countdown of the exact seconds.A mistake? After all, it's like that on TV. No! According to the rules, this is a very deliberate decision. The idea behind it: fans should be able to exert less pressure on the referee.Yesterday, however
  
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• ⏱️ Bundesliga debut: fans can now see added time

  10-01-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  ⏱️ Bundesliga debut: fans can now see added timeHaven’t you ever wondered about this at the stadium? Regular playing time is over, the fourth official displays the added time, you stare intently at the video wall – and realize that there isn’t a countdown showing the exact seconds.A mistake? After all, that’s how it is on TV. No! According to the rules, this is a very deliberate decision. The idea behind it: fans should be less able to put pressure on the ref
  
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• Napoli make contact with Evan Ferguson’s entourage

  10-01-2026 10:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Napoli make contact with Evan Ferguson’s entourageEvan Ferguson’s future at Roma is far from certain. Having arrived on loan from Brighton with an option to buy last summer, the Irish striker failed to fully convince Gian Piero Gasperini in the first few months, so much so that the club decided to make offensive changes in the January transfer window, negotiating for Zirkzee and Raspadori. Roma is currently considering terminating Ferguson’s loan with Brighton early. Meanwhile,
  
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• Bristol City sign Arsenal forward Gale on loan

  10-01-2026 10:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bristol City sign Arsenal forward Gale on loanBristol City have completed the signing of Arsenal forward Jessie Gale on a loan deal until the end of the season.The Robins announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning.The 19-year-old joined the Arsenal academy at the age of 17. She has won the FIFA Youth Cup and the Professional Game Academy League Under-21 Division One title with The Gunners. Gale has also trained with the senior team.In the last 18 months, Gale has g
  
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• Serie A: Roma vs. Sassuolo – probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  10-01-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Serie A: Roma vs. Sassuolo – probable line-ups and where to watch on TVPaulo Dybala and Evan Ferguson are expected to start in Roma’s home game against Andrea Pinamonti’s Sassuolo.It kicks off at 18:00 CET (17:00 GMT) at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.Both sides must cope without several players as Roma can’t rely on Wesley due to illness, while Artem Dovbyk and Lorenzo Pellegrini are injured, Bryan Cristante is suspended, and Evan Ndicka is away on international duty.Tommas
  
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• Hibs' Bowie & Chaiwa attracting interest - gossip

  10-01-2026 09:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Rangers have asked to be kept in the loop over any transfer moves for Hibernian striker Kieron Bowie amid interest from the Championship in the 23-year-old, who the Edinburgh club value at £6.5m. (Herald - subscription required)Celtic, Rangers and a handful of Championship clubs have registered their interest in signing Bowie in this month's transfer window. (Football Insider)Hibs have received no contact from clubs, including Celtic, Rangers and Wolverhampton Wanderers, reportedly in
  
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• 🥐Bordalás drama, Mbappé’s return... the top 5 news stories of the day

  10-01-2026 09:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  🥐Bordalás drama, Mbappé’s return... the top 5 news stories of the dayFrom the build-up to the big Clásico for the Spanish Super Cup final, to La Liga and an Africa Cup of Nations that is defining its semifinals.
  A weekend is coming with lots of things to pay attention to, both for what is about to happen and for things that are still making headlines.Mbappé is already in ArabiaWithout a doubt, this is the big image for Real Madrid just one day before the
  
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• Real Madrid captain pushing to start Super Cup final but Alonso refuses to take risk

  10-01-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid captain pushing to start Super Cup final but Alonso refuses to take riskAccording to a report from Defensa Central, Dani Carvajal is keen to be involved from the very start of Sunday’s Clasico, but Xabi Alonso has already made his decision that there will be no risks taken with the veteran defender.Carvajal’s desire to lead from the pitch is not in doubt. As captain, his instinct is always to be available for matches of this magnitude, particularly against Barcelona and w
  
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• Liverpool preparing €50m move for Barcelona winger – report

  10-01-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool preparing €50m move for Barcelona winger – reportBarcelona are at the centre of transfer speculation, and this time the spotlight is on one of their most exciting young attackers. According to a report from Fichajes, Liverpool have identified Roony Bardghji as a key target and are prepared to submit an offer worth around €50 million to prise him away from the Blaugrana.The reported interest comes at a crucial moment for both clubs, as Liverpool are actively plannin
  
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• Liverpool line-up INCREDIBLE Antoine Semenyo alternative

  10-01-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool line-up INCREDIBLE Antoine Semenyo alternativeLiverpool are lining up an exciting alternative for Antoine Semenyo, who could be even better than the former Bournemouth winger. Well, now it's official. The Ghanaian will be heading to Manchester City. After weeks and months of pursuit, Liverpool's attempts to get their desired target have not come to fruition.How keen and how serious the club's interest was in comparison to Man City remains moot. We may never know how close Liverpool got
  
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• Is Tottenham v Aston Villa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch FA Cup tie

  10-01-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tottenham host Aston Villa in an all-Premier LeagueFA Cup tie, with Thomas Frank’s side in desperate need of a result to restore morale at the club.The Dane’s side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth last time out and have only won one of their last five games. Villa meanwhile are flying under Unai Emery, having won 12 games on the bounce and sitting third in the Premier League table.In a further blow to the hosts Villa have also won three times on the spin against Tottenham, so wil
  
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• Is Egypt v Ivory Coast on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Afcon quarter-final

  10-01-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  Defending champions Ivory Coast take on Egypt in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.Mohamed Salah has put his troubles at Liverpool behind him for the time being and is now eyeing up a place in the last four with the Pharaohs, after a tense finish in extra-time to squeeze past Benin. The Elephants stand in the way of an eighth title for Hossam Hassan’s side, with a comfortable 3-0 win over Burkina Faso in the last 16. Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande and Bazoumana Toure scored for Em
  
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• Rangers make loan enquiries for Sunderland duo - gossip

  10-01-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rangers have made loan enquiries to Sunderland for 24-year-old midfielder Dan Neil, who has interest from clubs in the Championship, and 22-year-old winger Romaine Mundle, who has interest from Espanyol and Club Brugge. (Sky Sports)Sturm Graz sporting director Michael Parensen has admitted they are already making plans to replace Rangers target Tochi Chukwuani but claims that the £4m deal for the midfielder is not yet complete. (Record)Westerlo will be due 15% of any future sell-on fee as
  
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