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• Gateshead bring in York forward Chadwick

  09-01-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gateshead have signed forward Billy Chadwick from National League rivals York City on a contract until the end of next season.The 25-year-old has joined the Heed for the second time, after previously spending the first half of the 2023-24 season on loan from Stockport County.Chadwick spent the first half of this campaign on loan at Scunthorpe, scoring once in seven National League appearances.
  
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• Kellyman hopes Cardiff form can boost Chelsea dream

  10-01-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cardiff City winger Omari Kellyman has two managers he wants to impress [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Omari Kellyman is hoping his standout form for table-toppers Cardiff City can impress his new Chelsea boss.The midfielder described the appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach at Stamford Bridge as "great" for the club.And he hopes it could be just as good for him having failed to get football under Enzo Maresca and having previously worked with Rosenior as a teenager at first club Derby County."
  
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• Arsenal 25yo joins Aston Villa on loan with option to buy

  10-01-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal 25yo joins Aston Villa on loan with option to buyJenna Nighswonger has joined Aston Villa on loan from Arsenal for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, with the move including an option to buy.Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty ImagesThe 25-year-old left-sided player arrived in north London in January 2025 from Gotham FC, but has now been allowed to complete a switch within the Women’s Super League as she looks for regular first-team football that have been missing since her arrival in E
  
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• Lee John departs struggling Llanelli

  10-01-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  JD Cymru Premier strugglers Llanelli Town have parted company with manager Lee John.John along with assistant Dylan Blain, who has also left, joined the Stebonheath Park club in November 2021 and last season won the JD Cymru South to secure promotion.But the club have struggled on their return to the Cymru Premier and are currently bottom of the table."Everyone at Llanelli Town AFC would like to place on record sincere thanks to Lee and Dylan for their professionalism, commitment, and dedication
  
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• Manchester City battling Liverpool and Newcastle for Ligue 1 defender after Josko Gvardiol injury

  10-01-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City battling Liverpool and Newcastle for Ligue 1 defender after Josko Gvardiol injuryManchester City hold an interest in Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell amid a search for reinforcements in the January window, as per a new report.The 23-year-old English centre-back came through the Leeds United academy, making his debut for the Whites as a teenager in the 2020-21 Carabao Cup campaign. He went on to make five appearances in the Premier League in the following season as the Yorkshir
  
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• Inter Milan Midfielder Revives Career Under Cristian Chivu As Coach Considers Selection For Napoli Test

  10-01-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan Midfielder Revives Career Under Cristian Chivu As Coach Considers Selection For Napoli TestInter vs Napoli could mark another important chapter for Piotr Zielinski, with Cristian Chivu’s faith in the midfielder now fully rewarded after a remarkable turnaround.According to Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, Zielinski has climbed the pecking order step by step, overtaking both Henrikh Mkhitaryan and initially Sucic to establish himself as a central option in midfield.It is a
  
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• Algeria v Nigeria: combined XI for the quarter-final clash 🔥

  10-01-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Algeria v Nigeria: combined XI for the quarter-final clash 🔥Who will come out alive from this duel?Third quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, this Saturday, January 10. A top-level duel awaits football fans.At 5 PM, Algeria and Nigeria will face off for a place in the semi-finals. As a reminder, Morocco and Senegal have already qualified, last night.For this highly anticipated match, OneFootball offers you a mixed XI from both teams.The attacking trio is impossible to change. The
  
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• Inter Milan Goalkeeper To Miss 2 Games After Suffering Training Injury Ahead Of Napoli Clash

  10-01-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan Goalkeeper To Miss 2 Games After Suffering Training Injury Ahead Of Napoli ClashInter will face Napoli without Josep Martinez, while Davide Frattesi is pushing to recover in time to at least make the squad for Sunday’s showdown at San Siro.According to Corriere dello Sport, Martinez is effectively ruled out after suffering a mild ankle sprain during the warm-up ahead of the midweek match against Parma.The injury will keep the goalkeeper sidelined against Napoli.Furthermore, it
  
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• Villa set to sign Chelsea's Jean-Francois

  10-01-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  Oriane Jean-Francois has made 21 appearances for France [Getty Images]Aston Villa are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois on a permanent deal for £450,000.The 24-year-old joined Chelsea from Paris St-Germain in 2024 and Villa's fee is set to be a club record sale for the Blues.The France midfielder has struggled to get regular game time at Chelsea, while Villa have shown ambition this season, bringing in Arsenal's Jenna Nighswonger on loan until the end of the season earlie
  
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• Journalist confirms Liverpool are in the race to sign 19-year-old Bundesliga forward

  10-01-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  Journalist confirms Liverpool are in the race to sign 19-year-old Bundesliga forwardLiverpool transfer planning keeps Yan Diomande firmly on the radaeLiverpool’s forward planning in the transfer market rarely operates in straight lines, and that is reflected in how certain names repeatedly surface across Europe. One such case has emerged again from Germany, where fresh insight has linked the club to a highly rated Bundesliga teenager whose development continues to be closely tracked.The la
  
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• Dragusin’s agent reveals real Tottenham asking price, drops Roma hint

  10-01-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dragusin’s agent reveals real Tottenham asking price, drops Roma hintRadu Dragusin’s agent, Florin Manea, confirms that Roma are his client’s favourite destination, but he’s still ‘waiting’ for Tottenham’s green light.Roma have emerged as Dragusin’s favourite destination in the January transfer window.“I’m waiting for Tottenham to say yes to Roma so things can really get going,” the defender’s agent told Rai Sport via Calcio
  
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• Inter Milan Head Coach ‘Already Decided’ Starting XI For Napoli Showdown As Club Look To Break ‘The Taboo Of All Taboos’

  10-01-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan Head Coach ‘Already Decided’ Starting XI For Napoli Showdown As Club Look To Break ‘The Taboo Of All Taboos’Inter vs Napoli is approaching fast and Cristian Chivu has already made his key decisions, with the Nerazzurri targeting a statement win to finally break their direct-clash taboo.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chivu has been delivering a very different message behind closed doors at Appiano Gentile compared to his calm public tone.The Inter coach has
  
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• Bukayo Saka gives Arsenal boost after signing new contract

  10-01-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bukayo Saka has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, committing himself to the Emirates Stadium until 2031.The 24-year-old England international’s deal had been up for renewal at the end of next season, but he has now signed a five-year deal.Saka, a graduate of the club’s fabled Hale End academy, has scored 77 times across 290 appearances since he made his debut for the Gunners in 2018.He has cemented his place as one of the most feared forwards in Europe and will also expec
  
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• McInnes praise for Pressley & 'feeling brilliant' Dundee

  10-01-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  [SNS]Dundee's fine form make them a more difficult opponent on Sunday, says Hearts manager Derek McInnes.The Scottish Premiership leaders visit Dens Park to face a side on a three-match winning run.Their manager, Steven Pressley, has faced criticism during this season but McInnes is pleased the 52-year-old has enjoyed an upturn in form."I was a bit annoyed a few months into the season, a few weeks into the season there was this constant jumping on him and it's too early to judge anybody at that
  
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• FA Cup third round: Watch Macclesfield v Crystal Palace & follow build-up to 18 ties

  10-01-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Follow live coverage of 18 FA Cup third-round tiesFour matches at 12:15 GMT - watch Macclesfield v Crystal Palace at top of pageListen to radio commentary of every game via 'watch & listen' tab, with BBC Radio 5 Live coverage also availableMan City host Exeter in pick of nine games at 15:00 GMTWatch Tottenham v Aston Villa live on this page at 17:45 GMT FA Cup third round: Watch Macclesfield v Crystal Palace & follow build-up to 18 ties
  
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• 'We'll always be Ports' little brother' - McGurgan

  10-01-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Annagh United boss Ciaran McGurgan said facing local rivals Portadown in the fifth round of the Irish Cup for a second season running "adds a bit of spice" to the tie.McGurgan's side will make the short trip to Shamrock Park on Saturday [15:00 GMT] looking for more cup success over their neighbours.The Championship side knocked their Premiership counterparts out of the Irish Cup at the fifth round stage last season as they picked up a 3-2 home win, with McGurgan hopeful they can repeat that feat
  
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• Liverpool star set to sign new contract despite Real Madrid interest

  10-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool star set to sign new contract despite Real Madrid interestDominik Szoboszlai commitment underlines Liverpool intentCredit must go to CaughtOffside for lifting the lid on a situation that speaks volumes about Liverpool’s current direction. In an era where elite midfielders are routinely courted by Europe’s superpowers, the suggestion that Anfield has won this particular battle feels significant.“My sources tell me that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich had been showing a c
  
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• Juventus resume interest in Mazraoui, face Everton competition for Norton-Cuffy

  10-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus resume interest in Mazraoui, face Everton competition for Norton-CuffyLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Manchester United right-back Noussair Mazraoui is once again on the Juventus’ radar, while Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy has attracted interest from Everton.Juventus have resumed interest in Manchester United defender Mazraoui, according to Gazzetta.Juventus interested in Mazraoui againSOLNA, SWEDEN – JULY 19: Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United controls the ball
  
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• Arsenal, Liverpool Get Bad News Over Latest PSG Move

  10-01-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal, Liverpool Get Bad News Over Latest PSG MoveLiverpool appear to be eyeing a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, and one PSG prospect has reportedly drawn their interest.CaughtOffside reported last month that the club has begun evaluating potential targets, with Bradley Barcola among those under consideration.PSG, though, are keen to retain Barcola and may offer him a contract extension despite his current deal running through 2028. Still, a switch to Liverpool could remain on the ta
  
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• Rak-Sakyi 'really interesting' - Swans Boss Matos

  10-01-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jesurun Rak-Sakyi scored seven goals on loan at Sheffield United last season [Getty Images]Swansea City Head Coach Vitor Matos has described Jesurun Rak-Sakyi as "really interesting" after the Swans were linked with a January move for the Crystal Palace winger.On Friday the Swans confirmed the arrival of former Palace defender Joel Ward on a short-term deal until the end of the season, their first signing of the January window.Matos stopped short on confirming if there was any firm interest from
  
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• Xabi Alonso gives Kylian Mbappe update amid injection talk – ‘We’ll evaluate the risk, but we’re not kamikaze’

  10-01-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  Xabi Alonso gives Kylian Mbappe update amid injection talk – ‘We’ll evaluate the risk, but we’re not kamikaze’Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso did not rule out a pain-killing injection for star forward Kylian Mbappe ahead of the Spanish Supercup final against Barcelona. The French forward is struggling to be back in time due to a knee injury suffered before the turn of the year.Mbappe, who is responsible for more than half of Real Madrid’s goals this season, wa
  
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• Anyone agree Neymar surprises by naming the best midfielder in the world 🤯

  10-01-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Anyone agree Neymar surprises by naming the best midfielder in the world 🤯Neymar surprised everyone by naming the Turkish player ARDA GÜLER, from Real Madrid, as the best midfielder in world football today."Arda Güler is a fantastic player, he has quality, so I think he is the best midfielder in the world," said the Brazilian star.Photo: X/ReproductionNeymar made this statement to the profile of Turkish player and influencer Aycan Yanac. The video was published this Saturday (1
  
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• Milan face one last obstacle to extend Maignan’s contract

  10-01-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Milan face one last obstacle to extend Maignan’s contractAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mike Maignan has agreed to extend his contract with Milan, so the Rossoneri are now negotiating over agent fees before putting pen to paper on a new deal until 2030.Maignan is ‘as close as ever’ to extending his stay at Milan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.Maignan’s contract extension – latest updatesMILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Mike Maignan of AC Milan celebrates
  
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• Are Dundee 'form team' in Scottish Premiership?

  10-01-2026 10:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dundee manager Steven Pressley has overseen three successive wins [SNS]Former Dundee United and Hearts manager Robbie Neilson suggests Dundee are the "form team" in the Scottish Premiership as they look to make it four wins on the bounce. Before the 1-0 win over Falkirk on 27 December, Dundee had won just three of their previous 18 matches and looked like they were already being dragged into a relegation fight. Over the festive period they've won three games in a row, including last weekend's Du
  
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• Alonso talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Pedri, Lamine, Pintus ahead of Barcelona vs Real Madrid

  10-01-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Alonso talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Pedri, Lamine, Pintus ahead of Barcelona vs Real MadridXabi Alonso will have the opportunity to win his first trophy as Real Madrid manager tomorrow when his team faces off against arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the finals of the Spanish Super Cup.Real Madrid made it to the final after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semifinal. While the performance was far from ideal, the team showed fight and determination, and can draw confidence from the fact that they have alr
  
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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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• Under pressure Mitov 'a top, top goalkeeper' - Leven

  10-01-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dimitar Mitov in action against Rangers on Tuesday [SNS]Interim Aberdeen manager Peter Leven says, "we are all behind" Dimitar Mitov, insisting he "is a top, top goalkeeper".The Bulgaria international has come under fire in recent times following a number of errors and was at fault during the Dons' 2-0 midweek defeat at Rangers.Speaking before Sunday's Scottish Premiership visit of the Ibrox club Leven said: "If a goalie makes a mistake it is a goal but nobody talks about the save he made agains
  
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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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