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• Integrity of Welsh Cup draw questioned by club

  28-11-2025 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Welsh Cup was won by The New Saints last season, beating Connah's Quay Nomads in the final [FAW]The Football Association of Wales (FAW) have been forced to defend the integrity of the Welsh Cup after concerns were raised over a 'leaked' draw.Details of some fixtures for the last 16 of the association's flagship competition emerged on social media earlier this week.Now one Welsh top-flight club has called into question the credibility of the process after it emerged the fourth round draw was
  
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• Why Chelsea have turned to 'innovator' Rosenior

  06-01-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liam Rosenior played for Bristol City, Fulham, Torquay United, Reading, Ipswich, Hull and Brighton [Getty Images]Less than two years after being sacked by Hull City, Liam Rosenior has been named Chelsea head coach.Since leaving Hull, Rosenior has built a reputation as one of Europe's brightest young managers during an 18-month spell at Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg.Described as an "innovator" and someone going "straight to the top", the 41-year-old has impressed the Chelsea hierarchy working
  
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• 🚨 Mbappé left out of Madrid squad for the Supercopa

  06-01-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Mbappé left out of Madrid squad for the SupercopaReal Madrid has published Xabi Alonso's squad list for the Spanish Super Cup, which kicks off for the white team on Thursday with the semifinal against Atlético de Madrid.The most notable aspect of the list, above all other considerations, is the absence of Kylian Mbappé. Militão is also not traveling.However, Huijsen and Trent are included in the squad, as well as academy players Fran González, David J
  
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• Manchester City face anxious wait over Ruben Dias injury as Marc Guehi pursuit intensifies

  06-01-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City face anxious wait over Ruben Dias injury as Marc Guehi pursuit intensifiesManchester City will conduct thorough assessments on Ruben Dias’ muscle injury after the defender was substituted against Chelsea at the weekend, as per a new report.Dias went off in the second-half of Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with the west Londoners as Enzo Fernandez canceled Tijjani Reijnders’ 42nd minute opener with a 94th minute leveller to inflict further damage on City’s titl
  
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• Barcelona playmaker’s return boosts team’s Super Cup chances

  06-01-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona playmaker’s return boosts team’s Super Cup chancesThe return of Dani Olmo could not have come at a better time for Barcelona. After a difficult month on the sidelines, the former RB Leipzig man marked his comeback in style by scoring against Espanyol last weekend. That goal did more than just help the team on the night, it reintroduced Olmo into the conversation ahead of the Spanish Super Cup.Olmo had been unavailable for several weeks after suffering a dislocated
  
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• Rohl deserves credit - now Rangers must back up derby win

  06-01-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]What a great start to the new year.Coming from behind to win is always nice, but the 3-1 derby victory at Parkhead provided an extra level of satisfaction.The level of both managers was shown in a game of two halves. First half, Rangers were a mess, lacked control and belief, and if it wasn't for Jack Butland we would have been more than one behind at the break.However, Danny Rohl deserves credit for changing shape, going with Nicolas Raskin, Connor Barron and Mohamed Diomande in midfield a
  
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• Aston Villa full-back Mayling joins Leicester City on loan

  06-01-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa full-back Mayling joins Leicester City on loanAston Villa full-back Sarah Mayling has joined Leicester City on a loan deal which will run for the remainder of the season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via official club press releases from both clubs this morning.The 28-year-old started out in Aston Villa’s centre of excellence before going on to make her senior debut for the club in 2014. In 2017, Mayling joined Birmingham City and she spent four years on the blue side
  
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• Thelin will 'always have a special place' in Dons history

  06-01-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Perhaps Jimmy Thelin's final comments about egos was a parting shot at a talented group of players whose quality has been found wanting.It's never nice to see a manager lose their job, but making this change at the start of the January window as opposed to the end - as we have seen previously - makes sense.Now it's over to sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel to find a replacement. It will be interesting to see whether it's another manager brought in to meet the board's requirement to play a
  
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• Killie have 'complete faith' in McCann and Dodds after 'thorough process'

  06-01-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Kilmarnock board have "complete faith" in Neil McCann and Billy Dodds' ability to drive the club forward.McCann - who had not been a full-time manager in more than seven years - is Killie's new boss on a contract until summer 2028, with Dodds joining him as assistant.The Rugby Park club have gone 14 matches without victory and occupy the relegation play-off spot in the Premiership.Announcing the new manager, the board said in a statement: "We fully understand how important it was to get this
  
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• Seven Barcelona players brace for their debut Spanish Super Cup experience

  06-01-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Seven Barcelona players brace for their debut Spanish Super Cup experienceWhen Hansi Flick boarded the plane with a 24-man squad for the Spanish Super Cup, he also carried the hopes of several Barcelona players who are on the brink of their first silverware in Blaugrana colours.The tournament kicks off with Barcelona facing Athletic Club in the semi-final, and for a number of squad members, this trip feels like a turning point. Among them are the three signings made last summer, namely, Joa
  
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• Chelsea forward Alber loaned to Werder Bremen

  06-01-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chelsea forward Alber loaned to Werder BremenChelsea forward Mara Alber has joined German Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Werder Bremen on loan for the remainder of the season.The Blues announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning.The 20-year-old German youth international joined Chelsea from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim last summer and she signed a four-year contract with the South West Londoners. Alber is very much one for the future and she has found regular playing op
  
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• Leicester agree loan for Villa defender Mayling

  06-01-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  The deal brings Sarah Mayling's second spell with Aston Villa to a close [Getty Images]Aston Villa defender Sarah Mayling has joined Leicester City on loan until the end of the season.The right-sided full-back made 109 appearances for Villa and scored three goals after joining the club for a second spell in 2021, having been part of its academy set-up between 2014-16.However, her playing time this season had been limited by manager Natalia Arroyo preferring a back three.Leicester sit ninth in th
  
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• Harris returns to Luton after Tranmere loan

  06-01-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Forward Taylan Harris has returned to Luton Town following a loan spell at Tranmere Rovers.The 20-year-old made 19 appearances for the League Two club, scoring his only goal in a 4-0 win over Shrewsbury Town in August.He joined The Hatters from Reading in the 2024 January transfer window but has yet to play a first-team game at Kenilworth Road.
  
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• Ipswich need experienced goalscorer, says Mills

  06-01-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kieran McKenna's Ipswich are in a strong position to secure an immediate return to the Premier League [Shutterstock]Former Ipswich Town and England defender Mick Mills believes signing an experienced goalscorer should be Kieran McKenna's top priority in the January transfer window.Town have climbed into the play-off places in the Championship with three wins in their last four games.Two years ago, Ipswich brought in Wales international striker Kieffer Moore on loan in January and he scored seven
  
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• The parallels with sacked 'idealists' Nancy and Amorim

  06-01-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Did Wilfried Nancy's refusal to "bend to pragmatism" mean the Frenchman was always doomed to failure at Celtic?The Frenchman has departed after losing six of his eight games in charge, with last weekend's 3-1 derby defeat at home to Rangers the final straw.Football writer Stephen McGowan has highlighted the "amazing parallels" with Ruben Amorim, who was also dismissed by Manchester United on Monday."Nancy will go down as the worst Celtic manager in history," McGowan told the BBC's Scottish
  
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• Sky Sports: Bournemouth have £34m bid rejected for Antoine Semenyo replacement

  06-01-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sky Sports: Bournemouth have £34m bid rejected for Antoine Semenyo replacementBournemouth interest rebuffed as Stuttgart hold firmAFC Bournemouth have seen an ambitious January move stall after VfB Stuttgart rejected a substantial approach for Jamie Leweling. According to Sky Sports information, Bournemouth identified the 24 year old as a potential successor should Antoine Semenyo complete a move to Manchester City.Photo IMAGOFunding plans and swift refusalBournemouth were prepared to tabl
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool set to sign talented defender

  06-01-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Journalist: Liverpool set to sign talented defenderLiverpool Close In on Talla Ndiaye Signing as Amara Nallo Loan Plan Takes ShapeLiverpool are moving towards the completion of a January deal for highly rated Senegalese defender Talla Ndiaye, a transfer that would have immediate knock-on effects within the club’s defensive pathway and could see Amara Nallo sent out on loan for the remainder of the season.The proposed move underlines Liverpool’s continued focus on long-term squad plan
  
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• Celtic 'going all out' for signings - O'Neill

  06-01-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  [SNS]Returning manager Martin O'Neill says Celtic will go "all out" to sign players in January.O'Neill has been appointed at Celtic Park for the second time this season and is embarking on his third spell at the club overall.His return was confirmed shortly after Wilfried Nancy's sacking on Monday, the Frenchman dismissed following six defeats in eight games in charge."I think that we would have to supplement the squad in some capacity," O'Neill told TalkSport."We'll have to do that if it's at a
  
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• Baxter would have liked Tuima to stay at Exeter

  06-01-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rusi Tuima follows Josh Hodge in agreeing a move fromExeter to Newcastle [Shutterstock]Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the Chiefs made the best offer they could to try and keep lock Rusi Tuima at the club. The 25-year-old has opted to leave the Chiefs - for whom he has spent his entire professional career - in the summer to join Newcastle Falcons. The former England Under-20 international, who has agreed a two-year deal with Red Bulls, has scored 20 tries in 74 games since his Exeter debut in 2019."
  
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• 'Hard to beat again - that feels very Leeds United'

  06-01-2026 12:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC][Getty Images]If there is one thing clear after the past two Leeds United games, it's this: there are far more positives than negatives as we start 2026.A point against Liverpool is always a fantastic result. Look at what they've achieved in recent years so to go there and come away with something is massive. As for that famous Anfield atmosphere? We've heard far louder midweek nights at Elland Road.The biggest heartbreak of the day was Ethan Ampadu's yellow card. Knowing instantly that he
  
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• Real Madrid have made Kylian Mbappe injury decision for Spanish Supercup

  06-01-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid have made Kylian Mbappe injury decision for Spanish SupercupReal Madrid manager Xabi Alonso may well have his future on the line in Saudi Arabia as Los Blancos travel for the Spanish Supercup, but he will be without his best performer for the entirety of the competition. The French forward went down with a knee injury in training last week, and will not return until next week at the earliest.Mbappe is responsible for more than half of Real Madrid’s goals this season, with 29 go
  
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• Howe 'very happy' at Newcastle amid Man Utd link

  06-01-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe ended the club's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy after winning the Carabao Cup last season [Getty Images]Head coach Eddie Howe says he is "very happy" at Newcastle United as he dismissed speculation linking with him the Manchester United job.Only Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Fulham head coach Marco Silva have been in charge of a Premier League team longer than Howe since he was appointed by Newcastle in Novem
  
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• Chelsea confirm Liam Rosenior appointment on deal until 2032

  06-01-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chelsea confirm Liam Rosenior appointment on deal until 2032Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, handing the 41-year-old a long-term contract running until 2032.The move brings an end to Chelsea’s search for a successor to Enzo Maresca, who was dismissed on New Year’s Day.Rosenior arrives from RC Strasbourg, another club within the BlueCo ownership group, following months of internal assessment and dialogue.Earlier on Tuesday, the Englishma
  
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• Arsenal loanee returns, club want sale

  06-01-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal loanee returns, club want saleMaldini Kacurri has returned to Arsenal following the expiry of his loan spell with Morecambe, with interest from EFL clubs in a January transfer.Photo via Morecambe FC on InstagramMorecambe FC confirmed on Monday that Maldini Kacurri was returning to Arsenal following the end of his loan deal at the National League club.“A lot of ups and downs but enjoyed and learnt a lot during my time at Morecambe,” Kacurri wrote on Instagram. “Thank you
  
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• Premier League bosses speak ahead of midweek action

  06-01-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Premier League bosses speak ahead of midweek actionStay up-to-date as all the Premier League coaches speak ahead of a full midweek round of action. 2026-01-06T12:33:21ZMore from Pep ..."Everybody knows it. Everybody knows it I think. Players are available and some are not. Dias, hamstring for four to six weeks. Stones not ready for the next games. Ake fine. Gvardiol out for a long time. You knew it before you asked it. Max comes back from a loan. I can cope with what I have got. Always we can co
  
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• FA Cup has rarely brought much cheer to Bristol City

  06-01-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]An intense programme of league fixtures - nine in 37 days - came to a disappointing end as City faltered at the weekend, losing 2-0 at Ashton Gate to play-off rivals Preston North End. City fell short across all areas of the pitch, with the players looking quite jaded but that cannot be used as an excuse as their Lancashire opponents had been through a similarly exacting schedule.Thirteen points from those nine games. I would rate at C+ but with 20 fixtures remaining and, by my estimation,
  
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• Real Madrid forward completely ruled out for Super Cup as club prefers cautious approach

  06-01-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid forward completely ruled out for Super Cup as club prefers cautious approachA fresh report from AS has brought clarity to the situation surrounding Kylian Mbappe, confirming that the Real Madrid star will miss the entire Spanish Super Cup. There was initial hope that a last-minute recovery could change the picture, but medical reality has firmly shut that door.Real Madrid were waiting to see if Mbappe’s condition could improve enough to allow him to feature at some stage i
  
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• Watkins helps Villa stay in touch with Arsenal

  06-01-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Saturday saw a toe-to-toe battle between Aston Villa and Arsenal, even though they were playing 170 miles, and starting five hours, apart.You could argue that Villa's was the most impressive win, they were in control against Nottingham Forest after Ollie Watkins' rocket to put them ahead on the stroke of half-time.There were many similarities with the ties. Battling Bournemouth ensured Arsenal did not have it all their own way until Declan Rice scored twice from midfield.After that
  
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• Real Madrid refused to listen to Xabi Alonso’s requests after the Club World Cup

  06-01-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid refused to listen to Xabi Alonso’s requests after the Club World CupIt will require a string of good results, and possibly the Spanish Super Cup title, for Xabi Alonso to develop a sense of security around his position at Real Madrid. After all, recent months have not been easy on him and he continues to battle through a period where every game is treated like a potential finale.The 5-1 win over Real Betis was the team’s first dominant performance in a long time, and
  
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• A City without spark

  06-01-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  [PA Media]Not for the first time, Manchester City managed to deliver a flat performance just when ultimate energy and determination were needed.It is their style to meticulously control the ball, the tempo and thus the opposition, but by the final whistle no one was surprised that Chelsea had equalised to deny them two valuable points.The fans seemed lulled into a daze as all the excitement was sucked out of the stadium by the performance and the style, there was so little dynamism.This can happ
  
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