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• Iran boycotting World Cup draw after U.S. denies visas for officials

  29-11-2025 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Iran is in Pot B of the 2026 World Cup draw. (Photo by Marcio Machado - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Marcio Machado - FIFA via Getty ImagesIran will not be in attendance for the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington D.C. next week after members of its delegation were reportedly denied visas.Per the Associated Press, the Iranian state news agency announced a boycott at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 5 over the U.S. government's denial of the visas. Iran soccer federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi was repo
  
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• Europe or bust for Habib Beye at Rennes

  06-01-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Europe or bust for Habib Beye at RennesHabib Beye is back from the brink. The Frenchman confirmed himself that he was on the verge of the sack at Stade Rennais. His departure was almost officialised before a change of heart. He was given a final chance against Toulouse FC at the end of October. He didn’t quite grab it with both hands, drawing 2-2 against Le TéFéCé, but thereafter, he has got Rennes back on track. Since then, the club have won six of their las
  
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• Manager ins and outs - 2025-26 season

  06-01-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Graham Potter (left) was sacked by West Ham and replaced by Nuno Espirito Santo (right) [Getty Images]BBC Sport tracks all the permanent manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.January 2026Outs5 January: Wilfried Nancy [Celtic]5 January: Ruben Amorim [Manchester United]1 January: Enzo Maresca [Chelsea]December 2025Ins16 December: Steve Evans [Bristol Rovers]5 December: Tonda Eckert [Southampton]5 December
  
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• Today’s Papers: Juventus seek Chiesa return, Barca snatch Cancelo

  06-01-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Today’s Papers: Juventus seek Chiesa return, Barca snatch CanceloLa Gazzetta dello SportThe case and Chiesa David under fire, Fede wants JuveIn Sassuolo’s back yard at 19.45, Spalletti with a puzzle in attack. The winger wants to return: Working on it with LiverpoolLautaro-Conte: The battle of Kings The three-horse race is already back underway tomorrow, the massive game between Inter and Napoli on SundayChivu says goodbye to Cancelo: Going to BarcelonaCorriere dello S
  
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• Azon 'sure' more goals will come

  06-01-2026 10:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ipswich Town striker Ivan Azon hopes to increase his goal tally in the second half of the season to boost his chances of achieving his ambition of playing in the Premier League.The 23-year-old Spaniard joined Town on loan from Serie A side Como last summer and has managed two goals in 19 Championship games so far - but has only started seven of them."Of course, when you're a striker you want to score goals - I must be calm and I'm sure the goals will come," he told BBC Radio Suffolk."My goal is
  
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• Who is Liam Rosenior? Chelsea set to confirm new manager to replace Enzo Maresca

  06-01-2026 10:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liam Rosenior is set to be appointed as Chelsea’s new manager after confirming he has agreed to a contract on Tuesday.The 41-year-old will succeed Enzo Maresca following the Italian’s fallout with the Blues hierarchy, which saw him publicly express his dissatisfaction at the club amid a run of just one win in seven Premier League games.Rosenior was swiftly identified as a candidate to replace Maresca, having thrived at the helm of French club Strasbourg, who also fall under the portf
  
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• Former Real Madrid forward explains the quality that sets Gonzalo Garcia apart – ‘What I like most about him is…’

  06-01-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Real Madrid forward explains the quality that sets Gonzalo Garcia apart – ‘What I like most about him is…’Gonzalo Garcia became the undisputed talking point across Madrid after his sensational performance against Real Betis, where Real Madrid cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory. It was not just a big night for the team, but a defining moment in the young striker’s career.Gonzalo did far more than simply score goals. He overwhelmed Betis with a ruthless di
  
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• Rosenior agrees to become Chelsea manager

  06-01-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior says he has verbally agreed to take over at Chelsea.The 41-year-old Englishman is set to replace Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year's Day."I cannot turn down this opportunity to join an incredible club, incredible squad who are Club World Cup champions," Rosenior said.Strasbourg are part of the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital-owned BlueCo multi-club ownership group that also controls Chelsea."I haven't signed yet. I have agreed verbally with Chelsea," Rosenior
  
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• ⚠️ Liam Rosenior confirms he will be the new Chelsea manager

  06-01-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  ⚠️ Liam Rosenior confirms he will be the new Chelsea managerA week after Enzo Maresca's departure, Chelsea has a new coach!Liam Rosenior announced on the morning of this Tuesday (6th), at a press conference in Strasbourg, his departure from the Alsatian club to take over as Chelsea's manager.The official announcement from the English team is expected at any moment.A year and a half after joining the bench of the Alsatian team, following two seasons at Hull City in the Championship,
  
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• Bradley Barcola could leave PSG at the end of the season

  06-01-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bradley Barcola could leave PSG at the end of the seasonThere was significant interest in Bradley Barcola (23) last summer, however, the Frenchman remained at Paris Saint-Germain. Could that change this summer?Barcola was a key part of PSG’s UEFA Champions League-winning side, even if by the end of the campaign, he was sharing his minutes with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a January arrival. The Georgian’s signing has elicited doubts from the France international, who is hesitant to extend
  
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• Liam Rosenior confirms Chelsea move to replace Enzo Maresca as manager

  06-01-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liam Rosenior has confirmed he is poised to take over at Chelsea as head coach and leave his position at Strasbourg. Speaking at his latest press conference with the Ligue 1 club, the 37-year-old confirmed: "I was given permission to speak to one of the biggest sporting clubs in the world.The former Hull and Derby boss added: "It looks like I am going to be the next manager of that football club [Chelsea]."He added that Chelsea was “an opportunity I cannot turn down.”Rosenior underli
  
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• Report: Premier League boss favourite to be next Man United manager

  06-01-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Premier League boss favourite to be next Man United managerOliver Glasner Emerges as the Man Utd Managerial Favourite After Turbulent Old Trafford ExitManchester United have reached another familiar crossroads, one marked by urgency, uncertainty and the faint hope that this time the answer might finally fit the question. In the wake of Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, attention inside and outside Old Trafford has turned quickly towards Oliver Glasner, a coach whose rise has been steady ra
  
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• Gary Neville gives verdict on Liverpool’s top-four chances

  06-01-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gary Neville gives verdict on Liverpool’s top-four chancesGary Neville’s Verdict Leaves Liverpool’s Top-Four Hopes Hanging in the BalanceLiverpool’s Premier League season has reached an uncomfortable crossroads, and the margin for error is shrinking by the week. A damaging late collapse away at Fulham has not only stalled momentum on the pitch but also reignited debate around whether a top-four finish is genuinely secure. Into that discussion has stepped Gary Neville, off
  
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• Our way or the highway

  06-01-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Three weeks ago, I wrote the following: "Managers almost never win against the owners and the board.""Enzo Maresca may last through this mini-crisis but, when the time comes and a dip happens as it does with every club, there are now enemies waiting for him in that boardroom."Don't look for friends or loyalty up there, Enzo - you will be staring into an abyss."On cue, the abyss swallowed him up less than a month later - as it has Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.On Maresca's depar
  
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• Chelsea and Bournemouth interested in Watford’s Othmane Maamma

  06-01-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chelsea and Bournemouth interested in Watford’s Othmane MaammaOthmane Maamma (20) only signed for Watford over the summer, joining from formative club Montpellier HSC following their relegation to Ligue 2. However, the Moroccan could be on the move again, according to a report from L’Équipe. Since joining the EFL Championship side in the summer, he has made 12 appearances, scoring three goals and registering one assist. However, wary that they can sell the player for
  
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• Three reasons why Joao Cancelo’s transfer to Barcelona makes sense

  06-01-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Three reasons why Joao Cancelo’s transfer to Barcelona makes senseBarcelona have wasted little to no time in the January transfer window. With defensive concerns mounting and injuries beginning to stretch the squad, the club moved decisively to secure the return of Joao Cancelo, a player who already knows the club, the league and the demands of playing at the highest level. An agreement in principle is now in place, with only the official announcement pending.At first glance, Can
  
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• Richard Hughes makes Federico Chiesa decision

  06-01-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Richard Hughes makes Federico Chiesa decisionSince the 2025-26 season kicked off, Chiesa has been linked with an Anfield exit.Several clubs were interested in signing the attacker during the summer transfer window but he chose against moving away and wanted to fight for his place.And, while he has already produced some iconic moments, it's obvious that the 28-year-old deserves to be played more with a new report from La Gazzetta dello Sport outlining when Liverpool plan to make their final decis
  
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• Is the new manager bounce real or a myth?

  06-01-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]The 'new manager bounce' is a phenomenon where a team has an upturn in form and performance after appointing a new manager.When a new coach takes over after a sustained period of poor results, it is often noticed that results and player performance improves.With Manchester United, Chelsea and Celtic sacking their managers in recent days, the clubs will be hoping that a switch of personnel can inspire results.In the Premier League, the data suggests that clubs do generally see an immediate i
  
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• 🚨 Official: Liam Rosenior announces his move to Chelsea

  06-01-2026 09:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Official: Liam Rosenior announces his move to ChelseaThunderbolt in Ligue 1! A week after Enzo Maresca's departure, Chelsea has its new coach!Liam Rosenior officially announced this Tuesday morning, in a press conference in Strasbourg, his departure from the Alsatian club to take the helm of the Blues!The official announcement from the English team is expected any minute now.A year and a half after joining the bench of the Alsatian team, following two seasons at Hull City in the C
  
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• Why is there a Serie A match on Tuesday afternoon?

  06-01-2026 09:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Fans in search of a midweek football fix will have spotted that a Serie A match between Pisa and Como is taking place at 14:00 GMT (15:00 local time) on Tuesday.The fixture, which sees Cesc Fabregas' side travel to bottom of the table Pisa, is the first part of a full midweek fixture list in Italy's top-flight.It is taking place on Tuesday due to Epiphany, a Christian feast day, which is a bank holiday in Italy.As part of the celebrations, the league has scheduled matches across the day to
  
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• Morgan Sanson and Tom Louchet expected to leave OGC Nice

  06-01-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Morgan Sanson and Tom Louchet expected to leave OGC NiceIt has been a busy few weeks at OGC Nice. There has been a change of president with Jean-Pierre Rivere and Maurice Cohen both coming in to replace Fabrice Bocquet. There has been a change in the managerial department, too, with Claude Puel replacing Franck Haise on an interim basis. And there has already been a big-name arrival in the form of Elye Wahi, who has joined on a straight loan deal from Eintracht Frankfurt. However, there wil
  
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• Barcelona’s chances of signing Dutch defender now almost impossible

  06-01-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona’s chances of signing Dutch defender now almost impossibleWith Barcelona now set to complete the re-signing of Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season, plans in the transfer market are beginning to take clearer shape. One of the immediate consequences of Cancelo’s return is the near-total collapse of Barcelona’s chances of signing Nathan Ake, a move that had been explored in recent weeks.As reported before, Barcelona had been actively searching for defens
  
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• Arsenal submit €50 million bid for Real Madrid midfielder – report

  06-01-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal submit €50 million bid for Real Madrid midfielder – reportA fresh report from Fichajes has revealed that Arsenal have tabled a €50 million offer for Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz. It is said that within Real Madrid, there is no doubt about Brahim’s quality. The 26-year-old is admired for his versatility, close control, and ability to change the rhythm of a game, whether coming off the bench or starting in different attacking roles. He remains und
  
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• Gordon 'not pushing' for loan away from Hearts

  06-01-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Craig Gordon has not played for Hearts since two Scotland starts in November [SNS]Craig Gordon says summer conversations with Hearts boss Derek McInnes and Scotland manager Steve Clarke helped convince him to keep on playing.The 43-year-old goalkeeper has yet to make a league appearance for the Scottish Premiership leaders this season, with his only two competitive appearances coming in Scotland's World Cup qualification double-header against Greece and Denmark in November."Both of them wanted m
  
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• Ligue 1 club clarify there is no hidden clause in Real Madrid forward’s loan deal

  06-01-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ligue 1 club clarify there is no hidden clause in Real Madrid forward’s loan dealReal Madrid forward Endrick has officially completed his loan move to Olympique Lyon, a transfer that has attracted significant attention across Europe. Given the expectations surrounding the young Brazilian and his long-term importance to Real Madrid, every detail of the agreement has been closely analysed since the deal was announced.In the days leading up to the confirmation of the loan, several report
  
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• From Fabrizio Romano: Manchester City open talks over Marc Guehi transfer

  06-01-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  From Fabrizio Romano: Manchester City open talks over Marc Guehi transferManchester City have now opened talks over potentially completing a move to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace this month, it has been reported.Pep Guardiola was handed a double injury blow in Sunday’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chelsea as Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias were substituted with injuries in the second-half, with City losing further ground a title race against Arsenal.The Blues are close to signing Antoin
  
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• Barcelona forward closes door on Saudi Arabia switch amid Al-Hilal interest

  06-01-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona forward closes door on Saudi Arabia switch amid Al-Hilal interestIn the past few hours, fresh details have emerged surrounding Barcelona’s negotiations for Joao Cancelo, and they involve another heavyweight name from the Blaugrana dressing room. During talks with Barcelona, Saudi giants Al-Hilal took advantage of the discussions to ask about the availability of Robert Lewandowski.Lewandowski’s situation has been closely monitored across Europe and beyond. The Polish fo
  
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• He’s not done yet! Max Kruse set to play in the fifth tier

  06-01-2026 08:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  He’s not done yet! Max Kruse set to play in the fifth tierMax Kruse apparently still has the desire to play, as he has found a new club in the Hamburg Oberliga. He will now play for TuS Dassendorf. The fifth-tier club announced this late Monday evening. "The idea of returning to Hamburg has actually been there since the end of my active professional career. I am all the more pleased that it has finally worked out nearly three years later," Kruse is quoted in an Instagram post by the c
  
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• Manchester United star makes transfer U-turn after Ruben Amorim’s departure

  06-01-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United star makes transfer U-turn after Ruben Amorim’s departureKobbie Mainoo has withdrawn his request to leave Manchester United in the winter transfer window.The 20-year-old was pushing for a loan exit because of limited opportunities this season. He has now changed his mind about his future at Old Trafford. Mainoo has made 11 Premier League appearances, with all of them coming off the bench. However, his fortunes will likely improve now that Ruben Amorim is no
  
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• The 5️⃣ headlines to start your day: Gonzalo³ and the wildest front page ☕️🥐

  06-01-2026 08:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  The 5️⃣ headlines to start your day: Gonzalo³ and the wildest front page ☕️🥐If January 6th has arrived for you loaded with gifts, congratulations. If that's not the case, we've prepared five news stories for you to whet your appetite on a day, January 6th, that's packed with great football.Untie the ribbon and enjoy.🤴 Gonzalo's Five Minutes of GloryWith Mbappé ahead of him, it will be tough for Gonzalo García to rack up many minutes at
  
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