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• Is Paratici set for Spurs return?

  09-05-2025 18:59 via bbc.com
  
  [Getty Images]Vinai Venkatesham, the former Arsenal chief executive, is joining the club before next season in the same position he vacated at Emirates Stadium.Similarly, a potential return of former managing director of football Fabio Paratici is an ongoing process.BBC Sport understands machinations towards Paratici's possible comeback are in motion, though sources close to the situation have expressed caution by insisting a full agreement for the Italian's return is yet to be finalised and may
  
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• Everton 'surprised' after Keane red card upheld

  09-01-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Everton had both Michael Keane and Jack Grealish sent off in the closing stages of their draw with Wolves [Getty Images]Everton said they are "surprised and disappointed" after their appeal against defender Michael Keane's red card against Wolves was rejected by a Football Association panel.The Premier League club expressed their belief that Keane's three-game suspension "is clearly excessive" in a statement on Friday.Centre-back Keane, 32, was sent off for pulling the hair of Wolves' Tolu Aroko
  
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• Flick’s plans for Barcelona vs Real Madrid to remain unchanged despite Mbappe return

  09-01-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Flick’s plans for Barcelona vs Real Madrid to remain unchanged despite Mbappe returnBarcelona now know exactly what they are up against on Sunday. Real Madrid, their opponents in the Spanish Super Cup final, have received a significant boost with confirmation that Kylian Mbappe will be available after missing the semi-final. The French forward’s return naturally raises the stakes, but inside the Barça camp, the reaction has been received without any issue.According t
  
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• When is FA Cup fourth round draw? Start time and how to watch on TV

  09-01-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup is nearly upon us as big-hitters and underdogs find out who their next opponents will be. The third round takes place this weekend, with holders Crystal Palace taking on Macclesfield on Saturday while Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to Portsmouth on Sunday. Liam Rosenior takes charge of Chelsea for his first match in charge away to Charlton on Saturday night, with Darren Fletcher once again in caretaker charge for Manchester United as they host B
  
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• Borussia Dortmund could make an attempt to sign Club Brugge’s Alexander Stankovic this month

  09-01-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Borussia Dortmund could make an attempt to sign Club Brugge’s Alexander Stankovic this monthBild reports that Borussia Dortmund could make an attempt to sign Club Brugge midfielder Alexander Stankovic in the winter window. Dortmund face competition from Stankovic’s former club Inter as well as fellow Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. Due to the interest in the 20-year-old, it will mean his price could continue to rise, to a point that would make him unattainable for die Sch
  
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• Why did Nancy fail at Celtic?

  09-01-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Robbie Neilson has drawn on his coaching experience in America to highlight the "mentality" difference between MLS and Scottish football after Wilfried Nancy's success Stateside didn't translate to his Celtic tenure.Former Hearts boss Neilson, who managed USL side Tampa Bay Rowdies for 18 months, believes Nancy's tactical intransigence cost him in Glasgow. The Frenchman was sacked by Celtic after winning just two of his eight games in charge amid an unwillingness to change from his preferred bac
  
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• Everton ‘surprised’ by failed Michael Keane appeal over red card for pulling opponent’s hair

  09-01-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Everton have pronounced themselves “surprised” and “disappointed” that their appeal against Michael Keane’s red card for pulling the hair of Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare failed.Everton do not believe the centre-back’s behaviour met the definition of violent conduct, arguing his actions were relatively gentle and not intentional.Keane ended up grabbing the forward’s hair as both jumped for a header and Everton launched a defence of the 32-year-old’
  
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• Roma consider terminating El Shaarawy’s contract

  09-01-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma consider terminating El Shaarawy’s contractStephan El Shaarawy made his debut as captain in his first match under Gian Piero Gasperini. The Italian-Egyptian rightfully held the captain’s armband due to his appearances, but was then overtaken by Bryan Cristante. The number 92 has seen increasingly limited playing time, and so far he’s totaled just 591 minutes in 18 appearances in all competitions. The 1992-born player is advancing in age, and Gasperini’s coaching proj
  
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• Fans on 'long overdue' Elland Road upgrade

  09-01-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]We asked for your views on the redevelopment of Elland Road. Here are some of your comments:Thomas: The ground is definitely due a makeover, but obviously we have to stay in the Premier League. It's important that the ground is able to maintain its intimidating atmosphere when it's built. It would also lead to the employment of a lot of people with the commercial buildings supporting the ground. It looks a wonderful spectacle.Dale: Great news! But, if the season ticket waiting list is 26,00
  
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• FA Cup news conferences: Moyes 'embarrassed for whoever is on VAR' as Keane appeal rejected

  09-01-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  FA Cup news conferences taking place before third round fixtures - how to watch this weekend's fixturesEverton have confirmed their appeal against Michael Keane's red card against Wolves has been rejectedManager David Moyes says he is 'embarrassed for whoever is on VAR'Liam Rosenior is also set to speak (13:30 GMT) for the first time after being appointed Chelsea manager earlier this weekPep Guardiola speaking shortly before Darren Fletcher laterTransfers: Man City announce the signing of Antoin
  
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• “It’s quite a gap” – Rodri urges Manchester City teammates to use ‘champion mentality’ in Arsenal title battle

  09-01-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  “It’s quite a gap” – Rodri urges Manchester City teammates to use ‘champion mentality’ in Arsenal title battleRodri has urged his Manchester City teammates to call upon their ‘champion mentality’ as they work to close the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.The comments arrive at a delicate point in City’s season, with momentum having somewhat slowed following a demanding run of fixtures and a series of high-profile injury c
  
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• Zimbabwe's Bonne leaves Maldon & Tiptree

  09-01-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Macauley Bonne (right) has previously played for Leyton Orient, Charlton Athletic, Ipswich Town, QPR and Gillingham [Getty Images]Striker Macauley Bonne has left non-league Maldon & Tiptree just days after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.Bonne played for Zimbabwe in all three group games at Afcon in Morocco, including a start against Angola.He joined Maldon & Tiptree in October, dropping three levels in the English pyramid after playing in the National League for Southend last s
  
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• Opponent watch: Three Real Madrid stars doubts for Super Cup Clasico final, Mbappe could return

  09-01-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Opponent watch: Three Real Madrid stars doubts for Super Cup Clasico final, Mbappe could returnFC Barcelona breezed past Athletic Club earlier this week to secure a place in the finals of the 2025/26 Spanish Super Cup, thrashing the Basque club 5-0.The Blaugrana will now face Real Madrid in the title-decider in Jeddah, after Los Blancos huffed and puffed their way to a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the second semifinal on Thursday night.However, the victory came at a significant cost for Xabi
  
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• Shots £1m in debt but 'safe' says owner

  09-01-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  New Aldershot Town owner Deane Wood has confirmed the National League club is £1m in debt, but has reassured fans the club is safe.The local businessman and club director stepped up earlier this week to replace long-time chairman Shahid Azeem, choosing to restructure the club himself rather than accept new investment from an external consortium."I have put in £200,000 already. We're losing £400,000 plus this year. We were £2m in debt, but I'm wiping a load of my debt into
  
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• Is Ramsay a risky appointment for West Brom?

  09-01-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Is hiring another young manager, untested at Championship level a risk for West Bromwich Albion?The Baggies are interested in former Manchester United first-team coach Eric Ramsay, 33, to replace Ryan Mason after the 34-year-old was sacked on Tuesday.Ramsay's current role as Minnesota United boss is his first in senior management and would mean a second successive appointment of a relatively inexperienced figure in the dugout.Former West Brom defender Kyle Bartley, who worked with Ramsay at Swan
  
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• Real Madrid captain makes strong promise to Vinicius after Simeone incident – ‘With you until the end’

  09-01-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid captain makes strong promise to Vinicius after Simeone incident – ‘With you until the end’Federico Valverde once again showed why he is one of the most respected figures in the Real Madrid dressing room. Following a heated moment involving Vinicius Jr. and Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone during the Spanish Super Cup, the Uruguayan midfielder stepped forward to publicly and privately defend his teammate. Real Madrid’s victory over Atletico secured
  
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• We have to keep going” – Szoboszlai sends message to Liverpool teammates after Arsenal draw

  09-01-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  We have to keep going” – Szoboszlai sends message to Liverpool teammates after Arsenal drawSzoboszlai Sees Progress in Gritty Arsenal DrawLiverpool left the Emirates Stadium with a point rather than a victory, but for Dominik Szoboszlai the significance of the night went beyond the scoreboard. The 0–0 draw with Arsenal was framed not as a missed opportunity, but as evidence of development, resilience and renewed competitive edge from a side still defining itself under new leade
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham Hotspur agree terms over deal for defender

  09-01-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham Hotspur agree terms over deal for defenderSpurs advance talks for Brazilian full backTottenham have taken a decisive step in the market by agreeing personal terms with Brazilian left back Souza, according to Fabrizio Romano. The development moves discussions from exploratory to concrete, with Spurs now focused on finalising club to club negotiations.Photo IMAGOTalks with Santos are described as ongoing, with a new bid anticipated shortly. The structure of that offer, i
  
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• Battle at the bottom, Altena & O'Neill in focus

  09-01-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Another pivotal weekend of action in the Scottish Premiership awaits, with permutations at the top and bottom of the division.On Saturday, Celtic host Dundee United in their first match since Wilfried Nancy's sacking, in-form Hibernian take on high-flying Motherwell, the league's bottom two sides go head-to-head as Livingston face Kilmarnock, while St Mirren welcome Falkirk to Paisley.League-leaders Hearts go to Dundee on Sunday, before Aberdeen and Rangers meet for the second time in six days.H
  
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• 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund defender Romeo Ritter attracting interest from Arsenal and AC Milan

  09-01-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  17-year-old Borussia Dortmund defender Romeo Ritter attracting interest from Arsenal and AC MilanSky Germany reports Borussia Dortmund defender Romeo Ritter is attracting interest from big clubs across Europe. The 17-year-old has a contract at the club until 2028, and can very well imagine staying at die Schwarzgelben, but this hasn’t stopped clubs from abroad from showing interest.Both Arsenal and AC Milan have been linked to Ritter and have even made enquiries surrounding the d
  
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• The cult of the sporting director: Inside the Premier League’s unseen power struggles

  09-01-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  The situations at Manchester United and Chelsea have brought renewed focus on how clubs are run, and on the tensions between the key roles above the manager – or, despite Ruben Amorim’s protestations, the head coach. The Premier League may indeed have an issue here.There’s a particular Costa Coffee, in a town just outside one of England’s major cities, where anyone with a more immersive knowledge of football might get quite a surprise if they popped in for a latte. Regula
  
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• Swansea sign ex-Crystal Palace captain Ward

  09-01-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Joel Ward's final Crystal Palace appearance came three days after last season's FA Cup final, in a Premier League win over Wolves[Getty Images]Swansea City have signed veteran former Crystal Palace captain Joel Ward on a deal until the end of the season.Ward, 36, has been without a club since ending a 13-year spell at Selhurst Park last summer.But Swansea have secured a player who can operate at right-back or in central defence.Swansea had been looking for a player to provide competition for Jos
  
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• PREVIEW | Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: European hopefuls set to battle it out

  09-01-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  PREVIEW | Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart: European hopefuls set to battle it outThis Saturday’s topspiel in the Bundesliga is a fantastic encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart. With just three points separating the sides going into this one, a win for either side could prove huge when it comes to the run-in for the Champions League spots. Bayer LeverkusenKasper Hjulmand is doing a good job at B04, considering the start they had under former coach Erik ten Hag. T
  
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• Football-first approach from Chelsea and Rosenior

  09-01-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is being unveiled today in a media conference that will also preview the trip to Charlton Athletic. It is notable that the first chance to meet the 41-year-old as Chelsea manager takes place at Cobham, with no special ceremony at Stamford Bridge featuring him holding up the famous blue shirt.The low-key approach reflects a busy week for Rosenior, who has been travelling between London and Strasbourg to complete his move across the multi-club model and
  
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• Salford City sign Fleetwood striker Graydon

  09-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ryan Graydon joined Fleetwood from Derry City in July 2023 [Shutterstock]Salford City have signed Fleetwood Town striker Ryan Graydon for an undisclosed fee.The Ammies say the 26-year-old Irishman, who has scored eight goals in League Two this season, has signed a "long-term" contract.He could make his debut for Karl Robinson's men in Saturdays FA Cup third-round tie against Swindon Town."This is another wonderful signing for us and we are delighted to be able to bring Ryan in after a very good
  
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• Luton sign Man City winger Lawrence on loan

  09-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Emilio Lawrence has scored once in nine games in Premier League 2 this season [Getty Images]Luton Town have signed Manchester City winger Emilio Lawrence on loan for the rest of the season.The 20-year-old has yet to play for City's first team but has made three appearances for their Under-21s in the EFL Trophy in the current campaign.Lawrence began his career in Everton's academy before joining City in 2022 and has won age-group caps for Scotland up to Under-21 level."Coming through the City sys
  
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• Vinicius Jr goads Diego Simeone after heated Supercopa row

  09-01-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. mocked Diego Simeone on Instagram after Los Blancos beat Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, with the Brazilian pointing out that Simeone has“lost yet another knockout match”. The two rivals met in the semi-finals of the Supercopa in Jeddah on Thursday evening, and both Vinicius and Simeone clashed when the Brazilian came off in the 81st minute, with the pair exchanging words on the touchline. Videos show Vini Jr. taking issue with what the Simeo
  
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• Hurzeler on team news, Diego Gomez, and Man Utd

  09-01-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup game against Manchester United at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On team news: "We need to see how far Yankubah Minteh is today in the training session. It's a dead leg. So it can be like a chance, there's a possibility, but we have to really like see how he is. Babis [Kostoulas Charalampous] and Joel [Veltman] should be available, so they should be an option to
  
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• Barcelona formulate plan to secure the future of 17-year-old breakout prodigy

  09-01-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona formulate plan to secure the future of 17-year-old breakout prodigyAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona are planning to secure the future of teenage prodigy Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez in the coming weeks.The young midfielder is seen as one of the most exciting prospects coming through La Masia and has been in the first-team dynamics since the pre-season in the summer.Set to turn 18 years old in a few days on 12 January, Barcelona are now ready to tie down Dro’s long-
  
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• 'We have so much to thank Terry for' - Bellamy

  09-01-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wales head coach Craig Bellamy has described Terry Yorath's impact on Welsh football as "immeasurable"Yorath, the former Wales captain and manager who played for Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry City, has died at the age of 75.He was was national team manager between 1988 and 1993, with Wales missing out on qualification for the 1994 World Cup finals in the United States."As a country, we have so much to thank Terry for what he did," said Bellamy, who has been Wales boss since July 2
  
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