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• Linfield January transfers

  05-01-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC Sport]January signings so far: Kenzie Beattie (Ballymacash Rangers - end of loan)January departures so far:Linfield are in need of some quality additions as they look to keep their faint hopes of retaining the Gibson Cup alive with a squad that is currently stretched.Injuries have robbed David Healy of key players such as Chris Shields, Jamie Mulgrew and Kieran Offord for large parts of the season.Signing a defensive midfielder will be high on the agenda as will a centre-back given they fai
  
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• Final round of Cymru Premier phase one rearranged

  09-01-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Champions The New Saints are currently four points clear at the top of the Cymru Premier [FAW]The Football Association of Wales have confirmed that Friday night's final round of games in phase one of the JD Cymru Premier have been called off due to the impact of Storm Goretti.Six games were scheduled to be played, but least one fixture in the schedule would have ordinarily been postponed.The FAW said fixtures need to start simultaneously "to protect sporting integrity and mitigate against the ri
  
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• Roma moving forward in talks for Radu Dragusin: the player is keen on the destination

  09-01-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma moving forward in talks for Radu Dragusin: the player is keen on the destinationRoma are reportedly targeting Spurs defender Radu Dragusin as one of Gian Piero Gasperini’s reinforcements this winter.As confirmed by Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo, Dragusin is a concrete objective for the Giallorossi.The player has already accepted Roma as his next destination and asked Tottenham to allow him to leave.Contacts between the clubs are expected in the next few hours, with negotiations underway
  
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• West Ham will be QPR's biggest challenge - Stephan

  09-01-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  QPR head coach Julien Stephan says there is a "huge difference" between the Premier League and the Championship and he expects Sunday's FA Cup trip to West Ham to be his side's biggest challenge of the season.The Hammers are on a wretched run of form having lost five of their past six matches, leaving Nuno Espirito Santo's team seven points adrift of top-flight safety after 21 league matches.The 2005-06 FA Cup finalists have not won for more than two months and are in need of a bounce after dama
  
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• Deco explains why Joao Cancelo is a game-changing signing for Barcelona

  09-01-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Deco explains why Joao Cancelo is a game-changing signing for BarcelonaBarcelona sporting director Deco has shed light on the club’s decision to bring Joao Cancelo back, making it clear that the Portuguese defender’s arrival is about far more than just adding another name to the squad. Speaking to the media, as reported by SPORT, Deco explained why Cancelo was seen as a unique opportunity and how his signing fits perfectly into Barcelona’s sporting and financial reality.De
  
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• Official | Paris FC sign winger Luca Koleosho on loan from Espanyol

  09-01-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official | Paris FC sign winger Luca Koleosho on loan from EspanyolParis FC have confirmed the signing of winger Luca Koleosho on loan with an option to buy until the end of the season.The 21-year-old joins the newly promoted Parisian side from RCD Espanyol, becoming Paris FC’s first official signing of the winter transfer window. Koleosho will wear the number 24 shirt and is immediately eligible to feature.After impressing in England with Burnley, where he made 15 Premier League appearanc
  
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• How big a miss is Barron for Rangers?

  09-01-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rangers have been handed another injury blow with influential midfielder Connor Barron facing three months on the sidelines with a knee ligament injury. While the 23-year-old struggled to make an impact under previous boss Russell Martin this season, he has become a key component of Danny Rohl's midfield.He had to bide his time though, starting just one of the German's first four league games at the helm. Since then, he's started all but one of the past nine.Barron's performance against former c
  
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• How will Chelsea play under Liam Rosenior? Strasbourg’s season offers plenty of clues

  09-01-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liam Rosenior explained the origin story of his football philosophy when he recalled how his dad, Leroy, played out-from-the-back tactics with Torquay United in League Two back in the early 2000s, before it was cool – “a style of football I still believe in,” Rosenior said.This is the promise he has made to Chelsea fans. “I want us to play high-tempo, aggressive, front-foot football,” Rosenior said in his first interview with the club. “I want the fans at home
  
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• Striker Duku leaves Tamworth by mutual agreement

  09-01-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manny Duku has spent most of his career in non-league football but did have a loan spell in League Two with Cheltenham 2018-19 [Getty Images]Dutch striker Manny Duku has left Tamworth by mutual agreement.The 33-year-old joined the Lambs at the start of the season and went on to score seven goals in 29 appearances."The club would like to thank Manny for his efforts and professionalism during his time at The Lamb and wish him the best of luck for the future," Tamworth said in a brief statement.Duk
  
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• Official: Brescianini joins Fiorentina from Atalanta

  09-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official: Brescianini joins Fiorentina from AtalantaFiorentina have confirmed Marco Brescianini’s move from Atalanta on an initial loan deal.Italian midfielder Brescianini has joined Fiorentina on an initial loan deal from Atalanta, the Tuscans confirmed in a statement on Friday.Fiorentina said Brescianini moved to the Franchi on an initial loan deal with an option to buy and an obligation to purchase under certain conditions.A product of the Milan Academy, Brescianini made his Serie A deb
  
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• Blow For Inter Milan As In-Form Napoli Forward Recovering Well From Injury And Could Take Part In Serie A Showdown

  09-01-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Blow For Inter Milan As In-Form Napoli Forward Recovering Well From Injury And Could Take Part In Serie A ShowdownInter vs Napoli could yet feature David Neres, with the Brazilian winger recovering well and still in the frame to face the Nerazzurri at San Siro.According to Sky Sport, via FCInter1908, Neres’ condition remains uncertain just days before the showdown, but there is growing confidence around his availability.The forward has returned to working on the pitch, although Napoli&rsqu
  
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• Eddie Howe faces Bournemouth reunion with Newcastle’s winning streak on the line

  09-01-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Eddie Howe faces Bournemouth reunion with Newcastle’s winning streak on the lineNewcastle United welcome AFC Bournemouth to St James’ Park on Saturday with a place in the FA Cup fourth round at stake and both sides arriving with momentum they will be keen to preserve.The tie carries an added layer of intrigue for Eddie Howe as he faces the club he led to promotion and consolidation in the Premier League before his move to Tyneside.This will be just the third FA Cup meeting between th
  
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• Guardiola on Semenyo, Alleyne impressing and Exeter City

  09-01-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's FA Cup game against Exeter City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Antoine Semenyo will be in the matchday squad for Saturday's FA Cup game but Guardiola does not know yet if he will start.He said Semenyo has been on the club's radar "for a few years" and he is thankful the winger chose City as "many clubs wanted him".More on Semenyo: "We need to reinforce for t
  
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• Chelsea midfielder Akpan returns from Southampton loan spell

  09-01-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chelsea midfielder Akpan returns from Southampton loan spellChelsea midfielder Ashanti Akpan has returned to the club from her loan spell at Southampton ahead of schedule.The Blues announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 20-year-old was set to spend the entire season at St Mary’s Stadium, however, the deal has been terminated at the halfway point. In her time with Southampton, Akpan made 13 appearances for the club in all competitions.The midfielder
  
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• 🌍 AFCON heats up: quarter-finals bring two big clashes

  09-01-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  🌍 AFCON heats up: quarter-finals bring two big clashesThe quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations begin on January 9. Four major clashes are coming up, much to our delight.Round of 16 Results 📝Senegal 3-1 SudanSouth Africa 1-2 CameroonMali 1-1 Tunisia (Penalties, 3-2)Morocco 1-0 TanzaniaEgypt 3-1 BeninNigeria 4-0 MozambiqueIvory Coast 3-0 Burkina FasoAlgeria 1-0 DR CongoToday's Schedule 📅5:00 PM: Mali - Senegal 8:00 PM: Cameroon - MoroccoPlayer to Watch 🌟
  
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• Ex Real Madrid Striker Predicts Inter Milan Head Coach Is ‘Destined For A Bigger Team, In Premier League Or La Liga’

  09-01-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ex Real Madrid Striker Predicts Inter Milan Head Coach Is ‘Destined For A Bigger Team, In Premier League Or La Liga’Antonio Cassano believes Cristian Chivu and his work at Inter already points to a future beyond the Nerazzurri, with the former striker convinced the coach is destined for a bigger club.Speaking live on Viva El Futbol, via FCInter1908, Cassano explained that Chivu’s leadership has never been in doubt, regardless of his relative inexperience on the bench.“I k
  
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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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• Barcelona move imminent January signing’s medical to Saturday – report

  09-01-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona move imminent January signing’s medical to Saturday – reportBarcelona are just one step away from completing one of their most important operations of the winter transfer window. According to a recent report from SPORT, Joao Cancelo will undergo his medical examination tomorrow morning, marking the final phase before his return to the Blaugrana is made official.After days of negotiations and internal planning, Barça are now finalising the last formalities of the
  
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• Report: Chelsea eyeing move to re-sign former defender for just £9m

  09-01-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Chelsea eyeing move to re-sign former defender for just £9mReal Madrid place value on Rüdiger as certainty fadesReal Madrid have quietly shifted their internal stance on Antonio Rüdiger, a player who not long ago felt immovable. January is not a month for grand gestures at the Bernabéu, but it is often a time for positioning, and the German defender has become part of that longer game, as reported by Fichajes.Rüdiger’s contract runs until 2026, yet there
  
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• Preview | Bayern Munich vs VfL Wolfsburg: Harry Kane and Co return to Bundesliga action

  09-01-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Preview | Bayern Munich vs VfL Wolfsburg: Harry Kane and Co return to Bundesliga actionBayern Munich kickstart their 2026 with a home tie against VfL Wolfsburg. Already nine points clear of Borussia Dortmund in second, the current champions will look to make it 14 wins from 16 matches against a very unpredictable Wolfsburg side. Bayern MunichBefore the winter break, Bayern ended the year with a thumping 0-4 win away at FC Heidenheim. The Bavarians have clearly continued this form into the b
  
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• Mikel Arteta heaps praise on ‘world-class’ Liverpool duo

  09-01-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mikel Arteta heaps praise on ‘world-class’ Liverpool duoArteta’s Praise Reveals Liverpool’s Defensive Truth Through Konate and Van DijkLiverpool arrived at the Emirates Stadium under a cloud of doubt, their recent performances raising uncomfortable questions about form, authority and direction. They left with something quieter but arguably more valuable than three points: validation. In a fixture that often exposes weakness rather than resilience, Liverpool instead redisc
  
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• Former Inter Milan Player Anticipates Key Clash Against Napoli: ‘If They Go Seven Points Clear, There’s No Direct Clash To Close The Gap’

  09-01-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Inter Milan Player Anticipates Key Clash Against Napoli: ‘If They Go Seven Points Clear, There’s No Direct Clash To Close The Gap’Inter face Napoli at San Siro on Sunday and former Nerazzurri player Daniele Adani believes his old club have a major chance to make a decisive statement in the title race.According to Adani speaking on Viva El Futbol, Inter have reached “a first opportunity to create separation” and he expects Chivu’s team to take the initia
  
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• Barcelona superstar forward ‘100% ready’ to feature against Real Madrid

  09-01-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona superstar forward ‘100% ready’ to feature against Real MadridBarcelona head into Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid with a major boost. According to a report from AS, Lamine Yamal is now 100% ready and available for the showdown, easing any remaining doubts around his physical condition. Within the club, there is growing confidence that the teenager can play a decisive role, just as he did in last season’s final against the same oppon
  
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• Aston Villa set to sign Metz teenager Brian Madjo

  09-01-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa set to sign Metz teenager Brian MadjoAston Villa have reached an agreement to sign highly-rated FC Metz youngster Brian Madjo, with the Premier League club completing a surprise move for the 16-year-old talent according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. Villa have agreed a deal worth €12m to secure the services of the 2009-born prospect. A five-year contract has been agreed, with a medical already scheduled ahead of the transfer’s completion. The 1m93 teenager made his deb
  
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• Zirkzee still wants Roma move despite Amorim sacking as talks with Man Utd continue

  09-01-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Zirkzee still wants Roma move despite Amorim sacking as talks with Man Utd continueLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Joshua Zirkzee remains willing to join Roma in the January transfer window and is pushing to leave Manchester United despite Ruben Amorim’s sacking.Roma continue to push for Manchester United striker Zirkzee and, according to Gazzetta, the Dutch striker has already informed the Red Devils that he has prioritised a return to Italy.Roma want both Zirkzee and RaspadoriMANCHE
  
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• How much Juventus need to spend to sign Chiesa permanently from Liverpool

  09-01-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  How much Juventus need to spend to sign Chiesa permanently from LiverpoolRumours regarding a potential Juventus return for Federico Chiesa are beginning to resurface, and recent updates indicate how much it will cost the Bianconeri to sign their former attacker back from Liverpool in January.Juventus have been linked with a move to sign their former attacker Chiesa back from Liverpool in January.The 28-year-old had been forced out of the Bianconeri set up just 18 months ago. He had entered the f
  
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• Can O'Neill replicate Celtic fairytale?

  09-01-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Martin O'Neill is back in interim charge of Celtic for the second time this season with the club, once again, in freefall. They're six points behind leaders Hearts and now three behind Rangers, albeit with a game in hand on the Ibrox side.The 73-year-old's first interim Celtic spell ended with a perfect domestic record. In his five league wins, Celtic scored 12 goals and conceded just one.The cherry on the cake was the 3-1 extra-time victory over Rangers at Hampden that secured Celtic's place in
  
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• ‘At Marseille, it’s hard to project yourself’ – Medhi Benatia on future after Trophée des Champions defeat

  09-01-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  ‘At Marseille, it’s hard to project yourself’ – Medhi Benatia on future after Trophée des Champions defeatSpeaking after Olympique de Marseille’s Trophée des Champions loss to Paris Saint-Germain, Medhi Benatia was evasive over his future at the club. Following Thursday’s dramatic defeat on penalties to Paris Saint-Germainin Kuwait (2-2, 4-1 on penalties), Olympique de Marseille director of football Medhi Benatia struck a frustrated and introspec
  
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• Rangers Agree Terms For Young Midfield Ace As Player Waiting For Permission: Smart From The Gers?

  09-01-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rangers Agree Terms For Young Midfield Ace As Player Waiting For Permission: Smart From The Gers?If a recent report from The Daily Record is believed to be true, Rangers are closing in on Tochi Chukwuani, having agreed a €4.5m (plus add-ons) deal with Sturm Graz for the young midfield ace. He is now waiting for permission to travel to Scotland to complete the formalities before being revealed as the new Ibrox signing.The 22-year-old Denmark youth international progressed through the academy
  
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• ‘It’s an honour’ – Manchester United boss Skinner speaks ahead of 100th WSL game

  09-01-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  ‘It’s an honour’ – Manchester United boss Skinner speaks ahead of 100th WSL gameManchester United head coach Marc Skinner says that it’s an honour to lead the team for the 100th time in the Barclays Women’s Super League this weekend.The Red Devils travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in Skinner’s 100th league match in charge on Saturday lunchtime.When speaking to the media ahead of the match, Skinner said that it’s an honour to lead the t
  
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