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• Little support for Nancy as Celtic fans demand change

  04-01-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Celtic suffered yet another defeat with a 3-1 loss to Rangers in the Old Firm derby. Here's a taste of what you had to say:Craig: Been a Celtic supporter all my life, never before have I wished for Rangers to win in this derby. If this result doesn't speed up Wilfried Nancy's departure then I fear for the rest of the season.Paul: This squad is awful: missing the quality of Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, a good defensive midfielder, a goal s
  
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• Wrexham's story 'written in the stars, literally'

  10-01-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wrexham claimed a first victory over Premier League opponents [PA Media]"The stories have been written in the stars, it seems. Literally."While scathing of the effort of many of his own players, even Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche acknowledged something is stirring at Wrexham as they knocked his Premier League side out of the FA Cup.In front of co-owner Ryan Reynolds, the Red Dragons' Class of 2025-26 etched themselves into cup folklore by taking their top-flight scalp at the Stok Cae Ras on
  
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• 'Unacceptable to the badge' - Dyche fumes at FA Cup exit

  10-01-2026 00:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sean Dyche made eight changes to the Nottingham Forest side that won at West Ham [Getty Images]Sean Dyche has called for some of his Nottingham Forest players to "have a look in the mirror" after an "unacceptable" first-half performance in their FA Cup loss at Wrexham.Forest were the first Premier League side in third-round action and the first casualty at the hands of lower league opposition.Having made eight changes from Tuesday's Premier League win at West Ham, Dyche watched in fury as his si
  
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• Dragusin’s agent: “I’m waiting for Spurs’ OK to Roma’s offer.”

  10-01-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dragusin’s agent: “I’m waiting for Spurs’ OK to Roma’s offer.”In addition to their attacking lineup, Roma are also seeking a defensive bolster, and the chosen player is Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin. In recent hours, the Giallorossi have intensified their contact with Spurs to bring the player to the capital. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma has already submitted an initial official offer to Tottenham for the player’s transfer, with a loan option
  
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• Fans accuse Spurs of 'dramatic fall in ambition'

  10-01-2026 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tottenham are 14th in the Premier League but only eight points off the top four [Getty Images]Tottenham Hotspur's main supporters' group has accused the club of a "dramatic fall in ambition" after meeting with senior club figures.Spurs have won just one of their last six Premier League games and find themselves 14th in the table with 27 points, just three more than at this stage last season.The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) says members of its board met with "representatives of the
  
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• QPR sign defender Edwards from Southampton

  10-01-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ronnie Edwards joined Southampton from Peterborough in July 2024 [Getty Images]Queens Park Rangers have re-signed former loanee Ronnie Edwards for an undisclosed fee from fellow Championship side Southampton.QPR said the 22-year-old has signed a "long-term" contract with the club but have not disclosed the exact length of the deal.Former Peterborough defender Edwards scored twice in 22 appearances during a loan spell with QPR in the second half of last season."When I came here last January, I ha
  
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• Predicted Starting-Line Up: Manchester City vs Exeter City (FA Cup Third Round)

  09-01-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  Predicted Starting-Line Up: Manchester City vs Exeter City (FA Cup Third Round)Manchester City return to action on Saturday afternoon looking to get back to winning ways against Exeter City following three consecutive league stalemates.To earn the right of passage into the fourth round, Pep Guardiola’s side must first defeat League One outfit Exeter City – who come into the game in good form with just one loss from their last five in the division under Gary Caldwell.Wednesday’s
  
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• West Ham's Earthy returns to Bristol City on loan

  09-01-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  George Earthy appeared in both legs of Bristol City's Championship play-off semi-final loss to Sheffield United last season [Getty Images]West Ham United midfielder George Earthy has rejoined Championship club Bristol City on loan for the remainder of the season.The 21-year-old spent all of the 2024-25 campaign at Ashton Gate, scoring three goals in 40 appearances and helping the Robins reach the Championship play-offs.Earthy's solitary Premier League outing for the Hammers this season was a sub
  
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• Higgins praises 'professional' Coleraine display

  09-01-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins says his side "scored some really good goals" during their 4-0 Irish Cup fifth round victory over Crusaders at the Coleraine Showgrounds.After a goalless first half, Brendan Hamilton was dismissed just after the restart with Mark Connolly breaking the deadlock from the resulting free-kick.Will Patching, James Akintunde and Joel Cooper then netted to give the home side a comfortable advantage and secure their spot in the sixth round. "It has worked out to be a g
  
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• Crusaders 'left everything on the pitch' - Caddell

  09-01-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Crusaders manager Declan Caddell says his side's 4-0 loss against Coleraine in the fifth round of the Irish Cup is a "steep learning curve" for the north Belfast outfit.Brendan Hamilton was dismissed just after the restart with Mark Connolly opening the scoring from the resulting free-kick.Coleraine then extended their advantage through Will Patching, James Akintunde and Joel Cooper to secure the first spot in the sixth round of the Irish Cup."I thought we restricted them to shots from distance
  
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• Young Chelsea can be new Class of '92 - Rosenior

  09-01-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liam Rosenior will be taking charge of Chelsea for the first time when they visit Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup [Getty Images]Liam Rosenior wants to emulate "brave" Sir Alex Ferguson with a young Chelsea squad he believes has the potential to grow like Manchester United's famous Class of '92.The 41-year-old replaced Enzo Maresca as head coach of the Blues after the Italian left his role on New Year's Day.Maresca had complained of pressure to select certain players - senior figures insist he wa
  
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• Croatia medical chief offers update on Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic

  09-01-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Croatia medical chief offers update on Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol and Mateo KovacicAn update has been provided on the recovery timeframes of both Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol from within the Croatia national team.Both players have been struck with long-term absences in recent days and weeks for Manchester City, adding further strain to Pep Guardiola’s squad during an already demanding period of fixtures.City are now managing an expanding injury list, with defensive depth te
  
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• Yamal To Start, Bardghji On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Real Madrid

  09-01-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Yamal To Start, Bardghji On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Real MadridBarcelona will lock horns with Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final as they look to earn a good result and lift the trophy. The Catalan club secured a dominant 5-0 win over Athletic Bilbao recently, so their confidence would be sky-high heading into this final versus Los Blancos.Hansi Flick will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his starting XI for this game. L
  
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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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• Roma confident in securing deal for Marseille’s Robinio Vaz

  09-01-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma confident in securing deal for Marseille’s Robinio VazRoma are reportedly very close to completing their first January signing.In addition to Giacomo Raspadori – who is also in talks to join the Italian club – Roma are now reportedly targeting Marseille attacker Robinio Vaz as an alternative to Joshua Zirkzee – the Dutchman hasn’t received the green light from Manchester United and, as a result, Roma are speeding up talks for Vaz.According to Gianluca Di Marzio
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund – Bundesliga restarts with a bang

  09-01-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  PLAYER RATINGS | Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund – Bundesliga restarts with a bangThe Bundesliga was back after the winter break with a proverbial bang as two of the league’s heavyweights met with Eintracht Frankfurt hosting Borussia Dortmund. Despite a couple of Saturday afternoons games already falling victim to Germany’s weather spike on Friday, this one survived. Stakes were high heading into Friday’s clash with Eintracht looking to retain Champions Lea
  
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• Liverpool midfielder says goodbye as he leaves the club

  09-01-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool midfielder says goodbye as he leaves the clubBut while there's exciting arrivals at Liverpool, there's also departures.One player who is on his way out of the club is Scofield Lonmeni. The talented midfielder who is very highly rated was picked up at grassroots level in London.He joined the club at 14-years-old and then made his way through the ranks. Lonmeni made 30 appearances for Liverpool's U18 and U19 sides over the course of the last two seasons.Now the 17-year-old is on the move
  
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• Burton sign Gateshead forward Adom

  09-01-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  League One side Burton Albion have signed forward Kain Adom from Gateshead for an undisclosed fee.The 24-year-old has signed an initial 18-month contract with the Brewers, with an option for a further 12 months.Adom, who has scored 10 goals in the National League this season, could make his debut in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie at Boreham Wood following a rule change allowing players to represent two clubs in the competition in one season."I love his direct play," Burton boss Gary Bowyer to
  
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• O’Neill Should Revert To ‘Back Four’ | Predicted 4-3-3 Celtic Lineup To Face Dundee United

  09-01-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  O’Neill Should Revert To ‘Back Four’ | Predicted 4-3-3 Celtic Lineup To Face Dundee UnitedAfter a dreadful run of results, culminating in an Old Firm defeat, Wilfried Nancy was relieved from his duties as the Celtic boss. Martin O’Neill has been reappointed as the caretaker manager until the end of the season, as the Hoops would look to get back to winning ways at Parkhead against Dundee United on Saturday afternoon.The Tangerines scripted a comeback in the second half, a
  
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• Real Sociedad break Getafe hearts for Pellegrino Matarazzo’s first win in Spain

  09-01-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Sociedad break Getafe hearts for Pellegrino Matarazzo’s first win in SpainGetafe 1-2 Real SociedadComing into the game with no forwards and no central defenders, Getafe’s Friday night date with Real Sociedad always looked a tricky affair for Los Azulones. On top of that, a Real Sociedad side that were just two points of above the relegation zone looked revitalised under new manager Pellegrino Matarazzo in a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in his first game.Predictably, heavy start
  
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• Auxerre interested in signing Tottenham’s Antonín Kinský on loan

  09-01-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Auxerre interested in signing Tottenham’s Antonín Kinský on loanAuxerre have identified Tottenham goalkeeper Antonín Kinský (22) as a potential loan target as they search for a new goalkeeper, according to a report from L’Équipe. The Czech international stopper could view the opportunity to join the Ligue 1 club as much-needed, with minutes scarce in North London. The 22-year-old has made two appearances for Spurs this season – both
  
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• League One Wigan knock Preston out of FA Cup

  09-01-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  FA CupPreston North End 0 - 1 Wigan Athletic FTWigan goalscorer Harrison Bettoni made his senior debut for the Latics earlier this season [Getty Images]Teenager Harrison Bettoni scored the winning goal for League One side Wigan Athletic in their FA Cup third-round victory against Championship promotion-chasers Preston North End.A match short on goalmouth action for long periods was settled with 15 minutes remaining when Bettoni cut inside from the right wing and his left-footed strike deflected
  
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• How to watch Portsmouth vs Arsenal live: FA Cup stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  09-01-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Premier League leaders Arsenal begin their quest for another trophy on Sunday, when they head down to the south coast to take on Portsmouth at Fratton Park in the third round of the FA Cup.MORE — FA Cup 3rd round schedule & resultsPortsmouth currently sit 21st in the Championship, one place and one point above the relegation zone with a game (or two) in hand on the sides around them. Pompey finished 16th last season, their first campaign back in the second division since being relegate
  
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• 👏 Brahim Díaz of Real Madrid joins the history books of the Africa Cup

  09-01-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  👏 Brahim Díaz of Real Madrid joins the history books of the Africa CupThis Friday (9th), Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 and qualified for the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Moroccans now await Algeria or Nigeria. On the other side of the bracket, Senegal is waiting for either Egypt or Ivory Coast.And Brahim Díaz, the scorer of the goal that paved the way for Morocco’s victory and qualification, has written his name in the tournament’s history.T
  
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• Man United told to avoid unpopular manager in search for Ruben Amorim’s replacement

  09-01-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Man United told to avoid unpopular manager in search for Ruben Amorim’s replacementMan United urged to avoid former England manager in search for next head coachAlmost one week on from the sacking of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United still aren’t sure on what managerial direction to head next.Interim boss Darren Fletcher had a frustrating start with a 2-2 draw against Burnley, who currently sit 19th in the Premier League table.It remains to be seen whether the former midfielder will ta
  
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• Liverpool Have Set Their Sights On This Barcelona Winger: What Will He Bring To Anfield?

  09-01-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool Have Set Their Sights On This Barcelona Winger: What Will He Bring To Anfield?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Liverpool have set their sights on Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji. It has been stated that the Reds are eyeing a move to bring the Swedish talent to Anfield this year.Bardghji’s Impressive Form In La LigaBardghji has caught the eye at times on the right side of Barca’s attack in this campaign so far. The Swedish wide player has participated in 14 matche
  
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• Afcon hosts Morocco into last four with win over Cameroon

  09-01-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  CAF Africa Cup of NationsCameroon 0 - 2 Morocco FTBrahim Diaz now has five goals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a record for Morocco at a single tournament [Getty Images]Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a dominant display against Cameroon in Rabat.A goal in each half, scored by Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari, was enough to see off their opponents, who rarely threatened.Diaz tucked home from close range in the 26th minute after
  
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• Portsmouth loanee Gale recalled by Arsenal

  09-01-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Portsmouth loanee Gale recalled by ArsenalPortsmouth loanee Jessie Gale has been recalled by parent club Arsenal.Pompey announced the news via a post on their official club website this evening.The teenager was set to spend the entire season with the Barclays WSL2 side, however, she returns to Arsenal ahead of schedule at the campaign’s halfway point.Gale has made 15 appearances for Portsmouth in all competitions in which she has scored five goals. The forward has helped Pompey build on th
  
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• Brady off to winning start as Vale beat Fleetwood

  09-01-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  FA CupPort Vale 1 - 0 Fleetwood Town FTPort Vale boss Jon Brady won his first game in charge by beating Fleetwood in the FA Cup [Getty Images]Jordan Shipley scored the only goal as Port Vale beat Fleetwood Town to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.The Vale midfielder struck in stoppage time at the end of the first half to give Jon Brady a win in his first game in charge and take his side past this stage of the competition for the first time since 2013-14.It was a morale-boosting
  
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• This week’s releases: all-white kit, Fla, Palmeiras, City and more 📸

  09-01-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  This week’s releases: all-white kit, Fla, Palmeiras, City and more 📸The year 2026 begins with several new releases, both in Brazil and abroad, in the realm of football jerseys.There's the all-white Tottenham jersey, Atlético-MG, Flamengo, Palmeiras, Vasco, Manchester City...Which is the most beautiful jersey of the week? Check out the images below and leave your comment!PalmeirasSanta CruzGoiás - third jerseyVasco - provisional jerseys in CopinhaLDUTottenham - 125 yea
  
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