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• Mali v Comoros

  29-12-2025 23:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  CAF World Cup QualifiersMali 3 - 0 Comoros FTComoros failed to reach the second round in Morocco, having beaten Ghana to reach the last 16 on their Afcon debut in 2022 [Getty Images]Mali booked their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after a hard-fought but lacklustre goalless encounter with Comoros in Casablanca.Both teams found it hard to carve out clear openings and it took until the 42nd minute before either managed a shot on target.Kamory Doumbia came closest to
  
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• Pep Guardiola issues centre-back transfer clarity amid Manchester City injury concerns

  06-01-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pep Guardiola issues centre-back transfer clarity amid Manchester City injury concernsManchester City could yet turn to the transfer market to handle their centre-back injury problems, but will not be recalling two more on-loan names.Pep Guardiola was speaking ahead of Wednesday night’s Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion, as City attempt to reset following a frustrating 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.That result extended a difficult run defined by defensive
  
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• Report – Three Clubs Set To Rival Inter Milan For Prodigious Hajduk Split Defender

  06-01-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Three Clubs Set To Rival Inter Milan For Prodigious Hajduk Split DefenderSerie A heavyweights Inter Milan are moving full steam ahead in their pursuit of Hajduk Split teenager Branimir Mlacic.According to FCInterNews, three clubs could still spoil the Nerazzurri’s efforts to sign the 18-year-old defender.Beppe Marotta has already met the player’s entourage to discuss a move.Furthermore, Inter are ready to offer around €5.5 million to close the deal in January.Fina
  
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• Real Madrid president Florentino Perez BLOCKS signing of Liverpool star

  06-01-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid president Florentino Perez BLOCKS signing of Liverpool starWhy don’t Real Madrid want Konate?Reports from early in the season had suggested that signing Konate on a free transfer was going to be a priority for Real Madrid in the summer, but their interest seems to have faded almost entirely.Several poor performances from the Frenchman this season have no doubt contributed to Los Blancos moving on, but according to a report from Fichajes the decision to abandon interest in Konat
  
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• Premier League: Gibbs-White scores late Forest winner at West Ham

  06-01-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Murillo flicks in own goal; Summerville effort ruled out before Dominguez levels. Gibbs-White converts from spotWest Ham boss Nuno faces former club ForestHammers sit 18th, seven points off safetyDyche's Forest one place above their hostsCastellanos makes West Ham debut after arriving from Lazio Premier League: Gibbs-White scores late Forest winner at West Ham
  
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• 🚨 Just what they didn’t need: Ter Stegen injured again

  06-01-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Just what they didn’t need: Ter Stegen injured againIn Saudi Arabia, FC Barcelona is currently preparing for the Supercopa match against Athletic Bilbao. Late Tuesday evening, the club released a statement that Germany’s national coach Julian Nagelsmann probably won’t be happy to read either. Marc-André ter Stegen is leaving Saudi Arabia to receive treatment in Barcelona. How serious his injury is remains unclear. The statement from the Catalans only revea
  
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• Spalletti: ‘David felt team protect him, but Juventus still at 80 per cent’

  06-01-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Spalletti: ‘David felt team protect him, but Juventus still at 80 per cent’Luciano Spalletti believes Jonathan David ‘sensed’ the Juventus squad protecting him after the ‘insults’ over his missed penalty, but the coach is still not satisfied with a 3-0 win over Sassuolo.The coach had been adamant in his defence of David after the criticism that rained down over his failed Panenka penalty in the 1-1 draw with Lecce.That paid off, as the Canadian started again t
  
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• 🚨Another blow: ter Stegen returns to Barcelona with a physical issue

  06-01-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨Another blow: ter Stegen returns to Barcelona with a physical issueAn unexpected turn has shaken FC Barcelona’s training camp in Saudi Arabia. The starting goalkeeper and captain, Marc-André ter Stegen, has been forced to leave the squad immediately after suffering an injury during Tuesday’s training session ahead of the match against Athletic Club for the Supercopa. Urgent return to BarcelonaThe German goalkeeper has already left the group to head back to the Ca
  
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• West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Hammers collapse in relegation six-pointer

  06-01-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nottingham Forest erased an early deficit to claim three massive points in the Premier League's relegation race on Tuesday, as West Ham collapsed in the second half and let their winless run reach 10 games.WATCH — West Ham v Nottingham Forest full match replayThe two sides entered Tuesday's six-point showdown separated by four points in the table, with the Tricky Trees sat just above the relegation line and the Hammers just below. That gap is now seven points after Sean Dyche's side snappe
  
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• Sassuolo CEO Inflicts Huge Blow On Inter Milan Hopes Of Signing In-Demand Defender: “We Will Not Sell Him”

  06-01-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sassuolo CEO Inflicts Huge Blow On Inter Milan Hopes Of Signing In-Demand Defender: “We Will Not Sell Him”Sassuolo president Giovanni Carnevali has dismissed rumors linking Tarik Muharemovic with a January move to Inter Milan.Speaking to DAZN via FCInterNews, the Neroverdi chief confirmed that the club won’t sell the youngster this winter.Tarik Muharemovic is one of the most highly rated young prospects in Serie A, with several clubs closely monitoring his progress.Indeed, Inte
  
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• West Ham Insider Leaks Major Board Update After Wolves Disaster: But Is It Time To Finally Pull The Trigger?

  06-01-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  West Ham Insider Leaks Major Board Update After Wolves Disaster: But Is It Time To Finally Pull The Trigger?Nuno Espirito Santo is close to being sacked at West Ham United. His time at the club is falling apart after a humiliating 3-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Mick Brown is a former senior scout at both West Ham and Manchester United with deep ties to the club.He told Football Insider that the Portuguese manager is now in an impossible position. Brown believes the board will likely fire N
  
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• Glentoran confirm arrival of Gallagher and Malone

  06-01-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Glentoran have bolstered their attacking options for the remainder of the season with the signings of Ben Gallagher and Jack Malone.Gallagher arrives at the Oval following a spell in Australia with Mandurah City, having previously made 119 appearances for Dungannon Swifts, scoring 20 goals.The 23-year-old, who can play centrally or on the wing, scored nine goals in 23 appearances at Stangmore Park in the 2023/24 season before departing for Australia and says his return to the Irish Premiership w
  
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• Brazilian own goal, but Forest rally to sink West Ham into drop zone

  06-01-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brazilian own goal, but Forest rally to sink West Ham into drop zoneOn Tuesday (6), Nottingham Forest came from behind to defeat West Ham 2-1 away from home, in the opening match of the 21st round of the 2025/26 Premier League.At the London Stadium, the Hammers extended their negative run this season, in a match marked by defensive errors and a decisive VAR intervention in the final minutes.The home team took the lead early, before the 15th minute of the first half, in an unfortunate play by Bra
  
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• Player ratings: Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus: David redemption, defensive errors

  06-01-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Player ratings: Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus: David redemption, defensive errorsJonathan David was awarded the player of the match award after providing an assist and a goal in just over a minute as Juventus picked up a 3-0 victory on the road against Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday night.An unfortunate Tarik Muharemovic own-goal gave the Bianconeri a first-half lead. Goals from Fabio Miretti and David, on a redemption mission after a poor performance at the weekend, put the game to bed in quick-fire fa
  
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• Woltemade, Barnes And Ramsey To Start | 4-3-3 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds United

  06-01-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Woltemade, Barnes And Ramsey To Start | 4-3-3 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds UnitedNewcastle United will welcome Leeds United at St. James’ Park this Wednesday night as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Magpies secured a solid 2-0 win over Crystal Palace recently, which should give them a ton of confidence ahead of this game.Eddie Howe will set his players up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. N
  
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• Report: Liverpool sign new centre-back as international star’s future remains unclear

  06-01-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Liverpool sign new centre-back as international star’s future remains unclearLiverpool squad planning enters decisive phaseLiverpool’s week has offered a revealing snapshot of how the club are balancing short term pressures with long term planning. Drawing on reporting from James Pearce of The Athletic, the picture that emerges is one of controlled patience rather than urgency, even as injuries and disrupted loans complicate the season.Recruitment activity continues quietly i
  
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• Newcastle face Strand Larsen battle - Wednesday's gossip

  06-01-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle United may have to compete with Tottenham if they want Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, Roma's interest in Joshua Zirkzee is complicated by Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim and Liverpool are unlikely to let Federico Chiesa leave in January.Newcastle United will have Tottenham for competition if they go back to Wolves in an effort to sign 25-year-old Norway striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. (ChronicleLive)Tottenham are looking at signing a forward in January as the injury suffered
  
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• Spalletti advised to sub David off moments before quick-fire Juventus goal and assist

  06-01-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Spalletti advised to sub David off moments before quick-fire Juventus goal and assistJonathan David provided an assist and then broke his 16-game Serie A drought against Sassuolo on Tuesday evening, and TV audio shows that Juventus had considered substituting the Canadian off a few moments before he made it 3-0.Juventus were handed a first-half lead against Sassuolo thanks to an unfortunate Tarik Muharemovic own-goal. Fabio Miretti made it 2-0 midway through the second half after some strong cen
  
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• Serie A | Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus: David breaks drought in style

  06-01-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Serie A | Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus: David breaks drought in styleJonathan David made up for last week’s error with a goal and assist as Juventus swept Sassuolo aside, plus Fabio Miretti and a Tarik Muharemovic own goal.The Bianconeri caught Roma in fourth place at the weekend, despite a disappointing 1-1 draw with Lecce. Jonathan David missed a dire penalty in that game, but kept his spot with Francisco Conceicao, Lloyd Kelly, Dusan Vlahovic, Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani, Jonas Rouhi and Ar
  
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• Pedri To Start, Rashford On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Athletic Bilbao

  06-01-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pedri To Start, Rashford On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Athletic BilbaoBarcelona will lock horns with Athletic Bilbao at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium this Wednesday night as they look to earn a good result in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final contest. The Catalan club earned a solid 2-0 win over Espanyol recently, so they would be full of confidence going into this game.Hansi Flick will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his
  
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• Massive FSG investment is COMING as Liverpool close in on double deal

  06-01-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Massive FSG investment is COMING as Liverpool close in on double dealA massive investment is now just around the corner and the club's latest double deal confirms it. Say what you want about the club's owners, there's no denying FSG have transformed Liverpool. When they came in to rescue the club on the brink of an absolute financial crisis, the Reds' status around global football was probably at its lowest it has been since the 1960s prior to Bill Shankly taking over.With Roy Hodgson under the
  
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• Amad stars as Afcon holders Ivory Coast ease into last eight

  06-01-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  CAF Africa Cup of NationsIvory Coast 3 - 0 Burkina Faso FTAmad Diallo was not part of the Ivory Coast squad which won the 2023 Afcon on hold soil but now has three goals at this tournament [Getty Images]Amad Diallo starred as defending champions Ivory Coast cruised past Burkina Faso and into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco.The Manchester United winger put the Elephants ahead in the 20th minute when he bustled past a couple of defenders and sent a dinked fi
  
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• An important midfielder is set to return for Manchester City against Brighton

  06-01-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  An important midfielder is set to return for Manchester City against BrightonManchester City take on Brighton tomorrow night in an important Premier League fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side. City have drawn their past two matches against Sunderland and Chelsea and will be eager to pick up three points at the Etihad. City has a depleted squad with a host of important players sidelined through injury and international duty. As Manchester City’s injury crisis continues to grow, any news
  
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• “It’s been terrible for me” – Rodri lifts lid on injury nightmare after long-awaited return

  06-01-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  “It’s been terrible for me” – Rodri lifts lid on injury nightmare after long-awaited returnManchester City midfielder Rodri has reflected on a nightmare 2025 that saw the Ballon d’Or struggle with recurring injuries.The 29-year-old made his first start in three months on Sunday as Nico Gonzalez’s injury meant Pep Guardiola had to recall Rodri to the starting XI, with the Blues succumbing to a 1-1 draw with Chelsea courtesy of Enzo Fernandez’s 94th minute
  
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• Premier League: Forest level after West Ham second ruled out

  06-01-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Murillo flicks in own goal; Summerville effort ruled out before Dominguez levelsWest Ham boss Nuno faces former club ForestHammers sit 18th, four points off safetyDyche's Forest one place above their hostsCastellanos makes West Ham debut after arriving from Lazio Premier League: Forest level after West Ham second ruled out
  
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• Ruben Amorim was doomed to fail inside Manchester United’s broken machine

  06-01-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  As almost everyone in football gleefully shares gossip about Manchester United, there is one detail that is provoking more intrigue. Many are asking whether Ruben Amorim was ultimately sacked over how he spoke to director of football Jason Wilcox in that now notorious Friday meeting. If so, it would seem a little over-sensitive for elite-end football.It should be acknowledged there were sound football reasons for sacking Amorim. The football was often unwatchable and many results were unjustifia
  
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• Arne Slot gets Liverpool SACK warning from Ruben Amorim

  06-01-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arne Slot gets Liverpool SACK warning from Ruben AmorimOn Monday Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim - only 14 months after his appointment. He won 24 of his 63 games in charge - leaving United in no better shape than they were when he got there. The Portuguese will leave with around £10m in his pocket too - with the club paying off the remainder of his contract until 2027.The weeks before his departure were increasingly fractious - with question marks reportedly being raised i
  
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• 2 ex-Gunners pushing for January exits, 35% clause due

  06-01-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  2 ex-Gunners pushing for January exits, 35% clause dueMatteo Guendouzi and Nuno Tavares are both seeking exits from Lazio, with the Serie A club braced for further departures as internal tensions reportedly.Corriere dello Sport 6 January 2026Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport reported on Tuesday that Lazio’s restructuring has begun with senior players pushing for moves, following the recent departure of Valentín (Taty) Castellanos, who has joined West Ham on a deal worth €2
  
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• Heavyweight clashes: all the quarter-final fixtures in the Africa Cup 🏆

  06-01-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  Heavyweight clashes: all the quarter-final fixtures in the Africa Cup 🏆All the teams qualified for the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations have been determined.The last teams to secure their spots were Algeria and Ivory Coast, this Tuesday (6).The matches for the next stage are scheduled for Friday (9) and Saturday (10).Of the eight qualified teams, five will compete in this year's World Cup: Senegal, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Morocco, and Nigeria.Check out the matchups below:Mali vs.
  
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• Journalist reveals how Maresca exit will impact Chelsea’s January transfer plans

  06-01-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Journalist reveals how Maresca exit will impact Chelsea’s January transfer plansChelsea pause and recalibrate after Maresca exitChelsea’s week has been defined by absence rather than action. The departure of Enzo Maresca has left a familiar sense of suspension at Stamford Bridge, a holding pattern while power brokers decide who shapes the next phase of a long and restless project. As reported by Simon Johnson of The Athletic, the club’s immediate focus has been on succession ra
  
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