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• Morris relishing recognition from Dons support

  03-05-2025 14:18 via bbc.com
  
  Aberdeen winger Shayden Morris has described being named as Aberdeen's Player of the Season as "the biggest achievement" of his career so far and has vowed that the best is yet to come from him.Morris, 23, received the accolade, voted for by the Dons' fans, at the club awards night on Thursday."It is a massive moment for me and my family," he said. "'For it to be voted by the fans is a massive feeling, because I know it hasn't always been easy times, so to be in this position, to be voted Player
  
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• German Defender Heaps Praise On Inter Milan Performance After Bologna Rout: “We Are Strong”

  05-01-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  German Defender Heaps Praise On Inter Milan Performance After Bologna Rout: “We Are Strong”Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck hailed his side’s performance in yesterday’s 3-1 home victory over Bologna.Speaking to Radio RAI Uno via FCInterNews, the German star praised Inter’s winning start to the new calendar year.Cristian Chivu enacted revenge on Vincenzo Italiano over last month’s heartbreaking Supercoppa Italiana exit.Indeed, Bologna denied the 45-year-old a
  
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• Ekitike injury update pre-Arsenal clash

  05-01-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ekitike injury update pre-Arsenal clashHugo Ekitike is currently an injury doubt with a hamstring problem, but Liverpool manager Arne Slot is hopeful he can return in time to face Arsenal.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesLiverpool fans were dealt bad news ahead of Sunday’s game away to Fulham, as Hugo Ekitike missed out on the matchday squad.Arne Slot’s side were already without Alexander Isak, so the loss of Ekitike meant having to play Cody Gakpo at centre-forward. More than
  
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• Barcelona set to hold key internal meeting today decide on Joao Cancelo transfer

  05-01-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona set to hold key internal meeting today decide on Joao Cancelo transferBarcelona are preparing to use their trip to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup not only as a sporting challenge, but also as a key moment to shape their January transfer strategy. According to a recent update from Mundo Deportivo, the club plan to go into detail over the potential signing of Joao Cancelo, a deal that is currently viewed internally as the most realistic option available this month.Cancelo ea
  
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• Amorim sacked as Manchester United manager - reaction

  05-01-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United managerAmorim leaves his role after 14 months in charge with the club sixth in the Premier League tableIn a statement, Manchester United say the decision has been made 'reluctantly' and 'it is the right time to make a change'Sources have told BBC Sport that the club felt there had not been sufficient evidence of evolution or progress this season under AmorimOn Sunday, Amorim hinted that he was not happy with the level of interference from the Man
  
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• Manchester City star returns to team hotel in ambulance during African Cup of Nations

  05-01-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City star returns to team hotel in ambulance during African Cup of NationsFootage emerging from the African Cup of Nations has revealed Rayan Ait-Nouri returning to the Algerian team hotel from training in an ambulance.The development has prompted concern among Algeria and Manchester City fans, particularly given the growing focus on player fitness during a congested winter schedule that has already seen several high-profile injury scares across club and international football.Ait-Nou
  
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• Cole relishes one of his best Exeter City goals

  05-01-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Reece Cole has scored twice in the past few weeks for Exeter Cirty [Shutterstock]Reece Cole says his goal against Huddersfield Town is one of the best he has scored.The Exeter City midfielder blasted an effort into the top corner from outside the box to make the score 1-1 as the two sides went on to draw 2-2 in League One.It was the latest impressive strike from the 27-year-old, who has scored four times this season for the Grecians. "It's something I try and practise every day in training and I
  
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• Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski looks ahead to retirement – “I’m not afraid to finish my career”

  05-01-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski looks ahead to retirement – “I’m not afraid to finish my career”Robert Lewandowski continued to be linked with a move away from Barcelona, now that he has entered the final six months of his contract. The Catalans are ready to move on from the 37-year-old, who has been a fantastic servant in the years since he arrived from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022.Lewandowski, who scored in Barcelona’s weekend win over Espanyol, is unl
  
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• Makeshift Stoke back on track before much-needed break

  05-01-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]As if having no available full-backs was not bad enough, Stoke had to patch up their back four again to cover for the loss of Ben Gibson, the latest player to join a growing list of absentees.Gibson had been playing at left-back, despite being a centre-back by trade but he is left-footed, unlike Bosun Lawal who replaced him.Lawal had already played at centre-back, right-back, in central midfield, as a 10 and up front this season before adding another position to his CV.He did well,
  
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• Gossip: Peretz hoping to force Saints move

  05-01-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Bayern Munich's Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, 25, is another whose current loan deal might be cut short after refusing to train for Hamburger SV in order to force a move to Southampton.(BILD - in German, subscription required)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• United sack Amorim after Zirkzee dispute

  05-01-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  United sack Amorim after Zirkzee disputeShocking news has arrived from England, potentially changing Roma’s transfer market. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United has decided to dismiss Ruben Amorim as manager, effective immediately, following yet another draw, this time against Leeds 1-1, a result that left the club’s management dissatisfied. The decision comes after a period of inconsistent results, during which the team dropped points compared to the top positions. Wit
  
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• Poland Superstar Delivers Major Fitness Update After Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna Victory: “I’m Fine & Happy”

  05-01-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Poland Superstar Delivers Major Fitness Update After Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna Victory: “I’m Fine & Happy”Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski delivered a promising update on his fitness after a 3-1 home win over Bologna last night.Speaking to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the 31-year-old confirmed he’s finally feeling happy at San Siro.Indeed, he was unable to fit into Simone Inzaghi’s system, prompting wild speculation about his future in the summer.However,
  
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• Paris FC and Eintracht Frankfurt target Sidiki Cherif favours Crystal Palace move

  05-01-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Paris FC and Eintracht Frankfurt target Sidiki Cherif favours Crystal Palace moveAngers SCO striker Sidiki Cherif (19) is reportedly favouring a move to Crystal Palace FC as the race to sign the promising 19-year-old heats up amid interest from Paris FC and Eintracht Frankfurt, according to Sacha Tavolieri. The Conakry-born centre-forward has caught the eye of several European outfits with his displays for Alexandre Dujeux’s Angers. Cherif has logged four goals since the start of
  
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• Enzo Maresca and seven other candidates to be next Man United manager

  05-01-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United head coach after 14 months in charge. The Portuguese manager led the Red Devils to last season’s Europa League final but lost the showpiece match to Tottenham Hotspur, meaning they missed out on a Champions League place. United finished a shocking 15th in the Premier League last season and Amorim leaves on Monday with the team sixth in the table, following disappointing draws at home to Wolves and away to Leeds. Darren Fletcher will take ca
  
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• Report: La Liga giants target €30m Manchester City Star

  05-01-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: La Liga giants target €30m Manchester City StarAtlético de Madrid explore calculated move for Manchester City defenderThere is something quietly revealing about the way this story has surfaced. Not as a grand statement of intent, but as a measured, almost cautious adjustment to circumstance. According to Fichajes, Atlético de Madrid have identified a specific solution to a specific problem, defensive reliability, and have turned their attention to Manchester City.The i
  
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• Journalist: Arne Slot to blame for Liverpool’s struggles against Fulham

  05-01-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Journalist: Arne Slot to blame for Liverpool’s struggles against FulhamArne Slot’s Tactical Gamble Backfires as Szoboszlai Struggles in Fulham DrawLiverpool left Craven Cottage with a 2-2 draw that felt like a missed opportunity, and much of the post-match analysis centred on one key decision from Arne Slot. The head coach’s choice to deploy Dominik Szoboszlai in a wide role was intended to solve a short-term tactical issue, but instead exposed a familiar problem and blunted Li
  
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• Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest - the fans' verdict

  05-01-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.Here are some of your comments:Villa fansSam: Solid response to the Arsenal game. McGinn leading in attitude and performance and everyone to a man lifted their game. Great to see Rogers and Watkins linking up again. If they can keep finding one another in the run-in then we'll hopefully stay on Arsenal and Manchester City's tails all the way to May.Mike: A true team performance with eve
  
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• Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14 months in charge

  05-01-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim, with Darren Fletcher set to take charge for Wednesday's Premier League game against Burnley.On Friday Amorim hinted that his relationship with club officials was strained - suggesting he would not be fully backed in the transfer market.And following the 1-1 draw with Leeds on Sunday, the Portuguese aimed another dig at senior United figures, stating he wanted to work as a manager "not the coach" and was ready to leave when his contract expired
  
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• 📜 Barcelona squad for the Supercopa: Araujo returns!

  05-01-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  📜 Barcelona squad for the Supercopa: Araujo returns!Hansi Flick has announced the squad list for the Spanish Super Cup.The main news in the squad is the inclusion of Ronald Araujo.The Uruguayan returns after requesting a mental break for a few weeks and will now be back in Arabia.On the other hand, the only two absentees are Christensen and Gavi.
  Barça will play against Athletic Club in the semi-finals and, if they advance, will face either Real Madrid or Atlético de Madrid
  
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• What is the Women's Champions Cup and who will Arsenal play?

  05-01-2026 11:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Arsenal will compete in the first-ever Women's Champions Cup in January.The new six-team competition was announced by Fifa in March, along with the introduction of a 16-team Women's Club World Cup.Fifa are introducing the global competition in an attempt to help clubs maximise commercial opportunities.The Women's Champions Cup will run annually, except in years involving the Women's Club World Cup - another new Fifa competition that will take place every four years and be held for the first
  
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• Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Resurgent Poland Star Cements Starting Berth With Another Scintillating Performance

  05-01-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Resurgent Poland Star Cements Starting Berth With Another Scintillating PerformanceInter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski ran the show in last night’s emphatic Serie A home win over bitter rivals Bologna.According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the 31-year-old made another impactful performance.Cristian Chivu decided to bench Henrikh Mkhitaryan in favor of Zielinski as Inter sought revenge for last month’s Supercoppa Italiana heartbreak.Me
  
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• Every WSL January transfer signing

  05-01-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Signe Gaupset was the first signing of the transfer window when she joined Tottenham [Tottenham FC]The transfer window is open again for the Women's Super League and clubs have until 3 February to add to their squads.Here are all the confirmed ins and outs from clubs across the WSL.ArsenalIns: Smilla Holmberg (5 January)Outs: Aston VillaIns:Outs:BrightonIns:Outs:ChelseaIns:Outs:Maika Hamano - loan (4 January)EvertonIns:Outs:Leicester CityIns:Outs:LiverpoolIns:Alice Bergstrom (2 January)Outs:Lond
  
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• Kylian Mbappe gives Real Madrid clear advantage in race to sign winger

  05-01-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kylian Mbappe gives Real Madrid clear advantage in race to sign wingerIn recent years, Real Madrid have targeted move for teenage talents, and this trend could be set to continue in 2026. The likes of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes, Endrick Felipe and Franco Mastantuono have arrived at the Bernabeu before the age of 20, and the next player to do so could be Gilberto Mora.It was first reported in the summer that Real Madrid were showing interest in Mora, who at 17 is already a key player for Mexic
  
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• Michael Gregoritsch set for Augsburg return after move to Basel collapses

  05-01-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  Michael Gregoritsch set for Augsburg return after move to Basel collapsesSky Germany reports that Augsburg are set to complete a move that will see the return of striker Michael Gregoritsch.It was reported yesterday that the Austrian was close to a return to the Bundesliga, but which club he was going to move to was up in the air. However, Gregoritsch will be returning to the WWK Arena, with his medical set to take place later today (Monday). It has not yet been revealed whether the mo
  
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• Report – Inter Milan Pondering January Signing Amid Galatasaray Interest In Italy Midfielder

  05-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan Pondering January Signing Amid Galatasaray Interest In Italy MidfielderTurkish giants Galatasaray have approached Inter Milan to discuss a winter move for out-of-favor midfielder Davide Frattesi.According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, Frattesi’s exit could change Inter’s transfer plans this month.Davide Frattesi has found himself on the fringes of Cristian Chivu’s squad and is looking to leave the club in January.Meanwhile, Galatasaray have
  
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• Capello calls referees ‘a mafia’ and recommends how to fix VAR

  05-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Capello calls referees ‘a mafia’ and recommends how to fix VARFormer Milan, Real Madrid, Roma, Juventus and England head coach Fabio Capello has lashed out at the standard of refereeing in today’s game, labelling officials ‘a mafia’, and has one recommendation as to how to ‘fix’ VAR: ‘Put a former player in there’.Capello slams standard of refereeing: ‘A mafia’Capello gave an in-depth interview to Spanish outlet Marca, discussing
  
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• Why was Wirtz's goal given onside through VAR?

  05-01-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]It is a little known fact but there has been a 5cm tolerance in VAR offside technology since the start of 2021-22.It was added because of inaccuracies in the technology. Think of it as giving the benefit of the doubt to the attacker.So goals that are very marginally offside can be given onside through VAR – regardless of the on-field decision.At the time, referees' body Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) estimated it could lead to an additional 20 goals a season.When se
  
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• Soon-to-be free agent Toma Basic offered to Roma

  05-01-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Soon-to-be free agent Toma Basic offered to RomaRoma continue being linked with various players as the January window gets underway.Despite their focus being on improving Gian Piero Gasperini’s defense and attack, the Giallorossi are also being linked with a midfielder.According to Il Tempo, in fact, Lazio midfielder Toma Basic has been offered to Roma sporting director Frederic Massara.The 29-year-old is set to become a free agent after impressing under Maurizio Sarri this year.At the mom
  
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• Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Three Reasons Why Nerazzurri Triumph Over Rossoblu

  05-01-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna – Three Reasons Why Nerazzurri Triumph Over RossobluInter Milan returned to the top of the Serie A table with a comfortable 3-1 home triumph over Bologna last night.According to FCInter1908, in-form captain Lautaro Martinez led by example as Cristian Chivu’s side thrashed the Rossoblu.Less than 20 days after being ousted from the Supercoppa Italiana, Inter got their revenge on Bologna.Furthermore, the Nerazzurri tore their visitors into pieces, with Piotr Ziel
  
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• Midfielder Patching signs permanent Coleraine deal

  05-01-2026 11:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Midfielder Will Patching has signed a permanent two-and-a-half-year contract with Coleraine. The 27-year-old was on loan at the Showgrounds from Carlisle United and has now made the switch permanent.Patching, who previously played for Notts County, Derry City and Dundalk, has scored six goals in 25 appearances for the Bannsiders. Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins said Patching was an "exceptional" and "very elegant" player."What people maybe wouldn't see is his desire to win and how much not wi
  
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