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• Ranieri thinking of deploying Dovbyk-Shomurodov vs Inter

  24-04-2025 07:46 via romapress.net
  Ranieri thinking of deploying Dovbyk-Shomurodov vs InterRanieri is looking to make some changes to his team’s line-up ahead of the match against Inter.In his final trip to San Siro, the veteran coach is thinking of altering Roma’s attack.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, there is a chance that the duo Shomurodov-Dovbyk will feature in Ranieri’s formation on Sunday.In total, the two strikers have played together 194 minutes this season, with Empoli, Monza, Bologna, Udinese,
  
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• EFL Cup semi-final draw: Chelsea lock horns with Arsenal/Palace as City take on Newcastle

  18-12-2025 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  EFL Cup semi-final draw: Chelsea lock horns with Arsenal/Palace as City take on NewcastleChelsea have discovered their route to Wembley after the EFL Cup semi-final draw paired the Blues with either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the last four.Enzo Maresca’s side will host the first leg at Stamford Bridge before heading on the road for the return fixture, with a place in the March final on the line.The Blues booked their semi-final spot with an underwhelming 3–1 away victory over Leagu
  
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• Chicago Fire hold talks with Lewandowski over summer transfer

  18-12-2025 05:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chicago Fire hold talks with Lewandowski over summer transferChicago Fire are exploring a potential deal to sign Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski on a free transfer next summer.As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the MLS club’s sporting director, Gregg Berhalter, met with the Polish international and his agent, Pini Zahavi, last Sunday in a hotel in Barcelona to discuss a potential move.While the 37-year-old has been moved by the offer, he is not in a hurry to make a firm decision on his f
  
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• Excuses for the ball? Copa do Brasil final sparks outrage on social media 🤣

  18-12-2025 04:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Excuses for the ball? Copa do Brasil final sparks outrage on social media 🤣Corinthians and Vasco drew 0-0 this Wednesday (17th) in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final.And for those who weren't emotionally invested, it was hard to pay attention to the game from start to finish.Despite the two disallowed goals, the match at Neo Química Arena was lacking in excitement.And the level of the performances echoed on social media, with many people complaining that they lost two hours
  
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• Copa do Brasil final: Corinthians and Vasco fall just short in first leg 🤷

  18-12-2025 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  Copa do Brasil final: Corinthians and Vasco fall just short in first leg 🤷The first 90 minutes of the 2025 Copa do Brasil final ended without a winner.Corinthians and Vasco drew 0-0 this Wednesday (17) in the first leg of the final at Neo Química Arena.The second and decisive match of the final is scheduled for Sunday (21), at Maracanã, at 6 p.m.
  Disallowed here, disallowed thereThe first half of the match at Neo Química Arena was marked by two goals disallowed for o
  
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• 😅 Reference to rivals? Corinthians censor photographer's name, find out why

  18-12-2025 02:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  😅 Reference to rivals? Corinthians censor photographer's name, find out whyThe 2025 Copa do Brasil final between Corinthians and Vasco had a CURIOUS episode behind the scenes.The Timão hid their photographer’s last name on social media. The reason? The professional’s name is Gustavo VASCO.
  The controversy started on the eve of the match, with Vasco fans “invading” Corinthians’ X account to joke about this coincidence.To (try to) avoid further teasing,
  
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• 'Can be as good as anyone' - Miley steps up for Newcastle

  18-12-2025 01:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lewis Miley became the youngest player to score for Newcastle United in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen last week [Getty Images]Lewis Miley nodded his head.It was the morning of Newcastle United's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Fulham.And head coach Eddie Howe had informed the 19-year-old midfielder that he would be starting at right-back for the first time following a series of injuries across the backline to Kieran Trippier, Lewis Hall, Dan Burn, Emil Krafth and, now, Tino Liv
  
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• 'Questions pile up at Celtic but only some are for Nancy'

  18-12-2025 01:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  At this point, it's not just Wilfried Nancy's Celtic team that's a hard watch, it's Nancy himself. So many explanations and justifications, so many verbal contortions as he attempts to talk through his latest defeat. It's become painful, quickly."I think I am in a good direction with the players," he said after his fourth defeat in a row in his new job, a 2-1 loss at struggling Dundee United. "Today you saw we had a good performance," he stated. "We are improving," he insisted. "We were close to
  
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• 🏅 Ballon D'OneFootball 2025: Jorginho of Flamengo takes ninth place

  18-12-2025 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  🏅 Ballon D'OneFootball 2025: Jorginho of Flamengo takes ninth placeOne of the masterminds behind the multi-champion Flamengo, Jorginho is ranked NINTH in the Ballon D'OneFootball 2025 award.The award, given by Brazilian journalists from OneFootball, lists the best-performing players throughout 2025 in Brazil, considering all competitions.We will reveal one name per day until December 25, when the winner of the Ballon D'OneFootball 2025 will be announced.10th place - Thiago Silva, defende
  
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• 📋 Corinthians and Vasco line-ups set for Copa do Brasil final opener

  18-12-2025 01:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  📋 Corinthians and Vasco line-ups set for Copa do Brasil final openerCorinthians and Vasco are lined up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final.The match this Wednesday (17) takes place at the Neo Química Arena. The return leg is scheduled for Sunday (21) at the Maracanã.
  Check out the starting line-ups below:CorinthiansRecovered from physical issues, Rodrigo Garro and Raniele appear in the starting team.Maycon and Carrillo start the match on the bench.VascoStill recov
  
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• 🏆Night of upsets: Wednesday’s Copa del Rey highlights

  18-12-2025 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  🏆Night of upsets: Wednesday’s Copa del Rey highlightsToday, a new round of the Copa del Rey was played, and we truly experienced it all. As always, at OneFootball, we bring you the star, the surprise, and the disappointment.Mbappé continues his streakAfter his goal against Alavés, the Frenchman started as a key player against Talavera today, continuing his pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo's goal record.Today, he scored another double in a match where he didn't shine, but
  
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• Not the first time: Safonov was PSG’s penalty shootout hero again

  18-12-2025 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Not the first time: Safonov was PSG’s penalty shootout hero againHe is the hero in the decisive moment!PSG goalkeeper Georgiy Safonov has an impressive achievement: he has saved 6 out of the 10 penalty kicks he has faced for the club.When did this happen? In crucial moments: in the penalty shootout against Flamengo in the Club World Cup final, and against Lens in the French Cup.The statistic, provided by Opta, shows that he stops 60% of shots from the penalty spot. A true giant in penalty
  
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• Real Madrid star issues strong defence on Xabi Alonso – “We don’t doubt our coach”

  18-12-2025 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid star issues strong defence on Xabi Alonso –“We don’t doubt our coach”Real Madrid were victorious against Talavara on Wednesday, albeit it was a far from convincing performance. Two goals from Kylian Mbappe and an own goal ensured a 3-2 success, and while the result in the most important thing in the Copa del Rey, it may not have helped Xabi Alonso’s chances of remaining as manager.It could have been worse, had Andriy Lunin not made an outstanding save in
  
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• Miley Gets 8.5, Wissa With 7 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Fulham

  18-12-2025 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Miley Gets 8.5, Wissa With 7 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs FulhamNewcastle United welcomed Fulham at St. James’ Park earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win at home in the EFL Cup. The Magpies made a quick start to the game and scored the opening goal in the tenth minute when Yoane Wissa found the back of the net. However, Sasa Lukic equalised for the Cottagers just six minutes later as the two teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.Lewis Miley e
  
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• Liverpool have signed £60m Van Dijk SUCCESSOR

  18-12-2025 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool have signed £60m Van Dijk SUCCESSORLiverpool celebrated the Premier League title last season - with Virgil van Dijk leading the way as captain. And the club could also hail a new contract for their skipper - tying him to Anfield until 2027. Van Dijk, 34, is still setting the standards in the heart of Arne Slot’s backline - recently being named to The Best FIFA Men’s 11 for 2025.But given his age - the £75m defender won’t go on forever - and it would be a s
  
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• Sapsford 'knew' United would come back to beat Celtic

  18-12-2025 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Match winner Zac Sapsford "knew we were always going to get back on top" before Dundee United came from behind to beat reigning champions Celtic 2-1 at Tannadice.After United ended an 11-year wait to beat Celtic, the Australian striker told Sky Sports: "We went down 1-0, but we always knew we were still in the game and we had confidence we could always come back."Just a few chances - that's all it took and we got that win over the line. I knew we were always going to get back on top and that was
  
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• 'When fans turn, that's the end. I don't think we're far away from that'

  18-12-2025 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  The most fleeting occupant of the Celtic manager's job in the club's storied history lasted eight months. Wilfried Nancy has only been in charge for 14 days.Fourteen days, four defeats - one a cup final, another a top-of-the-table clash - several alarmingly naive comments, the ridiculed use of a tactics board, and an eye-popping social media post. Already, some are asking if the Frenchman's time is up. After his side threw away a lead at Tannadice - the first they'd had since Nancy replaced Mart
  
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• Lewis Miley strikes late as Newcastle edge Fulham in Carabao Cup quarter final

  18-12-2025 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lewis Miley strikes late as Newcastle edge Fulham in Carabao Cup quarter finalNewcastle edge Fulham in late Carabao Cup dramaNewcastle’s relationship with the Carabao Cup continues to feel purposeful and oddly intimate. On a cold night at St James’ Park, when tension crept steadily towards penalties, it was a teenager who provided clarity. Lewis Miley, still learning the boundaries of senior football, rose at the near post in stoppage time to head Newcastle past Fulham and into the s
  
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• Are English clubs ready for Champions League knockouts?

  18-12-2025 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Could Kim Little, Ella Toone or Sam Kerr get their hands on the Champions League trophy this season? [Getty Images]English clubs are having another strong season so far in the Women's Champions League - so where do they stand going into the knockout stages?Defending champions Arsenal secured a seeded play-off spot, alongside debutants Manchester United, with a 3-0 victory over OH Leuven on Wednesday.United recorded a 1-0 win at Juventus, while Chelsea have gone one better than their domestic riv
  
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• Barcelona President Joan Laporta sends new dart to Real Madrid – “They can’t stand it”

  18-12-2025 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona President Joan Laporta sends new dart to Real Madrid – “They can’t stand it”In recent weeks, there has been off-field back-and-forth statements from the presidents of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Florentino Perez aimed a new dart at the Catalans earlier in the week, and while Joan Laporta hit back soon after, he has now issued new remarks on the matter.Speaking before attending the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Penya Barcelonista 1900 of Terrassa (via
  
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• Cherki moment of quality carries Man City past Brentford

  18-12-2025 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cherki moment of quality carries Man City past BrentfordMan City progress as Cherki lights up Carabao Cup night against BrentfordManchester City’s relationship with the Carabao Cup has been complicated by success elsewhere, but nights like this still matter. Under slick floodlights and in awkward conditions, Man City found clarity through quality, dispatching Brentford 2-0 to reach the semi finals and extend a December run that continues to gather momentum.The competition may sit behind la
  
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• Bundesliga at AFCON | Mali and Zambia previews

  18-12-2025 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bundesliga at AFCON | Mali and Zambia previewsThe next edition of our Get German Football News “Bundesliga at AFCON” preview sections, we’ll round out Group A with an amalgam section taking a look at the German football representatives playing for Mali and Zambia. Yes, it pains the author that one of his (not to mention many Germans) favorite African footballing nations only has a pair of representatives this time around. Germans happily kept track of our favorite Tra
  
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• Inter Miami close in on blockbuster move for Dayne St. Clair

  18-12-2025 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter Miami close in on blockbuster move for Dayne St. ClairMLS Cup Champion Inter Miami could be on the verge of a monumental move for Canadian international and Minnesota United shot-stopper Dayne St. Clair.Per league insider Tom Bogert, the reigning MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, who is one of the premier free agents on the market after the conclusion of the 2025 season, and, the likely starter for his nation at the 2026 World Cup.It would be a statement signing by the Herons, detailing their de
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Inter Miami close in on blockbuster move for Dayne St. Clair

  18-12-2025 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 BREAKING: Inter Miami close in on blockbuster move for Dayne St. ClairMLS Cup Champion Inter Miami could be on the verge of a monumental move for Canadian international and Minnesota United shot-stopper Dayne St. Clair.Per league insider Tom Bogert, the reigning MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, who is one of the premier free agents on the market after the conclusion of the 2025 season, and, the likely starter for his nation at the 2026 World Cup.It would be a statement signing by the Herons
  
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• Roma's Zirkzee deal deadlock - Thursday's gossip

  18-12-2025 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United and Roma reach stalemate over Joshua Zirkzee deal, Barcelona eye Aston Villa's Pau Torres, Crystal Palace want Bayern Munich defender Sacha Boey and AC Milan in talks with West Ham over Niclas Fullkrug transfer.Manchester United and Roma are miles apart in their valuation of Joshua Zirkzee, 24, with the Premier League club demanding a fee of around £35m and reluctant to sanction a loan move for the Netherlands striker. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)Barcelona are eage
  
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• 'He cannot play left-back' - should Trafford 'stick it out' at Man City?

  18-12-2025 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  James Trafford has kept three clean sheets in seven games for Manchester City this season [Getty Images]On Tuesday afternoon, James Trafford was preparing for Manchester City's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford after boss Pep Guardiola told the media he would be starting the game.At the same time, Gianluigi Donnarumma was polishing his latest individual accolade having been named Fifa best goalkeeper for 2025, three months on from winning a similar gong at the Ballon d'Or awards.It sum
  
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• Newcastle to face Man City in EFL Cup semi-finals

  18-12-2025 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Eddie Howe's Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in last year's final [Getty Images]Holders Newcastle United will face eight-time winners Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.Chelsea will either meet Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the other two-legged last-four tie but must wait until Tuesday 23 December to find out which of their London rivals it will be.The Gunners' quarter-final match against the Eagles was rescheduled to prevent Oliver Glasner's Palace side playing three matches in f
  
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• Mbappe Gets 8, Mastantuono With 7 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Talavera

  18-12-2025 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mbappe Gets 8, Mastantuono With 7 | Real Madrid Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs TalaveraReal Madrid faced off against Talavera at the Estadio El Prado earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Copa del Rey. Los Blancos made a good start to the contest and got their noses ahead in the 41st minute when Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot. Xabi Alonso’s found themselves with a 2-0 advantage at the half-time break following Manuel Stiepovich’s un
  
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• Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso reacts to narrow Talavera victory – “These things happen in the Copa del Rey”

  18-12-2025 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso reacts to narrow Talavera victory – “These things happen in the Copa del Rey”Real Madrid secured their progression to the next round of the Copa del Rey with a narrow 3-2 victory over Talavera on Wednesday. It was far from convincing for Los Blancos, but in cup competitions, the result is all that matters.As per Diario AS, head coach Xabi Alonso gave his thoughts on the contest. While he made it clear that the victory was most important, he had c
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma willing to wait on Zirkzee

  17-12-2025 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sky Sport: Roma willing to wait on ZirkzeeJanuary 1st and the start of the winter transfer window are approaching. Roma’s top target is known: Joshua Zirkzee. The Giallorossi are struggling in attack, given Artem Dovbyk’s prolonged injury and Evan Ferguson’s inconsistent start to the season. For this reason, Gian Piero Gasperini has put forward the Manchester United striker’s name. Negotiations with the Red Devils for the former Bologna player have begun, but it may take
  
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